Foscam FN7108W-B4 User manual

User Manual
Model: FN7108W-B4
Version: 1.1

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................................I
Security Warning.............................................................................................................................................IV
Preface...............................................................................................................................................................V
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................ VI
1 Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Key Features.......................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Relevant Version................................................................................................................................ 3
2 GUI................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Before Starting....................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Icons Description.................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 Common Operations.............................................................................................................. 4
2.1.3 USB Mouse Operation........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Login.....................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Guide....................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Shortcut Menu.................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1 Pair IP Camera........................................................................................................................9
2.4.2 Menu....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.3 Playback................................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.4 Record.................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.5 Backup....................................................................................................................................14
2.4.6 PTZ Control............................................................................................................................15
2.4.7 IPC Config..............................................................................................................................15
2.4.8 Info...........................................................................................................................................19
2.4.9 Shutdown............................................................................................................................... 19
2.5 Main Menu........................................................................................................................................ 20
2.5.1 Configuration......................................................................................................................... 21

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2.5.2 Display.................................................................................................................................... 21
2.5.3 Record.................................................................................................................................... 23
2.5.4 Backup....................................................................................................................................23
2.5.5 Network...................................................................................................................................24
2.5.6 HDD.........................................................................................................................................25
2.5.7 User.........................................................................................................................................26
2.5.8 Event....................................................................................................................................... 27
2.5.9 Restore factory settings....................................................................................................... 28
2.5.10 Upgrade................................................................................................................................29
2.5.11 IPC Config............................................................................................................................29
2.5.12 Channel Config................................................................................................................... 30
3 Access the NVR in Foscam App............................................................................................................... 31
3.1 Download the Foscam APP........................................................................................................... 31
3.2 Create A Foscam Account..............................................................................................................31
3.3 Add Device in Foscam App............................................................................................................ 32
3.4 Foscam APP Surveillance Window...............................................................................................33
3.5 Watch Live.........................................................................................................................................33
3.6 Setting................................................................................................................................................35
3.6.1 NVR Info................................................................................................................................. 35
3.6.2 NVR Firmware.......................................................................................................................35
3.6.3 Camera Firmware................................................................................................................. 36
3.6.4 Recording Playback............................................................................................................. 36
3.6.5 Hard disk information........................................................................................................... 36
3.6.6 Reboot NVR...........................................................................................................................37
3.6.7 Delete NVR............................................................................................................................ 37
4 Surveillance Software Foscam VMS........................................................................................................38
4.1 Software Installation........................................................................................................................ 38
4.2 Create A Local Account...................................................................................................................38
4.3 Add Device........................................................................................................................................40
4.3.1 LAN Add................................................................................................................................. 40

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4.3.2 Manual add............................................................................................................................ 42
4.4 Surveillance Software GUI............................................................................................................. 45
5 Appendix........................................................................................................................................................49
5.1 HDD Capacity Calculation..............................................................................................................49
5.2 Specifications................................................................................................................................... 50
5.3 FAQ.................................................................................................................................................... 53
5.4 Glossary............................................................................................................................................ 54
5.5 CE & FCC..........................................................................................................................................55
5.6 WARRANTY..................................................................................................................................... 55
5.7 Statement.......................................................................................................................................... 59
5.8 Obtaining Technical Support..........................................................................................................60

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Security Warning
Please change the password of your Foscam NVR App account, and NVR and cameras user name
regularly. The password should contain a combination of numbers, letters and special characters.
Please keep the user name and password of your cameras, NVR and Foscam NVR App account
safe.
Please update your camera to the latest firmware regularly for an optimal user experience.

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Preface
Welcome to use our product, Network Video Recorder (NVR) Kit. This document mainly focuses on the
installation and configuration of NVR Kit application system. With high performance video, user-friendly
GUI, and practical industrial designs. This series NVR Kit is suitable for civil applications such as homes,
stores, internet cafes, and small businesses in addition to mainstream security and surveillance
applications.
Default Settings
NVR / Camera: Default administrator name is admin.
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
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.
The CR2032 model lithium battery is used inside the device. If other types of batteries are used, there is
a danger of explosion. When replacing the battery, do not put the old battery into fire or handle it with
household garbage. Please dispose of used batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations
Installation Environment
Precautions
Please keep the device horizontally and avoid inclination or inversion.
Do not install the wireless NVR in humid and dusty environment.
Put the wireless NVR in drafty environment in case of ventilation port being blocked.
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.
Explosion may happen because of improper replacement of battery, do not replace it by yourself; If
you need, make sure it is the same type of battery. And do not open or repair it.
Do not take the device apart when it is operating (or connecting to power).
Please use suitable and professional hard disk to ensure continues and stable recording.
Lightning protection is needed when device is connected to communication cables. Ethernet cable
which comes form outside, connecting to the wireless NVR directly is forbidden.
Check the power supply to avoid damage because of voltage mismatch.
Make sure the wireless NVR working within suitable temperature and humidity environment.
Short circuit may occur when dust become wet on circuit board. Please clean the dust on circuit
board, connectors, and NVR case.

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1Overview
1.1 Product Introduction
The series of product is a NVR Kit. 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 Video Management System (VMS) and Foscam
APP, 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.
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 local GUI.
Recording can be classified into schedule recording, manual recording, and alarm recording from low
priority to high priority. If recording of any two types is enabled at the same time, only the recording of a
higher priority takes effect.
Manual recording
You can manual enable recording in the corresponding channel.
Schedule recording
You can select the scheduled time segment to enable or disable recording.
Motion detect recording
After the motion detect is enabled and recording is selected, motion detect recording is enabled
when motion detection is triggered in the detection time segment and detection area.
Alarm recording

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After the Shelter is enabled and recording is selected, If the video is occluded, the video channel
will have an alarm flag alert that triggers an alarm and alarm logging will be enabled.
Note
When NVR system time and IPC time are different, the NVR recording will based on the NVR
system time.
Playback
You can play recording video files stored in the Hard disk. Recording includes schedule recording,
manual recording, motion recording and alarm recording. Single-screen playback, four screens or nine
screens synchronous playback are supported.
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.
Manage
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.
Other Functions
Support the logging function.
Support local GUI output and perform shortcut operations through the mouse (left click to select,
right click to return to the previous menu).
Three roles can access the NVR, which are respectively visitor, operator, and administrator. The
rights of the three roles vary from low to high.

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1.3 Relevant Version
Name
Recommended Configuration
Monitor
You are recommended to equip a 16:9 monitor with the resolution higher than
1920 *1080.
Network
10/100M Ethernet or above.

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2GUI
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.
2.1 Before Starting
You need to know some basic information before you log on to the NVR system with the monitor or
display.
2.1.1 Icons Description
In the live view mode, there are icons at the right top of the full screen.
: The HDD is full, and the recording has been stopped. A HDD is not inserted into the NVR or
the HDD connected to the NVR is abnormal.
In the live view mode, there are icons at the right bottom of the screen for each channel,
: Identify whether someone is moving within the range of the camera.
: NVR is recording for the IPC.
: You can click this icon to control whether IPC records sound.
: Shows the strength of the IPC wireless network.
: The alarm of the IPC is triggered.
2.1.2 Common Operations
Starting Up the NVR
Turn on the power, The Power indicator LED should turn green indicating that the device begins to
start up.
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If the power LED indicator on the front panel is off, please check if the power supply is plugged into
an electrical outlet;
Shutting Down the NVR
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 Shutdown, click the OK button in the confirmation
box. Then turn off the power switch on the rear panel, the power LED indicator on the front panel
turns off.
Note
Don't turn off the power directly when you turning on.
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: Right-click the mouse, Choose Main Menu > Restore in the Menu interface, then
choose to restore defaults in the Restore factory settings interface.
2.1.3 USB Mouse Operation
Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the rear panel of the NVR.
The operation of the mouse on the local GUI is shown as below.
Name
Action
Description
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.
Live view: Moving channel arrangement order
Right-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Show menu.

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Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Note
The Single-Click mentioned in this article is refer to the left mouse click.
2.2 Login
For your security, please set a new password for your NVR before Log In.
Login page.
Enter the Username and Password, then click on the OK button. You will be taken to the
Setup Wizard.
2.3 Guide
By default, the Guide starts once the NVR has loaded. The Guide can walk you through some
important settings of the NVR. If you don't want to use the Guide at that moment, right click the
mouse to quit.
1. Setting the system time, date format, language, resolution of the monitor and so on.

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2. Format HDD.
Click the Format button to set up the HDD. Note that this will delete all files on the HDD.
HDD Full Setting. Select Stop Record and Overwrite.
3. Network
You can set up the network information for the NVR.
4.P2P.
If you want to know the UID of the device, please scan the QR code. If you don’t want to
use the Setup Wizard next time, check Not show again checkbox. Click the Finish
button to complete the setup wizard.

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Or Right-click “Main Menu > Configuration”, uncheck the Setup Wizard checkbox. Click the Save
button.
2.4 Shortcut Menu
After login, right-click the mouse, you will enter the shortcut menu.
Right-click in live view mode and select screen from the Shortcut Menu, you can choose
4-screen, 8-screen or 9 screens.

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2.4.1 Pair IP Camera
Right-click in live view mode and select Pair IP Camera to enter the Pair IP Camera interface,
On this page you can see device status such as channel, Status, MAC Address, Remove and Add IP
Camera.
Note
The NVR and IP Camera are already paired. If you need to match more cameras (Only FI9910W),
please refer to the following steps.
Click Pair button and press the Reset button of the camera tail cable at the same time, until it
prompts that the pairing is successful. When finished code matching, The live view interface will
show you the video feed of each IP Camera.

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Auto Bridge
By new mesh network auto-bridging function, without any manual setting, wireless camera
in further area will have a judgment about the WIFI signal and auto connect to the camera
which have a better WIFI signal, to achieve more stable and reliable video transmission.
Auto bridging is designed to expand the coverage area of wireless signal, instead of
enhancing the signal. When camera is a little far away from NVR, or there are too many
interference factors/sources between them, camera in further area will auto
bridge/connect to the one nearby to transmit the video data.
Right-click in live view mode to enter the Pair IP Camera interface, click Repeater button.Then,
bridging relationship will be showed on the interface automatically.

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2.4.2 Menu
Right-click in live view mode and select Main Menu to enter the Main Menu interface, it
includes Configuration, Display, Record, Backup, Network, HDD, User, Event, Restore, Upgrade,
IPC Config, please refer to 2.5 Main Menu.
2.4.3 Playback
You can display the video of every a channel for playback.
Right-click in live view mode and select Playback to enter interface. It supports single-screen,
four screens or nine screens.
On this page you can view the record files stored in the hard disk.
1. Select a date with recording in calendar.
2. Check the checkbox from Channels. You can select up to nine channels for playback at the same
time.
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Button
Description
/
After select the matched recorded file, click the button to play or pause.
Stop
Single Frame
Fast backward. The fast backward speed can be 4 times, 8 times or 16 times of
the normal playing speed. Click this button. The multiple of normal playing
speed is displayed in the lower right of the fast backward icon. For example,
indicates the current fast backward speed is four times of the
normal speed.
Fast forward. The fast forward speed can be twice, 4 times, 8 times or 16 times
of the normal playing speed. Click this button. The multiple of normal playing
speed is displayed in the lower right of the playback page. For example,
indicates the current playing speed is four of the normal
speed.
Audio
Backup. Click this button and you will go to the backup page
Cut. See below the table for details.
Log. Click this button and you will go to the log page.
Full Screen
Cut
Step 1: Click , you will go to the Cut interface.
Step 2: Choose the Channel,Type,Date.
Step 3: Click Search to find the recordings available.
Step 4: Select Add Flag, then double-click left mouse to select the start time and end time.
Step 5: Insert USB flash drive to the USB port located at the rear of your NVR.
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after the backup is complete
2.4.4 Record
Right-click in live view mode and select Record to enter Record interface. Choose recording
channel, click Save button (Actually, the Wi-Fi NVR system have default set 24h scheduled
recording).
If you want to modify it to alarm recording, please use the left mouse button to select the time
(turned to green), if the other channels operate in the same way, select copy button.