Galaxy Hunter Series User manual

Hunter Series
Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
V1.0.1

Foreword I
Foreword
General
This manual introduces the functions and operations of the NVR devices (hereinafter referred
to be "the Device").
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in slight or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictable
result.
TIPS
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.
NOTE
Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement
to the text.
Revision History
No.
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
2
V1.0.1
Updated a figure in Schedule.
Updated electrical safety.
September 2019
1
V1.0.0
First release.
July 2019
About the Manual
The manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the manual and the
actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the manual.
The manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related
regions. For detailed information, see the paper manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our official
website. If there is inconsistency between paper manual and the electronic version, the
electronic version shall prevail.
All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product

Foreword II
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the manual. Please
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or
errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the manual (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the manual are the
properties of their respective owners.
Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem
occurred when using the device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.

Important Safeguards and Warnings III
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Thank you for purchasing our Network Video Recorder (NVR).
This manual will help you become familiar with our NVR in a short time. Please read the manual
carefully before starting using your NVR and properly keep it for future reference.
Operating Requirement
Install the PoE front-end device indoors.
The Device does not support wall mount.
Do not place and install the device in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near heat
generating device.
Do not install the device in a humid, dusty or fuliginous area.
Keep its horizontal installation, or install it at stable places, and prevent it from falling.
Do not drip or splash liquids onto the device; don’t put on the device anything filled with
liquids, in order to prevent liquids from flowing into the device.
Install the device at well-ventilated places; don’t block its ventilation opening.
Use the device only within rated input and output range.
Do not dismantle the device arbitrarily.
Transport, use and store the device within allowed humidity and temperature range.
Electrical Safety
Improper battery use might result in fire, explosion, or inflammation.
When replacing battery, make sure the same model is used.
Use the recommended power cables in the region and conform to the rated power
specification.
Use the power adapter provided with the Device; otherwise, it might result in people injury
and device damage.
The power source shall conform to the requirement of the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
standard, and supply power with rated voltage which conforms to Limited power Source
requirement according to IEC60950-1. Please note that the power supply requirement is
subject to the device label.
Connect the device (I-type structure) to the power socket with protective earthing.
The appliance coupler is a disconnection device. When using the coupler, keep the angle
for easy operation.

Table of Contents IV
Table of Contents
Foreword.................................................................................................................................................... I
Important Safeguards and Warnings.................................................................................................... III
1 Quick Start ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Checking the Components............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Installing HDD................................................................................................................................ 2
2 The Grand Tour...................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Connection............................................................................................................................................. 9
4 Local Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Booting Up................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Initializing the Device................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Resetting Password..................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Startup Wizard............................................................................................................................. 17
4.5 Registration.................................................................................................................................. 17
4.6 Schedule...................................................................................................................................... 18
4.7 Instant Playback.......................................................................................................................... 19
5 Web Operations................................................................................................................................... 21
Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations ................................................................................... 23

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1 Quick Start
The Device does not support wall mount.
1.1 Checking the Components
When you receive the Device, please check against the following checking list. If any of the
items are missing or damaged, contact the local retailer or after-sales engineer immediately.
No.
Checking items
Requirement
1
Package
Appearance
No obvious damage.
Packing materials
No broken or distorted positions that
could be caused by hit.
Accessories
No missing.
2
Labels
Labels on the Device
Device model conforms to the
purchase order.
Not torn up.
Do not tear up or throw away the
labels; otherwise the warranty
services are not ensured. You need
to provide the serial number of the
product when you request the
after-sales service.
3
Device
Appearance
No obvious damage.
Data cables, power
cables, fan cables,
mainboard
No loose connection.
If there is any loose connection,
please contact the company
after-sales service in time.

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1.2 Installing HDD
For the first time installation, check whether the HDD has been installed or not. We recommend
to use HDD of enterprise level or surveillance level. It is not recommended to use PC HDD.
Shut down the NVR and unplug the power cord before opening cover to replace the HDD.
Different models have different HDD numbers. The actual product shall prevail.
Step 1 Remove the fixing screws on the rear panel.
Figure 1-1 Remove the screws
Step 2 Remove the cover along the direction shown in the following arrow.
Figure 1-2 Remove case cover
Step 3 Remove the screws on the sides of HDD bracket to take out the bracket.
4-HDD NVR has one HDD bracket. For the way to remove the bracket, see Figure
1-3.
8-HDD NVR has two HDD brackets. For the way to remove the brackets, see
Figure 1-4. Figure 1-3 Remove HDD bracket (4-HDD)

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Figure 1-4 Remove HDD bracket (8-HDD)
Step 4 Match the four screw holes on the HDD with the four holes on the bracket and then
fasten the screws. The HDD is fixed to the bracket.
Figure 1-5 Fix the HDD (1)
Step 5 Refer to Step 4 to install other HDDs.
Figure 1-6 Fix the HDD (2)
Step 6 Lock the two HDD brackets.
This step is required for 8-HDD devices only.

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Figure 1-7 Lock two HDD brackets
Step 7 Place the bracket to the device and then fasten the screws on the sides of the bracket.
Figure 1-8 Fasten HDD bracket
Step 8 Connect the HDD data cable and power cable to the device.
Figure 1-9 takes 4-HDD device as an example. The actual product shall prevail.
Figure 1-9 Connect cables
Step 9 Put back the cover and fasten the screws on the rear panel to complete the installation.

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Figure 1-10 Complete installation

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2 The Grand Tour
The following figures are for reference only. The actual product shall prevail.
See User’s Manual for detailed information.
Figure 2-1 Front panel
Table 2-1 Description of front panel functions
Icon
Name
Description
STATUS
Status indicator
After booting up the Device, the indicator glows
blue.
HDD
HDD status indicator
The indicator is off when the HDD is
normal.
The indicator glows blue when the HDD is
in malfunction.
NET
Network status indicator
The indicator is off when the network is
normal.
The indicator glows blue when the network
is in malfunction.
POWER
Power status indicator
The indicator glows blue when the power
supply is normal.
USB 2.0 port
Connects to external devices such as USB
storage device, keyboard and mouse.
Figure 2-2 Rear panel
Table 2-2 Description of rear panel functions
Icon
Port Name
Function
Power button
Turns on/off the NVR.
Power input port
Input power.
MIC IN
Audio input port
Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive analog audio
signal from devices such as microphone, sound pickup.

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Icon
Port Name
Function
MIC OUT
Audio output port
Audio output port. It is to output analog audio signal to
devices such as sound box.
Bidirectional talk output.
Audio output for 1-window video monitor.
Audio output for 1-window video playback.
1-16
Alarm input port
(1-16)
There are four groups: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16.
They receive signals from external alarm source.
Alarm input includes two types; NO (normal open)
and NC (normal close).
When your alarm input device is using external
power, make sure the device and the NVR have the
same GND.
GND
Alarm input ground port.
NO1-NO3
Alarm output port
1-3
Three groups of alarm output ports (NO1-C1;
NO2-C2; NO3-C3).Output alarm signal to the
external alarm device. Make sure power supply is
available for the external alarm device.
NO: Normal open alarm output port.
C: Alarm output public end.
C1-C3
A
RS-485 port
RS485_A port. Control cable A of the 485 device. It
connects external devices such as speed dome and
PTZ.
RS485_B port. Control cable B of the 485 device. It
connects external devices such as speed dome and
PTZ.
B
CTRL 12V
-
Controllable 12V power output. It is to control the on-off
alarm relay output. It can be used to control the device
alarm output.At the same time, it can also be used as
the power input source of some devices such as alarm
detector.
+12V
-
+12V power output port. It can provide power to some
peripheral devices such as camera and alarm device.
Make sure the power supply of peripheral device shall be
below 1A.
Network port
10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Connect to the network cable.
eSATA
eSATA port
External SATAport. It can connect device with SATAport.
You need to set HDD jumper when connecting a HDD.
USB port
USB port
Connect to devices such as mouse, USB storage device
and USB burner.
RS-232
RS-232 port
It is for general COM debugging to configure IP address
and transfer transparent COM data.
HDMI
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. It
transmits uncompressed high definition video and
multiple-channel audio data to display devices with HDMI

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Icon
Port Name
Function
port.
VGA
VGA port
VGA video output port. It can connect to the monitor to
view analog video.
GND
Ground.

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3 Connection
The following figure is for reference only. The actual product shall prevail.
See User’s Manual for detailed information.
Figure 3-1 Device connection

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4 Local Configurations
Slight difference might be found on the interfaces of different models. Following figures are for
reference only. The actual product shall prevail.
4.1 Booting Up
Before the boot up, please make sure:
The rated input voltage shall match with the device power requirement. Make sure the
power wire connection is ready and then turn on the power button.
For device security, connect the Device to the power adapter first and then connect it to the
power socket.
Always use the stable current. It is recommended to use UPS.
Connect the Device to the monitor, plug into the power socket, and then press the power button
to boot up the Device.
4.2 Initializing the Device
When booting up for the first time, you need to configure the password information for admin
(by default). To guarantee device security, keep the login password for admin properly and
modify it regularly.
Step 1 Turn on the Device.
The Device Initialization interface is displayed. See Figure 4-1.

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Figure 4-1 Enter password
Step 2 Configure the password information for admin. For details, see Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Password information description
Parameter
Description
User
By default, the user is admin.
Password
In the Password box, enter the password for admin.
The new password can be set from 8 characters through 32
characters and contain at least two types from number, letter and
special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Confirm Password
Prompt Question
In the Prompt Question box, enter the information that can remind
you of the password.
On the login interface, click and the prompt will display to help
you reset the password.
Step 3 Click Next.
The Unlock Pattern setting interface is displayed. See Figure 4-2.

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Figure 4-2 Unlock pattern
Step 4 Draw an unlock pattern.
After setting unlock pattern, the password protection setting interrface is displayed. See
Figure 4-3.
Once you have configured the unlock pattern, the system will require the unlock
pattern as the default login method. If you skip this setting, enter the password for
login.
If you do not want to configure the unlock pattern, click Skip.
Figure 4-3 Password protection

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Step 5 Configure the protection parameters for password. For details, see Table 4-2.
After configuration, if you forgot the password for admin user, you can reset the
password through the reserved email address or security questions. For details
about resetting the password, see User’s Manual.
If you do not want to configure the settings, disable the email address and
security questions functions on the interface.
Table 4-2 Password protection parameter description
Password
Protection Mode
Description
Email Address
Enter the reserved email address.
In the Email Address box, enter an email address for password
reset. In case you forgot password, enter the security code that you
will get from this reserved email address to reset the password of
admin.
Security
Questions
Configure the security questions and answers.
In case you forgot password, entering the answers to the questions
can make you reset the password.
If you want to configure the email or security questions fucntion later or you want to
change the configurations, select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > USER.
Step 6 Click OK to complete the settings.
The Startup Wizard interface is displayed. For details about quick settings during
startup, see "4.4 Startup Wizard."
4.3 Resetting Password
If you forgot the admin password, you can reset the password by the following ways:
When the password reset function is enabled, you can scan the QR code on the local
interface to reset the password.
When the password reset function is disabled, there are two situations:
If you configured security questions, you can reset the password by the security
questions.
If you did not configure the security questions, you can only use the reset button on
the mainboard to restore the Device to factory default.
Reset button is for some series product only.
Step 1 Click on the login interface.
The Reset Password interface is displayed. See Figure 4-4.

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On the unlock pattern interface, click Forgot Unlock Pattern to switch to the
password login interface, and then click .
If you have not input email address in device initialization, the interface is shown
as in Figure 4-5. Configure an email address, click Next, and then the Device
goes to Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Reset password (1)
Figure 4-5 Reset password (2)
Step 2 Click OK.
The password resetting interface is displayed. See Figure 4-6.

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After clicking OK, we will collect your personal information such as cell phone number,
MAC address and device serial number. The collected information is used for verifying
device legality and sending security code. Read the notice carefully and confirm if you
agree with the collection or not.
Figure 4-6 Reset password (3)
Step 3 Reset login password.
Email
In Figure 4-6, follow the prompts on the interface to scan the QR code, and then
enter the security code you get via the assigned email.
For the same QR code, you can scan max twice to get two security codes.
Refresh the QR code if you want to get security code again.
The security code in your email is only valid for 24 hours.
Security questions
In Figure 4-6, in the Reset Type drop-down list, select security question. The
security question interface is displayed. See Figure 4-7. Enter the preset correct
answers in the text boxes.