GeoVision GV-SNVR3203 User manual

GV-SNVR3203, GV-SNVR6403
User’s ManualUser’s Manual
SNVR-U-UM-A

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Disclaimer
CAUTION!
⚫The default password is intended only for your first login.
We strongly recommend you set a strong password to
ensure account security.
⚫Strong: contains at least 9 characters comprising all three
elements: letter, special character, digit.
⚫Weak: contains at least 8 characters from two of the four
types: upper-case letter, lower-case letter, special
character, digit.
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described, with its hardware, software, firmware, and documents,
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shall be entirely on the user's own responsibility. In no event shall
we be liable for any special, consequential, incidental, or indirect
damages, including, among others, damages for loss of business
profits, business interruption, or loss of data or documentation, or
product malfunction or information leakage caused by cyber
attack, hacking or virus in connection with the use of this product.
⚫Video and audio surveillance can be regulated by laws that vary
from country to country. Check the law in your local region before
using this product for surveillance purposes. We shall not be held
responsible for any consequences resulting from illegal
operations of the device.
⚫The illustrations in this manual are for reference only and may
vary depending on the version or model. The screenshots in this
manual may have been customized to meet specific
requirements and user preferences. As a result, some of the
examples and functions featured may differ from those displayed
on your monitor.
⚫This manual is a guide for multiple product models and so it is not
intended for any specific product.
⚫Due to uncertainties such as physical environment, discrepancy
may exist between the actual values and reference values
provided in this manual. The ultimate right to interpretation
resides in our company.

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Safety Symbols
The symbols in the following table may be found in this manual.
Carefully follow the instructions indicated by the symbols to avoid
hazardous situations and use the product properly.
Symbol
Description
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in bodily injury or death.
CAUTION!
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage, data loss or malfunction to
product.
NOTE!
Indicates useful or supplemental information
about the use of product.

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Contents
Disclaimer .............................................................................................i
Safety Symbols...................................................................................iii
Contents..............................................................................................iv
Preface............................................................................................... viii
Part I Local Operations.......................................................................1
1 Before You Begin.............................................................................2
1.1 User Login.............................................................................................2
1.2 Local Operations..................................................................................3
2 Initial Configuration .......................................................................10
2.1 Preparation.........................................................................................10
2.2 Device Login.......................................................................................10
2.3 Wizard .................................................................................................12
3 Live View.........................................................................................15
3.1 Live View Status ................................................................................15
3.2 Sequence Operation .........................................................................19
3.3 Zoom....................................................................................................21
3.4 Image Configuration..........................................................................21
3.5 Preview Configuration.......................................................................22
4 Channel Configuration ..................................................................24
4.1 Channel Management.......................................................................24
4.2 OSD Configuration ............................................................................36
4.3 Image Configuration..........................................................................38
4.4 Privacy Mask Configuration .............................................................44
5 PTZ Control.....................................................................................46
5.1 PTZ Control Window and PTZ Management Window .................46

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5.2 Setting and Calling a Preset ............................................................47
5.3 Setting a Preset Patrol......................................................................49
5.4 Setting a Recorded Patrol................................................................50
5.5 Setting Auto Guard............................................................................51
6 Recording and Snapshot...............................................................52
6.1 Encoding Settings..............................................................................52
6.2 Draw or Edit a Schedule...................................................................56
6.3 Scheduled Recording and Snapshot..............................................58
6.4 Motion Detection Recording and Snapshot...................................58
6.5 Alarm Triggered Recording and Snapshot ....................................61
6.6 Manual Recording and Snapshot....................................................63
6.7 Holiday Recording and Snapshot....................................................63
7 Playback..........................................................................................66
7.1 Instant Playback.................................................................................66
7.2 Playback Toolbar...............................................................................67
7.3 Playback by Camera and Date........................................................69
7.4 Playback in Corridor Mode...............................................................70
7.5 Playback by Tag ................................................................................70
7.6 Playback by Motion Detection .........................................................71
7.7 Playback by Video Loss....................................................................72
7.8 Playback by Smart Search...............................................................72
7.9 Playback by External File.................................................................73
7.10 Playback by Image..........................................................................73
7.11 File Management.............................................................................74
8 Backup.............................................................................................76
8.1 Recording Backup .............................................................................76
8.2 Image Backup ....................................................................................79
9 Alarm ...............................................................................................80
9.1 Alarm Input and Output.....................................................................80

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9.2 Motion Detection................................................................................82
9.3 Tampering Detection.........................................................................84
9.4 Human Body Detection.....................................................................85
9.5 Video Loss..........................................................................................86
9.6 Alert......................................................................................................86
9.7 Buzzer .................................................................................................89
9.8 People Present Alarm.......................................................................89
9.9 One-Key Disarming...........................................................................90
9.10 Alarm-Triggered Actions.................................................................90
9.11 Manual Alarm...................................................................................91
10 VCA................................................................................................92
10.1 VCA Configuration...........................................................................92
11 Network Configuration ..............................................................105
11.1 Basic Configuration.......................................................................105
11.2 Platform Configuration..................................................................110
11.3 Advanced Configuration...............................................................111
12 Disk Configuration.....................................................................118
12.1 Disk Management..........................................................................118
12.2 Array Configuration .......................................................................119
12.3 Disk Group......................................................................................123
12.4 Space Allocation............................................................................124
12.5 Advanced Configuration...............................................................125
13 System Configuration................................................................126
13.1 Basic Configuration.......................................................................126
13.2 Time Configuration........................................................................127
13.3 Serial Configuration.......................................................................128
13.4 User Configuration ........................................................................128
13.5 Security Configuration ..................................................................130
13.6 Hot Spare Configuration...............................................................133

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14 System Maintenance..................................................................134
14.1 System Information .......................................................................134
14.2 Network Information......................................................................136
14.3 Log Query.......................................................................................138
14.4 Import/Export..................................................................................140
14.5 System Restoration.......................................................................142
14.6 Automatic Maintenance................................................................142
14.7 System Upgrade............................................................................143
14.8 Hard Disk Detection......................................................................144
14.9 One-Click Collect...........................................................................145
15 Shutdown....................................................................................146
Part II Web-Based Operations........................................................147
1 Before You Begin.........................................................................147
2 Login..............................................................................................148
3 Live View.......................................................................................149
4 Playback........................................................................................151
5 Configuration................................................................................153
Appendix A Typical Applications..................................................154
Typical Application 1..............................................................................154
Typical Application 2..............................................................................155
Appendix B Acronyms....................................................................156
Appendix C FAQs............................................................................157

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Preface
This manual describes how to use your NVR locally or on the Web
interface.
In this manual, the terms IP camera and IPC refer to the same thing:
network camera, which requires a connection to the network. And the
IP device mentioned in this manual refers to an IP camera (also
known as network camera).

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Part I Local Operations
An NVR supports two types of operations: local operations and web-
based remote operations. With local operations you connect a monitor
and a mouse to the NVR and use the mouse to operate. If your NVR
has buttons on the front panel or is delivered with a remote control,
you may also control your NVR by pressing the front panel buttons or
using the remote control.
The NVR has an embedded web server and allows web-based
operations. To do this, you need a PC that has a network connection
to the NVR and is installed with a web browser. You just need to
navigate to the NVR's IP address and log in to the Web interface like
you log in to the system locally.
This section describes local operations.

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1 Before You Begin
Please be aware that the parameters that are grayed out on the
system user interface (UI) cannot be modified. The parameters and
values displayed may vary with device model, and the figures in this
manual are for illustration purpose only.
1.1 User Login
Use the default username admin and password 123456 for your first
login.
CAUTION!
The default password is intended only for the first login and
should be changed to a strong one containing at least nine
characters including letters, digits and special characters
after your first login to ensure security.
1. Right-click anywhere in the window and then choose Menu. The
login dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the username from the drop-down list, enter your password,
and then click Login.

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1.2 Local Operations
You can refer to 2. Initial Configuration and complete a quick
configuration.
NOTE!
Unless otherwise specified, all operations described in this
manual are performed with a mouse by the right hand. See
1.2.2 Mouse Operations for details.
1.2.1 Overview
1.2.1.1 GV-SNVR3203 / GV-SNVR6403 Front View
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No.
Name
Description
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LED Indicators
See 1.2.4 Front Panel LED Indicators.
2
Front Panel
Buttons
See 1.2.3 Front Panel Buttons.
3
USB 2.0 Ports
Connects to a keyboard, mouse, or USB
flash drive.

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4
Power Off Button
To shut down the NVR, press this button
and hold for at least 3 seconds untill a
message appears. Click Yes.
Note:
1. The shutdown operation can be performed only when you have
logged in to the system.
2. To turn on the NVR, switch on the power button at the rear
panel. See 1.2.1.2 GV-SNVR3203 / GV-SNVR6403 Rear View.
1.2.1.2 GV-SNVR3203 / GV-SNVR6403 Rear View
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4
6
3
5
7
8
9
11 12
13
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No.
Name
Description
1
Grounding Screw
Fixes the NVR to the ground.
2
Network Ports
Connects to the network.
3
Audio Line Out Port
Connects to a speaker.
4
Audio Line In Port
Connects to a microphone.
5
HDMI Output Ports
Connects to HD TVs.
6
eSATA Port
Connects to external storage devices.
7
VGA Output
Connects to a VGA monitor.

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No.
Name
Description
8
USB 3.0 Port
Connects to a keyboard, mouse, or
USB flash drive.
9
RS232 Port
Not functional.
10
RS485 Ports
Connects to a PTZ camera.
11
Alarm In/Out Ports
Connects to alarm input/output devices.
12
Power Input
Connects to power supply.
13
Power Button
Turns the system on or off.
Note:
1. HDMI output ports do not support for audio output on the
connected monitors.
2. One 4K video output (HDMI) and two 1080p video outputs
(HDMI / VGA) are supported.

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1.2.2 Mouse Operations
Table 1–1Mouse Operations
Name
Action
Description
Left
button
Click
⚫Select or confirm an item.
⚫Select to edit digits, symbols, upper-case
or lower-case letters in a field.
Double-
click
Enter or exit full screen mode in live view.
Drag
Draw or move a rectangle on the screen, for
example, a motion detection area.
Right
button
Click
⚫Show the shortcut menu.
⚫Exit zoom.
⚫Exit the current window when Cancel or
Exit is displayed.
Wheel
Scroll up
or down
Scroll up or down a list or a window; or zoom
in or out on a playback progress bar.
Long
press
Restore to lowest resolution.

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1.2.3 Front Panel Buttons
The front panel buttons may vary with NVR model.
Table 1–2Front Panel Buttons 1
Button
Description
Display the main menu.
Switch to the next tab on the screen or switch
the input method.
Auxiliary function button.
Exit the current window.
⚫The 4 arrows: Switch windows or menu
items; or control rotation directions of a
PTZ camera when the PTZ toolbar is
closed. PTZ stands for pan, tilt, and zoom.
⚫OK button: Confirm an operation, or
start/pause the playback.

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Table 1–3Front Panel Buttons 2
Button
Description
Enter 1.
Enter 2, A, B, or C; or start instant playback.
Enter 3, D, E, or F; or start manual recording.
Enter 4, G, H, or I; or enter the PTZ control
interface.
Enter 5, J, K, or L; or switch the screen layout in
live view or playback mode.
Enter 6, M, N, or O; or enable or disable arming.
Enter 7, P, Q, R, or S; or take a snapshot.
Enter 8, T, U, or V.
Enter 9, W, X, Y, or Z.
Enter 0 or a space.
Delete.
Switch the input method.
Auxiliary function button.

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Button
Description
Exit the current window.
1.2.4 Front Panel LED Indicators
Table 1–4Front Panel LED Indicators
LED
Description
RUN
Steady on: Normal.
Blinking: Starting up.
NET
Steady on: Connected to network.
GUARD
Steady on: Arming is enabled.
HD
Blinking: Reading or writing data.
Steady on: No disk; disk abnormal.
ALM
Steady on: Device alarm occurred.
CLOUD
Not functional.

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2 Initial Configuration
2.1 Preparation
⚫Make sure that at least one monitor is correctly connected to the
VGA or HDMI interface on the rear panel of the NVR.
⚫Verify that the hard disk(s) are correctly installed. For detailed
steps to install a hard disk, please refer to the quick guide
shipped with your NVR.
2.2 Device Login
The login page appears after the NVR starts up.
1. Enter the default admin password 123456, click Login, and then
click Yes to change the password.