HIK VISION DS-90 HWI-ST Series User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Hybrid DVR
DS-90xxHFI-ST, DS-90xxHWI-ST Series
NVR
DS-96xxNI-ST/RT Series
Plug ’n Play NVR
DS-77xxNI-SP Series
Note: For more information refer to the complete User Manual located on the CD-ROM

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Pleaseconnecta monitoranda USBmouse(supplied)totheDVR/NVRforconfiguration
purposes
OVERVIEW
1. Overview
2. Main Menu Layout
3. Formatting the HDD
4. Setting up Time/Date
5. Setting up The Network
6. Adding IP Cameras (Non-POE Models)
7. Setting up Recording
8. Configuring the Mobile APP
9. Playing Back Recorded Video
10. Making a Backup

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Please note, that the Quick Start Guide is compiled for the latest firmware
versions. Please upgrade the firmware of the DVR/NVR to the latest version before
proceeding. Also note, that the CD may contain outdated manuals and software.
For latest firmware, manual and software downloads please visit:
www.hikvision.com/en/us/download.asp
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
THE BOX CONTAINS:
:
1. OVERVIEW
DVR/NVR/Hybrid
USB Mouse
IR Remote
(Batteries not included)
Power Cord
Hard Drive Mounting
screws and brackets
Hard Drive
(Preinstalled)
Hard Drive Cables
Rack Mount Ears
Quick Start Guide
Manual/Software CD

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FRONT AND REAR VIEW
REAR VIEW
1. Analog Camera Inputs
2. Spot Monitor Outputs (x4)
3. BNC Monitor Output (x1)
4. Audio Out for BNC and VGA
5. Line Input (for 2 way audio)
6. RS-232
7. VGA Monitor Output (x1)
8. HDMI Monitor Output (x1)
9. e-SATA Port
10. RJ-45 Network Ports (x2)
11. “RESERVED”
12. Alarm In/Out, RS-485 Pins
13. Grounding Post
14. Power Plug
15. Power Switch
16. Additional Audio Inputs for channels 5-16
FRONT VIEW
1. Front Panel Release (to expose HDDs)
2. Alpha-Numerical Buttons (1-16)
3. IR Receiver
4. DVD-RW Drive (Optional)
5. DVD-RW Eject Button
6. USB Ports (x2)
7. Control Buttons
8. Directional and Enter Buttons
9. Jog Control
10. Front Panel Lock
11. Power Button
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FRONT AND REAR VIEW
REAR VIEW
1. Built in POE Ports (x16)
2. e-SATA Port
3. RS-232
4. BNC Monitor Output
5. VGA Monitor Output
6. “RESERVED”
7. Alarm In/Out, RS-485 Pins
8. Power Plug
9. Power Switch
10. Audio Out for BNC
11. Audio Out for VGA
12. HDMI Monitor Output
13. USB Port (x1)
14. RJ-45 Network Port
15. Line Input (for 2 way audio)
16. Grounding Post
FRONT VIEW
1. USB Ports (x2)
2. DVD-RW Drive (Optional)
3. DVD-RW Eject Button
4. Directional and Enter Buttons
5. IR Receiver
6. Control Buttons
7. Jog Control
8. Power Button
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REAR VIEW
1. BNC Monitor Output (x1)
2. BNC and VGA Audio Output (x2)
3. Line Input (for 2 way audio)
4. RS-232
5. VGA Monitor Output (x1)
6. HDMI Monitor Output (x1)
7. e-SATA Port
8. RJ-45 Network Ports (x2)
9. “RESERVED”
10. Alarm In/Out, RS-485 Pins
11. Grounding Post
12. Power Plug
13. Power Switch
FRONT VIEW
1. Front Panel Release (to expose HDDs)
2. IR Receiver
3. DVD-RW Drive (Optional)
4. DVD-RW Eject Button
5. USB Ports (x2)
6. Control Buttons
7. Directional and Enter Buttons
8. Jog Control
9. Power Button
10. Front Panel Lock
11. Control Buttons
DS-96xxNI-ST/RT
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FRONT AND REAR VIEW
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2. MAIN MENU LAYOUT
MAIN MENU LAYOUT
View recorded video
and make Backup
Setup recording type,
motion detection,
resolution and frame
rate and more
Setup Date/Time,
Network, screen
settings, user
accounts and more
Model number,
firmware version,
camera status, HDD
status and more
Search for snapshots,
POS activity, make
large backups
Add cameras,
Change brightness,
contrast… Camera
name, PTZ, Privacy
mask
Upgrade firmware,
factory default,
system logs,
import/export
settings
Displays the current
logged in user
Exit MENU to
Live View
DEFAULT USERNAME: admin DEFAULT PASSWORD: 12345
(Please note, that the username and password are case sensitive)
Log Out and Lock
the DVR/NVR
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORD

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If the Hard Drive(s) (HDD) is not formatted (initialized), the DVR/NVR will begin to beep. The
beeping will continue until the HDD is formatted. To format the HDD, go to:
“MENU” > “SYSTEM CONFIGURATION” > “HDD”
Select the HDDs that need to be formatted, and press “INIT”
FORMATTING THE HARD DRIVE
3. FORMATTING THE HARD DRIVE
Please Note:
Units purchased with HDDs,
already come with formatted
HDDs
Formatting the HDDs also erases
the recorded video from the HDDs
(this does not affect the settings).
Free Space
Total HDD Space
List of HDDs

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To setup the Time and Date on a DVR/NVR, please go to:
“MENU” > “SYSTEM CONFIGURATION” > “GENERAL”
DATE AND TIME SETUP
4. SETING UP DATE/TIME
NTP Settings
Time Zone and
Daylight
Savings Time
settings
Date and Time
settings

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Networking a DVR/NVR requires 3 steps:
1. Assign an IP address, Default Gateway, Subnet Mask, and a DNS server (Please note: DNS,
not DDNS) to the DVR/NVR
2. Forward the appropriate ports on the router (Port Forwarding).
3. Register DDNS (DDNS registration is required only if the public IP address is Dynamic).
To assign an IP ADDRESS, go to “MENU”>”SYSTEM CONFIGURATION”>”NETWORK”
5. SETTING UP THE NETWORK
SETTING UP NETWORK ACCESS
General
IP CONFIGURATION
Please note that the DVR/NVR have a default IP Address set to 192.0.0.64
Enable
DHCP
With DHCP
enabled, the
router will
assign an IP
address to
the
DVR/NVR
Select NIC
Working
Mode
Default
Route

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Working Mode, Select NIC and Default Route do not exist in the DS-7716NI-SP/16 Plug-n-Play
NVR
Working Mode sets the binding method between the 2 network cards.
Working Mode has 3 modes:
Net Fault-tolerance (Both LAN ports need to be connected to the camera network. In case one
LAN port fails, the other one will take over the connection. This is a Network Redundancy
Mode)
Load Balance (Both LAN ports need to be connected to the camera network. The LAN cards
split the network load. This is recommended for DS-9664NI-ST/RT)
Multi-Address (In this mode the LAN cards operate independently from each other. One LAN
port will connect to the camera network, the other LAN will connect to the Router for remote
access).
Default Route determines which LAN port is used for accessing the DVR/NVR and not used to
connect to IP cameras
For DVRs/NVRs with 32 channels or less, set the Working Mode to MULTI-ADDRESS (For this to
take effect, please restart the DVR/NVR).
On the back of the DVR/NVR there are 2 LAN ports. The bottom port is LAN1, the top port is LAN2
Connect LAN1 to the Router for remote access and connect LAN2 to the POE switch with the cameras.
Step 1.
Set the Default Route to LAN1.
Step 2.
From the “SELECT NIC” dropdown select LAN1.
Step 3.
Enable DHCP (check the checkbox). Press “APPLY” and then press “REFRESH”
Step 4.
After pressing refresh, the IPv4 Address,IPv4 Subnet Mask and IPv4 Default Gateway will have
new values.
Step 5.
Disable DHCP (uncheck the checkbox)
SETTING UP NETWORK ACCESS

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Step 5.
Change the value of “PREFFERED DNS SERVER” to 8.8.8.8 (“ALTERNATE DNS SERVER” can
be left blanc).
Step 6.
From the “SELECT NIC” dropdown select LAN2.
Step 7.
Manually assign an IP address to LAN2 (please note, that LAN2 cannot be in the same range as
LAN1). The Subnet mask for LAN2 should be 255.255.255.0
SETTING UP NETWORK ACCESS
ENABLE
DHCP
Please Note:
After enabling
DHCP,
The IP
configuration
becomes
“Greyed out”
REFRESH
SELECT NIC
Toggle
between
LAN1 and
LAN2 settings

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After assigning the IP information, click on the “MORE SETTINGS” tab
The “MORE SETTINGS” tab contains the ports that need to be forwarded for remote access
.
The SERVER PORT is responsible for the MOBILE APP and CLIENT SOFTWARE log-in.
The HTTP PORT is responsible for WEB BROWSER log-in.
The RTSP PORT is responsible for VIDEO/AUDIO STREAMING.
Units with older firmware have the RTSP PORT set to 554. A lot of cell phone carriers block incoming
data through port 554, which is why HikVision recommends changing that port to 10554
SETTING UP NETWORK ACCESS

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The HTTP PORT and the SERVER PORT can be changed if desired, in order to avoid conflicts
with the ISP or the existing network configuration.
PORT FORWARDING
After assigning the IP information to the DVR/NVR, connect a computer to the same router that the
DVR/NVR is connected to (wired connection is recommended, to avoid complications). Log into the
ROUTER, and proceed with PORT FORWARDING.
For PORT FORWARDING assistance contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP), or the router
manufacturer. Also refer to www.portforward.com for port forwarding step by step instructions.
Please be aware, that HikVision USA is not associated with www.portforward.com, and is not
responsible for any activity between the user and www.portforward.com. Please refrain from
downloading any software from the abovementioned website.
Proceed to the “ROUTERS” section on the website for step by step instructions.
DDNS SETUP
DDNS registration has been made more user friendly, and takes only a few seconds to complete. The
legacy units require user registration on www.hik-online.com. This step is no longer needed.
Click on the DDNS tab
In the DDNS tab:
a. Enable DDNS
b. Change the DDNS TYPE to HiDDNS (in some cases HkDDNS)
c. Make sure that the SERVER ADDRESS is set to www.hik-online.com
d. Create a DEVICE DOMAIN NAME (the domain name CANNOT contain spaces, special
characters and/or upper case letters, as well as it cannot begin with a number)
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After the changes have been made, presses “APPLY”.A “SUCCESS” message will pop up
If the Domain Name does not meet the acceptable criteria, and/or is already registered, an error message
will appear
SETTING UP NETWORK ACCESS

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If you have a DS-7716NI-SP/16, please skip to “7. RECORDING SETUP”
Go to:
“MENU”>”CAMERAS SETUP”
ADDING IP CAMERAS
6. ADDING IP CAMERAS
“REFRESH”
to find cameras
connected to the
network
List of detected
cameras (YELLOW)
List of added
cameras (WHITE)
Press “+” to add the
camera to the NVR
Press the “GARBAGE CAN”
icon to delete an added camera
Please refer to
the manual for
detailed
information
Please note: To change the CAMERA NAME go to OSD
Press “EDIT”
to change the camera’s IP
address.
The camera’s IP has to be
in the same range as LAN2

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HikVision DVRs/NVRs are defaulted to CONTINUOUS RECORDING.
Please go to: “MENU”>”RECORDING CONFIGURATION”
7. SETTING UP RECORDING
SETTING UP RECORDING
Setup Recording Schedule
(Continuous/Motion)
The color of the calendar is what
constitutes the recording schedule:
1. Blue=Continuous
2. Yellow=Event (Motion/Alarm)
3. Green= POS (Point of sales)
4. Grey= No Recording
Select the camera.
Enable/Disable the schedule
This field is used to
customize a part of the
existing schedule
This can be ignored if
setting up motion only
recording
Please note: If ENABLE SCHEDULE is not
checked, then that camera would not be recording

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To set the DVR/NVR to MOTION RECORDING, go to:
1. “MENU”>”RECORDING CONFIGURATION”
2. Click on the “EVENT” under the calendar (yellow). After this the mouse cursor will change to a
WAND.
3. Select the calendar, and it will turn YELLOW (just like on a computer, click on the top-left
corner of the calendar and drag to the bottom-right corner).
4. Press APPLY.
5. Press COPY to copy the new schedule to the remaining cameras.
SETTING UP RECORDING

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After the recording has been set to “EVENT RECORDING” go to “MOTION DETECT” to set the
motion detection for every camera. In this step, the “COPY” option is available only for analog
cameras, the IP cameras need to be configured individually.
SETTING UP RECORDING
Motion Area
The grid indicates
the area, where
motion will be
detected
Motion Sensitivity
The amount of bright
green squares
indicates the
sensitivity level. (in
this picture the
sensitivity is set to 3)
Motion Detection
Setup

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To set the recording RESOLUTION/FRAMERATE/BITRATE settings, please go to:
”RECORD QUALITY” in the “RECORDING CONFIGURATION” submenu
SETTING UP RECORDING
Record
Quality
Select
Main
Stream
Continuous
Pertains to live
view image as
well as
continuous
recording
Event
Pertains to event
recording only
(Motion or
alarm)
Select
Camera