HIK VISION DS-90xxHFI-ST User manual

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

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PleaseconnectamonitorandaUSBmouse(supplied) to theDVR/NVRfor configuration
purposes
OVERVIEW
1. Overview
2. Device Activation
3. Main Menu Layout
4. Formatting the HDD
5. Date and Time Setup
6. Setting up The Network
7. Adding IP Cameras (Non-POE Models)
8. Setting Up Recording
9. Configuring the Mobile APP
10.Playing Back Recorded Video
11.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
theCDmaycontainoutdatedmanualsandsoftware.
Forlatestfirmware,manual,andsoftwaredownloadspleasevisit:
www.hikvision.com/en/us/download.asp
1. OVERVIEW
THE BOX CONTAINS:
:
Hybrid DVR/NVR
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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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
11
DS-9016HFI-ST, DS-9016HWI-ST
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14
15
16

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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
DS-7716NI-SP/16
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16

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REAR VIEW
1. Spot Monitor Outputs (x4)
2. RS-232
3. VGA Monitor Output (x1)
4. HDMI Monitor Output (x1)
5. e-SATA Port
6. RJ-45 Network Ports (x2)
7. “RESERVED”
8. Alarm In/Out, RS-485 Pins
9. Grounding Post
10.Power Plug
11.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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9
10
11

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2. Device Activation
To ensure the highest level of protection, Hikvision requires users to create a new
password for the admin account upon first login to a device. The system will check the
password strength; “Risky” passwords will not be accepted.
Device Firmware with Secure Activation
Device Type
Model Number
Firmware Version
Value Series IP Camera
DS-2CD2xxx
V5.3.0
Smart Series IP Camera
DS-2CD4xxx
V5.3.0
NVR/Hybrid
DS-9016HWI-ST
DS-96xxNI-ST
DS-7716NI-SP/16
V3.1.5
Plug-n-Play NVR
DS-76xxNI-EI(E2)/P
V3.1.0
Turbo DVR
DS-72xxHGHI-SH
DS-73xxHQHI-SH
DS-90xxHQHI-SH
V3.1.6
Super NVR
DS-96128NI-E24/H
DS-96256NI-E24/H
TBD
NOTE: DVRs/NVRs starting with the latest firmware (see chart, above) WILL NO
LONGER HAVE A DEFAULT PASSWORD. The user must activate the
DVR/NVR by creating a password for the admin account in one of four ways:
•Local Activation
1. Power on the DVR/NVR.
- A message will appear, prompting user to activate the device.
- The username field will be greyed-out with the username set to admin.
2. Type in a password of your choosing (see “Password Strength Levels” table for
guidelines).
- The password strength will be displayed, accompanied by a color indicator:
•Level 0–Risky (red indicator): Not acceptable
•Level 1–Weak (red indicator): Acceptable
•Level 2–Fair (orange indicator): Acceptable
•Level 3–Strong (blue indicator): Acceptable
- Activation will not be allowed unless the password is of acceptable strength.
NOTE: The strength level indicator colors can vary by activation process, model number, and
device type.

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3. Retype the password into the “Confirm Password” field.
4. After an acceptable password has been created, a confirmation message will
appear on the screen.
5. Press the OK button to proceed.
•SADP Software Activation (v2.2.3.5 or higher)
1. Launch the new version of the SADP software (v2.2.3.5).
- The software will display all Hikvision devices on the network.
- A new field called “Security” will be displayed
2. If the DVR/NVR is “Inactive,” highlight the DVR/NVR and enter a new password
into the “New Password” field on the bottom right of the screen.
- The password strength will be displayed, accompanied by a color indicator:
•Level 0–Risky (no indicator): Not acceptable
•Level 1–Weak (pink indicator): Acceptable
•Level 2–Medium (yellow indicator): Acceptable
•Level 3–Strong (green indicator): Acceptable
- Bar length indicates strength level.
- Activation will not be allowed unless the password is of acceptable strength. If
the password is unacceptable strength (“Risky”), a warning box will be
displayed.
3. Retype the password into the “Confirm Password” field.
4. After the password has been entered and confirmed, press the OK button to
display the pop-up confirmation window.
5. Press the “X” in the top right corner of the pop-up confirmation window to dismiss
the window.

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•iVMS-4200 Windows Client Software (v2.3.1.3 or higher) Activation
1. Launch the iVMS-4200 software.
2. Go to Control PanelDevice Management.
- On the bottom of the screen in the Online Devices section the screen will
display all Hikvision devices on the network.
- A new field called “Security” will be displayed.
3. If the DVR/NVR is “Inactive,” highlight the DVR/NVR and press the Activate
button to display the “Activation” window.
4. Enter a new password into the “Password” field.
- The password strength will be displayed, accompanied by a color indicator:
•Level 0–Risky (no indicator): Not acceptable
•Level 1–Weak (pink indicator): Acceptable
•Level 2–Medium (yellow indicator): Acceptable
•Level 3–Strong (green indicator): Acceptable
- Bar length indicates strength level.
- Activation will be allowed if the password is of acceptable strength.
- If the password is of unacceptable strength (“Risky”), a warning box will be
displayed explaining the requirements for an acceptable password.
5. Retype the password into the “Confirm Password” field.
6. After the password has been entered and confirmed, press the OK button.
- The DVR’s/NVR’s status will change to “Active.”

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•Web Interface Activation
1. In a Web browser, type the DVR’s/NVR’s IP address and press Enter.
- The Activation Window will appear instead of the login page.
2. Enter a new password into the “Password” field.
- The password strength will be displayed, accompanied by a color indicator:
•Level 0–Risky (no indicator): Not acceptable
•Level 1–Weak (pink indicator): Acceptable
•Level 2–Medium (yellow indicator): Acceptable
•Level 3–Strong (green indicator): Acceptable
- Bar length indicates strength level.
- Activation will be allowed if the password is of acceptable strength. A white
checkmark will appear in a green circle to the right of the password field.
- If the password is unacceptable strength (“Risky”, a white X will appear in a
red circle to the right of the password field and a warning dialog box will be
displayed explaining the requirements for an acceptable password.
3. Press the OK button.
- Upon successful activation, user will be logged in to the DVR’s/NVR’s live
view page.