HIK VISION DS-9600NI-ST Series User guide

Quick Operation Guide of DS-9600/8600/7700/7600NI-ST
and DS-7700/7600NI-SP Series NVR
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Quick Operation Guide of DS-9600/8600/7700/7600NI-ST and DS-7700/7600NI-SP Series NVR
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This manual is applicable to DS-7608NI-ST, DS-7616NI-ST, DS-7608NI-SP, DS-7616NI-SP, DS-7708NI-ST,
DS-7716NI-ST, DS-7732NI-ST, DS-7708NI-SP, DS-7716NI-SP, DS-7732NI-SP, DS-8608NI-ST, DS-8616NI-ST,
DS-8632NI-ST; DS-9608NI-ST, DS-9616NI-ST, DS-9632NI-ST series NVR.
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Verify that the package contents are correct by checking the items against the packing list.
Note: Please contact your dealer for damaged or missing items.
NVR Pre-Installation
The DS-9600/8600/7700/7600NI-ST and DS-7700/7600NI-SP series NVR are highly advanced surveillance
equipment that should be installed with care. Please take into consideration the following precautionary steps
before installation of the NVR.
1. Keep all liquids away from the NVR.
2. Install the NVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.
NVR Installation
During the installation of the NVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (~0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 ºC ~ 55 ºC , 14ºF ~ 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the NVR. A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
Up to 8 SATA hard disks can be installed on your NVR.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Steps (for DS-9600NI-ST):
1. Fasten the hard disk mounting handle to the hard disk with screws.
2. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.

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3. Press the buttons on the panel of two sides and open the front panel.
4. Insert the hard disk along the slot until it is placed into position.
5. Repeat the above steps to install other hard disks onto the NVR. After having finished
the installation of all hard disks, replace the front panel and lock it with the key again.

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Steps (for DS-8600NI-ST):
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
2. Install the HDD in the HDD rack using the provided screws. Fasten the screws on the
button to fix the HDD.
3. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the
HDD.
4. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
5. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.

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Steps (for DS-7600NI-ST/SP and DS-7700NI-ST/SP):
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side
panel.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.
3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.

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Front Panel
DS-9600NI-ST
DS-8600NI-ST
①Status Indicator(Alarm, Ready, Status, HDD, MODEM, Tx/Rx, Guard)
②IR Receiver
③Front Panel Lock
④DVD-R/W
⑤Alphanumeric Buttons
⑥USB Interface
⑦Compound Buttons
⑧DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons
⑨JOG SHUTTLE Control
⑩Power Button

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DS-7700NI-ST/SP
①Status Indicators (Alarm, Ready, Status, HDD, Power, Tx/Rx)
②DVD-R/W
③Control Buttons
④Compound Buttons
⑤Shuttle Button
⑥Power Button
⑦USB interface
DS-7600NI-ST/SP:
①USB Interface
②Status Indicators (Alarm, Ready, Status, HDD, power, Tx/Rx)
③SHIFT
④Compound Buttons
⑤Control Buttons

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Rear Panel
DS-9600NI-ST
DS-8600NI-ST
DS-7700NI-ST
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2
CVBS AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
CVBS video output.
VGA AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
VGA video output.
3
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
eSATA (Optional)
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
1 LAN interface provided for DS-8600/7700NI-ST and 2 LAN
interfaces for DS-9600NI-ST.
9
Termination Switch
RS-485 termination switch.

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No.
Item
Description
Up position is not terminated.
Down position is terminated with 120Ω resistance.
10
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connects to R+ and R-
pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Controller Port
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading devices,
the first NVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of
the next NVR.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
11
GROUND
Ground(needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
12
AC 100V ~ 240V
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
13
POWER
Switch for turning on/off the device.
14
USB interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
DS-7700NI-SP
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2
CVBS AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
CVBS video output.
VGA AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
VGA video output.
3
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
eSATA (Optional)
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
1 LAN interface provided for DS-8600NI-ST and 2 LAN interfaces for
DS-9600NI-ST.
9
Termination Switch
RS-485 termination switch.
Up position shows the RS-485 is not terminated.
Down position shows the RS-485 is terminated with 120Ω resistance.
10
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connects to R+ and R-
pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Controller Port
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading devices,
the first NVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of
the next NVR.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.

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ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
11
GROUND
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
12
AC 100V ~ 240V
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
13
POWER
Switch for turning on/off the device.
14
USB interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
15
Network Interfaces with
PoE function
Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
DS-7600NI-ST
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2
AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output.
3
AUDIO IN
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
USB
Connects USB disks and devices.
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R- pins of
PTZ receiver respectively.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
10
Power Supply
12VDC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
DS-7600NI-SP
No.
Item
Description
1
Network Interfaces
with PoE function
Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
3
AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output.
4
AUDIO IN
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)