HIK VISION DS-MP3516-RS/GW User manual

Rail Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
UD.6L0204B1163A01

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Quick Start Guide
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Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance: Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.
FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with
the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the under the Radio Equipment
Directive 2014/53/EU , the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific
battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate
cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier
or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.

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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.

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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property
loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
●Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or
end-user.
●In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation
and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
●Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with
100~240 VAC, 48 VDC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications
for detailed information.
●Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire
hazard.
●Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
●If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then
please contact the service center.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
●Make sure that all the related equipment is power-off during the installation.
●Do not place the product in high-temperature or damp environment, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetic radiation.
●If the product does not function properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Do not
disassemble the product for repair or maintenance by yourself.
●Only use the battery, power adapter and assembly parts specified by the manufacturer.
●Consult the authorized dealer or technician from Hikvision for any question and request for product using.
Warnings Follow these safeguards
to prevent serious injury or death.
Cautions Follow these precautions
to prevent potential injury or
material damage.

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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Model
DS-MP3516-RS Series
DS-MP3516-RS
DS-MP3516-RS/GW
Conventions
Words Conventions
Words
Description
Rail NVR
Refers to Rail Network Video Recorder.
Device
Click
Refers to pressing the mouse’s left button for once.
Right Click
Refers to pressing the mouse’s right button for once.
Double Click
Refers to quickly pressing the mouse’s left button for twice.
Main Menu
To show Main Menu, you need to right click on live view first
and then click Menu.
IPC
Refers to IP camera.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1Introduction................................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2Interfaces.................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3Getting Started and Basic Operation ........................................................................................... 9
3.1 Wiring.............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 HDD Installation............................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Start-up.......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Activating Your Device ................................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Network Management .................................................................................................................. 15
3.6 IP Camera Management ................................................................................................................ 15
3.6.1 Activating IP Camera ......................................................................................................... 16
Quick Activation ....................................................................................................................... 16
Manual Activation .................................................................................................................... 16
3.6.2 Adding IP Camera.............................................................................................................. 17
Quick Adding ............................................................................................................................ 17
Manual Adding ......................................................................................................................... 17
3.7 HDD Initialization........................................................................................................................... 18
3.8 Recording....................................................................................................................................... 18
3.9 Playback......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.10 Shutdown ...................................................................................................................................... 20
3.11 Reboot ........................................................................................................................................... 20

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Purpose:
Adopting embedded Linux operating system, Hikvision DS-MP3516-RS series dedicated rail NVR (Network Video
Recorder) provides powerful monitoring functionalities, including audio and video decoding, 3G & Wi-Fi wireless
network transmission, satellite positioning service, secure data storage, and hard drive vibration damping. It can
cooperate with other devices to build a comprehensive surveillance system.
Thanks to the features of high stability, easy-to-carry and low power consumption, the DS-MP3516-RS series rail
NVR is widely applied to the surveillance projects of rail transportations.

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Chapter 2 Interfaces
Figure 2. 1 Panel View
Table 2. 1 Interface Description
No.
Name
Description
1
GNSS
GNSS antenna interface.
WIFI
Wi-Fi antenna interface. (only supported by the “/GW” devices)
M-ANT
3G antenna interface
2
IR
IR: IR receiver
Receive IR signal from remote control.
3
Indicators
PWR: Power indicator
Turns green after device starts up; Turns red when device stands by.
RDY: Ready indicator
Turns green when the device starts up
REC: Record indicator
Turns green when recording; The light is out when all recording processes are
abnormal.
GNSS: GNSS indicator
No light when GNSS module is abnormal; Turns green when the GNSS module
works normally; Blinks in green after the positioning successful.
ANT: 3G indicator
Turns green when 3G module works normally; Blinks slowly in 3G registration;
Blinks frequently after successful 3G registration.
ALM: Alarm indicator
Turns red when alarm occurs.
4
SIM
SIM card slot.
5
LAN1
RJ45 network interface for debugging.
6
USB1
USB 3.0 interface.
USB2
7
ALARM&RS422
2-ch relay signal output.
8-ch relay signal input.
1 RS-422 interface
8
VGA
VGA output.
9
RS232
Serial interface.
10
A OUT
Audio output.
11
V OUT
Video output.
12
LINE
Interface for mobile intercom.
13
LAN2
M12 network interface for connecting IP cameras and network transmission.
14
110 VDC
Power supply.
15
Lock
Hard drive lock.
16
Hard Drive Enclosure
3 hard drive caddies for 2.5 inch SATA HDDs/SSDs

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Chapter 3 Getting Started and Basic
Operation
Purpose:
Perform following sections to start up and configure your Rail NVR. It enables you to perform basic operations,
including local menu operation, live view, recording, etc.
3.1 Wiring
Purpose:
Wire and install your Rail NVR according to the following requirements.
Power supply
Rail NVR should connect with power supply which should be 110 VDC.
Network connection
LAN 2 is connected to a network switcher.
IP Camera
Make sure network communication between IP cameras to be added and your Rail NVR is well.
Video and audio output
To operate Rail NVR via CVBS displayer, connect the A OUT and V OUT to a CVBS displayer.
To operate Rail NVR via VGA displayer, before you start Rail NVR, connect the Rail NVR to a VGA
displayer via a VGA cable.
HDD
Install at least one HDD into the Rail NVR. For detailed steps, refer to 3.2 HDD Installation.
Mouse
Connect a mouse to one of the USB interface.
Figure 3. 1 Wiring

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3.2 HDD Installation
Purpose:
3 HDD boxes are provied. You can install 2 HDDs for each HDD box. That is up to 6 HDDs can be installed. Perform
the following steps to install the HDD on the Rail NVR.
Use the factory recommended 2.5-inch HDD. You can ask technical support for information of factory
recommended.
For single HDD installation, the thickness of the HDD should be 9.5mm or 7mm; for double HDD installation,
the thickness of each HDD should be 7mm.
Tools needed:
Two 2.5-inch SATA HDDs
Antistatic gloves
Key of HDD lock
Cross screwdriver
Screws
Steps:
1. Put on the anti-static gloves.
2. Insert the key and rotate it from to .
Figure 3. 2 Unlock HDD Box
3. Pull out the HDD box.
Figure 3. 3 Pull HDD Box

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4. Use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the two set screws marked in the figure.
Figure 3. 4 Loosen and Remove Screws
5. Separate the HDD box in to parts.
Figure 3. 5 HDD Box Parts
6. Place the first HDD into the HDD box and tightly insert the first HDD into the bottom, with the PCB facing
downward.
Figure 3. 6 Install the First HDD
7. Place the second HDD into the HDD box, with the PCB facing upward. After the HDD is totally placed into
the bracket, tightly insert the second HDD into the socket.

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Figure 3. 7 Install the Second HDD
8. Tighten the two screws marked in the figure to fix the HDD. Do the same things to fix the other HDD at the
back side.
Figure 3. 8 Fix HDDs
9. Tighten the 4 set screws on the side of the HDD box, shown as the following figure.
Figure 3. 9 Fix HDDs
10. Align the protective cover of the HDD box with the line marked in the figure, and assemble the whole HDD
box.

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Figure 3. 10 Assemble HDD Box
11. Tighten the two set screws of the hard disk box, as shown in the figure.
Figure 3. 11 Tighten Screws
12. Insert the HDD box back to the Rail NVR, and then tighten the screws clockwise.
Figure 3. 12 Insert HDD Disk Back to Rail NVR
3.3 Start-up
Before you start:
Wire your device according to 3.1 Wiring.
Steps:

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1. Insert the key into the Lock slot in HDD lock.
2. To start up device, rotate it from to . You will see the startup picture indicating device is starting.
Figure 3. 13 Startup Picture
3.4 Activating Your Device
Purpose:
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is allowed
before activation.
Steps:
1. Create the password by inputting the same password in the text field of New Password and Confirm.
Figure 1. 1 Settings Admin Password
2. Click OK to save the password and activate the device.

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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters,
numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend
you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly
or weekly can better protect your product.
3.5 Network Management
Purpose:
To ensure network communication is well, you need to configure network parameters of LAN 2.
Before you start:
Connect the LAN 2 to a network switch with a network cable.
Port 1 and Port 2 respectively represent LAN 1 and LAN 2. LAN 1 is for debugging. LAN 2 is for connecting IP
cameras and network transmission.
Steps:
1. Enter the Local Network Settings interface.
Main Menu > Basic Settings > Network
2. Select Ethernet Port as Port 2.
3. Input the device IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, Alternate DNS Server,
and Download Server IP in the corresponding text fields.
4. Click Apply to save the new settings and click OK to exit.
Figure 3. 14 Local Network Settings
3.6 IP Camera Management
Purpose:
You need to activate IP cameras first and then add them.
Steps:

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To enter IP Camera Settings interface through main menu, do following steps:
Enter the Local Network Settings interface.
Main Menu > Other Settings > IPC Settings
To enter IP Camera Settings interface through right-click menu, do following step:
Right-click on Live View interface and click to select IPC Settings in right-click menu.
Figure 3. 15 IP Camera Settings
3.6.1 Activating IP Camera
Purpose:
Before adding the cameras, make sure the IP cameras to be added are active status. Or you need to follow the
steps to activate it. Two methods are provided to activate IP camera, including quick activation and manual
activation.
Before you start:
Ensure network communication between Rail NVR and IP camera is well.
Quick Activation
Purpose:
By quick activation, you can duplicate the Rail NVR’s password to IP camera.
Steps:
1. Enter IPC Settings interface.
2. Click to select IPC you want to activate.
3. Click the button to start activation.
Manual Activation
Purpose:
You can activate the IP camera by setting your custom password.
Steps:
1. Enter IPC Settings interface.
2. Click to select IPC you want to activate.
3. Click the button to enter Manual Activation interface.

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4. Create a password by inputting the same password in both New Password and Confirm.
5. Click OK to save the password and activate the password.
Figure 3. 16 Manual Activation
3.6.2 Adding IP Camera
Purpose:
The online IP cameras in the same network segment with the system would be displayed on a list.
Quick Adding
Purpose:
Quick adding is designed for the IP cameras with the same password with your Rail NVR and is in the same
network segment with your Rail NVR.
Steps:
1. Enter IPC Settings interface.
2. Click to select the IPC you want to add.
3. Click the button to add it.
Manual Adding
Purpose:
You can manually add the IP cameras that are not in the same network segment with your Rail NVR.
Steps:
1. Enter IPC Settings interface.
2. Click the button to enter Add IP Camera Manually interface.
3. Select the Channel No. for the IP camera.
4. Input the required information, including the IP Address, Protocol, Port No., User Name, and Password.
5. Click the Protocol button, and you can customize the protocol according to the actual needs.
6. Click OK to add the IPC.
Up to 16 IP cameras can be added to the system.

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The icon indicates the IP camera is offline.
The icon indicates the connected IP camera works properly.
3.7 HDD Initialization
Purpose:
A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be initialized before it can be used with your Rail NVR.
Steps:
1. Enter the HDD Management interface.
Main Menu > HDD
Figure 3. 17 HDD Management
2. Select the Hard Disk you want to format from the drop-down list.
3. Click the button and click OK in popup confirmation window to start formatting.
3.8 Recording
Purpose:
You can record the video from IP camera and configure the video parameters.
Steps:
1. Enter the Record Settings interface.
Main Menu > Basic Settings > Record

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Figure 3. 18 Record Settings
2. Select the camera from the drop-down list.
3. Configure the settings including Encoding Parameters, Stream Type, Resolution, Bitrate Type, Video
Quality, Frame Rate, and Max. Bitrate(Kbps).
4. Click the Set button of Schedule to set recording schedule.
5. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK to exit.
3.9 Playback
Purpose:
You can specify a period, and then start playing back all the video segments in the period continually.
Steps:
1. Enter the Video Search interface.
Main Menu > Video Search
2. Specify the search conditions, including Camera, Video Type, Start Time, and End Time.
3. Click Play to start playback. If there are videos match the search conditions, the playback window appears.
Or the prompt “No record file found.” appears.
Figure 3. 19 Playback Window