HIK VISION DS-7100NI-E1 Series User manual

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
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.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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 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 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Safety Instructions
•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 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:
•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Unit is designed for indoor use only.
•Keep all liquids away from the device.
•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it
may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
•Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
•A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Models
DS-7100NI-E1 series
DS-7104NI-E1
DS-7108NI-E1
DS-7100NI-E1/M series
DS-7104NI-E1/M
DS-7108NI-E1/M
DS-7100NI-E1/P
DS-7104NI-E1/4P
DS-7108NI-E1/8P
DS-7100NI-E1/P/M
DS-7104NI-E1/4P/M
DS-7108NI-E1/8P/M
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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Product Key Features
General
Connectable to network cameras, network dome and encoders.
Connectable to the third-party network cameras via HIK, ONVIF, private RTSP protocols.
Connectable to the smart IP cameras.
PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
Supports H.264/H.264+ video streams.
Each channel supports dual-stream.
Up to 8 network cameras can be connected.
Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality, etc.
The quality of the input and output record is configurable.
Local Monitoring
HDMITM/VGAoutputs at up to 1920×1080 resolution.
Multiple screen display in live view is supported, and the display sequence of channels is adjustable.
Live view screen can be switched in group, and manual switch and automatic cycle live view are also
provided, and the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted.
Configurable main stream and sub-stream for the live view.
Quick setting menu is provided for live view.
Motion detection, video tampering, VCA (Video Content Analysis) alarm, video exception alert and video
loss alert functions.
Privacy mask.
Multiple PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
1 SATAhard disk can be connected, with a maximum of 6TB storage capacity.
Supports S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection.
HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel.
Recording and Playback
Holiday recording schedule configuration.
Continuous and event video recording parameters.
Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm.
8 recording time periods with separated recording types each day.
Pre-record and post-record for alarm, motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for schedule and
manual recording.
Searching record files by events (alarm input/motion detection/VCA).
Playback by sub-periods.
Tag adding for record files, searching and playing back by tags.
Locking and unlocking record files.
Local redundant recording.
Provides new playback interface with easy and flexible operation.
Searching and playing back record files by camera No., recording type, start time, end time, etc.
Smart search for the selected area in the video.
Zooming in when playback.
Reverse playback of multi-channel.

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Supports pause, play reverse, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, and
locating by dragging the mouse.
Supports thumbnails view and fast view during playback.
Supports playback by transcoded stream.
Up to 4/8-ch synchronous playback.
Supports enabling H.264+ to ensure high video quality with lowered bitrate.
Backup
Export video data by USB or SATA device.
Export video clips when playback.
Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
Configurable arming time of alarm input/output.
Alarm for video loss, motion detection, VCA, video tampering, HDD full, HDD error, network
disconnected, IP confliction, illegal login, abnormal record, and PoE power overload (for the models
supports PoE interfaces only), etc.
Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and alarm
output.
Automatic restore when system is abnormal.
Supports VCA detection alarm and VCA search.
VCA alarm message push via iVMS-4500 mobile client software.
Other Local Functions
Three-level user management; admin user is allowed to create many operating accounts and define their
operating permission, which includes the limit to access any channel.
Admin password resetting by exporting/importing the GUID file.
Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and searching.
Manually triggering and clearing alarms.
Import and export of device configuration information.
Network Functions
10 /100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
4 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for DS-7104NI-E1/4P and DS-7104NI-E1/4P/M series;
8 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for DS-7108NI-E1/8P and DS-7108NI-E1/8P/M series.
IPv6 is supported.
TCP/IP protocol, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, and SMTP are supported.
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnPTM.
Supports access by Hik-Connect.
Remote reverse playback via RTSP.
Supports accessing by the platform via ONVIF.
Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking of the record files, and the breakpoint resume
is supported for downloading files.
Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status.
Remote keyboard operation.
Remote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse.
Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading.
Remote system restart and shutdown.

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Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host
Remotely start/stop recording.
Remotely start/stop alarm output.
Remote PTZ control (depending on models).
Remote JPEG capture.
Two-way audio and voice broadcasting.
Embedded WEB server.
Upgrade by FTP server.
Development Scalability:
SDK for Windows and Linux system.
Source code of application software for demo.
Development support and training for application system.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Key Features ..............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11
1.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................12
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations......................................................................................................13
1.2 USB Mouse Operation ..................................................................................................................16
1.3 Input Method Description..............................................................................................................17
1.4 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 2 Getting Started...................................................................................................................20
2.1 Device Startup and Activation.......................................................................................................21
2.1.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR.........................................................................21
2.1.2 Activating Your Device.....................................................................................................22
2.1.3 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login..................................................................................23
2.1.4 Login and Logout .............................................................................................................26
2.1.5 Resetting Your Password ..................................................................................................28
2.2 One-touch Adding IP Camera........................................................................................................28
2.3 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration.....................................................................................30
2.3 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras........................................................................................34
2.3.1 Activating the IP Camera..................................................................................................34
2.3.2 Adding the Online IP Cameras .........................................................................................35
2.3.3 Editing the Connected IP Cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols.....................38
2.3.4 Editing IP Cameras Connected to the PoE Interfaces .......................................................41
Chapter 3 Live View.............................................................................................................................44
3.1 Introduction of Live View .............................................................................................................45
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode......................................................................................................46
3.2.1 Using the Mouse in Live View .........................................................................................46
3.2.2 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode .......................................................................47
3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings........................................................................................................49
3.4 Channel-zero Encoding .................................................................................................................51
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls......................................................................................................................52
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings..............................................................................................................53
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns.........................................................................................55
4.2.1 Customizing Presets..........................................................................................................55
4.2.2 Calling Presets ..................................................................................................................55
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols..........................................................................................................56
4.2.4 Calling Patrols ..................................................................................................................57
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns........................................................................................................58
4.2.6 Calling Patterns.................................................................................................................58
4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit........................................................................................59
4.2.8 Calling Linear Scan ..........................................................................................................60
4.2.9 One-touch Park.................................................................................................................60
4.3 PTZ Control Panel.........................................................................................................................62
Chapter 5 Recording Settings..............................................................................................................63

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5.1 Configuring Parameters.................................................................................................................64
5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule ..................................................................................................67
5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording.....................................................................................70
5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording.......................................................................................72
5.5 Configuring VCA Event Recording...............................................................................................74
5.6 Manual Recording.........................................................................................................................75
5.7 Configuring Holiday Recording ....................................................................................................76
5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording................................................................................................77
5.10 Files Protection..............................................................................................................................80
5.10.1 Locking the Recording Files.............................................................................................80
5.10.2 Setting HDD Property to Read-only.................................................................................82
Chapter 6 Playback..............................................................................................................................84
6.1 Playing Back Record Files ............................................................................................................85
6.1.1 Instant Playback................................................................................................................85
6.1.2 Playing Back by Normal Search.......................................................................................85
6.1.3 Playing back by Smart Search ..........................................................................................88
6.1.4 Playing Back by Event Search..........................................................................................90
6.1.5 Playing Back by Tag.........................................................................................................91
6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs ..........................................................................................94
6.1.7 Playing Back External File ...............................................................................................95
6.1.8 Playing Back by Sub-periods............................................................................................96
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback ...................................................................................................97
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame..........................................................................................97
6.2.2 Fast View..........................................................................................................................97
6.2.3 Digital Zoom.....................................................................................................................98
6.2.4 File Management ..............................................................................................................99
Chapter 7 Backup ..............................................................................................................................100
7.1 Backing up Record Files .............................................................................................................101
7.1.1 Backing up by Normal Video Search..............................................................................101
7.1.2 Backing up by Event Search...........................................................................................103
7.1.3 Backing up Video Clips ..................................................................................................104
7.2 Managing Backup Devices..........................................................................................................106
Chapter 8 Alarm Settings..................................................................................................................107
8.1 Setting Motion Detection Alarm..................................................................................................108
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms ................................................................................................................. 110
8.3Detecting Video Loss Alarm........................................................................................................ 113
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm.............................................................................................. 114
8.5 Line Crossing Detection Alarm................................................................................................... 116
8.6 Intrusion Detection Alarm........................................................................................................... 118
8.7 Handling Exceptions Alarm.........................................................................................................120
8.8 Setting Alarm Response Actions .................................................................................................121
8.9 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually..........................................................................124
Chapter 9 Network Settings ..............................................................................................................126
9.1 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................127

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9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings...................................................................................................128
9.2.1 Configuring Hik-Connect ...............................................................................................128
9.2.2 Configuring DDNS.........................................................................................................131
9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server.................................................................................................132
9.2.4 Configuring More Settings .............................................................................................133
9.2.5 Configuring Email ..........................................................................................................134
9.2.6 Configuring NAT............................................................................................................135
9.3 Checking Network Traffic...........................................................................................................138
9.4 Configuring Network Detection ..................................................................................................140
9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss.........................................................................140
9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet..............................................................................................140
9.4.3 Checking the Network Status..........................................................................................141
9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics...........................................................................................142
Chapter 10 HDD Management............................................................................................................143
10.1 Initializing HDDs ........................................................................................................................144
10.3 Configuring Quota Mode.............................................................................................................147
10.4 HDD Detection............................................................................................................................148
10.5 Configuring HDD Error Alarms..................................................................................................150
Chapter 11 Camera Settings ...............................................................................................................151
11.1 Configuring OSD Settings...........................................................................................................152
11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask...........................................................................................................153
11.3 Configuring Video Parameters ....................................................................................................154
Chapter 12 NVR Management and Maintenance .............................................................................155
12.1 Viewing System Information.......................................................................................................156
12.2 Searching & Export Log Files.....................................................................................................157
12.4 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files....................................................................................160
12.5 Upgrading System.......................................................................................................................161
12.5.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device...............................................................................161
12.5.2 Upgrading by FTP ..........................................................................................................161
12.6 Restoring Default Settings...........................................................................................................163
Chapter 13 Others................................................................................................................................164
13.1 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................165
13.2 Configuring DST Settings ...........................................................................................................166
13.3 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters......................................................................167
13.4 Managing User Accounts.............................................................................................................168
13.4.1 Adding a User.................................................................................................................168
13.4.2 Deleting a User ...............................................................................................................170
13.4.3 Editing a User.................................................................................................................171
Chapter 14 Appendix...........................................................................................................................174
14.1 Glossary.......................................................................................................................................174
14.2 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................175

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Chapter 1 Introduction

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1.1 Front Panel
DS-7100NI-E1 (/P) Series
Figure 1. 1 DS-7100NI-E1 (/P) Series
Table 1. 1 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Icon
Description
1
Indicator turns red when NVR is powered up.
2
Indicator lights in red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
3
Indicator blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.
DS-7100NI-E1(/P)/M Series
Figure 1. 2 DS-7100NI-E1 (/P)/M Series
Table 1. 2 Description of Front Panel
No.
Name
Connections
1
POWER
Turns green when NVR is powered up.
2
HDD
Flickers red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
3
Tx/Rx
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning properly.

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1.2 IR Remote Control Operations
The NVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1. 3.
Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation.
The IR Remote is set at the factory to control the NVR (using default Device ID# 255) without any additional
steps. Device ID# 255 is the default universal device identification number shared by the NVRs. You may also
pair an IR Remote to a specific NVR by changing the Device ID#, as follows:
Pairing (Enabling) the IR Remote to a Specific DVR (optional)
You can pair an IR Remote to a specific Hikvision DVR by creating a user-defined Device ID#. This feature is
useful when using multiple IR Remotes and DVRs.
On the DVR:
1. Go to General > More Settings.
2. Type a number (255 digits maximum) into the Device No. field.
3. On the IR Remote:
4. Press the DEV button.
5. Use the Number buttons to enter the Device ID# that was entered into the DVR.
6. Press Enter button to accept the new Device ID#.
Figure 1. 3 Remote Control

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- Unpairing (Disabling) an IR Remote from a NVR
To unpair an IR Remote from a NVR so that the unit cannot control any NVR functions, proceed as follows:
Press the DEV key on the IR Remote. Any existing Device ID# will be erased from the unit’s memory and it will
no longer function with the NVR.
(Re)-enabling the IR Remote requires pairing to a NVR. See “Pairing the IR Remote to a Specific NVR
(optional),” above.
The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones on the front panel. See Table1.4..
Table 1. 3 IR Remote Functions
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER ON/OFF
•To Turn Power On:
- If User Has Not Changed the Default NVR Device ID# (255):
1. Press Power On/Off button (1).
- If User Has Changed the NVR Device ID#:
1. Press DEV button.
2. Press Number buttons to enter user-defined Device ID#.
3. Press Enter button.
4. Press Power button to start device.
•To Turn NVR Off:
- If User Is Logged On:
1. Hold Power On/Off button (1) down for five seconds to display the
“Yes/No” verification prompt.
2. Use Up/Down Arrow buttons (12) to highlight desired selection.
3. Press Enter button (12) to accept selection.
- If User Is Not Logged On:
1. Hold Power On/Off button (1) down for five seconds to display the user
name/password prompt.
2. Press the Enter button (12) to display the on-screen keyboard.
3. Input the user name.
4. Press the Enter button (12) to accept input and dismiss the on-screen
keyboard.
5. Use the Down Arrow button (12) to move to the “Password” field.
6. Input password (use on-screen keyboard or numeric buttons (3) for
numbers).
7. Press the Enter button (12) to accept input and dismiss the on-screen
keyboard.
8. Press the OK button on the screen to accept input and display the Yes/No”
verification prompt (use Up/Down Arrow buttons (12) to move between
fields)
9. Press Enter button (12) to accept selection.
User name/password prompt depends on NVR is configuration. See “System
Configuration” section.
2
DEV
Enable IR Remote: Press DEV button, enter NVR Device ID# with number keys,
press Enter to pair unit with the NVR
Disable IR Remote: Press DEV button to clear Device ID#; unit will no longer
be paired with the NVR
3
Numerals
Switch to the corresponding channel in Live View or PTZ Control mode
Input numbers in Edit mode
4
EDIT
Delete characters before cursor
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch
5
A
Adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu
Switch on-screen keyboards (upper and lower case alphabet, symbols, and
numerals)
6
REC
Enter Manual Record setting menu
Call a PTZ preset by using the numeric buttons in PTZ control settings
Turn audio on/off in Playbackmode
7
PLAY
Go to Playback mode
Auto scan in the PTZ Controlmenu

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8
INFO
Zoom in the PTZ camera in the PTZ Controlsetting
9
VOIP
Switches between main and spot output
Zooms out the image in PTZ control mode
10
MENU
Return to Main menu (after successful login)
N/A
Show/hide full screen in Playback mode
12
DIRECTION
Navigate between fields andmenu items
Use Up/Down buttons to speed up/slow down recorded video, and Left/Right
buttons to advance/rewind 30 secs in Playback mode
Cycle through channels in Live View mode
Control PTZ camera movement in PTZ control mode
ENTER
Confirm selection in any menu mode
Checks checkbox
Play or pause video in Playback mode
Advance video a single frame in single-frame Playback mode
Stop/start auto switch in auto-switch mode
13
PTZ
Enter PTZ Control mode
14
ESC
Go back to previous screen
N/A
15
RESERVED
Reserved
16
F1
Select all items on a list
N/A
Switch between play and reverse play in Playback mode
17
PTZ Control
Adjust PTZcamera iris, focus, and zoom
18
F2
Cycle through tab pages
Switch between channels in Synchronous Playback mode
Troubleshooting Remote Control:
Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the remote control at
the IR receiver in the front panel.
If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot.
Steps:
1. Go to Menu > Settings > General > More Settings by operating the front control panel or the mouse.
2. Check and remember NVR ID#. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all the IR remote controls.
3. Press the DEV button on the remote control.
4. Enter the NVR ID# you set in step 2.
5. Press the ENTER button on the remote.
If the Status indicator on the front panel turns blue, the remote control is operating properly. If the Status indicator
does not turn blue and there is still no response from the remote, please check the following:
1. Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.
2. Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.
3. IR receiver is not obstructed.
4. No fluorescent lamp is used nearby
If the remote still can’t function properly, please change a remote and try again, or contact the device provider.

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1.2 USB Mouse Operation
A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse:
1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the NVR.
2. The mouse should automatically be detected. If in a rare case that the mouse is not detected, the possible
reason may be that the two devices are not compatible, please refer to the recommended the device list from
your provider.
The operation of the mouse:
Table 1. 4 Description of the Mouse Control
Name
Action
Description
Left-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu.
Menu: Select and enter.
Double-Click
Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen.
Click and Drag
PTZ control: pan, tilt and zoom.
Video tampering, privacy mask and motion detection: Select target area.
Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area.
Live view: Drag channel/time bar.
Right-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Scroll-Wheel
Scrolling up
Live view: Previous screen.
Menu: Previous item.
Scrolling down
Live view: Next screen.
Menu: Next item.

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1.3 Input Method Description
Refer to the following figures for the soft keyboard:
Figure 1. 1 Soft Keyboard (1)
Figure 1. 2 Soft Keyboard (2)
Figure 1. 3 Soft Keyboard (3)
Description of the buttons on the soft keyboard:
Table 1. 5 Description of the Soft Keyboard Icons
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
…
Number
…
Lowercase
…
Uppercase
/
Uppercase/Lowercase
Symbols
Backspace
Switch the keyboard
Space
Positioning the cursor
Exit
Reserved

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1.4 Rear Panel
The rear panel vaires according to different models.
DS-7100NI-E1 and DS-7100NI-E1/M
Figure 1. 4 DS-7100NI-E1 and DS-7100NI-E1/M
Table 1. 6 Description of Interfaces
No.
Item
Description
1
Power Supply
12 VDC power supply.
2
Audio In
RCA connector for two-way audio input.
3
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
4
Network Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
5
Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output.
6
VGA Output
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse
and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
DS-7100NI-E1/P and DS-7100NI-E1/P/M
Figure 1. 5 DS-7104NI-E1/4P and DS-7104NI-E1/4P/M

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Figure 1. 6 DS-7108NI-E1/8P and DS-7108NI-E1/8P/M
Table 1. 7 Description of Interfaces
No.
Item
Description
1
Power Supply
48 VDC power supply.
2
Audio In
RCA connector for two-way audio input.
3
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
4
Network Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
5
Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output.
6
VGA Output
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
9
Network Interfaces with
PoE function
Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.