HIK VISION DS-7100NI-K1/W/M Series User manual

Network Video Recorder
User Manual

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About this Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and
all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information
contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other
reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the company website Please use this
Manual with the guidance and assistance of professionals trained in supporting the Product.
Trademarks Acknowledgement
Trademarks and logos mentioned are the properties of their respective owners.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT
DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND
“WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS”. OUR COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT
WILL OUR COMPANY BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF
DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE),
PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF
OUR COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE NATURE OF INTERNET PROVIDES FOR INHERENT SECURITY RISKS,
AND OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION,
PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK,
VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL
PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE
SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW.
ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT
INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF
PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS.
YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR
PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED
TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN

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RIGHTS ABUSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
PREVAILS.

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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 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 equipment
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
equipment 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.
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 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: http://www.recyclethis.info.

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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:
http://www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
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
atype and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To
reducepotential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen thatthe 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 peutfonctionner
avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pourl'émetteur par
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique àl'intention des
autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une
communication satisfaisante.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and your body.
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et
votre corps.

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Applicable Model
This manual is applicable to the following models.
Table 1-1 Applicable Model
Series
Model
DS-7100NI-K1/W/M
DS-7104NI-K1/W/M
DS-7108NI-K1/W/M
DS-7100NI-K1/W/M(C)
DS-7104NI-K1/W/M(C)
DS-7108NI-K1/W/M(C)

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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Danger
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Note
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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Safety Instruction
●Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or 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 VAC to 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 rises from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
●Ensure recorder is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
●Recorder is designed for indoor use only.
●Keep all liquids away from the device.
●Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
●Ensure recorder is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the recorder as a
result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the recorder.
●Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
●Power down the recorder 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 battery manufacturer.
●When installing the device into a cabinet over 2U height, it is suggest to use rack shelf to bear
the weight. If the cabinet height is over 4U, it is suggested to use slide rails or rack shelf to bear
the weight.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Get Started.................................................................................................................1
1.1 Startup and Activation ..........................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Startup, Shutdown and Reboot .................................................................................1
1.1.2 Activate Your Device ..................................................................................................2
1.1.3 Login and Logout ........................................................................................................3
1.1.4 Set Unlock Pattern .....................................................................................................4
1.2 Add Network Cameras ..........................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Activate the IP Camera...............................................................................................5
1.2.2 Add Wi-Fi Cameras .....................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Wi-Fi Auto-Switch.......................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Add Online IP Cameras...............................................................................................7
1.2.5 Show the Password of Added IP Camera ................................................................11
1.2.6 Edit the Connected IP Cameras and Configure Customized Protocols ..................11
1.3 Configure Guarding Vision ..................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Camera Settings .......................................................................................................16
2.1 Configure OSD Settings .......................................................................................................16
2.2 Configure Privacy Mask.......................................................................................................16
2.3 Configure Video Parameters...............................................................................................17
Chapter 3 Live View..................................................................................................................19
3.1 Introduction of Live View....................................................................................................19
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode............................................................................................19
3.2.1 Use the Mouse in Live View.....................................................................................20
3.2.2 Use an Auxiliary Monitor .........................................................................................22
3.2.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode ...............................................................22
3.3 Adjust Live View Settings....................................................................................................25
3.4 Channel-zero Encoding........................................................................................................27
3.5 PTZ Control ..........................................................................................................................28
3.5.1 Configure PTZ Settings .............................................................................................28
3.5.2 Set PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns.........................................................................29