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

Network Video Recorder
User Manual

Network Video Recorder User Manual
i
Legal Information
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

Network Video Recorder User Manual
ii
RIGHTS ABUSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
PREVAILS.

Network Video Recorder User Manual
iii
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.

Network Video Recorder User Manual
iv
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.

Network Video Recorder User Manual
v
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)

Network Video Recorder User Manual
vi
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.

Network Video Recorder User Manual
vii
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.

Network Video Recorder User Manual
viii
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.

Network Video Recorder User Manual
ix
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

Network Video Recorder User Manual
x
3.5.3 PTZ Control Panel .....................................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Recording.................................................................................................................40
4.1 Configure Parameters .........................................................................................................40
4.2 Configure Recording Schedule............................................................................................43
4.3 Configure Motion Detection Recording .............................................................................47
4.4 Configure Alarm Triggered Recording ................................................................................48
4.5 Configure VCA Event Recording..........................................................................................50
4.6 Manual Recording ...............................................................................................................51
4.7 Configure Holiday Recording ..............................................................................................52
4.8 Configure Redundant Recording.........................................................................................54
4.9 Files Protection....................................................................................................................55
4.9.1 Lock the Recording Files...........................................................................................55
4.9.2 Set HDD Property to Read-only ...............................................................................57
Chapter 5 Playback...................................................................................................................59
5.1 Play Back Record Files .........................................................................................................59
5.1.1 Instant Playback .......................................................................................................59
5.1.2 Play Back by Normal Search.....................................................................................60
5.1.3 Play Back by Smart Search .......................................................................................60
5.1.4 Play Back by Event Search........................................................................................61
5.1.5 Play Back by Tag .......................................................................................................62
5.1.6 Play Back by System Logs.........................................................................................64
5.1.7 Play Back External File .............................................................................................66
5.1.8 Play Back by Sub-periods .........................................................................................66
5.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback ..........................................................................................67
5.2.1 Play Back Frame by Frame .......................................................................................67
5.2.2 Fast View ..................................................................................................................68
5.2.3 Digital Zoom .............................................................................................................68
5.2.4 File Management .....................................................................................................68
Chapter 6 Backup .....................................................................................................................70
6.1 Back up Record Files............................................................................................................70
6.1.1 Back up by Normal Video Search.............................................................................70

Network Video Recorder User Manual
xi
6.1.2 Back up by Event Search ..........................................................................................72
6.1.3 Back up Video Clips ..................................................................................................73
6.2 Manage Backup Devices......................................................................................................73
Chapter 7 Event and Alarm.......................................................................................................75
7.1 Set Motion Detection Alarm...............................................................................................75
7.2 Set Sensor Alarms................................................................................................................76
7.3 Detect Video Loss Alarm .....................................................................................................79
7.4 Detect Video Tampering Alarm ..........................................................................................80
7.5 Intrusion Detection .............................................................................................................82
7.6 Line Crossing Detection.......................................................................................................83
7.7 Handle Exceptions Alarm ....................................................................................................85
7.8 Set Alarm Response Actions ...............................................................................................86
7.8.1 Trigger Alarm Output ...............................................................................................87
7.9 Trigger or Clear Alarm Output Manually............................................................................89
Chapter 8 Network Settings......................................................................................................90
8.1 Configure General Settings .................................................................................................90
8.2 Configure Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................90
8.3 Configure Advanced Settings..............................................................................................92
8.3.1 Configuring DDNS.....................................................................................................92
8.3.2 Configure NTP Server ...............................................................................................92
8.3.3 Configure More Settings ..........................................................................................92
8.3.4 Configure Email ........................................................................................................93
8.3.5 Configuring NAT .......................................................................................................95
8.4 Check Network Traffic.........................................................................................................96
8.5 Configure Network Detection.............................................................................................97
8.5.1 Test Network Delay and Packet Loss.......................................................................97
8.5.2 Export Network Packet ............................................................................................98
8.5.3 Check the Network Status .......................................................................................98
8.5.4 Check Network Statistics .........................................................................................99
Chapter 9 HDD Management.................................................................................................. 100
9.1 Initialize HDDs ...................................................................................................................100

Network Video Recorder User Manual
xii
9.2 Configure Quota Mode .....................................................................................................100
9.3 Configure HDD Error Alarms .............................................................................................101
Chapter 10 System Management............................................................................................ 103
10.1 View System Information ...............................................................................................103
10.2 Configure General Settings .............................................................................................103
10.3 Configure DST Settings....................................................................................................104
10.4 Manage User Accounts ...................................................................................................105
10.4.1 Add a User ............................................................................................................105
10.4.2 Delete a User ........................................................................................................108
10.4.3 Edit a User.............................................................................................................109
10.5 Configure More Settings .................................................................................................110
10.6 Search & Export Log Files ................................................................................................111
10.7 Import/Export Configuration File ...................................................................................112
10.7.1 Import Configuration File.....................................................................................113
10.7.2 Export Configuration File .....................................................................................113
10.8 Upgrade System ..............................................................................................................114
10.8.1 Upgrade by Local Backup Device.........................................................................114
10.8.2 Upgrade by FTP ....................................................................................................115
10.9 Reset Password by GUID.................................................................................................116
10.10 Restore Default Settings ...............................................................................................116
Chapter 11 Appendix.............................................................................................................. 118
11.1 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................118
11.2 Frequently Asked Questions...........................................................................................119
11.2.1 Why is there a part of channels displaying “No Resource” or turning black
screen in multi-screen of live view? .......................................................................119
11.2.2 Why is the video recorder notifying not support the stream type? ..................120
11.2.3 Why is the video recorder notifying risky password after adding network
camera? ...................................................................................................................120
11.2.4 How to improve the playback image quality? ....................................................120
11.2.5 How to confirm the video recorder is using H.265 to record video? .................120
11.2.6 Why is the timeline at playback not constant?...................................................121
11.2.7 When adding network camera, the video recorder notifies network is

Network Video Recorder User Manual
xiii
unreachable.............................................................................................................121
11.2.8 Why is the IP address of network camera being changed automatically? ........121
11.2.9 Why is the video recorder notifying IP conflict?.................................................122
11.2.10 Why is image getting stuck when the video recorder is playing back by single or
multi-channel cameras?..........................................................................................122
11.2.11 Why does my video recorder make a beeping sound after booting?..............122
11.2.12 Why is there no recorded video after setting the motion detection?.............122
11.2.13 Why is the sound quality not good in recording video?...................................123

Network Video Recorder User Manual
1
Chapter 1 Get Started
1.1 Startup and Activation
1.1.1 Startup, Shutdown and Reboot
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand the life of your device.
Startup Your Device
Ensure the voltage of the extra power supply satisfies the requirement, and the ground
connection is working properly.
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) is used in conjunction with the device.
Press the power button on the panel. The power indicator LED would be lighted up which
indicating the device begins to start up.
Shut Down Your Device
Go to Menu → Shutdown. Click Shutdown, and click Yes.
If your device has a power button on the front panel, you can also hold the power button for 3
seconds, and then enter the admin user name and password to shut down your device.
Note
Do not press the POWER button again when the system is shutting down.
Reboot Your Device
Go to Menu → Shutdown. Click Reboot, and your device will restart.
Figure 1-1 Startup, Shutdown and Reboot

Network Video Recorder User Manual
2
1.1.2 Activate Your Device
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No
operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or
Client Software.
Steps
1. Enter the password in Create New Password and Confirm New Password.
Warning
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of
8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: 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.
Figure 1-2 Set Admin Password
2. Check Use Device Password to Active IP Camera, or enter the password in IP Camera
Activation to activate the IP camera(s) connected to the device.
3. Set Area/Country.
4. Click OK.
What to do next
Export the GUID file to the USB flash driver for the future password resetting.

Network Video Recorder User Manual
3
1.1.3 Login and Logout
User Login
You have to log in to the device before operating the menu and other functions.
Steps
1. Select a user account.
2. Enter the password for the selected user.
3. Click Login.
Figure 1-3 Login
●For the admin, if you have entered the wrong password for 7 times, the account will be
locked for 60 seconds.
●For the operator, if you have entered the wrong password for 5 times, the account will be
locked for 60 seconds.
User Logout
After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform any
operations, you need to enter user name and password log in again.
Go to Menu → Shutdown. Click Logout.
Figure 1-4 Logout

Network Video Recorder User Manual
4
1.1.4 Set Unlock Pattern
For the admin user, you can set the unlock pattern for device login after it is activated.
Steps
1. Use mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the
pattern is done.
Figure 1-5 Set Unlock Pattern
Note
●The pattern shall have 4 dots at least.
●Each dot can be connected for once only.
2. Draw the same pattern again to confirm it.
Note
You can go to Menu → Configuration → User, and click to edit or disable the unlock
pattern.

Network Video Recorder User Manual
5
1.2 Add Network Cameras
1.2.1 Activate the IP Camera
Before adding the camera, make sure the IP camera to add is in active status.
Steps
1. Enter the IP camera management interface.
–Select the Add IP Camera option from the right-click menu in live view mode.
–click Menu → Camera → Camera
Note
For the IP camera detected online in the same network segment, the Password status shows
whether it is active or inactive.
Figure 1-6 IP Camera Management Interface
2. Click the inactive icon of the camera to enter the following interface to activate it. You can also
select multiple cameras from the list and click the One-touch Activate to activate the cameras
in batch.
3. Set the password of the camera to activate it.
Use IP Camera Activation Password
The camera(s) will use the password which you have set during the device activation.
Create New Password

Network Video Recorder User Manual
6
If IP Camera Activation Password is not used, you shall create a new password for the
camera.
Figure 1-7 Set New Password
Warning
Strong Password recommended–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your
own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following
categories: 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.
4. Click OK.
The security status of camera will be changed to Active.
1.2.2 Add Wi-Fi Cameras
You can use Wi-Fi match function to search Wi-Fi cameras that are not activated, and add them to
the device automatically.
Select Wi-Fi Match from the right-click menu in live view mode, and the device will search and add