HIK VISION DS-7100NI-Q1 Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter1 Panels Description......................................................................................... 7
1.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................7
1.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................8
DS-7100NI-Q1 and DS-7100NI-Q1/M Series..............................................................8
DS-7100NI-Q1/P and DS-7100NI-Q1/P/M Series.......................................................9
Chapter 2 Installation and Connections....................................................................... 10
2.1 NVR Installation........................................................................................................10
2.2 Hard Disk Installation ...............................................................................................10
2.3 HDD Storage Calculation Chart ................................................................................11
Chapter 3 Menu Operation ......................................................................................... 13
3.1 Startup and Shutdown .............................................................................................13
3.2 Activating Your Device..............................................................................................13
3.3 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login ..........................................................................15
3.4 User Login.................................................................................................................16
3.5 Using the Setup Wizard............................................................................................16
3.6 Network Settings......................................................................................................17
3.7 Adding IP Cameras ...................................................................................................17
3.8 Live View ..................................................................................................................18
3.9 Recording Settings....................................................................................................18
3.10 Playback .................................................................................................................19
Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser.......................................................................... 21

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Quick Start Guide
About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to Network Video Recorder (NVR).
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 in the company website.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Legal Disclaimer
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HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS,
AND OUR COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL OUR COMPANY, ITS DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS 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 OR DOCUMENTATION, IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF OUR COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY
AT YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES 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.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR
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USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
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 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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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Model
DS-7100NI-Q1
DS-7104NI-Q1
DS-7108NI-Q1
DS-7100NI-Q1/P
DS-7104NI-Q1/4P
DS-7108NI-Q1/8P
DS-7100NI-Q1/M
DS-7104NI-Q1/M
DS-7108NI-Q1/M
DS-7100NI-Q1/P/M
DS-7104NI-Q1/4P/M
DS-7108NI-Q1/8P/M
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.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

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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, 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.
If the POE ports of device do not comply with Limited Power Source, the additional equipment
connected to POE ports shall have fire enclosure.
The USB interface of the /P devices can be connected with the mouse and U-flash disk storage
device only.
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 battery manufacturer.

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Power Supply Instructions
Use only power supplies listed in the user instructions
NVR Models
Standard
Power Supply Models
Manufacturer
DS-7104NI-Q1
HWN-2104H
DS-7108NI-Q1
HWN-2108H
DS-7104NI-Q1/M
HWN-2104MH
DS-7108NI-Q1/M
HWN-2108MH
European
MSA-C1500IC12.0-18P-DE
MOSO Power Supply Technology Co.,Ltd
ADS-26FSG-12 12018EPG
Shenzhen HONOR Electronic Co., Ltd
KL-AD3060VA
Xiamen Keli Electronics Co.,Ltd
KPD-018-VI
Channel Well Technology Co.,Ltd
British
ADS-25FSG-12 12018GPB
Shenzhen HONOR Electronic Co., Ltd
MSA-C1500IC12.0-18P-GB
MOSO Power Supply Technology Co.,Ltd
ADS-26FSG-12 12018EPB
Shenzhen HONOR Electronic Co., Ltd
DS-7104NI-Q1/4P
HWN-2104H-4P
DS-7104NI-Q1/4P/M
HWN-2104MH-4P
Universal
MSP-Z1360IC48.0-65W
MOSO Power Supply Technology Co.,Ltd
MSA-Z1040IS48.0-65W-Q
MOSO Power Supply Technology Co.,Ltd
MSA-Z1360IS48.0-65W-Q
MOSO Power Supply Technology Co.,Ltd
MSA-Z1040IS48.0-65W-Q
MOSO Power Supply Technology Co.,Ltd
MSA-Z1360IS48.0-65W-Q
MOSO Power Supply Technology Co.,Ltd
The power supplies list above is for EU countries only.
The power supplies list is subject to change without prior notice.

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Chapter1 Panels Description
Front Panel
DS-7100NI-Q1 (/P) Series
DS-7100NI-Q1 (/P)/M Series
Description of Front Panel
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.

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Rear Panel
DS-7100NI-Q1 and DS-7100NI-Q1/M Series
DS-7100NI-Q1 Rear Panel
DS-7100NI-Q1/M Rear Panel
Description of Rear Panel
No.
Item
Description
1
Power Supply
12 VDC power supply.
2
VGA Interface
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
3
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
4
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
5
LAN Network Interface
10 /100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
6
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).

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DS-7100NI-Q1/P and DS-7100NI-Q1/P/M Series
DS-7100NI-Q1/P Rear Panel
DS-7100NI-Q1/P/M Rear Panel
Description of Rear Panel
No.
Item
Description
1
Power Supply
12 VDC power supply.
2
VGA Interface
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
3
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
4
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
5
LAN Network Interface
10 /100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
6
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
7
Network Interfaces with
PoE function
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide
power over Ethernet.
4 interfaces for /4P models and 8 interfaces for /8P
models.