HIK VISION DS-7100NI-SL series User manual

Network Video Recorder
User Manual
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Hikvision® Network Digital Video Recorder User Manual
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Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC, 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:
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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:
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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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Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
•Windows and Windows mark are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
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HDMI Licensing LLC.
•The products contained in this manual are authorized by HDMI Licensing LLC with the use right of the HDMI
technology.
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•UPnPTM is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation.
•Other names of companies and product contained in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective owners.

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer.
The figures in the manual are for reference only.
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Models
DS-7100NI-SL series
DS-7104NI-SL, DS-7108NI-SL
DS-7104NI-SL/W
DS-7100NI-SN series
DS-7104NI-SN, DS-7108NI-SN, DS-7116NI-SN
DS-7104NI-SN/N, DS-7108NI-SN/N, DS-7116NI-SN/N
DS-7104NI-SN/P, DS-7108NI-SN/P, DS-7116NI-SN/P
DS-7600NI-SN series
DS-7604NI-SN, DS-7608NI-SN, DS-7616NI-SN
DS-7604NI-SN/N, DS-7608NI-SN/N, DS-7616NI-SN/N
DS-7604NI-SN/P, DS-7608NI-SN/P, DS-7616NI-SN/P
DS-7600NI-E1/E2 series
DS-7604NI-E1, DS-7608NI-E1, DS-7616NI-E1
DS-7604NI-E1/4P
DS-7604NI-E1/4N
DS-7608NI-E2, DS-7616NI-E2, DS-7632NI-E2
DS-7608NI-E2/8P, DS-7616NI-E2/8P, DS-7632NI-E2/8P
DS-7608NI-E2/8N, DS-7616NI-E2/8N, DS-7632NI-E2/8N
DS-7600NI-SE series
DS-7604NI-SE, DS-7608NI-SE, DS-7616NI-SE
DS-7604NI-SE/N, DS-7608NI-SE/N, DS-7616NI-SE/N
DS-7604NI-SE/P, DS-7608NI-SE/P, DS-7616NI-SE/P
DS-7600NI-V(P) series
DS-7604NI-V, DS-7608NI-V, DS-7616NI-V
DS-7604NI-VP, DS-7608NI-VP, DS-7616NI-VP
DS-7700NI series
DS-7708NI-E4, DS-7716NI-E4, DS-7732NI-E4
DS-7708NI-E4/8P, DS-7716NI-E4/16P, DS-7732NI-E4/16P
DS-8600NI series
DS-8608NI-E8, DS-8616NI-E8, DS-8632NI-E8

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Product Key Features
General
Connectable to network cameras, network dome and encoders.
Connectable to the third-party network cameras like ACTI, Arecont, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon,
PANASONIC, Pelco, SAMSUNG, SANYO, SONY, Vivotek and ZAVIO, and cameras that adopt ONVIF
or PSIA protocol.
Connectable to the smart IP cameras.
PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
Each channel supports dual-stream.
Up to 32 network cameras can be connected for DS-8600NI-E8, DS-7700NI-E4 and DS-7600NI-E2 series
NVR; 16 network cameras for other DS-7600NI models and DS-7100NI series NVR.
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
Simultaneous HDMITM and VGA outputs.
HDMITM and 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.
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.
The PTZ control is supported by the DS-8600NI, DS-7700NI and DS-7600NI-SE series NVR only.
HDD Management
For DS-8600NI-E8 series, 8 SATAhard disks can be connected;
For DS-7700NI-E4 series, 4 SATAhard disks can be connected;
For DS-7600NI-E2 series, 2 SATAhard disks can be connected;
For DS-7600NI-E1 and DS-7100NI series, 1 SATA hard disk can be connected;
For DS-7600NI-SN, DS-7600NI-SE and DS-7600NI-V(P) series, up to 2 SATA hard disks can be
connected.
Each disk with a maximum of 4TB storage capacity.
8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IP SAN disk) can be connected.
Support S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection.
HDD group management.
Support HDD standby function.
HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W).
HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel.
Recording and Playback
Holiday recording schedule configuration.

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Continuous and event video recording parameters.
Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm, and VCA.
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).
Tag adding for record files, searching and playing back by tags.
Locking and unlocking record files.
Local redundant recording.
Provide 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.
Supports pause, play reverse, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, and
locating by dragging the mouse.
Up to 4/816-ch synchronous playback.
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
support 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.
Other Local Functions
Operable by front panel (depends on model), mouse, and remote control.
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.
Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and searching.
Manually triggering and clearing alarms.
Import and export of device configuration information.
Network Functions
The dual-NIC network 10 /100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces are provided for the
DS-8600NI-E8 and DS-7700NI-E4 series NVR;one 10 /100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface for
DS-7604/7608NI, DS-7104/7108NI and DS-7100NI-SL series NVR; and one 10 /100/1000 Mbps
self-adaptive Ethernet interface for other models.
1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces are provided for other models.
4 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for DS-7600NI-E1/P series.
Up to 8 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for DS-7600NI-E2/P and DS-7600NI-SN/P
series.

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And up to 16 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for DS-7700NI-E4/P series.
4 independent built-in switch network interfaces are provided for DS-7600NI-E1/N series.
Up to 8 independent built-in switch network interfaces are provided for DS-7600NI-E2/N and
DS-7600NI-SN/N series;
IPv6 is supported.
TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, and iSCSI are supported.
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnPTM.
Extranet access by HiDDNS.
Support access by EZVIZ Cloud P2P.
Remote reverse playback via RTSP.
Support 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 parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters.
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.
RS-232, RS-485 transparent channel transmission (depending on models).
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.
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 ..............................................................................................................................6
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................13
1.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................14
DS-8600NI-E8 .................................................................................................................................14
DS-7700NI-E4(/P) ...........................................................................................................................16
DS-7600NI-V and DS-7600NI-VP..................................................................................................18
Other DS-7600NI Series ..................................................................................................................19
DS-7100NI Series ............................................................................................................................19
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations......................................................................................................20
1.2 USB Mouse Operation ..................................................................................................................23
1.3 Input Method Description..............................................................................................................24
1.4 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................................................25
DS-8600NI-E8, DS-7700NI-E4 and DS-7700NI-E4/P....................................................................25
DS-7600NI-E1, DS-7600NI-SN, DS-7600NI-E1/4N, DS-7604NI-SN/N, DS-7608 & 7616NI-SN/N,
DS-7600NI-E2 and DS-7600NI-E2/8N ...........................................................................................26
DS-7600NI-E1/4P, DS-7600NI-E2/8P and DS-7600NI-SN/P.........................................................27
DS-7600NI-SE and DS-7600NI-SE/N.............................................................................................27
DS-7600NI-SE/P..............................................................................................................................28
DS-7600NI-V and DS-7600NI-VP..................................................................................................29
DS-7100NI-SL, DS-7100NI-SN and DS-7100NI-SL/W .................................................................30
DS-7100NI-SN/N and DS-7100NI-SN/P.........................................................................................30
Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................................32
2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR......................................................................................33
2.2 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration.....................................................................................35
2.3 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras........................................................................................39
2.3.1 Adding the Online IP Cameras .........................................................................................39
2.3.2 Editing the Connected IP Cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols.....................42
2.3.3 Editing IP Cameras Connected to the PoE or the Built-in Switch Interfaces....................45
2.3.4 Checking the PoE Information..........................................................................................47
Chapter 3 Live View.............................................................................................................................48
3.1 Introduction of Live View .............................................................................................................49
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode......................................................................................................50
3.2.1 Front Panel Operation on Live View.................................................................................50
3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View .........................................................................................50
3.2.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode .......................................................................51
3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings........................................................................................................54
3.4 User Logout...................................................................................................................................56
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls......................................................................................................................57
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings..............................................................................................................58
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns.........................................................................................60
4.2.1 Customizing Presets..........................................................................................................60
4.2.2 Calling Presets ..................................................................................................................60

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4.2.3 Customizing Patrols..........................................................................................................61
4.2.4 Calling Patrols ..................................................................................................................62
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns........................................................................................................63
4.2.6 Calling Patterns.................................................................................................................63
4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit........................................................................................64
4.2.8 Calling Linear Scan ..........................................................................................................65
4.2.9 One-touch Park.................................................................................................................65
4.3 PTZ Control Panel.........................................................................................................................67
Chapter 5 Recording Settings..............................................................................................................68
5.1 Configuring Parameters.................................................................................................................69
5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule ..................................................................................................71
5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording.....................................................................................74
5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording.......................................................................................76
5.5 Configuring VCA Triggered Recording.........................................................................................78
5.6 Manual Recording.........................................................................................................................79
5.7 Configuring Holiday Recording ....................................................................................................80
5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording................................................................................................81
5.9 Configuring HDD Group for Recording........................................................................................83
5.10 Files Protection..............................................................................................................................84
Chapter 6 Playback..............................................................................................................................87
6.1 Playing Back Record Files ............................................................................................................88
6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel..................................................................................................88
6.1.2 Playing Back by Time.......................................................................................................90
6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search..........................................................................................92
6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag.........................................................................................................94
6.1.5 Smart Playback.................................................................................................................97
6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs ..........................................................................................99
6.1.7 Playing Back External File .............................................................................................101
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback .................................................................................................102
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame........................................................................................102
6.2.2 Digital Zoom...................................................................................................................102
6.2.3 Reverse Playback of Multi-channel................................................................................103
Chapter 7 Backup ..............................................................................................................................104
7.1 Backing up Record Files .............................................................................................................105
7.1.1 Quick Export...................................................................................................................105
7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search..............................................................................106
7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search........................................................................................... 110
7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips.................................................................................................. 112
7.2 Managing Backup Devices.......................................................................................................... 114
Chapter 8 Alarm Settings.................................................................................................................. 117
8.1 Setting Motion Detection Alarm.................................................................................................. 118
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms .................................................................................................................120
8.3 Detecting Video Loss Alarm........................................................................................................123
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm..............................................................................................124

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8.5 Detecting VCAAlarm .................................................................................................................126
8.6 Handling Exceptions Alarm.........................................................................................................128
8.7 Setting Alarm Response Actions .................................................................................................129
8.8 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually..........................................................................132
Chapter 9 Network Settings ..............................................................................................................133
9.1 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................134
9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings...................................................................................................136
9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings...........................................................................................136
9.2.2 Configuring Extranet Access ..........................................................................................136
9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server.................................................................................................141
9.2.4 Configuring SNMP.........................................................................................................141
9.2.5 Configuring Remote Alarm Host....................................................................................142
9.2.6 Configuring Multicast.....................................................................................................143
9.2.7 Configuring RTSP ..........................................................................................................143
9.2.8 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports...............................................................................144
9.2.9 Configuring Email ..........................................................................................................144
9.2.10 Configuring NAT............................................................................................................146
9.3 Checking Network Traffic...........................................................................................................149
9.4 Configuring Network Detection ..................................................................................................150
9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss.........................................................................150
9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet..............................................................................................150
9.4.3 Checking the Network Status..........................................................................................151
9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics...........................................................................................152
Chapter 10 HDD Management............................................................................................................154
10.1 Initializing HDDs ........................................................................................................................155
10.2 Managing Network HDD ............................................................................................................157
10.3 Managing HDD Group................................................................................................................160
10.3.1 Setting HDD Groups.......................................................................................................160
10.3.2 Setting HDD Property.....................................................................................................161
10.4 Configuring Quota Mode.............................................................................................................163
10.5 Checking HDD Status .................................................................................................................165
10.6 HDD Detection............................................................................................................................166
10.7 Configuring HDD Error Alarms..................................................................................................168
Chapter 11 Camera Settings ...............................................................................................................169
11.1 Configuring OSD Settings...........................................................................................................170
11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask...........................................................................................................171
11.3 Configuring Video Parameters ....................................................................................................172
Chapter 12 NVR Management and Maintenance .............................................................................173
12.1 Viewing System Information.......................................................................................................174
12.1.1 Viewing Device Information...........................................................................................174
12.2 Searching & Export Log Files.....................................................................................................175
12.3 Importing/Exporting IP Camera Info...........................................................................................179
12.4 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files....................................................................................180
12.5 Upgrading System.......................................................................................................................181

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12.5.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device...............................................................................181
12.5.2 Upgrading by FTP ..........................................................................................................181
12.6 Restoring Default Settings...........................................................................................................183
Chapter 13 Others................................................................................................................................184
13.1 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port...................................................................................................185
13.2 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................186
13.3 Configuring DST Settings ...........................................................................................................187
13.4 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters......................................................................188
13.5 Managing User Accounts.............................................................................................................189
13.5.1 Adding a User.................................................................................................................189
13.5.2 Deleting a User ...............................................................................................................191
13.5.3 Editing a User.................................................................................................................191
Appendix.......................................................................................................................................................193
Glossary.................................................................................................................................................194
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................195
Summary of Changes.............................................................................................................................201
List of Compatible IP Cameras ..............................................................................................................202
List of Hikvision IP Cameras ......................................................................................................202
List of Third-party IP Cameras ..................................................................................................209

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Chapter 1 Introduction

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1.1 Front Panel
DS-8600NI-E8
Figure 1. 1 DS-8600NI-E8
Table 1. 1 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
ALARM
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
READY
Ready indicator is normally blue, indicating that the device is
functioning properly.
STATUS
Turns blue when device is controlled by an IR remote.
Turns red when controlled by a keyboard and purple when IR
remote and keyboard is used at the same time.
HDD
Blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
MODEM
Reserved for future usage.
Tx/Rx
Blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.
GUARD
Guard indicator turns blue when the device is in armed status; at
this time, an alarm is enabled when an event is detected.
The indicator turns off when the device is unarmed. The
arm/disarm status can be changed by pressing and holding on the
ESC button for more than 3 seconds in live view mode.
2
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote
3
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
4
Alphanumeric Buttons
Switch to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ
Control mode.
Input numbers and characters in Edit mode.
Switch between different channels in Playback mode.
The light of the button is blue when the corresponding channel is
recording; it is red when the channel is in network transmission
status; it is pink when the channel is recording and transmitting.
5
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
6
Composite
Keys
ESC
Back to the previous menu.
Press for Arming/disarming the device in Live View mode.
REC/SHOT
Enter the Manual Record setting menu.
In PTZ control settings, press the button and then you can call a
PTZ preset by pressing Numeric button.
It is also used to turn audio on/off in the Playback mode.

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No.
Name
Function Description
PLAY/AUTO
The button is used to enter the Playback mode.
It is also used to auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.
ZOOM+
Zoom in the PTZ camera in the PTZ Control setting.
A/FOCUS+
Adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu.
It is also used to switch between input methods (upper and
lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
EDIT/IRIS+
Edit text fields. When editing text fields, it will also function as a
Backspace button to delete the character in front of the cursor.
On checkbox fields, pressing the button will tick the checkbox.
In PTZ Control mode, the button adjusts the iris of the camera.
In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for
backup.
Enter/exit the folder of USB device.
MAIN/SPOT/ZOO
M-
Switch between main and spot output.
In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom out the image.
F1/ LIGHT
Select all items on the list when used in a list field.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light (if
applicable).
In Playback mode, it is used to switch between play and reverse
play.
F2/ AUX
Cycle through tab pages.
In synchronous playback mode, it is used to switch between
channels.
MENU/WIPER
Press the button will help you return to the Main menu (after
successful login).
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds will turn off audible key
beep.
In PTZ Control mode, the MENU/WIPER button will start wiper
(if applicable).
In Playback mode, it is used to show/hide the control interface.
PREV/FOCUS-
Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.
In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in
conjunction with theA/FOCUS+ button.
PTZ/IRIS-
Enter the PTZ Control mode.
In the PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the iris of the PTZ
camera.
7
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different
fields and items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed
up and slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button
will select the next and previous record files.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through
channels.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
ENTER
The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the
menu modes.

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No.
Name
Function Description
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance
the video by a single frame.
In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.
8
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection
up and down.
In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different
channels.
In the Playback mode: For DS-9600NI-ST/RT/XT series, the
ring is used to jump 30s forward/backward in video files. For
DS-8600NI-ST series, the outer ring is used to speed up or slow
down the record files and the inner ring is used to jump 30s
forward/backward in records files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
9
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
DS-7700NI-E4(/P)
Figure 1. 2 DS-7700NI-E4(/P)
Table 1. 2 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
POWER
Turns green when NVR is powered up.
READY
The indicator is green when the device is running normally.
STATUS
The light is green when the IR remote control is enabled;
The light is red when the function of the composite keys (SHIFT)
are used;
The light is out when none of the above condition is met.
ALARM
The light is red when there is an alarm occurring.
HDD
Blinks red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx
Blinks green when network connection is functioning normally.
2
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.

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No.
Name
Function Description
3
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate between
different fields and items and select setting parameters.
In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up
and slow down record playing, and the Left and Right buttons are
used to move the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In the image setting interface, the up and down button can adjust
the level bar of the image parameters.
In live view mode, these buttons can be used to switch channels.
ENTER
The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or
used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch.
In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will play the
video by a single frame.
In auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be used to pause or
resume auto sequence.
4
Composite
Keys
SHIFT
Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the
composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out;
Realize functions when the light is red.)
1/MENU
Enter numeral “1”;
Access the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1
Enter numeral “2”;
Enter letters “ABC”;
The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in the
list.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and when the
image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom out.
3/DEF/F2
Enter numeral “3”;
Enter letters “DEF”;
The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.
In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.
4/GHI/ESC
Enter numeral “4”;
Enter letters “GHI”;
Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT
Enter numeral “5”;
Enter letters “JKL”;
Delete characters before cursor;
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
Start/stop record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY
Enter numeral “6”;
Enter letters “MNO”;
Playback, for direct access to playback interface.
7/PQRS/REC
Enter numeral “7”;
Enter letters “PQRS”;
Open the manual record interface.
8/TUV/PTZ
Enter numeral “8”;
Enter letters “TUV”;

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No.
Name
Function Description
Access PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PRE
V
Enter numeral “9”;
Enter letters “WXYZ”;
Multi-channel display in live view.
0/A
Enter numeral “0”;
Shift the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper and
lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).
Double press the button to switch the main and auxiliary output.
5
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection up
and down.
In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different
channels.
In the Playback mode, it can be used to jump 30s
forward/backward in video files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
6
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
7
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
DS-7600NI-V and DS-7600NI-VP
Figure 1. 3 DS-7600NI-V and DS-7600NI-VP
Table 1. 3 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Name
Description
1
HDD1/HDD2
Blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
2
Panel Lock
Lock/unlock the front panel.
3
Running Status
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Indicator
4
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Other DS-7600NI Series
Figure 1. 4 DS-7600NI-E1&E2 and DS-7600NI-SN Series
Table 1. 4 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Name
Description
1
Status
Indicator
Power
Power indicator turns yellow when system is running.
Status
Status indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written
to HDD.
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx indictor blinks yellow when network connection is
functioning properly.
2
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
DS-7100NI Series
Figure 1. 5 DS-7100NI Series
Table 1. 5 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Icon
Description
1
Indicator turns red when DVR 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.