HIK VISION DS-7700NXI-I Series User manual

Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Panels Description .................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................6
1.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................7
1.2.1 DS-7700NXI-I/S Series .....................................................................................................7
1.2.2 DS-7700NXI-I/P/S Series..................................................................................................8
1.2.3 DS-7600NXI-I/S................................................................................................................9
1.2.4 DS-7600NXI-I/P/S ..........................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Installation and Connections.................................................................................... 11
2.1 Installation..............................................................................................................................11
2.2 Hard Disk Installation .............................................................................................................11
2.3 Connections ...........................................................................................................................12
2.3.1 Alarm Input Wiring........................................................................................................12
2.3.2 Alarm Output Wiring.....................................................................................................13
2.3.3 Alarm Connection .........................................................................................................13
2.3.4 Controller Connection...................................................................................................14
2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart ..............................................................................................14
Chapter 3 Menu Operation ...................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Start up Your Device...............................................................................................................16
3.2 Activate Your Device...............................................................................................................16
3.3 Configure Unlock Pattern for Login........................................................................................17
3.4 Log into the System................................................................................................................18
3.5 Enter Wizard to Configure Quick Basic Settings.....................................................................19
3.6 Network Settings....................................................................................................................20
3.7 Add IP Cameras ......................................................................................................................20
3.8 Start Live View........................................................................................................................21
3.9 One-Touch RAID Configuration ..............................................................................................22
3.10 Recording Settings................................................................................................................23
3.11 Playback ...............................................................................................................................24
Chapter 4 Access by Web Browser ........................................................................................... 26
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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
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, WITH ITS
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
JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS
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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 model listed in the following table.
Series
Model
DS-7700NXI-I/S
DS-7716NXI-I4/4S
DS-7732NXI-I4/4S
DS-7700NXI-I/P/S
DS-7716NXI-I4/16P/4S
DS-7732NXI-I4/16P/4S
DS-7600NXI-I/S
DS-7608NXI-I2/4S
DS-7616NXI-I2/4S
DS-7632NXI-I2/4S
DS-7600NXI-I/P/S
DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/4S
DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/4S
DS-7632NXI-I2/16P/4S
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 or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to
technical specifications for detailed information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause
over-heating or a fire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Keep all liquids away from the device.
Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of
dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with
the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.

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Chapter 1 Panels Description
Front Panel
Front Panel
The DS-7600NXI series only have one USB 2.0 port.
Panel Description
No.
Name
Function Description
1
HDD indicator
Solid white: HDD is abnormal.
Flashing white: HDD is reading/writing.
Unlit: No HDD is detected.
2
Power indicator
Solid white: Device is running normally.
Breathing light: Device is shutdown.
Unlit: No power supply is connected.
3
Network indicator
Solid white: Network connection is normal.
Flashing white: Device is transferring data via network.
Unlit: Network connection failed.
4
IR receiver
IR receiver for remote control.
5
USB
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

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Rear Panel
DS-7700NXI-I/S Series
Rear Panel
Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
eSATA
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
2
Audio in
RCA connector for audio input.
3
Video out
CVBS video output.
4
RS-232
Connector for RS-232 device.
5
Power supply
100 to 240 VAC power supply
6
LAN1/LAN2
2 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces.
7
Audio out
RCA connector for audio output.
8
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
9
USB 3.0
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 port for additional device such
as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
10
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output
and menu.
11
RS-485
Connector for RS-485 device.
12
Controller Port
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading
devices, the first NVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with
the D+, D- pin of the next NVR.
13
Alarm In/out
Connector for alarm input/output.
14
GND
Ground.
15
Power switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.

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DS-7700NXI-I/P/S Series
Rear Panel
Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Video out
CVBS video output.
2
eSATA
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
3
RS-232
Connector for RS-232 device.
4
Audio in
RCA connector for audio input.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output
and menu.
6
Power supply
100 to 240 VAC power supply
7
PoE
RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces.
8
LAN
1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
9
USB 3.0
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 port for additional device
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
10
Audio out
RCA connector for audio output.
11
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
12
RS-485
Connector for RS-485 device.
13
Controller Port
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For
cascading devices, the first NVR’s D+, D- pin should be
connected with the D+, D- pin of the next NVR.
14
Alarm In/out
Connector for alarm input/output.
15
GND
Ground.
16
Power switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.

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DS-7600NXI-I/S
Rear Panel
Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Audio out
RCA connector for audio output.
2
Audio in
RCA connector for audio input.
3
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output
and menu.
4
Alarm in/out
Connector for alarm input/output.
5
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
6
USB 3.0
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 port for additional device
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
LAN
1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet
interface.
8
Power supply
12 VAC power supply
9
GND
Ground.
10
Power switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
11
Video out
CVBS video output.