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.
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HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS,
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THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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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.

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DS-7600NXI-I/P/S
Rear Panel
Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
PoE
RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces.
2
Audio out
RCA connector for audio output.
3
Audio in
RCA connector for audio input.
4
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output
and menu.
5
Alarm in/out
Connector for alarm input/output.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
USB 3.0
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 port for additional device
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8
LAN
1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet
interface.
9
Video out
CVBS video output.
10
GND
Ground.
11
Power supply
100 to 240 VAC power supply

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Chapter 2 Installation and Connections
Installation
During installation of the NVR:
Use brackets for rack mounting.
Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.
When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times
than its diameter.
Connect the alarm cable.
Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
Ensure the NVR is grounded.
Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10° C to +55° C (+14° F to +131° F).
Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
Purpose
The following section introduces the HDD installation.
Before you start
Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Remove the cover from device by unfastening the screws on panels.
Remove Cover
Connect the data cable and power cable.

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1) Connect one end of data cable to the device motherboard.
2) Connect the other end of data cable to HDD.
3) Connect one end of power cable to HDD.
4) Connect the other end of power cable to the device motherboard.
Connect Cables
Set the device up, match HDD screw threads with the reserved holes on the device bottom,
and fix HDD with screws.
Fix HDD to Device Bottom
(Optional) Repeat the steps above to install other HDDs.
Reinstall the device cover and fasten screws.
Connections
Alarm Input Wiring
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. To connect the alarm input to the device, use the
following diagram.
If the alarm input is not an open/close relay, please connect an external relay between the alarm
input and the device.

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Alarm Input Wiring
Alarm Output Wiring
To connect to an alarm output (AC or DC load), use the following diagram:
Alarm Output Wiring
For DC load, the jumpers can be used within the limit of 12V/1A safely.
To connect an AC load, jumpers should be left open (you must remove the jumper on the
motherboard in the NVR). Use an external relay for safety (as shown in the figure above).
There are 4 jumpers (JP6, JP9, JP10, and JP11) on the motherboard, each corresponding with one
alarm output. By default, jumpers are connected. To connect an AC load, jumpers should be
removed.
Example:
If you connect an AC load to the alarm output 3 of the NVR, then you must remove the JP 3
jumper.
Alarm Connection
To connect alarm devices to the NVR:
Disconnect pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block.
Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop
screws. Ensure signal cables are tight.
Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.

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Controller Connection
Controller Connection
To connect a controller to the NVR:
Disconnect pluggable block from the KB terminal block.
Unfasten stop screws from the KB D+, D- pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and
fasten stop screws. Ensure signal cables are in tight.
Connect Ta on controller to D+ on terminal block and Tb on controller to D- on terminal
block. Fasten stop screws.
Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Make sure both the controller and NVR are grounded.
HDD Storage Calculation Chart
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel
for an hour at a fixed bit rate.

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Bit Rate
Storage Used
96K
42M
128K
56M
160K
70M
192K
84M
224K
98M
256K
112M
320K
140M
384K
168M
448K
196M
512K
225M
640K
281M
768K
337M
896K
393M
1024K
450M
1280K
562M
1536K
675M
1792K
787M
2048K
900M
4096K
1.8G
8192K
3.6G
16384K
7.2G
Please note that supplied values for storage space used is just for reference. The storage values in
the chart are estimated by formulas and may have some deviation from actual value.

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Chapter 3 Menu Operation
Start up Your Device
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR.
To start your device:
Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that
an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device. The Power
button on the front panel should be red, indicating the device is receiving the power.
Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED should turn blue. The unit will
begin to start.
After the device starts up, the wizard will guide you through the initial settings, including
modifying password, date and time settings, network settings, HDD initializing, and recording.
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.
Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm New Password.
You can click to show the characters input.
Setting Admin Password

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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.
In the Create Channel Default Password text field, create a login password for IP camera (s)
connected to the device.
(Optional) Check Export GUID and Security Question Configuration.
Export GUID: export the GUID for future password resetting.
Security Question Configuration: configure the security questions which can be used for
resetting the password.
Click OK.
What to do next:
When you have enabled the Export GUID, continue to export the GUID file to the USB flash
driver for the future password resetting.
When you have enabled the Security Question Configuration, continue to set the security
questions for the future password resetting.
After the device is activated, you should properly keep the password.
You can duplicate the password to the IP cameras that are connected with default protocol.
Configure Unlock Pattern for Login
For the admin user, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login.
After the device is activated, you can enter the following interface to configure the device
unlock pattern.
Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the
pattern is done.

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Draw the Pattern
Connect at least 4 dots to draw the pattern.
Each dot can be connected for once only.
Draw the same pattern again to confirm it. When the two patterns match, the pattern is
configured successfully.
If the two patterns are different, you must set the pattern again.
Log into the System
Purpose
If the device has logged out, you must log in the device before operating the menu and other
functions. You can select to log in by unlock pattern or passwrod input either.
Right click the mouse on the screen and select the menu to enter the interface.
Select the User Name in the dropdown list.

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Login Interface
Input Password.
Click Login to log in.
In the Login dialog box, if you enter the wrong password 7 times, the current user account will be
locked for 60 seconds.
Enter Wizard to Configure Quick Basic Settings
The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the device. By default, the
Setup Wizard starts once the device has loaded.
Check the checkbox to enable Setup Wizard when device starts. Click Next to continue the setup
wizard. Follow the guide of the Setup Wizard to configure the system resolution, system date/time,
network settings, HDD management, record settings, etc.
Wizard