HIK VISION DS-8600NXI-I8/S Series User manual

Network Video Recorder
User Manual

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YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR
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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 in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
●This device may not cause harmful interference.
●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, 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:
http://www.recyclethis.info.

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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: http://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 Model
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Table 1-1 Applicable Model
Series
Model
DS-9600NXI-I8/S
DS-9616NXI-I8/S
DS-9632NXI-I8/S
DS-9664NXI-I8/S
DS-8600NXI-I8/S
DS-8616NXI-I8/S
DS-8632NXI-I8/S
DS-8664NXI-I8/S
DS-8600NXI-I8/24P/S
DS-8632NXI-I8/24P/S
DS-7900NXI-I4/S
DS-7916NXI-I4/S
DS-7932NXI-I4/S
DS-7900NXI-I4/16P/S
DS-7916NXI-I4/16P/S
DS-7932NXI-I4/16P/S
DS-7800NXI-I2/S
DS-7808NXI-I2/S
DS-7816NXI-I2/S
DS-7800NXI-I2/P/S
DS-7808NXI-I2/8P/S
DS-7816NXI-I2/16P/S
DS-7700NXI-I4/S
DS-7716NXI-I4/S
DS-7732NXI-I4/S
DS-7700NXI-I4/16P/S
DS-7716NXI-I4/16P/S
DS-7732NXI-I4/16P/S
DS-7600NXI-I2/S
DS-7608NXI-I2/S
DS-7616NXI-I2/S
DS-7632NXI-I2/S
DS-7600NXI-I2/P/S
DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/S
DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/S
DS-7632NXI-I2/16P/S

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Series
Model
DS-8600NXI-K8
DS-8616NXI-K8
DS-8632NXI-K8
DS-7900NXI-K4
DS-7908NXI-K4
DS-7916NXI-K4
DS-7932NXI-K4
DS-7900NXI-K4/8P
DS-7908NXI-K4/8P
DS-7900NXI-K4/16P
DS-7916NXI-K4/16P
DS-7932NXI-K4/16P
DS-7800NXI-K1
DS-7804NXI-K1
DS-7808NXI-K1
DS-7816NXI-K1
DS-7800NXI-K1/P
DS-7804NXI-K1/4P
DS-7808NXI-K1/8P
DS-7800NXI-K2
DS-7808NXI-K2
DS-7816NXI-K2
DS-7832NXI-K2
DS-7800NXI-K2/P
DS-7808NXI-K2/8P
DS-7816NXI-K2/16P
DS-7832NXI-K2/16P

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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Danger
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Note
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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Safety Instruction
●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.
●Firmly connect the plug to the power socket. Do not connect several devices to one power
adapter. Power off the device before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
●Shock hazard! Disconnect all power sources before maintenance.
●The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
●The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
●indicates hazardous live and the external wiring connected to the terminals requires
installation by an instructed person.
●Never place the equipment in an unstable location. The equipment may fall, causing serious
personal injury or death.
●Input voltage should meet the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the LPS (Limited Power
Source) according to the IEC62368.
●High touch current! Connect to earth before connecting to the power supply.
●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.
●Use the device in conjunction with an UPS, and use factory recommended HDD if possible.
●This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
●This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
●CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
●Improper replacement of the battery with an incorrect type may defeat a safeguard (for
example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
●Do not dispose of the battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush or cut the battery,
which may result in an explosion.
●Do not leave the battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment, which
may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
●Do not subject the battery to extremely low air pressure, which may result in an explosion or
the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
●Keep body parts away from fan blades and motors. Disconnect the power source during
servicing.
●Keep body parts away from motors. Disconnect the power source during servicing.
●Use only power supplies same with the original model, or LPS power supplies with the same
voltage and electric current.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
●The device is designed for indoor use only. Install it in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment
without liquids.
●Ensure recorder is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the recorder as a
result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the recorder.
●The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids shall be placed on the equipment, such as vases.
●No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
●The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. The openings shall never be blocked by placing the
equipment on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
●For certain models, ensure correct wiring of the terminals for connection to an AC mains supply.
●For certain models, the equipment has been designed, when required, modified for connection
to an IT power distribution system.
●identifies the battery holder itself and identifies the positioning of the cell(s) inside the
battery holder.
●+ identifies the positive terminal(s) of equipment which is used with, or generates direct
current. + identifies the negative terminal(s) of equipment which is used with, or generates
direct current.
●Keep a minimum 200 mm (7.87 inch) distance around the equipment for sufficient ventilation.
●For certain models, ensure correct wiring of the terminals for connection to an AC mains supply.
●Use only power supplies listed in the user manual or user instruction.
●The USB port of the equipment is used for connecting to a mouse, keyboard, USB flash drive, or
Wi-Fi dongle only.
●Use only power supplies listed in the user manual or user instruction.
●Do not touch the sharp edges or corners.
●When the device is running above 45 °C (113 °F), or its HDD temperature in S.M.A.R.T. exceeds
the stated value, please ensure the device is running in a cool environment, or replace HDD(s)
to make the HDD temperature in S.M.A.R.T. below the stated value.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Operation.............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Activate Your Device......................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Default User and IP Address................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 Activate via Local Menu ......................................................................................... 1
1.1.3 Activate via SADP ................................................................................................... 2
1.1.4 Activate via Client Software ................................................................................... 3
1.1.5 Activate via Web Browser ...................................................................................... 6
1.2 Configure TCP/IP............................................................................................................... 7
1.3 IR Remote Control Operations .......................................................................................... 9
1.3.1 Pair (Enable) the IR Remote to a Specific NVR (optional)....................................... 9
1.3.2 Unpair (Disable) an IR Remote from a NVR.......................................................... 10
1.4 HDD Settings ................................................................................................................... 14
1.5 Add Network Camera ..................................................................................................... 14
1.5.1 Add Automatically Searched Online Network Camera......................................... 15
1.5.2 Add Network Camera Manually ........................................................................... 15
1.5.3 Add Network Camera Through PoE...................................................................... 16
1.5.4 Add Network Camera via Customized Protocol ................................................... 19
1.6 Connect to Platform........................................................................................................ 20
1.6.1 Configure ISUP ..................................................................................................... 20
1.6.2 Configure Hik-Connect ......................................................................................... 22
1.6.3 Configure OTAP .................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 2 Camera Settings ........................................................................................................... 25
2.1 Configure OSD................................................................................................................. 25
2.2 Configure Image Parameters .......................................................................................... 26
2.3 Configure Privacy Mask .................................................................................................. 26
2.4 Configure IP Camera Time Sync ...................................................................................... 27
2.5 Configure Camera Microphone Settings ......................................................................... 28
2.6 Import/Export IP Camera Configuration Files ................................................................. 29
2.7 Upgrade IP Cameras........................................................................................................ 29

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Chapter 3 Live View...................................................................................................................... 31
3.1 Start Live View ................................................................................................................ 31
3.1.1 Configure Live View Settings ................................................................................ 32
3.1.2 Configure Live View Layout .................................................................................. 33
3.2 Configure Auto-Switch of Cameras ................................................................................. 35
3.3 Configure Live View Layout............................................................................................. 35
3.3.1 Configure Custom Live View Layout ..................................................................... 35
3.3.2 Configure Live View Mode ................................................................................... 36
3.4 Configure Channel-Zero Encoding................................................................................... 37
3.5 Configure Transcoded Live View ..................................................................................... 37
3.6 Digital Zoom.................................................................................................................... 38
3.7 3D Positioning................................................................................................................. 39
3.8 Live View Strategy .......................................................................................................... 39
3.9 Use an Auxiliary Monitor ................................................................................................ 40
3.10 Facial Recognition ......................................................................................................... 40
3.11 PTZ Control ................................................................................................................... 43
3.11.1 Configure PTZ Parameters.................................................................................. 43
3.11.2 Set a Preset ........................................................................................................ 44
3.11.3 Call a Preset........................................................................................................ 45
3.11.4 Set a Patrol ......................................................................................................... 45
3.11.5 Call a Patrol ........................................................................................................ 47
3.11.6 Set a Pattern....................................................................................................... 48
3.11.7 Call a Pattern ...................................................................................................... 49
3.11.8 Set Linear Scan Limit .......................................................................................... 49
3.11.9 One-Touch Park.................................................................................................. 50
3.11.10 Auxiliary Functions ........................................................................................... 50
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback ............................................................................................... 52
4.1 Recording........................................................................................................................ 52
4.1.1 Configure Video Parameters ................................................................................ 52
4.1.2 Enable H.265 Stream Access................................................................................. 54
4.1.3 ANR ...................................................................................................................... 54

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4.1.4 Manual Recording ................................................................................................ 54
4.1.5 Configure Recording Schedule ............................................................................. 54
4.1.6 Configure Continuous Recording.......................................................................... 56
4.1.7 Configure Motion Detection Triggered Recording................................................ 57
4.1.8 Configure Event Triggered Recording ................................................................... 57
4.1.9 Configure Alarm Triggered Recording .................................................................. 57
4.1.10 Configure Picture Capture .................................................................................. 58
4.1.11 Configure Holiday Recording.............................................................................. 58
4.1.12 Configure Redundant Recording and Capture.................................................... 59
4.2 Playback.......................................................................................................................... 60
4.2.1 Instant Playback ................................................................................................... 60
4.2.2 Play Normal Video................................................................................................ 61
4.2.3 Play Smart Searched Video .................................................................................. 62
4.2.4 Play Custom Searched Files .................................................................................. 63
4.2.5 Play Tag Files ........................................................................................................ 63
4.2.6 Play by Sub-periods.............................................................................................. 65
4.2.7 Play Log Files ........................................................................................................ 65
4.2.8 Play External Files ................................................................................................ 66
4.3 Playback Operations ....................................................................................................... 67
4.3.1 Normal/Smart/Custom Video .............................................................................. 67
4.3.2 Set Play Strategy in Important/Custom Mode ..................................................... 67
4.3.3 Edit Video Clips .................................................................................................... 67
4.3.4 Configure Transcoded Playback ........................................................................... 68
4.3.5 Switch between Main Stream and Sub-Stream.................................................... 69
4.3.6 Thumbnails View.................................................................................................. 69
4.3.7 Fast View.............................................................................................................. 69
4.3.8 Digital Zoom ......................................................................................................... 70
Chapter 5 Event ............................................................................................................................ 71
5.1 Normal Event Alarm........................................................................................................ 71
5.1.1 Configure Motion Detection Alarms .................................................................... 71
5.1.2 Configure Video Loss Alarms................................................................................ 72

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5.1.3 Configure Video Tampering Alarms ..................................................................... 72
5.1.4 Configure Sensor Alarms ...................................................................................... 72
5.1.5 Configure Exceptions Alarms................................................................................ 73
5.1.6 Flashing Light Alarm Output................................................................................. 74
5.1.7 Audio Alarm Output ............................................................................................. 74
5.1.8 Configure Combined Alarm .................................................................................. 74
5.2 VCA Event Alarm............................................................................................................. 76
5.2.1 Temperature Screening........................................................................................ 76
5.2.2 Object Thrown from Building ............................................................................... 76
5.2.3 Loitering Detection............................................................................................... 78
5.2.4 People Gathering Detection ................................................................................. 79
5.2.5 Fast Moving Detection ......................................................................................... 80
5.2.6 Parking Detection................................................................................................. 81
5.2.7 Unattended Baggage Detection ........................................................................... 83
5.2.8 Object Removal Detection ................................................................................... 84
5.2.9 Audio Exception Detection................................................................................... 85
5.2.10 Defocus Detection .............................................................................................. 87
5.2.11 Sudden Scene Change Detection ........................................................................ 87
5.2.12 PIR Alarm............................................................................................................ 88
5.2.13 Thermal Camera Detection ................................................................................ 89
5.2.14 Queue Management .......................................................................................... 90
5.3 Configure Arming Schedule............................................................................................. 90
5.4 Configure Linkage Actions............................................................................................... 91
5.4.1 Configure Auto-Switch Full Screen Monitoring .................................................... 91
5.4.2 Configure Audio Warning ..................................................................................... 92
5.4.3 Notify Surveillance Center.................................................................................... 92
5.4.4 Configure Email Linkage ....................................................................................... 92
5.4.5 Trigger Alarm Output ........................................................................................... 93
5.4.6 Configure Audio and Light Alarm Linkage ............................................................ 93
5.4.7 Configure PTZ Linkage .......................................................................................... 93

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Chapter 6 Smart Analysis.............................................................................................................. 95
6.1 Engine Configuration ...................................................................................................... 95
6.2 Face Picture Comparison ................................................................................................ 96
6.2.1 Face Grading Configuration.................................................................................. 96
6.2.2 Face Capture ........................................................................................................ 97
6.2.3 Face Picture Library Management........................................................................ 98
6.2.4 Face Picture Comparison Alarm ........................................................................... 99
6.2.5 Face Picture Search ............................................................................................ 101
6.3 Perimeter Protection .................................................................................................... 104
6.3.1 Line Crossing Detection ...................................................................................... 104
6.3.2 Intrusion Detection ............................................................................................ 106
6.3.3 Region Entrance Detection................................................................................. 107
6.3.4 Region Exiting Detection .................................................................................... 109
6.4 Human Body Detection................................................................................................. 110
6.4.1 Human Body Detection ...................................................................................... 110
6.4.2 Human Body Search ........................................................................................... 111
6.5 Multi-Target-Type Detection ........................................................................................ 112
6.6 Self-Learning ................................................................................................................. 113
6.6.1 Learn-by-Example Mode .................................................................................... 113
6.6.2 Configure Self-Learning Library .......................................................................... 113
6.7 Vehicle Detection.......................................................................................................... 114
6.7.1 Configure Vehicle Detection............................................................................... 114
6.7.2 Vehicle Search .................................................................................................... 115
6.8 Target Detection ........................................................................................................... 115
6.9 People Counting............................................................................................................ 116
6.10 Heat Map .................................................................................................................... 117
Chapter 7 IoT .............................................................................................................................. 119
7.1 Add an IoT Device ......................................................................................................... 119
7.1.1 Add an Access Control Device ............................................................................ 119
7.1.2 Add an Alarm Device.......................................................................................... 120
7.1.3 Add Network Audio Device ................................................................................ 121

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7.2 Configure the Linkage Action and Arming Schedule ..................................................... 122
7.3 Configure OSD............................................................................................................... 123
7.4 Configure Audio Parameters......................................................................................... 124
7.5 Search the IoT Record ................................................................................................... 124
7.6 IoT Video/Picture.......................................................................................................... 126
7.6.1 Configure the Event Recording/Capturing ......................................................... 126
7.6.2 Search IoT Video................................................................................................. 128
Chapter 8 File Management ....................................................................................................... 130
8.1 Search Files ................................................................................................................... 130
8.2 Export Files ................................................................................................................... 130
8.3 Smart Search................................................................................................................. 131
Chapter 9 Storage....................................................................................................................... 132
9.1 SSD Management.......................................................................................................... 132
9.1.1 Initialize SSD....................................................................................................... 132
9.1.2 SSD S.M.A.R.T. Detection ................................................................................... 132
9.1.3 Upgrade SSD Firmware ...................................................................................... 132
9.2 Manage Local HDD........................................................................................................ 133
9.2.1 Configure HDD Group......................................................................................... 133
9.2.2 Configure the HDD Property .............................................................................. 134
9.2.3 Configure the HDD Quota .................................................................................. 135
9.3 Add a Network Disk ...................................................................................................... 135
9.4 Manage eSATA.............................................................................................................. 136
9.4.1 Configure eSATA for Data Storage ..................................................................... 137
9.4.2 Configure eSATA for Auto Backup...................................................................... 137
Chapter 10 POS Configuration.................................................................................................... 139
10.1 Configure POS Connection .......................................................................................... 139
10.2 Configure POS Text Overlay ........................................................................................ 142
10.3 Configure POS Alarm................................................................................................... 143
Chapter 11 Hot Spare Recorder Backup ..................................................................................... 145
11.1 Set Hot Spare Device................................................................................................... 145
11.2 Set Working Recorder ................................................................................................. 146

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11.3 Manage Hot Spare System.......................................................................................... 146
Chapter 12 Network Settings ..................................................................................................... 148
12.1 Configure DDNS .......................................................................................................... 148
12.2 Configure PPPoE ......................................................................................................... 148
12.3 Configure Port Mapping (NAT).................................................................................... 149
12.4 Configure SNMP.......................................................................................................... 150
12.5 Configure Email........................................................................................................... 152
12.6 Configure Port............................................................................................................. 153
12.7 Configure ONVIF ......................................................................................................... 155
Chapter 13 User Management and Security............................................................................... 156
13.1 Manage User Accounts ............................................................................................... 156
13.1.1 Add a User........................................................................................................ 156
13.1.2 Edit the Admin User ......................................................................................... 157
13.1.3 Edit an Operator/Guest User............................................................................ 158
13.2 Manage User Permissions........................................................................................... 159
13.2.1 Set User Permissions ........................................................................................ 159
13.2.2 Set Live View Permission on Lock Screen ......................................................... 161
13.3 Configure Password Security ...................................................................................... 162
13.3.1 Export GUID File ............................................................................................... 162
13.3.2 Configure Security Questions ........................................................................... 163
13.3.3 Configure Reserved Email ................................................................................ 164
13.4 Reset Password........................................................................................................... 165
13.4.1 Reset Password by GUID .................................................................................. 165
13.4.2 Reset Password by Security Questions............................................................. 166
13.4.3 Reset Password by Reserved Email .................................................................. 166
13.4.4 Reset Password by Hik-Connect ....................................................................... 167
Chapter 14 System Management ............................................................................................... 168
14.1 Configure Device......................................................................................................... 168
14.2 Configure Time............................................................................................................ 168
14.2.1 Manual Time Synchronization.......................................................................... 169
14.2.2 NTP Synchronization ........................................................................................ 169

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14.2.3 DST Synchronization......................................................................................... 169
14.3 Network Detection ..................................................................................................... 170
14.3.1 Network Traffic Monitoring ............................................................................. 170
14.3.2 Test Network Delay and Packet Loss................................................................ 170
14.3.3 Export Network Packet .................................................................................... 171
14.3.4 Network Resource Statistics............................................................................. 171
14.4 Storage Device Maintenance ...................................................................................... 172
14.4.1 Bad Sector Detection........................................................................................ 172
14.4.2 S.M.A.R.T. Detection ........................................................................................ 173
14.4.3 HDD Health Detection ...................................................................................... 174
14.4.4 Configure Disk Clone ........................................................................................ 175
14.4.5 Repair Database ............................................................................................... 176
14.5 Upgrade Device........................................................................................................... 176
14.5.1 Upgrade by Local Backup Device...................................................................... 176
14.5.2 Upgrade by FTP ................................................................................................ 177
14.5.3 Upgrade by Web Browser ................................................................................ 177
14.5.4 Upgrade by Hik-Connect .................................................................................. 178
14.6 Import/Export Device Configuration Files................................................................... 178
14.7 Log Management ........................................................................................................ 179
14.7.1 Log Storage....................................................................................................... 179
14.7.2 Search & Export Log Files ................................................................................. 180
14.7.3 Upload Logs to the Server ................................................................................ 181
14.7.4 One-Way Authentication ................................................................................. 181
14.7.5 Two-Way Authentication ................................................................................. 182
14.8 Export Diagnostic Information .................................................................................... 183
14.9 Restore Default Settings ............................................................................................. 184
14.10 Schedule Reboot ....................................................................................................... 184
14.11 Security Management............................................................................................... 185
14.11.1 RTSP Authentication....................................................................................... 185
14.11.2 ISAPI Service................................................................................................... 185
14.11.3 HTTP Authentication ...................................................................................... 185

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14.11.4 IP Camera Occupation Detection ................................................................... 186
Chapter 15 Appendix.................................................................................................................. 187
15.1 Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 187
15.2 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................... 188
15.2.1 Why is there a part of channels displaying “No Resource” or turning black
screen in multi-screen live view? ........................................................................ 188
15.2.2 Why is the video recorder notifying the stream type is not supported? .......... 189
15.2.3 Why is the video recorder notifying risky password after a network camera is
added?................................................................................................................. 189
15.2.4 How to improve the playback image quality?.................................................. 189
15.2.5 How to confirm the video recorder is using H.265 to record video? ................ 189
15.2.6 Why is the timeline at playback not constant? ................................................ 190
15.2.7 Why is the video recorder notifying the network is unreachable when a network
camera is being added?....................................................................................... 190
15.2.8 Why is the IP address of network camera being changed automatically? ....... 190
15.2.9 Why is the video recorder notifying IP conflict?............................................... 191
15.2.10 Why is image getting stuck when playing back by single or multi-channel
cameras? ............................................................................................................. 191
15.2.11 Why does my video recorder make a beeping sound after booting? ............. 191
15.2.12 Why is there no recorded video after the motion detection is set? ............... 191
15.2.13 Why is the video sound quality not good? ..................................................... 192

Network Video Recorder User Manual
1
Chapter 1 Basic Operation
1.1 Activate Your Device
1.1.1 Default User and IP Address
●Default administrator account: admin.
●Default IPv4 address: 192.168.1.64.
1.1.2 Activate via Local Menu
For the first-time access, you have to set an admin password to activate your device. No operation
is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via web browser, SADP or client
software.
Steps
1. Enter the admin password twice.
Figure 1-1 Activate via Local Menu