HIK VISION DS-9608NI-I8 User manual

Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
UD00615B

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter1 Panels Description...........................................................................................................................7
1.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................7
1.1.1 DS-9600NI Series...............................................................................................................7
1.1.2 DS-8600NI and DS-7700NI Series.....................................................................................9
1.1.3 DS-7600NI Series.............................................................................................................11
1.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2.1 DS-9600NI and DS-8600NI Series...................................................................................11
1.2.2 DS-7700NI Series.............................................................................................................12
1.2.3 DS-7600NI Series.............................................................................................................13
Chapter 2Installation and Connections........................................................................................................15
2.1 NVR Installation............................................................................................................................15
2.2 Hard Disk Installation....................................................................................................................15
2.2.1 DS-9600NI Series.............................................................................................................15
2.2.2 Other Models....................................................................................................................17
2.3 Connections...................................................................................................................................19
2.3.1 Alarm Input Wiring...........................................................................................................19
2.3.2 Alarm Output Wiring........................................................................................................19
2.3.3 Using Alarm Connectors...................................................................................................19
2.3.4 Controller Connection.......................................................................................................20
2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart ....................................................................................................21
Chapter 3Menu Operation............................................................................................................................22
3.1 Menu Structure..............................................................................................................................22
3.2 Startup and Shutdown....................................................................................................................22
3.3 Activating Your Device .................................................................................................................23
3.4 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login...............................................................................................24
3.5 Login and Logout..........................................................................................................................25
3.5.1 User Login........................................................................................................................25
3.5.2 User Logout......................................................................................................................26
3.6 Using the Setup Wizard.................................................................................................................26
3.7 Network Settings...........................................................................................................................27
3.8 Adding IP Cameras........................................................................................................................27
3.9 Live View......................................................................................................................................28
3.10 One-Touch RAID Configuration...................................................................................................29
3.11 Recording Settings.........................................................................................................................30
3.12 Playback........................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 4Accessing by Web Browser...........................................................................................................32

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Quick Start Guide
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
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
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: 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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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
●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.
Warnings Follow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or material
damage.

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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Model
DS-9600NI-I8
DS-9608NI-I8
DS-9616NI-I8
DS-9632NI-I8
DS-9664NI-I8
DS-9600NI-I16
DS-9616NI-I16
DS-9632NI-I16
DS-9664NI-I16
DS-7600NI-I2
DS-7608NI-I2
DS-7616NI-I2
DS-7632NI-I2
DS-7600NI-I2/P
DS-7608NI-I2/8P
DS-7616NI-I2/16P
DS-7632NI-I2/16P
DS-7700NI-I4
DS-7708NI-I4
DS-7716NI-I4
DS-7732NI-I4
DS-7700NI-I4/P
DS-7708NI-I4/8P
DS-7716NI-I4/16P
DS-7732NI-I4/16P
DS-8600NI-K8
DS-8608NI-K8
DS-8616NI-K8
DS-8632NI-K8
DS-7700NI-K4
DS-7708NI-K4
DS-7716NI-K4
DS-7732NI-K4
DS-7700NI-K4/P
DS-7708NI-K4/8P
DS-7716NI-K4/16P
DS-7732NI-K4/16P
DS-7600NI-K2
DS-7608NI-K2
DS-7616NI-K2
DS-7632NI-K2
DS-7600NI-K2/P
DS-7608NI-K2/8P
DS-7616NI-K2/16P
DS-7632NI-K2/16P
DS-7600NI-K1
DS-7604NI-K1
DS-7608NI-K1
DS-7616NI-K1
DS-7600NI-K1/4P
DS-7604NI-K1/4P

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

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Chapter1 Panels Description
1.1 Front Panel
1.1.1 DS-9600NI Series
Figure 1. 1 DS-9600NI-I8 Series
Figure 1. 2 DS-9600NI-I16 Series
Table 1. 1 Panel Description
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
ALARM
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
READY
Turns blue when 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
Flickers red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
MODEM
Reserved for future usage.
Tx/Rx
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning properly.
GUARD
Turns blue when the device is in armed status; at this time, an
alarm is enabled when an event is detected.

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No.
Name
Function Description
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 control.
3
Front Panel Lock
Locks or unlocks the panel by the key.
4
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W disk.
5
Alphanumeric Buttons
Switches to the corresponding channel in live view or PTZ
control mode.
Inputs numbers and characters in edit mode.
Switches between different channels in playback mode.
Turns blue when the corresponding channel is recording; turns
red when the channel is in network transmission status; turns
pink when the channel is recording and transmitting.
6
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
Composite
Keys
ESC
Returns to the previous menu.
Presses for arming/disarming the device in live view mode.
REC/SHOT
Enters the Manual Record settings menu.
Presses this button followed by a numeric button to call a PTZ
preset in PTZ control settings.
Turns audio on/off in the playback mode.
PLAY/AUTO
Enters the playback mode.
Automatically scans in the PTZ control menu.
ZOOM+
Zooms in the PTZ camera in the PTZ control setting.
A/FOCUS+
Adjusts focus in the PTZ Control menu.
Switches between input methods (upper and lower case alphabet,
symbols and numeric input).
EDIT/IRIS+
Edits text fields. When editing text fields, it also deletes the
character in front of the cursor.
Checks the checkbox in the checkbox fields.
Adjusts the iris of the camera in PTZ control mode.
Generates video clips for backup in playback mode.
Enters/exits the folder of USB device and eSATA HDD.
MAIN/SPOT/ZOO
M-
Switches between main and spot output.
Zooms out the image in PTZ control mode.
F1/ LIGHT
Selects all items on the list when used in a list field.
Turns on/off PTZ light (if applicable) in PTZ control mode.
Switches between play and reverse play in playback mode.
F2/ AUX
Cycles through tab pages.
Switches between channels in synchronous playback mode.
MENU/WIPER
Returns to the Main menu (after successful login).
Presses and holds the button for five seconds to turn off audible
key beep.
Starts wiper (if applicable) in PTZ control mode.

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No.
Name
Function Description
Shows/hides the control interface in playback mode.
PREV/FOCUS-
Switches between single screen and multi-screen mode.
Adjusts the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button in
PTZ control mode.
PTZ/IRIS-
Enters the PTZ Control mode.
Adjusts the iris of the PTZ camera in PTZ control mode.
8
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
Navigates between different fields and items in menus.
In the playback mode, use the Up and Down buttons to speed up
and slow down recorded video. Use the Left and Right buttons
to select the next and previous video files.
Cycles through channels in live view mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ control mode.
ENTER
Confirms selection in any of the menu modes.
Checks the checkbox fields.
Plays or pauses the video playing in playback mode.
Advances the video by a single frame in single-frame playback
mode.
Stops/starts auto switch in auto-switch mode.
9
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Moves the active selection up and down in a menu.
Cycles through different channels in live view mode.
Jumps 30s forward/backward in video files in the playback
mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ control mode.
10
POWER ON/OFF
Long press the button for more than 3 seconds to turn on/off the
NVR.
1.1.2 DS-8600NI and DS-7700NI Series
Figure 1. 3 DS-8600NI-K8 Series

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Figure 1. 4 DS-7700NI Series
Table 1. 2 Panel Description
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
POWER
Turns green when NVR is powered up.
HDD
Blinks red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx
Blinks green when network connection is functioning normally.
2
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.
The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or
used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch.
3
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.
4
Back
Back to the previous menu.
5
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
6
MENU
Access the main menu interface.
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

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1.1.3 DS-7600NI Series
Figure 1. 5 DS-7600NI Series
Table 1. 3 Panel Description
1.2 Rear Panel
1.2.1 DS-9600NI and DS-8600NI Series
Figure 1. 6 DS-9600NI-I8 and DS-8600NI-K8 Series
Figure 1. 7 DS-9600NI-I16 Series
No.
Name
Connections
1
POWER
Turns green when NVR is powered up.
2
HDD
Flickers red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
3
Tx/Rx
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning properly.
4
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

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Table 1. 4 Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
LAN1/LAN2 Interface
2 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces provided.
2
LINE IN
RCA connector for audio input.
3
AUDIO OUT
2 RCA connectors for audio output.
4
HDMI1/HDMI2
HDMI video output connector.
5
VGA1/VGA2
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
USB 3.0 interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
8
eSATA
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
9
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.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
10
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
12
GROUND
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
1.2.2 DS-7700NI Series
Figure 1. 8 DS-7700NI-I4 and DS-7700NI-K4 Series
Figure 1. 9 DS-7700NI-I4/16P and DS-7700NI-K4/16P Series
The DS-7708NI-I4/8P and DS-7708NI-K4/8P provides 8 network Interfaces with PoE function.
Table 1. 5 Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
LAN Interface
1 network interface provided for DS-7700NI-I4/P and
DS-7700NI-K4/P, and 2 network interfaces for DS-7700NI-I4 and

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No.
Name
Description
DS-7700NI-K4.
2
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output.
3
LINE IN
RCA connector for audio input.
4
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
5
USB 3.0 interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
6
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
7
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
8
RS-485 Interface
Half-duplex connector for RS-485 devices.
9
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
10
GROUND
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
11
AC 100V ~ 240V
100V to 240VAC power supply.
12
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
13
Network Interfaces with
PoE function (supported
by DS-7700NI-I4/P and
DS-7700NI-K4/P)
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
1.2.3 DS-7600NI Series
DS-7600NI-I2(/P) and DS-7600NI-K2 (/P)
Figure 1. 10 DS-7600NI-I2 and DS-7600NI-K2 Series
Figure 1. 11 DS-7600NI-I2/8P and DS-7600NI-K2/8P Series
The DS-7616NI-I2/16P and DS-7632NI-I2/16P provide 16 network Interfaces with PoE function.
Table 1. 6 Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Audio In
RCA connector for audio input.
2
Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output.
3
VGA Interface
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
4
HDMIInterface
HDMI video output connector.

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DS-7600NI-K1 and DS-7600NI-K1/4P
Figure 1. 12 DS-7600NI-K1 Series
Figure 1. 13 DS-7604NI-K1/4P Series
Table 1. 7 Panel Description
5
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
6
LAN Network Interface
1 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
9
Power Supply
12 VDC power supply for DS-7600NI-I4 and DS-7600NI-K4, and 100
to 240 VAC for DS-7600NI-I4/P and DS-7600NI-K4/P.
10
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
11
Network Interfaces with
PoE function
(supported by
DS-7600NI-I2/P)
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
No.
Name
Description
1
Network Interfaces with
PoE function
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
2
Audio In
RCA connector for audio input.
3
Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output.
4
VGA Interface
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
5
HDMIInterface
HDMI video output connector.
6
LAN Network Interface
1 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface for
DS-7600NI-K1;
1 100 Mbps full-duplex Ethernet interface for DS-7600NI-K1/4P.
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
9
Power Supply
12VDC power supply for DS-7600NI-K1 and 48 VDC power supply
for DS-7600NI-K1/4P.
10
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).

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Chapter 2 Installation and Connections
2.1 NVR Installation
During installation of the NVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect the alarm cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 to +55ºC, +14 to +131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.
2.2 Hard Disk 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.
2.2.1 DS-9600NI Series
Purpose:
The following section introduces the HDD installation for the DS-9600NI-I8 and DS-9600NI-I16 series NVR.
Take the example of DS-9616NI-I16 series to describe installation steps.
Steps:
1. Fasten the hard disk mounting handle to the hard disk with screws.
Figure 2. 1 Fasten Hard Disk
2. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.

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Figure 2. 2 Insert Panel Key
3. Press the buttons on the panel of two sides and open the front panel.
Figure 2. 3 Open Panel Lock
4. Insert the hard disk along the slot until it is placed into position.
Figure 2. 4 Insert Hard Disk
5. Repeat the above steps to install other hard disks onto the NVR. After having finished the installation of all
hard disks, close the front panel and lock it with the key again.
Figure 2. 5 Lock Panel

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2.2.2 Other Models
Purpose:
The following section introduces the HDD installation for the DS-7600NI and DS-7700NI series NVR. Take the
example of DS-7600NI to describe installation steps.
Steps:
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.
Figure 2. 6 Remove Cover
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.
Figure 2. 7 Connect Data Cable
3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
Figure 2. 8 Connect Power Cable

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4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
Figure 2. 9 Fix Hard Disk

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2.3 Connections
2.3.1 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.
Figure 2. 10 Alarm Input Wiring
2.3.2 Alarm Output Wiring
To connect to an alarm output (AC or DC load), use the following diagram:
Figure 2. 11 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.
2.3.3 Using Alarm Connectors
To connect alarm devices to the NVR: