HIK VISION DS-96128NI-H16 User manual

Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
UD.6L0202B2052A01

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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 LVD Directive 2006/95/EC and 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.
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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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NVR Pre-Installation.......................................................................................................................................6
NVR Installation ..............................................................................................................................................6
Hard Disk Installation.....................................................................................................................................7
Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................................10
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................................13
Peripheral Connections .................................................................................................................................15
Wiring of Alarm Input..............................................................................................................................15
Wiring of Alarm Output...........................................................................................................................15
Using of Alarm Connectors......................................................................................................................15
Controller Connection..............................................................................................................................16
HDD Storage Calculation Chart...................................................................................................................17
Menu Operation.............................................................................................................................................18
Menu Structure.........................................................................................................................................18
Startup and Shutdown..............................................................................................................................18
Setting the Admin Password ....................................................................................................................19
Login and Logout.....................................................................................................................................20
User Login .......................................................................................................................................20
User Logout .....................................................................................................................................20
Live View.................................................................................................................................................21
Adding IP Cameras ..................................................................................................................................21
One-touch RAID Configuration...............................................................................................................24
Recording.................................................................................................................................................25
Instant Recording.............................................................................................................................25
All-day Recording............................................................................................................................25
Playback...................................................................................................................................................25
Backup.....................................................................................................................................................27
VCA Detection.........................................................................................................................................28
VCA Search .............................................................................................................................................29
Accessing by Web Browser............................................................................................................................30
Logging In................................................................................................................................................30
Live View.................................................................................................................................................31
Recording.................................................................................................................................................32
Playback...................................................................................................................................................34

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer.
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Model
Type
DS-96128NI-H16
DS-96128NI-H16
DS-96128NI-H16/H
DS-96128NI-H16/I
DS-96128NI-H16/H/I
Network Video Recorder
DS-96128NI-F16
DS-96128NI-F16
DS-96128NI-F16/H
DS-96128NI-F16/I
DS-96128NI-F16/H/I
Network Video Recorder
DS-96256NI-H16
DS-96256NI-H16
DS-96256NI-H16/H
DS-96256NI-H16/I
DS-96256NI-H16/H/I
Network Video Recorder
DS-96256NI-F16
DS-96256NI-F16
DS-96256NI-F16/H
DS-96256NI-F16/I
DS-96256NI-F16/H/I
Network Video Recorder
DS-96128NI-H24
DS-96128NI-H24
DS-96128NI-H24/H
DS-96128NI-H24/I
DS-96128NI-H24/H/I
Network Video Recorder
DS-96128NI-F24
DS-96128NI-F24
DS-96128NI-F24/H
DS-96128NI-F24/I
DS-96128NI-F24/H/I
Network Video Recorder
DS-96256NI-H24
DS-96256NI-H24
DS-96256NI-H24/H
DS-96256NI-H24/I
DS-96256NI-H24/H/I
Network Video Recorder
DS-96256NI-F24
DS-96256NI-F24
DS-96256NI-F24/H
DS-96256NI-F24/I
DS-96256NI-F24/H/I
Network Video Recorder
NVR Pre-Installation
The NVR are highly advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with care. Please take into
consideration the following precautionary steps before installation of the NVR.
1. Keep all liquids away from the NVR.
2. Install the NVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.
NVR Installation
During the installation of the NVR:

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1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is 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 both the alarm and RS-485 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 ºC ~ 55 ºC , 14ºF ~ 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
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.
Up to 24 SATA hard disks can be installed on your NVR.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
The following section introduces the HDD installation of DS-96128NI-H16 and DS-96128NI-H24 as the example.
Steps (for DS-96000NI-H16):
1. Fasten the hard disk mounting handle to the hard disk with screws.
2. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.
3. Press the buttons on the panel of two sides and open the front panel.

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4. Insert the hard disk along the slot until it is placed into position.
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.
Steps (for DS-96000NI-H24):
1. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.

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2. Take the front panel off from the device and then the HDD cases appear.
3. Press the blue spring lock of the HDD case according to the direction of arrow and pull the HDD case out.
4. Put the HDD into the HDD case (with the PCB side downward) and secure them together with 4 screws.
5. Insert the HDD case (with the PCB side of HDD downward) to the device and push the spring lock back to
the case to lock it.

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6. Repeat the above steps 3-5 to install other hard disks onto the NVR. After having finished the installation of
all hard disks, install the front panel back and lock it with the key again.
Front Panel
Front Panel of DS-96000NI-H16/F16 (/I)

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Front Panel of DS-96000NI-H16/F16(/H) and DS-96000NI-H16/F16(/H/I)
Front Panel of DS-96000NI-H24/F24 (/I)
Front Panel of DS-96000NI-H24/F24(/H) and DS-96000NI-H24/F24(/H/I)

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Description of Front Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Front Panel Lock
You can lock or unlock the panel by the key.
2
Tx/Rx Status Indicator
Flashes blue when network connection is functioning properly.
3
HDD Status Indicator
Flashes red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
4
POWER Status Indicator
(DS-96128NI-H24)
Lights blue when the device starts up, and remains red when the
device is soft-off.
POWER ON/OFF
(DS-96128NI-H16)
Power on/off switch.
5
ESC
Back to the previous menu.
Press to enter the PTZ control mode of the first camera.
Double-press for switching between main and auxiliary output.
6
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different
fields and items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed
up and slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button is
used to reverse 30s and forward 30s the playback progress.
In Live View mode, the Up button is to switch the live view
mode between single- and multi-window divisions. The Down
button is used to enter the normal playback mode. The Left
button is to show the quick setting toolbar. And the Right button
can be used to switch the live view image of the next camera.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
ENTER
The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the
menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance
the video by a single frame.
In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.
7
MENU
Pressing the button will help you return to the Main menu (after
successful login).
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds will turn off audible key
beep.
8
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
The USB ports are provided for the use of intel board
when it is connected.
9
Touch LCD Screen
The touch LCD is supported by /H and /H/I models by default,
and is optional for other models. It outputs the simultaneous
image with the VGA/HDMI1 and the local menu can be
controlled by the touch operation.
10
HDD Slot Sequence
Indicates the HDD slot number sequence in the chassis.
11
READY Status Indicator
Lights in red when the device is working normally.
12
ALARM Status Indicator
Lights in red when there is alarm triggered.

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Rear Panel
Rear Panel of DS-96000NI-H16/F16
Rear Panel of DS-96000NI-H24/F24
No.
Item
Description
1
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
VGA video output.
AUDIO IN
RCA connector for audio input.
2
FIBER Interface
4 FIBER network interfaces.
3
LAN Interface
4 LAN network interfaces.
4
HDMITM
2 HDMITM video output connectors.
5
USB 3.0 interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
6
MINI SAS (Optional)
Connects to SAS expansion enclosure.
7
Reset
Reset the device.

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No.
Item
Description
8
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R-
pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
9
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
10
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.
11
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
12
HDMITM Output Extension
Board
16 HDMITM video output connectors.
(provided for /H and /H/I models only)
13
Intel Interface Board
Intel interface board for connecting to the x86 operating system host.
(provided for 96000NI-H series only)
14
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
15
AC 100V ~ 240V
100 ~ 240VAC power supply.
Intel Interface Board (for 96000NI-H series)
Intel Interface Board
No.
Item
Description
1
AUDIO IN
RCA connector for audio input.
2
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output.
3
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
4
HDMITM
2 HDMITM video output connectors.
5
USB 3.0 interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
6
LAN Interface
4 LAN network interfaces.
8
RS-485 Interface
RS-485 serial interface.

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Peripheral Connections
Wiring of Alarm Input
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.
Wiring of Alarm Output
To connect to an alarm output (AC or DC load), use the following diagram:
DC Load Connection Diagram AC Load Connection Diagram
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 (JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4) 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.
Using of Alarm Connectors
To connect alarm devices to the NVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block.
2. Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure
signal cables are in tight.

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3. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Controller Connection
To connect a controller to the NVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the KB terminal block.
2. 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.
3. Connect Ta on controller to D+ on terminal block and Tb on controller to D- on terminal block. Fasten stop
screws.
4. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Make sure both the controller and NVR are grounded.

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HDD Storage Calculation Chart
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one camera for an hour at a
fixed bit rate.
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
1800M
8192K
3600M
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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Menu Operation
Menu Structure
The menu structure of the NVR is as follows:
Menu
Export Manual HDD Camera Maintenance Shutdown Record Configuration
Playback
Normal Record General Schedule Camera General System Info Logout
Event Advanced Parameters OSD Network Log
Information Shutdown
Advanced Image Import/
Export Reboot
Holiday PTZ Upgrade
Motion Live View Default
Privacy
Mask Exceptions Net Detect
Video
Tampering User
Video Loss
HDD Detect
Alarm
RS-232
VCA
Normal
Event
Tag
Smart
Sub-periods
External
File
VCA Search
Behavior
Search
Face Search
People
Counting
Heat Map
Alarm
Hot Spare
The RAID is available under the HDD menu when the RAID function is enabled.
Startup and Shutdown
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR.
To start your NVR:
1. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device. The Power indicator LED should turn blue indicating
that the unit begins to start up.
2. After startup, the Power indicator LED remains blue.
The wizard will guide you through the initial settings, including modifying password, date and time settings,
network settings, HDD initializing, and recording.
To shut down the NVR:
1. Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown

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2. Select the Shutdown button.
3. Click the Yes button.
Setting the Admin Password
Purpose:
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.
Steps:
1. Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm New Password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong
password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including 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.
2. Click OK to save the password and activate the device.
For the old version device, if you update it to the new version, the following dialog box will pop up once the
device starts up. You can click YES and follow the wizard to set a strong password.