HIK VISION DS-MP3516-RS User manual

Rail Network Video Recorder
User Manual
UD.6L0204D1165A01

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User Manual
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Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance: 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.
Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 product 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 product 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.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.
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 under the Radio Equipment
Directive 2014/53/EU , the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific
battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate
cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier
or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.

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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.

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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, 48 VDC 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:
●Make sure that all the related equipment is power-off during the installation.
●Do not place the product in high-temperature or damp environment, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetic radiation.
●If the product does not function properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Do not
disassemble the product for repair or maintenance by yourself.
●Only use the battery, power adapter and assembly parts specified by the manufacturer.
●Consult the authorized dealer or technician from Hikvision for any question and request for product using.
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-MP3516-RS Series
DS-MP3516-RS
DS-MP3516-RS/GW
Conventions
Words Conventions
Words
Description
Rail NVR
Refers to Rail Network Video Recorder.
Device
Click
Refers to pressing the mouse’s left button for once.
Right Click
Refers to pressing the mouse’s right button for once.
Double Click
Refers to quickly pressing the mouse’s left button for twice.
Main Menu
To show Main Menu, you need to right click on live view first
and then click Menu.
IPC
Refers to IP camera.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1Introduction................................................................................................................................ 9
1.1 Interfaces......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 SIM Card Installation...................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 HDD Installation............................................................................................................................. 12
1.4 Wiring............................................................................................................................................ 16
Chapter 2Getting Started and Basic Operations.........................................................................................18
2.1 Start-up.......................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Right-Click Menu and Main Menu ................................................................................................. 18
2.2.1 Right-Click Menu............................................................................................................... 18
2.2.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................... 19
2.3 Setting Admin Password ................................................................................................................ 20
2.4 IP Camera Management ................................................................................................................ 20
2.4.1 Activating IP Camera ......................................................................................................... 21
2.4.2 Adding IP Camera.............................................................................................................. 22
2.4.3 Managing IP Camera ......................................................................................................... 23
2.4.4 Editing IP Camera.............................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 3Network Settings .......................................................................................................................25
3.1 Local Network Settings .................................................................................................................. 26
3.1.1 Network Settings............................................................................................................... 26
3.1.2 Time Synchronization ....................................................................................................... 26
3.2 Dialing............................................................................................................................................ 27
3.3 Wi-Fi.............................................................................................................................................. 28
3.3.1 Wi-Fi Settings.................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.2 Wi-Fi AP Settings .............................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 4Record Settings ..........................................................................................................................31
4.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters.................................................................................................. 31
4.1.1 Initializing the HDD ........................................................................................................... 31
4.1.2 Configuring Record Settings.............................................................................................. 31
4.2 Configuring Motion Detection Record........................................................................................... 33
4.3 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record.............................................................................................. 33
Chapter 5Video Search and Export............................................................................................................35
5.1 Searching Videos ........................................................................................................................... 35
5.2 Playing Video................................................................................................................................. 36
5.2.1 Playing by Time................................................................................................................. 36
5.2.2 Playing by File ................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.3 Managing Playback Control Bar ........................................................................................ 37
5.3 Exporting Video ............................................................................................................................. 38
Chapter 6Basic Settings.............................................................................................................................39
6.1 Serial Port ...................................................................................................................................... 40
6.1.1 RS-232............................................................................................................................... 40
6.1.2 RS-485............................................................................................................................... 40
6.2 Start Control .................................................................................................................................. 41

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6.3 Position.......................................................................................................................................... 42
6.4 G-Sensor ........................................................................................................................................ 42
6.5 Platform......................................................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 7Other Settings............................................................................................................................45
7.1 Display Settings.............................................................................................................................. 46
7.2 Camera Settings............................................................................................................................. 48
7.2.1 OSD Settings...................................................................................................................... 48
7.2.2 Image Settings................................................................................................................... 49
7.2.3 Configuring Mask .............................................................................................................. 49
7.2.4 Configuring Video Tampering Alarm................................................................................. 50
7.2.5 Configuring Motion Detection .......................................................................................... 51
7.2.6 Configuring Video Loss ..................................................................................................... 52
7.3 User Settings.................................................................................................................................. 53
7.3.1 Adding User....................................................................................................................... 53
7.3.2 Modifying User.................................................................................................................. 54
7.3.3 Deleting User .................................................................................................................... 54
7.4 Preview Settings ............................................................................................................................ 54
7.5 Alarm Settings ............................................................................................................................... 56
7.5.1 Exception Settings............................................................................................................. 56
7.5.2 Alarm Input Settings ......................................................................................................... 56
7.5.3 Alarm Output Settings ...................................................................................................... 58
7.6 Firewall Settings ............................................................................................................................ 59
7.7 PTZ Settings ................................................................................................................................... 61
7.7.1 Configuring PTZ Parameters.............................................................................................. 61
7.7.2 PTZ Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 61
Chapter 8HDD Settings..............................................................................................................................63
8.1 Initializing the HDD........................................................................................................................ 63
8.2 Advanced HDD Settings ................................................................................................................. 64
Chapter 9Status ........................................................................................................................................65
9.1 Record Status................................................................................................................................. 66
9.2 Dialing Status ................................................................................................................................. 66
9.3 Platform Status .............................................................................................................................. 67
9.4 Position Status ............................................................................................................................... 67
9.5 G-Sensor Status ............................................................................................................................. 67
9.6 Alarm Status .................................................................................................................................. 68
9.7 Wi-Fi Status ................................................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 10Maintenance............................................................................................................................70
10.1 System Upgrade............................................................................................................................. 71
10.1.1 Local USB Flash Disk Upgrade ...........................................................................................71
10.1.2 Remote FTP Server Upgrade .............................................................................................71
10.2 Log Search and Export ................................................................................................................... 72
10.3 Restoring System ........................................................................................................................... 73
10.4 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files ....................................................................................... 74
10.5 Viewing System Information ......................................................................................................... 74

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10.6 Storage........................................................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 11Shutdown and Reboot .............................................................................................................76
11.1 Shutdown ...................................................................................................................................... 76
11.2 Reboot ........................................................................................................................................... 76
AppendixⅠSpecifications .......................................................................................................................77
AppendixⅡList of Compatible IP Camera................................................................................................78

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Purpose:
Adopting embedded Linux operating system, Hikvision DS-MP3516-RS series dedicated rail NVR (Network Video
Recorder) provides powerful monitoring functionalities, including audio and video decoding, 3G & Wi-Fi wireless
network transmission, satellite positioning service, secure data storage, and hard drive vibration damping. It can
cooperate with other devices to build a comprehensive surveillance system.
Thanks to the features of high stability, easy-to-carry and low power consumption, the DS-MP3516-RS series rail
NVR is widely applied to the surveillance projects of rail transportations.
1.1 Interfaces
Figure 1. 1 Panel View
Table 1. 1 Interface’s Description
No.
Name
Description
1
GNSS
GNSS antenna interface
WIFI
Wi-Fi antenna interface. (only supported by the “/GW” devices)
M-ANT
3G antenna interface
2
IR
IR: IR receiver
Receive IR signal from remote control.
3
Indicators
PWR: Power indicator
Turns green after device starts up; Turns red when device stands by.
RDY: Ready indicator
Turns green when the device starts up
REC: Record indicator
Turns green when recording; The light is out when all recording processes are
abnormal.
GNSS: GNSS indicator
No light when GNSS module is abnormal; Turns green when the GNSS module
works normally; Blinks in green after the positioning successful.
ANT: 3G indicator
Turns green when 3G module works normally; Blinks slowly in 3G registration;
Blinks frequently after successful 3G registration.
ALM: Alarm indicator
Turns red when alarm occurs.
4
SIM
SIM card slot.
5
LAN1
RJ45 network interface for debugging.

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No.
Name
Description
6
USB1
USB 3.0 interface.
USB2
7
ALARM&RS422
2-ch relay signal output.
8-ch relay signal input.
1 RS-422 interface
8
VGA
VGA output.
9
RS232
Serial interface.
10
A OUT
Audio output.
11
V OUT
Video output.
12
LINE
Interface for mobile intercom.
13
LAN2
M12 network interface for connecting IP cameras and network transmission.
14
110 VDC
Power supply.
15
Lock
Hard drive lock.
16
Hard Drive Enclosure
3 hard drive caddies for 2.5 inch SATA HDDs/SSDs
1.2 SIM Card Installation
Purpose:
Pluggable 3G module is designed for the Rail NVR and you should install the SIM card to realize the 3G function.
Perform the following steps to install the SIM card on the Rail NVR
Before you start:
Put on the antistatic gloves before the installation.
Steps:
1. Open the cover of SIM card slot.
Figure 1. 2 Open Cover
2. To pop up SIM card base, use a screw driver to press the yellow button marked by the red frame in the
following figure.

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Figure 1. 3 Press Yellow Button
3. Pull out SIM card base.
Figure 1. 4 Pull Out SIM Card Base
4. Place the SIM card into the SIM card base with the golden area facing up.
Figure 1. 5 SIM Card Base
5. Push the SIM card base back into the SIM card slot bottom.

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Figure 1. 6 Push SIM Card Base into Slot
1.3 HDD Installation
Purpose:
3 HDD boxes are provied. You can install 2 HDDs for each HDD box. That is up to 6 HDDs can be installed. Perform
the following steps to install the HDD on the Rail NVR.
Use the factory recommended 2.5-inch HDD. You can ask technical support for information of factory
recommended.
For single HDD installation, the thickness of the HDD should be 9.5mm or 7mm; for double HDD installation,
the thickness of each HDD should be 7mm.
Initialize the HDD for recording after the installation. Otherwise, the system will give an audible warning for
HDD error. For details, see 4.1.1 Initializing the HDD.
Tools needed:
Two 2.5-inch SATA HDD
Antistatic gloves
Key of hard disk lock
Screwdriver
Screws
Steps:
1. Put on the anti-static gloves.
2. Insert the key and rotate it from to .

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Figure 1. 7 Unlock HDD Box
3. Pull out the HDD box.
Figure 1. 8 Pull HDD Box
4. Use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the two set screws marked in the figure.
Figure 1. 9 Loosen and Remove Screws
5. Separate the HDD box in to parts.

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Figure 1. 10 HDD Box Parts
6. Place the first HDD into the HDD box and tightly insert the first HDD into the bottom, with the PCB facing
downward.
Figure 1. 11 Install the First HDD
7. Place the second HDD into the HDD box, with the PCB facing upward. After the HDD is totally placed into
the bracket, tightly insert the second HDD into the socket.
Figure 1. 12 Install the Second HDD
8. Tighten the two screws marked in the figure to fix the HDD. Do the same things to fix the other HDD at the
back side.

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Figure 1. 13 Fix HDDs
9. Tighten the 4 set screws on the side of the HDD box, shown as the following figure.
Figure 1. 14 Fix HDDs
10. Align the protective cover of the HDD box with the line marked in the figure, and assemble the whole HDD
box.
Figure 1. 15 Assemble HDD Box
11. Tighten the two set screws of the hard disk box, as shown in the figure.

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Figure 1. 16 Tighten Screws
12. Insert the HDD box back to the Rail NVR, and then tighten the screws clockwise.
Figure 1. 17 Insert HDD Disk Back to Rail NVR
1.4 Wiring
Purpose:
Wire and install your Rail NVR according to the following requirements.
Power supply
Rail NVR should connect with power supply which should be 110 VDC.
Network connection
LAN 2 is connected to a network switcher.
IP Camera
Make sure network communication between IP cameras to be added and your Rail NVR is well.
Video and audio output
If you want to operate Rail NVR via CVBS displayer, connect the A OUT and V OUT to a CVBS displayer.
If you want to operate Rail NVR via VGA displayer, before you start Rail NVR, connect the Rail NVR to
a VGA displayer via a VGA cable.
HDD
Install at least one HDD into the Rail NVR. For detailed steps, refer to 1.3 HDD Installation.
Mouse
Connect a mouse to one of the USB interface.

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Figure 1. 18 Wiring

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Chapter 2 Getting Started and Basic
Operations
Purpose:
Perform following sections to start and configure your Rail NVR. It makes you can perform basic operations,
including local menu operation, adding IP cameras, recording, etc.
2.1 Start-up
Before you start:
Wire your device according to 1.4 Wiring.
Step:
1. Insert the key into the Lock slot in front panel.
2. To start up device, rotate it from to . You will see the startup picture indicating device is starting.
Figure 2. 1 Startup Picture
2.2 Right-Click Menu and Main Menu
2.2.1 Right-Click Menu
Purpose:

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Right-click menu is a shortcut for several operations.
Step:
Right click on Live View. Then the right-click menu pops up.
Figure 2. 2 Right Click Menu
Table 2. 1 Right Click Menu Description
Item
Description
Single Camera
Switch to the single full screen by choosing camera number from the
drop-down list.
Multi Camera
Adjust the screen layout by choosing from the drop-down list. 2*2,
3*3, and 4*4 are provided.
Next Screen
Click to switch to the next screen.
Playback
Enter the playback interface and start playing back the video of the
selected channel immediately.
PTZ
Enter the PTZ control interface.
IPC Settings
You can add, edit, and delete IP cameras.
Menu
Enter the main menu of the system by right clicking the mouse.
2.2.2 Main Menu
Purpose:
To configure Rail NVR parameters, you need to enter main menu first.
Step:
Right click on Live View interface and click to select Menu item. Then Main Menu pops up.
Figure 2. 3 Main Menu