HIK VISION HiLook NVR 104MH-D/4P User manual

Network Video Recorder
User Manual

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About this Manual
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only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to
firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in the company website
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT
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“WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS”. HIKVISION MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR
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DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION,
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LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKVISION
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RISKS, AND HIKVISION SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION,
PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK,
VIRUS INFECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKVISION WILL PROVIDE
TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE
SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW.
ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT
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PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS.
YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE

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DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR
PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED
TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN
RIGHTS ABUSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE
LATTER PREVAILS.

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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 following models.
NVR-XXX-Y, NVR-XXXY-Y, NVR-XXXY-Y/XY, NVR-XXXY-Y/XXY, NVR-XXXYY-Y, NVR-XXXYY-Y/Y, NVR-
XXXYY-Y/XY, NVR-XXXYY-Y/XXY (X = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; Y = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N,
O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z).

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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.

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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 Startup ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Activate Your Device......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Login ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 Set Unlock Pattern ................................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Log in via Unlock Pattern........................................................................................ 3
1.2.3 Log in via Password ................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Live View........................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 GUI Introduction ............................................................................................................... 5
2.2 PTZ Control ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Configure PTZ Parameter ....................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 PTZ Control Panel Introduction .............................................................................. 8
2.2.3 Customize Preset.................................................................................................... 8
2.2.4 Customize Patrol .................................................................................................... 8
2.2.5 Customize Pattern.................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3 Playback ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 GUI Introduction ............................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Normal Playback ............................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Event Playback................................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Back up Clip..................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Search File.................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 5 Configuration (Easy Mode) .......................................................................................... 16
5.1 System Configuration...................................................................................................... 16
5.1.1 General................................................................................................................. 16
5.1.2 User ...................................................................................................................... 17
5.1.3 Exception.............................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Network Configuration ................................................................................................... 20
5.2.1 General................................................................................................................. 20
5.2.2 HiLookVision ........................................................................................................ 21
5.2.3 Email .................................................................................................................... 22