HIK VISION Blazer Pro User manual

Quick Start Guide of Blazer Pro All-in-One Server
Blazer Pro All-in-One Server
Quick Start Guide

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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 Follow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent potential
injury or material damage.
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:
•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.

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•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.
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.

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CONTENTS
1. Overview.......................................................................................................................................3
2. Blazer Pro Pre-Installation.........................................................................................................3
3. Blazer Pro Installation................................................................................................................3
4. Front Panel...................................................................................................................................4
5. Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................5
6. HDD Storage Calculation Chart................................................................................................6
7. Basic Hardware Connection and Startup .................................................................................7
7.1 Network Connection................................................................................................................7
7.2 Output Connection ..................................................................................................................7
7.3 Hard Disk Installation .............................................................................................................7
7.3.1 Installing HDD in Storage Board.................................................................................7
7.3.2 Installing HDD in Server Board ..................................................................................9
7.4 Peripheral Connections..........................................................................................................10
7.4.1 Wiring of Alarm Input...............................................................................................10
7.4.2 Wiring of Alarm Output.............................................................................................11
7.4.3 Using of Alarm Connectors.......................................................................................11
7.4.4 Controller Connection................................................................................................11
7.5 Power Connection and Startup..............................................................................................12
8. Accessing Blazer Pro Storage Board .......................................................................................13
8.1 Activating Storage Board......................................................................................................13
8.2 Using Unlock Pattern for Login............................................................................................13
8.3 Setup Wizard.........................................................................................................................14
8.4 Network Settings...................................................................................................................14
8.5 Adding Network Cameras.....................................................................................................15
9. Quick Start.................................................................................................................................16
9.1 Accessing Blazer Pro via Web Client ...................................................................................16
9.2 Resource Management ..........................................................................................................17
9.2.1 Adding Storage Board as Encoding Device...............................................................17
9.2.2 Area Management......................................................................................................19
9.3 Live View..............................................................................................................................20
9.3.1 Login the Control Client............................................................................................20
9.3.2 Live View...................................................................................................................21
9.4 Recording Schedule Settings.................................................................................................21
9.5 Playback ................................................................................................................................22
9.5.1 Searching Video Files for Playback...........................................................................22
9.5.2 Playing Video Files....................................................................................................22

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9.6 Event and Alarm Configuration ............................................................................................22
9.6.1 Configuring Motion Detection Event ........................................................................23
9.6.2 Configuring Motion Detection Alarm .......................................................................23
9.6.3 Checking Event Logs.................................................................................................24
10. Shutting Down Blazer Pro................................................................................................25

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1. Overview
The Blazer Pro is an all-in-one server that combines Hikvision’s powerful video management
system HikCentral (on Server Board) with a video storage device (Blazer Pro Storage Board). The
Blazer Pro can manage up to 256 network cameras (for Blazer Pro/256/16H) or 128 network
cameras (for Blazer Pro/128/16H) for recording, live view, and playback. With the power of VMS,
sophisticated alarm management is possible, as well as central management, information sharing,
convenient connection and multi-service cooperation. The Blazer Pro’s unique design provides both
powerful storage and advanced centralized video management capabilities.
Note: We strongly recommend that you do NOT install any other software or program on the Blazer
Pro to insure its performance and reliability.
2. Blazer Pro Pre-Installation
The Blazer Pro is highly advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with care. Please
take into consideration the following precautionary steps before installation of the Blazer Pro.
1. Keep all liquids away from the Blazer Pro.
2. Install the Blazer Pro in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.
3. Blazer Pro Installation
During the installation of the Blazer Pro:
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 Blazer Pro is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of 0ºC to +40ºC, 32ºF to 104ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.

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4. Front Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off device.
Solid blue: device is running.
Solid red: device is shut down.
2
Muting Switch
Turn on/off buzzer.
Solid blue: buzzer is turned off.
Unlit: buzzer is turned on.
3
HDD Status Indicator
Solid red: at least one HDD is installed
Unlit: no HDD is detected.
Blinking red: HDD is reading/writing.
4
Tx/Rx Status Indicator
Blinking blue: network communication is normal.
5
USB Interfaces
(for Server Board)
2 USB 2.0 interfaces to connect additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB keyboard for server
board.
Note: Connect USB devices like USB drive to USB
interface in rear panel.
6
Front Panel Lock
You can lock or unlock the panel by the key.
7
HDD Sequence Indicator
Show the HDD installation slot.

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5. Rear Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
HDMITM Interfaces
HDMITM video output connector.
2
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output.
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connector for audio input.
4
USB 3.0 Interfaces
USB 3.0 ports for additional devices such as
USB HDD.
5
LAN Network Interfaces
LAN network interfaces.
6
VGA Interface
Connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
7
RS-232 Serial Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
8
eSATA Interface
eSATA interface for external HDD.
9
Reset Button
Reset the Blazer Pro Storage Board.
10
RS-485 Serial Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices.
11
ALARM IN and ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm input and alarm output.
12
100 to 240 VAC Power Input
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.

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6. 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
96 K
42 MB
128K
56 MB
160K
70 MB
192K
84 MB
224K
98 MB
256K
112 MB
320K
140 MB
384K
168 MB
448K
196 MB
512K
225 MB
640K
281 MB
768K
337 MB
896K
393 MB
1024K
450 MB
1280K
562 MB
1536K
675 MB
1792K
787 MB
2048K
900 MB
4096K
1800 MB
8192K
3600 MB
16384K
7.2 GB
Note: 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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7. Basic Hardware Connection and Startup
Before you can access the system via network, you need to properly power on the server and
connect it to network.
7.1 Network Connection
Note: Consult your network administrator before installing the server to avoid possible network
conflicts.
Use the network port on the rear panel and a network cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect the
server to your system network.
The LAN interfaces of the server board (up) are used for connecting the video management system
to the network, and the LAN interfaces of the storage board (down) are used for connecting the
Blazer Pro Storage Board to the network.
For the LAN interface of the storage board (down), the default IP address is 192.168.1.64.
7.2 Output Connection
Connect a VGA cable or HDMI cable to the video out interface (VGA or HDMI) on the server.
Connect the VGA cable or HDMI cable to the display unit.
If you need to locally operate the video management system and Blazer Pro Storage Board, please
connect the display units to the server board and storage board respectively.
7.3 Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Disconnect the power from the Blazer Pro before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
7.3.1 Installing HDD in Storage Board
Note: The device appearance is subject to actuality.
Steps:
1. Unlock the bezel with the delivered key.
2. To remove the bezel from front panel, operate following steps:
1) Slightly pull the bezel out of the device along the direction arrow ①and make it a little
above the left mounting ear. The angle between the bezel and the front panel must be within
10°.
2) Pull the bezel out of the device along the direction arrow ②.
Note: Handle with care to avoid damage.

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3. Press the blue button to pop up the handle, hold the handle, and pull the HDD tray out of the
slot.
4. Fix the HDD in the HDD tray.
1) Place an HDD in the HDD tray. The SATA interface must face the HDD tray bottom.
2) Adjust the HDD position. Ensure the HDD screw holes aligning with tray screw holes.
3) Use a screwdriver to fasten the four screws into the screw holes in both sides.
5. Push the HDD tray back into the slot.
6. To fix the HDD tray, press the handle until you hear a click. Repeat above steps to install the
rest HDD trays.

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7. Install the bezel back to front panel. And lock it with key.
7.3.2 Installing HDD in Server Board
1. Unfasten the screws on the back and side of cover.
2. Push the cover along the direction shown in figure below to remove it.
3. Unfasten screws on HDD tray and take out the HDD tray.
4. Place a 2.5-inch HDD in HDD tray and fix them with four screws.

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5. Place the HDD tray back and connect it with the server board.
6. Fix the HDD tray to server board with four screws.
7. Reinstall the cover to device and fasten the screws.
7.4 Peripheral Connections
7.4.1 Wiring of Alarm Input
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. To connect the alarm input to the device, use the following
diagram.
Notes:
If the alarm input is not an open/close relay, please connect an external relay between the alarm

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input and the device.
The following figures only for reference, subject to the actual device.
7.4.2 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 storage
board in the Blazer Pro). Use an external relay for safety (as shown in the figure above).
There are 4 jumpers on the storage board, 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 Blazer Pro, then you must remove the JP3.
7.4.3 Using of Alarm Connectors
To connect alarm devices to the Blazer Pro:
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.
3. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
7.4.4 Controller Connection
To connect a controller to the Blazer Pro:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the KB terminal block of storage board.
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.

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Note: Make sure both the controller and Blazer Pro are grounded.
7.5 Power Connection and Startup
Plug the power supply (refer to the Specifications) into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY
recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device.
The server contains two sub-systems: Blazer Pro Storage Board and video management system
(server board).
For the first-time access to the video management system (HikCentral), you need to connect a
display unit to server board via VGA or HDMI interface. In this manual, we only introduce the
basic settings for video management system.
After plugging the power supply, press the POWER ON/OFF switch on the front panel to start up.
You are required to log in to the operating system of Blazer Pro by inputting its user name and
password.
Note: The default user name and password of video management system’s operating system are as
follows:
User Name: admin
Password: Abc12345

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8. Accessing Blazer Pro Storage Board
To operate the Blazer Pro Storage Board locally, you need to connect a display unit to storage board
via VGA or HDMI interface.
8.1 Activating Storage Board
Purpose:
For the first-time access, you need to activate the storage board 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. Enter 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 at least three of the following
categories: 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.
8.2 Using Unlock Pattern for Login
Purpose:
For the admin user, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login.
After the device is activated, you can enter the following interface to configure the device unlock
pattern.
Steps:
1. Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the
pattern is done.

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Notes:
Connect at least 4 dots to draw the pattern.
Each dot can be connected for once only.
2. Draw the same pattern again to confirm it. When the two patterns match, the pattern is
configured successfully. Login and Logout
8.3 Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the device. By default, the
Setup Wizard starts once the device has loaded.
Enable Setup Wizard when device starts. Click Next to continue the setup wizard.
Follow the guide of the Setup Wizard to configure the system resolution, system date/time, network
settings, HDD management, record settings, etc.
8.4 Network Settings
Purpose:
Network settings must be properly configured before you operate device over network.
Steps:
1. Enter the Network Settings interface.
2. Select the General tab.
3. In the General Settings interface, configure the following settings: NIC Type, IPv4 Address,