Huviron SK-RN08 User manual

NVR Quick Guide
Model No.SK-RN08, SK-RN16
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 SK-RN08, SK-
RN16.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the
power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your DVR:
- 1 - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 -
- 5 - - 6 - - 7 - - 8 -
3) Connect the power cable to the HDD
4) Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
Rear Panel of SK-RN16
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VGA
HDMI
USB Port
GROUND
BNC connector for video output.
BNC connector for audio output.
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Connects USB disks and devices.
HDMI video output connector.
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand
ing the life of the DVR.
Before you start:
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same
with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is
working properly.
Starting up the device:
Steps:
1) Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is
HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
be used in conjunction with the device.
2) Press the POWER button on the rear panel. The Power indicator
LED should turn green indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Shutting down the device:
Steps:
1) Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
3) Click the Yes button. The following message box pops
up:
4) Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of DVR.
Chapter 5. Using the 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.
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1) The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings
of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that
moment, Time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?”
checkbox checked.
2) Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
3) Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4) To change the admin password, check the New Admin Pass
word checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the
password in the given fields.
5) Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
7) Click Next button after you configured the network parameters,
which takes you to the HDD Management window.
1) Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on
the back and side.
2) Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the
included data cable.
2) Click the Shutdown button to enter the following dialog box:
11) Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Camera.
6) After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the
Network Setup window.
To connect RS-485 devices (e.g., pan/tilt unit) to the DVR:
Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal
cables into slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables
are in tight.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the
D+ and D- of the RS-485 terminal of DVR.
Chapter 3. RS-485 Connections
Chapter 4. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 1. Hard Disk Installation
Chapter 2. Rear Panel
Power Supply
Connector for RS-485 device. T+and T-pins conncet to
R-pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
Output and menu.
RS-232 Interface
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
12VDC power supply.
12VDC power supply.
LAN Interface
RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
8) initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the
the data saved in the HDD.
9) Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.
10) Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP Camera to
be added, and click the Add button.
12) Click Copy to Copy the settings to other channels.
13) Click OK to complete the startup Wizard.

NVR Quick Guide
Model No.SK-RN08, SK-RN16
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 SK-RN08, SK-
RN16.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the
power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your DVR:
- 1 - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 -
- 5 - - 6 - - 7 - - 8 -
3) Connect the power cable to the HDD
4) Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
Rear Panel of SK-RN16
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VGA
HDMI
USB Port
GROUND
BNC connector for video output.
BNC connector for audio output.
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Connects USB disks and devices.
HDMI video output connector.
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand
ing the life of the DVR.
Before you start:
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same
with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is
working properly.
Starting up the device:
Steps:
1) Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is
HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
be used in conjunction with the device.
2) Press the POWER button on the rear panel. The Power indicator
LED should turn green indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Shutting down the device:
Steps:
1) Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
3) Click the Yes button. The following message box pops
up:
4) Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of DVR.
Chapter 5. Using the 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.
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1) The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings
of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that
moment, Time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?”
checkbox checked.
2) Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
3) Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4) To change the admin password, check the New Admin Pass
word checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the
password in the given fields.
5) Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
7) Click Next button after you configured the network parameters,
which takes you to the HDD Management window.
1) Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on
the back and side.
2) Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the
included data cable.
2) Click the Shutdown button to enter the following dialog box:
11) Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Camera.
6) After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the
Network Setup window.
To connect RS-485 devices (e.g., pan/tilt unit) to the DVR:
Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal
cables into slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables
are in tight.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the
D+ and D- of the RS-485 terminal of DVR.
Chapter 3. RS-485 Connections
Chapter 4. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 1. Hard Disk Installation
Chapter 2. Rear Panel
Power Supply
Connector for RS-485 device. T+and T-pins conncet to
R-pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
Output and menu.
RS-232 Interface
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
12VDC power supply.
12VDC power supply.
LAN Interface
RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
8) initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the
the data saved in the HDD.
9) Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.
10) Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP Camera to
be added, and click the Add button.
12) Click Copy to Copy the settings to other channels.
13) Click OK to complete the startup Wizard.

NVR Quick Guide
Model No.SK-RN08, SK-RN16
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 SK-RN08, SK-
RN16.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the
power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your DVR:
- 1 - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 -
- 5 - - 6 - - 7 - - 8 -
3) Connect the power cable to the HDD
4) Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
Rear Panel of SK-RN16
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VGA
HDMI
USB Port
GROUND
BNC connector for video output.
BNC connector for audio output.
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Connects USB disks and devices.
HDMI video output connector.
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand
ing the life of the DVR.
Before you start:
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same
with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is
working properly.
Starting up the device:
Steps:
1) Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is
HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
be used in conjunction with the device.
2) Press the POWER button on the rear panel. The Power indicator
LED should turn green indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Shutting down the device:
Steps:
1) Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
3) Click the Yes button. The following message box pops
up:
4) Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of DVR.
Chapter 5. Using the 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.
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1) The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings
of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that
moment, Time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?”
checkbox checked.
2) Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
3) Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4) To change the admin password, check the New Admin Pass
word checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the
password in the given fields.
5) Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
7) Click Next button after you configured the network parameters,
which takes you to the HDD Management window.
1) Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on
the back and side.
2) Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the
included data cable.
2) Click the Shutdown button to enter the following dialog box:
11) Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Camera.
6) After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the
Network Setup window.
To connect RS-485 devices (e.g., pan/tilt unit) to the DVR:
Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal
cables into slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables
are in tight.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the
D+ and D- of the RS-485 terminal of DVR.
Chapter 3. RS-485 Connections
Chapter 4. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 1. Hard Disk Installation
Chapter 2. Rear Panel
Power Supply
Connector for RS-485 device. T+and T-pins conncet to
R-pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
Output and menu.
RS-232 Interface
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
12VDC power supply.
12VDC power supply.
LAN Interface
RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
8) initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the
the data saved in the HDD.
9) Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.
10) Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP Camera to
be added, and click the Add button.
12) Click Copy to Copy the settings to other channels.
13) Click OK to complete the startup Wizard.

NVR Quick Guide
Model No.SK-RN08, SK-RN16
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 SK-RN08, SK-
RN16.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the
power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your DVR:
- 1 - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 -
- 5 - - 6 - - 7 - - 8 -
3) Connect the power cable to the HDD
4) Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
Rear Panel of SK-RN16
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VGA
HDMI
USB Port
GROUND
BNC connector for video output.
BNC connector for audio output.
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Connects USB disks and devices.
HDMI video output connector.
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand
ing the life of the DVR.
Before you start:
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same
with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is
working properly.
Starting up the device:
Steps:
1) Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is
HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
be used in conjunction with the device.
2) Press the POWER button on the rear panel. The Power indicator
LED should turn green indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Shutting down the device:
Steps:
1) Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
3) Click the Yes button. The following message box pops
up:
4) Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of DVR.
Chapter 5. Using the 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.
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1) The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings
of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that
moment, Time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?”
checkbox checked.
2) Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
3) Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4) To change the admin password, check the New Admin Pass
word checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the
password in the given fields.
5) Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
7) Click Next button after you configured the network parameters,
which takes you to the HDD Management window.
1) Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on
the back and side.
2) Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the
included data cable.
2) Click the Shutdown button to enter the following dialog box:
11) Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Camera.
6) After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the
Network Setup window.
To connect RS-485 devices (e.g., pan/tilt unit) to the DVR:
Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal
cables into slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables
are in tight.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the
D+ and D- of the RS-485 terminal of DVR.
Chapter 3. RS-485 Connections
Chapter 4. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 1. Hard Disk Installation
Chapter 2. Rear Panel
Power Supply
Connector for RS-485 device. T+and T-pins conncet to
R-pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
Output and menu.
RS-232 Interface
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
12VDC power supply.
12VDC power supply.
LAN Interface
RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
8) initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the
the data saved in the HDD.
9) Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.
10) Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP Camera to
be added, and click the Add button.
12) Click Copy to Copy the settings to other channels.
13) Click OK to complete the startup Wizard.

NVR Quick Guide
Model No.SK-RN08, SK-RN16
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 SK-RN08, SK-
RN16.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the
power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your DVR:
- 1 - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 -
- 5 - - 6 - - 7 - - 8 -
3) Connect the power cable to the HDD
4) Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
Rear Panel of SK-RN16
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VGA
HDMI
USB Port
GROUND
BNC connector for video output.
BNC connector for audio output.
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Connects USB disks and devices.
HDMI video output connector.
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand
ing the life of the DVR.
Before you start:
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same
with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is
working properly.
Starting up the device:
Steps:
1) Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is
HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
be used in conjunction with the device.
2) Press the POWER button on the rear panel. The Power indicator
LED should turn green indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Shutting down the device:
Steps:
1) Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
3) Click the Yes button. The following message box pops
up:
4) Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of DVR.
Chapter 5. Using the 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.
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1) The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings
of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that
moment, Time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?”
checkbox checked.
2) Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
3) Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4) To change the admin password, check the New Admin Pass
word checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the
password in the given fields.
5) Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
7) Click Next button after you configured the network parameters,
which takes you to the HDD Management window.
1) Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on
the back and side.
2) Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the
included data cable.
2) Click the Shutdown button to enter the following dialog box:
11) Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Camera.
6) After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the
Network Setup window.
To connect RS-485 devices (e.g., pan/tilt unit) to the DVR:
Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal
cables into slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables
are in tight.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the
D+ and D- of the RS-485 terminal of DVR.
Chapter 3. RS-485 Connections
Chapter 4. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 1. Hard Disk Installation
Chapter 2. Rear Panel
Power Supply
Connector for RS-485 device. T+and T-pins conncet to
R-pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
Output and menu.
RS-232 Interface
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
12VDC power supply.
12VDC power supply.
LAN Interface
RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
8) initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the
the data saved in the HDD.
9) Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.
10) Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP Camera to
be added, and click the Add button.
12) Click Copy to Copy the settings to other channels.
13) Click OK to complete the startup Wizard.

NVR Quick Guide
Model No.SK-RN08, SK-RN16
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 SK-RN08, SK-
RN16.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the
power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your DVR:
- 1 - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 -
- 5 - - 6 - - 7 - - 8 -
3) Connect the power cable to the HDD
4) Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
Rear Panel of SK-RN16
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VGA
HDMI
USB Port
GROUND
BNC connector for video output.
BNC connector for audio output.
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Connects USB disks and devices.
HDMI video output connector.
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand
ing the life of the DVR.
Before you start:
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same
with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is
working properly.
Starting up the device:
Steps:
1) Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is
HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
be used in conjunction with the device.
2) Press the POWER button on the rear panel. The Power indicator
LED should turn green indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Shutting down the device:
Steps:
1) Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
3) Click the Yes button. The following message box pops
up:
4) Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of DVR.
Chapter 5. Using the 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.
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1) The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings
of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that
moment, Time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?”
checkbox checked.
2) Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
3) Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4) To change the admin password, check the New Admin Pass
word checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the
password in the given fields.
5) Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
7) Click Next button after you configured the network parameters,
which takes you to the HDD Management window.
1) Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on
the back and side.
2) Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the
included data cable.
2) Click the Shutdown button to enter the following dialog box:
11) Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Camera.
6) After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the
Network Setup window.
To connect RS-485 devices (e.g., pan/tilt unit) to the DVR:
Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal
cables into slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables
are in tight.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the
D+ and D- of the RS-485 terminal of DVR.
Chapter 3. RS-485 Connections
Chapter 4. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 1. Hard Disk Installation
Chapter 2. Rear Panel
Power Supply
Connector for RS-485 device. T+and T-pins conncet to
R-pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
Output and menu.
RS-232 Interface
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
12VDC power supply.
12VDC power supply.
LAN Interface
RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
8) initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the
the data saved in the HDD.
9) Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.
10) Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP Camera to
be added, and click the Add button.
12) Click Copy to Copy the settings to other channels.
13) Click OK to complete the startup Wizard.

NVR Quick Guide
Model No.SK-RN08, SK-RN16
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 SK-RN08, SK-
RN16.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the
power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your DVR:
- 1 - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 -
- 5 - - 6 - - 7 - - 8 -
3) Connect the power cable to the HDD
4) Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
Rear Panel of SK-RN16
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VGA
HDMI
USB Port
GROUND
BNC connector for video output.
BNC connector for audio output.
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Connects USB disks and devices.
HDMI video output connector.
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand
ing the life of the DVR.
Before you start:
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same
with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is
working properly.
Starting up the device:
Steps:
1) Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is
HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
be used in conjunction with the device.
2) Press the POWER button on the rear panel. The Power indicator
LED should turn green indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Shutting down the device:
Steps:
1) Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
3) Click the Yes button. The following message box pops
up:
4) Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of DVR.
Chapter 5. Using the 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.
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1) The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings
of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that
moment, Time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?”
checkbox checked.
2) Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
3) Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4) To change the admin password, check the New Admin Pass
word checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the
password in the given fields.
5) Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
7) Click Next button after you configured the network parameters,
which takes you to the HDD Management window.
1) Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on
the back and side.
2) Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the
included data cable.
2) Click the Shutdown button to enter the following dialog box:
11) Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Camera.
6) After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the
Network Setup window.
To connect RS-485 devices (e.g., pan/tilt unit) to the DVR:
Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal
cables into slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables
are in tight.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the
D+ and D- of the RS-485 terminal of DVR.
Chapter 3. RS-485 Connections
Chapter 4. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 1. Hard Disk Installation
Chapter 2. Rear Panel
Power Supply
Connector for RS-485 device. T+and T-pins conncet to
R-pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
Output and menu.
RS-232 Interface
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
12VDC power supply.
12VDC power supply.
LAN Interface
RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
8) initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the
the data saved in the HDD.
9) Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.
10) Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP Camera to
be added, and click the Add button.
12) Click Copy to Copy the settings to other channels.
13) Click OK to complete the startup Wizard.

NVR Quick Guide
Model No.SK-RN08, SK-RN16
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 SK-RN08, SK-
RN16.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the
power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on your DVR:
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3) Connect the power cable to the HDD
4) Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
Rear Panel of SK-RN16
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VGA
HDMI
USB Port
GROUND
BNC connector for video output.
BNC connector for audio output.
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Connects USB disks and devices.
HDMI video output connector.
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand
ing the life of the DVR.
Before you start:
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same
with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is
working properly.
Starting up the device:
Steps:
1) Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is
HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
be used in conjunction with the device.
2) Press the POWER button on the rear panel. The Power indicator
LED should turn green indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Shutting down the device:
Steps:
1) Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
3) Click the Yes button. The following message box pops
up:
4) Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of DVR.
Chapter 5. Using the 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.
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1) The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings
of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that
moment, Time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?”
checkbox checked.
2) Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
3) Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4) To change the admin password, check the New Admin Pass
word checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the
password in the given fields.
5) Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
7) Click Next button after you configured the network parameters,
which takes you to the HDD Management window.
1) Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on
the back and side.
2) Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the
included data cable.
2) Click the Shutdown button to enter the following dialog box:
11) Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Camera.
6) After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the
Network Setup window.
To connect RS-485 devices (e.g., pan/tilt unit) to the DVR:
Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal
cables into slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables
are in tight.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the
D+ and D- of the RS-485 terminal of DVR.
Chapter 3. RS-485 Connections
Chapter 4. Startup and Shutdown
Chapter 1. Hard Disk Installation
Chapter 2. Rear Panel
Power Supply
Connector for RS-485 device. T+and T-pins conncet to
R-pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
Output and menu.
RS-232 Interface
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
12VDC power supply.
12VDC power supply.
LAN Interface
RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
8) initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the
the data saved in the HDD.
9) Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.
10) Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP Camera to
be added, and click the Add button.
12) Click Copy to Copy the settings to other channels.
13) Click OK to complete the startup Wizard.

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Chapter 6. Live View
Some icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate
different camera status. These icons include:
Live View Icons. In the live view mode, there are icons at the right
top of the screen for each channel, showing the status of the record
and alarm in the channel, so that you can find problems as soon as
possible.
Chapter 7. Record
You can use the right-click menu in live view mode to configure
recording for all channels.
1) In the live view mode, use the mouse to right-click on the
window to access the following menu:
2) Click the Start Recording submenu and select the recording
mode to Normal Record or Motion Detection Record.
3) In the pop-up message box, click Yes to finish the quick
recording
settings.
Note: The full-screen motion detection triggered recording is config-
ured by default in this mode.
Chapter 8. Playback
Play back the record files of a specific channel in the live
view menu.
1) Instant playback by channel
Choose a channel under live view using the mouse and click
the button in the shortcut operation menu.
2) All-day Playback by channel
1. Enter the All-day Playback menu.
Mouse: right-click a channel in live view mode and select
All-day Playback from the menu.
2. Playback management.
The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be
used to control playing process.
The channel and time selection menu will display by moving the
mouse to the right of the playback interface. Tick the channel or
channels if you want to switch playback to another channel or
execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels.
Recorded files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB
flash drives, USB HDDs or a DVD writer. To export recorded files:
1) Click Menu>Export to enter Video Export interface.
Choose the channel (s) you want to back up and click the Quick
Export button.
2) Enter Export interface, choose backup device and click
Export button to start exporting.
3) Check backup result.
Choose the record file in Export interface and click the
button to check it.
- Alarm
(video loss, tampering,
motion detection or
sensor alarm.)
- Record (manual
record, schedule
record, motion
detection record
or alarm triggered
record)
- Alarm & Record
Chapter 9.Backup
Note: Only record files recorded during the past five minutes on this
channel will be played back.
Press PLAY button on the front panel or IR remote control
to play back record files of the channel under single-screen
live view.
Under multi-screen live view, record files of the top left
channel (not masked) will be played back.
Specification
Model
Video
/Audio input
Video
/Audio output
Bandwidth
Hard disk
External
interface
SK-RN16
Video input
Audio input
HDMI/VGA output
Encoding resolution
Audio output
Synchronous playback
SATA
Capacity
Network interface
Serial interface
16-ch
1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ)
USB interface
Power supply
Consumption
(without hard disk)
Working temperature
Working humidity
Chassis
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Weight
2, USB 2.0
12 VDC
10% ~ 90%
19-inch rack-mounted 1U chassis
445 × 290 × 45mm
-10 C ~+55 C
0 0
40Mbps
1-ch, resolution:
1920x1080
1600x1200
1280x1024
1280x720
1024x768
4 independent 10 /100 Mbps PoE
Ethernet interfaces
RS-485. RS-232
Playback resolution
2 SATA interfaces
Up to 4TB capacity for each disk
General
Chapter 9. Connecting to Alarm Input / Output Device
Chapter 10. Alarm Connecing
The alarm input/output interface of the NVR is shown as below:
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an
OPEN/closed relay, follow the connection diagram below.
To connect to an AC/DC load, use the following diagram:
For DC load, JP4 can be used within the limir of 12V/1V
sasfely. If the interface is connected to an AC load, JP4
should be left open.
Use an extenal relay for safety (as shown in the figure above)
There are 4 jumpers (JP4, JP5, JP6 and JP7) on the mother-
board, each corresponding with one alarm output. By connect-
ing to an AC load.
To conncet alarm device 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 screw, Ensure signal
cables are in tight.
To connect an AC load, jumpers should be removed.
1. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Incoming bandwidth
5MP/3MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/
4CIF/CIF
1-ch, RCA (Linear, 600Ω)
16ch
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA
/4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF /QCIF
RJ-45 10M / 100M / 1000M
self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Alarm in/out 4/2
≤ 13 W (without hard disk)
≤ 4 kg (without hard disk)

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Chapter 6. Live View
Some icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate
different camera status. These icons include:
Live View Icons. In the live view mode, there are icons at the right
top of the screen for each channel, showing the status of the record
and alarm in the channel, so that you can find problems as soon as
possible.
Chapter 7. Record
You can use the right-click menu in live view mode to configure
recording for all channels.
1) In the live view mode, use the mouse to right-click on the
window to access the following menu:
2) Click the Start Recording submenu and select the recording
mode to Normal Record or Motion Detection Record.
3) In the pop-up message box, click Yes to finish the quick
recording
settings.
Note: The full-screen motion detection triggered recording is config-
ured by default in this mode.
Chapter 8. Playback
Play back the record files of a specific channel in the live
view menu.
1) Instant playback by channel
Choose a channel under live view using the mouse and click
the button in the shortcut operation menu.
2) All-day Playback by channel
1. Enter the All-day Playback menu.
Mouse: right-click a channel in live view mode and select
All-day Playback from the menu.
2. Playback management.
The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be
used to control playing process.
The channel and time selection menu will display by moving the
mouse to the right of the playback interface. Tick the channel or
channels if you want to switch playback to another channel or
execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels.
Recorded files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB
flash drives, USB HDDs or a DVD writer. To export recorded files:
1) Click Menu>Export to enter Video Export interface.
Choose the channel (s) you want to back up and click the Quick
Export button.
2) Enter Export interface, choose backup device and click
Export button to start exporting.
3) Check backup result.
Choose the record file in Export interface and click the
button to check it.
- Alarm
(video loss, tampering,
motion detection or
sensor alarm.)
- Record (manual
record, schedule
record, motion
detection record
or alarm triggered
record)
- Alarm & Record
Chapter 9.Backup
Note: Only record files recorded during the past five minutes on this
channel will be played back.
Press PLAY button on the front panel or IR remote control
to play back record files of the channel under single-screen
live view.
Under multi-screen live view, record files of the top left
channel (not masked) will be played back.
Specification
Model
Video
/Audio input
Video
/Audio output
Bandwidth
Hard disk
External
interface
SK-RN16
Video input
Audio input
HDMI/VGA output
Encoding resolution
Audio output
Synchronous playback
SATA
Capacity
Network interface
Serial interface
16-ch
1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ)
USB interface
Power supply
Consumption
(without hard disk)
Working temperature
Working humidity
Chassis
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Weight
2, USB 2.0
12 VDC
10% ~ 90%
19-inch rack-mounted 1U chassis
445 × 290 × 45mm
-10 C ~+55 C
0 0
40Mbps
1-ch, resolution:
1920x1080
1600x1200
1280x1024
1280x720
1024x768
4 independent 10 /100 Mbps PoE
Ethernet interfaces
RS-485. RS-232
Playback resolution
2 SATA interfaces
Up to 4TB capacity for each disk
General
Chapter 9. Connecting to Alarm Input / Output Device
Chapter 10. Alarm Connecing
The alarm input/output interface of the NVR is shown as below:
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an
OPEN/closed relay, follow the connection diagram below.
To connect to an AC/DC load, use the following diagram:
For DC load, JP4 can be used within the limir of 12V/1V
sasfely. If the interface is connected to an AC load, JP4
should be left open.
Use an extenal relay for safety (as shown in the figure above)
There are 4 jumpers (JP4, JP5, JP6 and JP7) on the mother-
board, each corresponding with one alarm output. By connect-
ing to an AC load.
To conncet alarm device 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 screw, Ensure signal
cables are in tight.
To connect an AC load, jumpers should be removed.
1. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Incoming bandwidth
5MP/3MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/
4CIF/CIF
1-ch, RCA (Linear, 600Ω)
16ch
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA
/4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF /QCIF
RJ-45 10M / 100M / 1000M
self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Alarm in/out 4/2
≤ 13 W (without hard disk)
≤ 4 kg (without hard disk)