i3 International U12 User manual

U12
16-channel NVR with PoE
Quick Start Guide
i3-TRNG-DVR-U12_QSG.indd Rev. 200723
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and download Annexxus Configuration Tool v1.7 (ACT) and
additional documentation.
Contact our Technical Support team at: 1.877.877.7241 or
[email protected] if you have any questions
or concerns regarding camera installation or if you require
software services or support.
Thank you for purchasing i3 International’s U12 16-channel NVR. Your U12 NVR
comes with the built-in 16-port PoE switch and i3’s flagship SRX-Pro software.
Purchase enough IP licenses to support your IP cameras.
SAFETY
When installing your U12 NVR, be sure to avoid:
• excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or heating appliances
• contaminants such as dust and smoke
• strong magnetic fields
• moisture and humidity
• areas with mechanical vibrations
• temperatures below 10°C (50°F) and above 30°C (86°F).
POWER SUPPLY
U12 Power consumption requirements: AC 100~ 240VAC.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Ensure that the items received match the following. In addition to this Quick Guide
and the U12 NVR, the packing box includes:
1. USB keyboard + mouse (x1)
2. Power cable (x1)
3. SRX-Pro Software and Utilities DVD (x1)
4. Security label (x1)
5. Rackmount bracket (ear x2) + bracket screws (x6)
6. HDMI cable (x1)
7. CAT5 Network cable. Connect to the Gigabit switch (x1)
INSTALLATION
U12 NVR comes with a 1.5U chassis for convenient Rackmount installation.
Follow all safety precautions when selecting an installation location for your U12
NVR.
Tip: Ensure the NVR is within 1 meter (3 feet) from the UPS and the NVR and its cables
have sufficient space. The system must be placed on an even surface (shelf or Rack
mount).
1. Use supplied screws to secure provided rack brackets to the U12 unit.
Then install the U12 NVR into the server rack.
2. Turn the Power Switch (#9) to the OFF position.
3. Plug the USB mouse and the USB keyboard into the USB ports on the front
panel.
4. Plug in the HDMI (#5) or VGA (#3) monitor using video output ports.
5. Plug IP cameras into the RJ45 PoE ports (#1).
6. Connect Mic and Speaker into Audio In/Out ports (#2), if using.
7. Use the RJ45 Ethernet port labeled WAN (#2) to connect U12 to your network.
8. Plug in the supplied power cable into the AC Power In port (#8) and connect
the NVR to an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).
Note: Uninterrupted Power Supply usage is mandatory for the reliability and
longevity of your NVR. Failure to use UPS may void your factory warranty.
9. Return the Power Switch (#9) into the ON position. The NVR will then power
on.
FIRST STARTUP
Your U12 NVR is running Windows 10 IoT OS and comes pre-installed with the latest
version of SRX-Pro software.
As part of the first startup, you will need to:
A. Set a new administrative password.
B. Ensure the Time Zone is configured correctly.
Set New Admin Password
When the NVR first boots up, you will see the Windows
Lock Screen
1. Unlock the NVR with default credentials.
Username: i3admin
Password: i3admin
2. Click PRO icon in the SRX-Pro
monitor utility to open SRX-Pro
Setup in a web browser.
3. Set the new administrative password for
i3admin username and click .
Follow suggested password guidelines for a
strong password.
Keep your new password secure.
Note: Unmarked components are not in use.
No. Item Description
1PoE & VIDEO 16 x 100Mbps RJ45 PoE ports for 1.3-3MP IP cameras
2Network Port 2x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface
3AUDIO IN/OUT Audio Input / Output, Mic Level, 3.5mm
4VGA Output 1x VGA video output
5HDMI Outputs 2x HDMI video outputs
6USB 4x USB 3.0 interface
2x USB 2.0 interfaces on front panel
7GND Ground
8AC Power In AC Power in Port
9Power Switch Power ON/OFF
1 2
3
45 6 7 8 9

ADD VIDEO INPUTS to SRX-PRO v7
Make sure to set unique IP address to every IP camera/encoder before adding it to
SRX-Pro v7. Use i3’s ACT (Annexxus Configuration Tool) utility for i3 cameras and
encoders. ACT is pre-installed on your NVR.
1. Launch i3 Pro Setup from the Desktop or from the SRX-Pro Monitor.
2. Enter your administrator Username and Password and click LOGIN.
3. Click the Add tile.
4. All i3 and third party cameras and encoders recognized by i3’s GiPi and ONVIF
will be shown in the UNASSIGNED CAMERAS tab.
5. Enter correct login credentials for all devices with “Login failed” symbol
(if any).
Select all “Login failed” devices that share login credentials and click .
6. Enter device’s Username and Password and click
Green checkmark indicates that the camera/encoder is ready to be added.
7. Select all devices with a green checkmark and click .
Your cameras/encoders have now been added and are set to record based on Sensor
+ Motion schedule.
RESOLUTION / FRAME RATE / CHANNEL ORDER
To make setting changes to added cameras, click the List tile.
1. Select one or cameras and click
2. In the Edit camera(s) window, adjust Resolution and FPS settings for the
Main and Sub streams, PTZ (Enable/Disable), and/or Audio and click SAVE.
3. To rearrange the channel sequence, click on the ellipsis icon and
click Channel Index. Drag-and-drop camera thumbnail to swap two
channels, or use the drop-down next to each thumbnail to pick preferred
channel position. Repeat for all thumbnails.
U12, 16-channel NVR with PoE
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Adjust the Time Zone
All NVR units sold by i3 international are pre-set to Eastern Time zone (UTC -5:00). If
your NVR is in a different time zone, you must set the correct time zone on the first
system start up.
If the NVR is later re-located to a different time zone, this setting must be changed
again. All previously-recorded data must be formatted after each time zone change.
Failure to do so may result in system malfunction.
To change your NVR time zone, unlock the NVR first, then Go to Start menu and type
Control Panel. In Control Panel, click Date and Time > Change time zone...
Set your NVR’s Time zone from the drop-down menu and click OK.
LIVE VIDEO
Use Video Pilot Client application (pre-installed on your NVR) to view Live video and
to Search/Backup recorded video.
1. Launch i3 Video Pilot Client from the Desktop or from the SRX-Pro Monitor.
2. Mouse over localhost tile and click Connect.
3. Login using SRX-Pro administrative or user credentials
If using Guest account to view Live localhost video, you must Login before
being able to Search or Backup video. To protect the security of your system,
Logout when done.
Tip: To view Live video instantly using Guest account,
go to SRX-Pro Setup > Server > User
management > User groups and edit the Idle
group. In Permissions, expand Live - Search - Backup
drop-down and enable Live mode for all or
select cameras.
• Double-click on any channel to bring it into Full Screen mode.
• Hover over any channel to see on-screen control panel.
• Click on the screen division icon to change current display mode.
• Use the Search bar to quickly locate camera by camera name, model or IP.
Or
U12 Recommended
Settings:
Main Stream:
1.3MP @ 3fps
Sub Stream:
CIF @ 10fps
Or