ICRealtime Network Video Recorder User manual

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Network Video Recorder User’s Manual
Applies to A/L/S series only

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Table of Contents
1Features and Specifications ...........................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Features.....................................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................10
2Front Panel and Rear Panel .........................................................................................................................13
2.1 Front Panel..............................................................................................................................................13
2.1.1 A Series.............................................................................................................................................13
2.1.2 L Series .............................................................................................................................................13
2.1.3 S Series.............................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Rear Panel...............................................................................................................................................18
2.2.1 A Series.............................................................................................................................................18
2.2.2 L Series .............................................................................................................................................19
2.2.3 S Series.............................................................................................................................................21
2.3 Bidirectional talk .....................................................................................................................................23
2.3.1 Device-end to PC-end.....................................................................................................................23
2.3.2 PC-end to the device-end...............................................................................................................24
2.4 Mouse Operation....................................................................................................................................24
2.5 Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................25
3HDD Installation..............................................................................................................................................28
3.1 A Series ...................................................................................................................................................28
3.2 L Series....................................................................................................................................................29
3.3 S Series ...................................................................................................................................................31

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4Network Connection.......................................................................................................................................33
4.1 A Series Connection ..............................................................................................................................33
4.2 L Series Connection...............................................................................................................................33
4.3 S Series Connection ..............................................................................................................................34
5GUI Operation.................................................................................................................................................36
5.1 Login.........................................................................................................................................................36
5.2 Right Click Menu ....................................................................................................................................37
5.3 Main Menu...............................................................................................................................................37
5.4 Search and Playback.............................................................................................................................38
5.5 Information...............................................................................................................................................40
5.5.1 HDD Information ..............................................................................................................................40
5.5.2 BPS....................................................................................................................................................41
5.5.3 Log .....................................................................................................................................................42
5.5.4 Version ..............................................................................................................................................42
5.5.5 Online Users.....................................................................................................................................43
5.6 Setting ......................................................................................................................................................43
5.6.1 General .............................................................................................................................................44
5.6.2 Schedule ...........................................................................................................................................45
5.6.3 RS232 ...............................................................................................................................................46
5.6.4 Network .............................................................................................................................................47
5.6.4.1 Advanced Setup .....................................................................................................................48
5.6.4.2 IP Filter.....................................................................................................................................48
5.6.4.3 PPPoE......................................................................................................................................48
5.6.4.4 NTP Setup ...............................................................................................................................49
5.6.4.5 DDNS Setup............................................................................................................................49
5.6.4.6 DNS ..........................................................................................................................................50
5.6.4.7 Network Storage .....................................................................................................................51
5.6.5 Alarm .................................................................................................................................................51

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5.6.6 PTZ ....................................................................................................................................................52
5.6.7 Display...............................................................................................................................................53
5.6.8 Default ...............................................................................................................................................54
5.7 Advanced.................................................................................................................................................55
5.7.1 HDD Management...........................................................................................................................55
5.7.2 Abnormity..........................................................................................................................................56
5.7.3 Alarm Output ....................................................................................................................................57
5.7.4 Manual Record.................................................................................................................................58
5.7.5 Account .............................................................................................................................................58
5.7.6 Auto Maintain ...................................................................................................................................59
5.7.7 TV Adjust...........................................................................................................................................59
5.7.8 Remote Device ................................................................................................................................60
5.8 Backup .....................................................................................................................................................61
5.8.1 Detect Device...................................................................................................................................61
5.8.2 Local Backup....................................................................................................................................62
5.8.3 Network Backup...............................................................................................................................63
5.9 Shutdown.................................................................................................................................................64
6Quick Configuration Tool...............................................................................................................................65
6.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................65
6.2 Operation .................................................................................................................................................65
7Web ..................................................................................................................................................................68
7.1 General Introduction ..............................................................................................................................68
7.1.1 Preparation .......................................................................................................................................68
7.1.2 Log in.................................................................................................................................................68
7.2 Main Interface .........................................................................................................................................69
7.2.1 Monitor Channel Menu Tree ..........................................................................................................70
7.2.2 System Menu ...................................................................................................................................72
7.2.3 Monitor Window Switch ..................................................................................................................72
7.2.4 Preview Window Switch .................................................................................................................72
7.2.5 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................................72

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7.2.6 Color and More Setup.....................................................................................................................75
7.3 Configuration...........................................................................................................................................75
7.3.1 System Information .........................................................................................................................75
7.3.1.1 Version Information ................................................................................................................76
7.3.1.2 HDD information .....................................................................................................................76
7.3.1.3 Log............................................................................................................................................76
7.3.2 System Configuration......................................................................................................................77
7.3.2.1 General Setup.........................................................................................................................77
7.3.2.2 Schedule..................................................................................................................................79
7.3.2.3 RS232 ......................................................................................................................................81
7.3.2.4 Network ....................................................................................................................................82
7.3.2.5 Alarm ........................................................................................................................................88
7.3.2.6 PTZ ...........................................................................................................................................90
7.3.2.7 Default & Backup....................................................................................................................91
7.3.3 Advanced ..........................................................................................................................................91
7.3.3.1 HDD Management..................................................................................................................92
7.3.3.2 Alarm I/O..................................................................................................................................92
7.3.3.3 Record......................................................................................................................................93
7.3.3.4 Account ....................................................................................................................................94
7.3.3.5 Auto Maintenance ..................................................................................................................95
7.3.3.6 Abnormity.................................................................................................................................95
7.3.4 Additional Function..........................................................................................................................96
7.3.4.1 DNS ..........................................................................................................................................96
7.3.4.2 Remote Device .......................................................................................................................97
7.4 Search......................................................................................................................................................98
7.5 Alarm ......................................................................................................................................................100
7.6 About ......................................................................................................................................................101
7.7 Log out ...................................................................................................................................................102
8FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................103
9Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation .....................................................................................................108
10 Appendix B Compatible SATA HDD......................................................................................................109

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11 Appendix C Compatible USB List ..........................................................................................................110
12 Appendix D Compatible Displayer List.................................................................................................. 111
13 Appendix E No-IP DDNS ........................................................................................................................112

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network video recorder!
This quick start guide is designed to be a reference tool for your system.
Please open the accessory bag to check the items one by one in accordance with the list below.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing or damaged in the bag.
Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.
zInstallation environment
Keep away from extreme hot places and sources；
Avoid direct sunlight；
Keep away from extreme humid places；
Avoid violent vibration；
Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR；
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.
zAccessories
Check the following accessories after opening the box：
zPlease refer to the packing list in the box *
Component Name A Series L/S Series Quantity
NVR ■■1
7-pin SATA cable ■■1
Power cable ■■1
Network cable ■■1
Remote control □■1
Black optical mouse ■■1
Power adapter ■□1
Quick start guide ■■1
Product warranty card ■■1
Product certificate
card
■■1

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CD ■■1
Plastic pad ■■4
Important
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.

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1 Features and Specifications
1.1 Overview
It is a high performance network video recorder. This series product support local preview, multiple-
window display, recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu operation, and
remote management and control function. All these functions support this series product to be used in
various situations.
This series product supports centre storage, front-end storage and client-end storage. The monitor zone
in the front-end can be set in anywhere. Working with other front-end devices such as IPC, NVS, this
series product can establish a strong surveillance network via the CMS. In the network system, there is
only one network cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone in the whole network. There is no
audio/video cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone. The whole project is featuring of simple
connection, low-cost, low maintenance work.
This series NVR can be widely used in many areas such as public security, water conservancy,
transportation and education.
1.2 Features
User
Management •·Each group has different management powers that can be edited freely. Every user belongs to an exclusive group.
Storage
•Via corresponding setup (such as alarm setup and schedule setup), you
can backup related audio/video data in the network video recorder.
•Support Web record and record local video and storage the file in the
client end.
Alarm
•Respond to external alarm simultaneously (within 200MS), based on
user’s pre-defined relay setup, system can process the alarm input
correctly and prompt user by screen and voice (support pre-recorded
audio).
•Support central alarm server setup, so that alarm information can
remotely notify user automatically. Alarm input can be derived from
various connected peripheral devices.
•Alert you via EMAIL.

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Network
Monitor
•Through network, sending audio/video data compressed by IPC or NVS
to client-ends, then the data will be decompressed and display. If
bandwidth is big enough, latency is less than 500ms
•Support max 10 connections
•Transmit audio/video data by HTTP, TCP, UDP, MULTICAST, RTP/RTCP
and etc.
•Transmit some alarm data or alarm info by SMTP.
•Support WEB access in WAN.
Window Split •Adopt the video compression and digital process to show several
windows in one monitor. Support 1/4/9/16-window display.
Record
•Support schedule record function. Save the recorded files in the HDD, client-
end PC, or network storage server. You can search or playback the saved
files at the local-end or via the Web.
Backup •Support network backup, USB record backup function, the recorded files
can be saved in network storage server, peripheral USB device, burner and
etc.
Network
Management •Supervise NVR configuration and control power via Ethernet. •Support management via WEB.
Peripheral
Equipment
Management
•Support peripheral equipment management such as protocol setup and
port connection.
•Support transparent data transmission through RS232/RS485.
Auxiliary
•Support switch between NTSC and PAL.
•Support real-time system resources information and running statistics
display.
•Support log file.
•Local GUI output. Shortcut menu operation via mouse.
•IR control function. Shortcut menu operation via remote control.
•Support IPC or NVS remote video preview and control.
1.3 Specifications
Specification
Parameter
A Series L Series S Series
System
Resources
Support max 16-channel record and 10 network users operation at the same time.
Operation
System
Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Operation
Interface
WEB/Local GUI
Video
Compression
H.264/MPEG4

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Encode
Capacity
For H.264, it max supports 4*D1. For MPEG4, it max supports 1*720p.
Audio
Compression G.711a
Video Output 1-channel VGA analog video output.
Video Input 4/8/16-ch network compression digital video input
HDMI 1-ch HDMI output.
Audio Input N/A 1-ch bidirectional audio
input
1-ch bidirectional audio
input
Audio Output 1-channel bidirectional talk output.
Frame Rate Real-time mode：
NTSC 1f/s-30f/s for each channel (Adjustable).
PAL 1f/s-25f/s for each channel (Adjustable)
Window Split 4/8/16-window
Multiple-
channel
Playback
Max 4-channel playback.
Alarm Input 4/8/16-ch alarm input.
3-ch alarm output 6-ch alarm output 6-ch alarm output
Alarm Output Relay output. Relay （DC 30V 1A，AC 125V 0.5A（Activation output））
Including one controllable DC +12V output.
2 built-in SATA port s 4 built-in SATA ports 8 built-in SATA ports
Storage N/A 1 peripheral eSATA port 1 peripheral eSATA port
RS232 Port One RS232 port to debug transparent COM data.
RS485 port One RS485 port to control PTZ. Support various protocols.
USB Port 2 peripheral USB ports. 2 peripheral USB ports. 1 peripheral USB port.
Network
Connection One RJ45 10/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Power Port One power port, power
adapter. Input DC 12V.
One power port, AC90 ～
264V 50+2% Hz.
One power port, AC90 ～
264V 50+2% Hz.
Power Button One power button in the rear panel.

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Power Button One power button in the front panel.
IR Remote
Control
Receiver
N/A One IR remote control
receiver in the front panel.
One IR remote control
receiver in the front panel.
Clock Built-in clock.
16 record status indication
lights
One power status
indication light.
One alarm status
indication light.
One network status
indication light.
One HDD status indication
light.
16 record status indication
lights
One system running status
indication light.
One remote control
indication light.
16 record status indication
lights
One system running status
indication light.
One remote control
indication light.
Indication
Light
Power
Consumption ＜12W(Excluding HDD) ＜40W(Excluding HDD) ＜40W(Excluding HDD)
Working
Temperature 0℃～+50℃
Working
Humidity 10℅－90℅
Air pressure 86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 440mm*300mm*42.6mm 440mm*440mm*60mm 440mm*460mm*89mm
Weight 5.5～6.5KG（Excluding HDD）
Installation Desk installation/Rack installation

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2Front Panel and Rear Panel
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 A Series
The A series NVR front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detail information.
Icon Name
Power button. It is to boot up or
shut down the device.
Power status indication light
The light becomes red when the
power connection is normal.
Alarm status indication light
The light becomes red when
there is an input alarm.
Network status indication light
The light becomes red when
network connection is abnormal.
HDD status indication light.
The light becomes red when
HDD error occurs.
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Record status indication light
The light becomes green when
corresponding channel is
recoding.
2.1.2 L Series
The L series NVR front panel is shown as in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detail information.

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Icon Name Function
CD-ROM Pop-up or put in the CD-ROM
IR IR remote control
receive port It is to receive the IR signal from the remote control.
1～16 Record status indication
light
When there is a channel is recording, the corresponding
light becomes green.
Status System running status
indication light The light becomes red when system is running properly.
ACT Remote control key
indication light
The light becomes red when the remote control address
and the device address is the same. The red light
becomes flash when you press the key in the remote
control.
Power Power status indication
light
The light becomes red when the power connection is
OK.
Esc Cancel
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor
mode.
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
After you entered the PTZ control interface, click it to
switch PTZ control menu.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control,
press it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character
before the cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In HDD information interface, click it to view HDD record
time and other information (menu prompt)
Fn Auxiliary button
Realize other special functions.
Shift Switch
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Rec Record
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction
keys or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Reverse/Pause/6
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)
Play/Pause /5
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).
Fast play/7 Various fast speeds and normal playback.
In text mode, input number 7 (English character

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Icon Name Function
P/Q/R/S).
Slow play/8
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).
Play previous/0
In playback mode, playback the previous video
In text mode, input number 0.
Play Next/9
In playback mode, playback the next video
In text mode, input number 9 (English character
W/X/Y/Z)
Up/1
Down /4
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ
menu.
In text mode, input number 1/4
(English character G/H/I)
Left /2
Right /3
Shift current
activated control,
jumping to
up/down/left/right.
When playback, click these
buttons to control playback bar.
In text mode, input number
2(English character A/B/C)
/3(English character D/E/F)
Confirm
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Power Power button, press this button to boot up or shut down
NVR.
USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
2.1.3 S Series
The S series NVR front panel is shown as in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detail information.
Icon Name Function
1～16 Record status
indication light
When there is a recording channel, the
corresponding light becomes green.
ACT Remote control key The light becomes red when the device receives the

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Icon Name Function
indication light IR signal from the remote control.
Status System running status
indication light
The light becomes red when system is running
properly.
PWR Power status
indication light
The light becomes red when the power connection is
OK.
IR IR remote control
receive port It is to receive the IR signal from the remote control.
Number 0 to 9.
Input number or switch the channel.
For number more than
10
When you channel number is more than 9, please
click this button and then input the number you
desire.
Shuttle(outer ring)
In real-time monitor mode it works as left/right directio
n
key.
Playback mode, counter clockwise to forward and
clock wise to backward
Jog(inner dial)
Up/down direction key.
Playback mode, turn the inner dial to realized frame
frame playback. (Only applies to some versions.)
Slow play/8
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8 (English character
T/U/V).
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Icon Name Function
In text mode, input number 7 (English character
P/Q/R/S).
Reverse/Pause/6
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button
to reverse playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause
playback.
In text mode, input number 6 (English character
M/N/O)
Play/Pause /5
In normal playback click this button to pause
playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 5(English character
J/K/L).
Play previous/0
In playback mode, playback the previous video
In text mode, input number 0.
Play Next/9
In playback mode, playback the next video
In text mode, input number 9 (English character
W/X/Y/Z)
Esc Cancel
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor
mode.
Enter Confirm
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
One-window monitor mode, click this button to
display assistant function: PTZ control and image
color.
After you entered the PTZ control interface, click it to
switch PTZ control menu.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text
control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous
character before the cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and
direction keys to realize setup.
In HDD information interface, click it to view HDD
record time and other information (menu prompt)
Fn Auxiliary button
Realize other special functions.
Rec Record
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction
keys or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Mult Window switch Switch monitor window to single-window or multiple-
window.
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Icon Name Function
Down/4
Assistant function such as PTZ
menu.
In text mode, input number 1/4
(English character G/H/I)
Left/2
Right/3
activated control,
jumping to
up/down/left/right.
When playback, click these
buttons to control playback bar.
In text mode, input number
2(English character A/B/C)
/3(English character D/E/F)
Power Power button, press this button to boot up or shut
down NVR.
USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 A Series
The A series NVR real panel is shown as in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name Connection Function
USB port. Connect to USB mouse.
Network port 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect
to the network cable.
RS232 232 debug
COM.
It is for general COM debug to configure IP
address or transfer transparent COM data.
VGA VGA video
output port
VGA VGA video output port. Output analog video
signal. It can connect to the monitor to view
analog video.
1～16 Alarm input port.
1～16
I/O port zFour groups of alarm input ports. The first
group is from port 1 to port 4, the second
group is from port 5 to port 8, the third
group is from 9 to 12, and the fourth group
is from 13 to 16. They are to receive the
signal from the external alarm source.
There are two types; NO (normal

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Port Name Connection Function
open)/NC (normal close).
zWhen your alarm input device is using
external power, please make sure the
device and the NVR have the same
ground.
Alarm input port
ground end
Alarm input ground end.
NO1～NO3
C1～C3
3-ch alarm
output port
z3 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：
port NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～
C2,Group 3:port NO3～C3）).Output
alarm signal to the alarm device. Please
make sure there is power to the external
alarm device.
zNO：Normal open alarm output port.
zC：Alarm output public end.
A RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can
connect to the control devices such as speed
dome PTZ.
B
RS485
communication
port
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to
the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
Power port Input 12V DC.
Power button Power on/off button.
2.2.2 L Series
The L series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name Connection Function
Power button Power on/off button.
Power input
port
Input AC 220

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Port Name Connection Function
MIC OUT Audio output
port
RCA Audio output port. Output analog audio signal
to the devices such as sound box.
MIC IN Audio input port RCA Bidirectional talk input port. Receive the analog
signal from the devices such as speaker or
pickup.
1～16 Alarm input port.
1～16
zFour groups of alarm input ports. The first
group is from port 1 to port 4, the second
group is from port 5 to port 8, the third
group is from 9 to 12, and the fourth group
is from 13 to 16. They are to receive the
signal from the external alarm source.
There are two types; NO (normal
open)/NC (normal close).
zWhen your alarm input device is using
external power, please make sure the
device and the NVR have the same
ground.
Ground end Alarm input ground end.
NO1～NO5
C1～C5
NC5
Alarm output
port 1～5
z5 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：
port NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～C2,Group
3:port NO3～C3.group 4: port NO4～C4、
Group 5：port NO5、C5、NC5).Output
alarm signal to the alarm device. Please
make sure there is power to the external
alarm device.
zNO：Normal open alarm output port.
zC：Alarm output public end.
zNC: Normal close alarm output port.
A RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can
connect to the control devices such as speed
dome PTZ.
B
RS485 port
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to
the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
CTRL 12V Controllable 12V power output. It is to control
the on-off relay output. You can use it to enable
device alarm function.
It can also be used as the power input for some
alarm devices such as the smoke detector.
+12V
I/O port
+12V power output port. It is to provide the