KT&C Omni-IP KNR-p4Px4 User manual

KNR-p4Px4
KNR-p16Px8
Network Video Recorder
User Manual

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Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC.
2002/96/EC (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.

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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.
•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. Thank you
for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact your dealer.
KT&C Certified Dealers can contact KT&C directly.
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Model
Type
Omni IP
KNR-p4Px4
KNR-p16Px8
Network Video Recorder

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Product Key Features
General
Connectable to network cameras and encoders.
Connectable to the third-party network cameras like Acti, Arecont, Axis, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon,
Hikvision, Hunt, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Vivotek, Zavio, and network cameras that
adopt ONVIF or PSIA protocol.
PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
Each channel supports dual-stream.
Up to 4 or 16 network cameras can be connected (depending on model).
Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality, etc.
The quality of the input and output record is configurable.
Local Monitoring
Simultaneous HDMI and VGA outputs.
HDMI output and VGAoutput at up to 1920×1080 resolution.
Multiple screen display in live view is supported, and the display sequence of channels is adjustable.
Live view screen can be switched in group, and manual switch and automatic cycle live view are also
provided, and the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted.
Quick setting menu is provided for live view.
Motion detection, video tampering, video exception alert and video loss alert functions.
Privacy mask.
Multiple PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
Up to 2 SATA hard disks can be connected. (Each disk with a maximum of 4TB storage capacity.)
8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IP SAN disk) can be connected.
Supports S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection.
HDD group management.
Support HDD standby function.
HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W).
HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel.
Recording and Playback
Holiday recording schedule configuration.
Continuous and event video recording parameters.
Multiple recording types: manual, normal, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm.
8 recording time periods with separated recording types.
Pre-record and post-record for alarm, motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for schedule
and manual recording.
Searching record files by events (alarm input/motion detection).
Tag adding for record files, searching and playing back by tags.
Locking and unlocking record files.

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Local redundant recording.
Searching and playing back record files by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.
Smart search for the selected area in the video.
Zooming in when playback.
Reverse playback of multi-channel.
Supports pause, play reverse, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward when playback,
and locating by dragging the mouse.
Up to 8-ch synchronous playback at 4CIF real time.
Backup
Export video data by USB or SATA device.
Export video clips when playback.
Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
Configurable arming time of alarm input/output.
Alarm for video loss, motion detection, tampering, abnormal signal, video input/output standard
mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction, abnormal record, HDD error, and
HDD full, etc.
Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and alarm
output.
Automatic restore when system is abnormal.
Other Local Functions
Operable by mouse and remote control.
Three-level user management; admin user is allowed to create many operating accounts and define their
operating permission, which includes the limit to access any channel.
Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and searching.
Manually triggering and clearing alarms.
Import and export of device configuration information.
Network Functions
1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface.
Up to 8 independent PoE network interfaces for KNR-p16Px8, and 4 independent PoE network interfaces
for KNR-p4Px4.
IPv6 is supported.
TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, and iSCSI are
supported.
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnP.
Remote web browser access by HTTPS ensures high security.
Remote reverse playback via RTSP.
Support accessing by the platform via ONVIF.
Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking of the record files, and support downloading
files broken transfer resume.
Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters.

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Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status.
Remote locking and unlocking of mouse.
Remote HDD initializing and program upgrading.
Remote system restart and shutdown.
RS-485 transparent channel transmission.
Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host.
Remotely start/stop recording.
Remotely start/stop alarm output.
Remote PTZ control.
Two-way audio and voice broadcasting.
Embedded WEB server.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Key Features ..............................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 11
1.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................12
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations......................................................................................................13
1.3 USB Mouse Operation ..................................................................................................................16
1.4 Input Method Description..............................................................................................................17
1.5 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 2 Getting Started............................................................................................................................19
2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR......................................................................................20
2.2 Using the Wizard for basic configuration......................................................................................22
2.3 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras........................................................................................26
2.3.1 Adding the Online IP Cameras....................................................................................26
2.3.2 Editing the Connected IP cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols................29
2.3.3 Editing IP cameras connected to the PoE interfaces....................................................32
Chapter 3 Live View ...................................................................................................................................34
3.1 Introduction of Live View .............................................................................................................35
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode......................................................................................................36
3.2.1 Using the Mouse in Live View....................................................................................36
3.2.2 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode..................................................................37
3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings........................................................................................................40
3.4 User Logout...................................................................................................................................42
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls .............................................................................................................................43
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings..............................................................................................................44
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns.........................................................................................45
4.2.1 Customizing Presets....................................................................................................45
4.2.2 Calling Presets ............................................................................................................46
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols....................................................................................................47
4.2.4 Calling Patrols.............................................................................................................48
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns ..................................................................................................49
4.2.6 Calling Patterns...........................................................................................................50
4.3 PTZ Control Toolbar .....................................................................................................................52
Chapter 5 Record Settings……. ..................................................................................................................53
5.1 Configuring Recording Parameters ...............................................................................................54
5.2 Configuring Record Schedule .......................................................................................................57
5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record..........................................................................................60
5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record............................................................................................62

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5.5 Manual Record..............................................................................................................................64
5.6 Configuring Holiday Record .........................................................................................................65
5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording................................................................................................67
5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Recording........................................................................................69
5.9 Files Protection..............................................................................................................................70
Chapter 6 Playback ....................................................................................................................................73
6.1 Playing Back Record Files ............................................................................................................74
6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel............................................................................................74
6.1.2 Playing Back by Time.................................................................................................76
6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search ....................................................................................78
6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag ...................................................................................................81
6.1.5 Playing Back by System Logs.....................................................................................84
6.1.6 Playing Back External File..........................................................................................85
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback ...................................................................................................87
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame....................................................................................87
6.2.2 Smart Search...............................................................................................................87
6.2.3 Digital Zoom...............................................................................................................90
6.2.4 Reverse Playback of Multi-channel ............................................................................90
Chapter 7 Backup .......................................................................................................................................92
7.1 Backing up Record Files ...............................................................................................................93
7.1.1 Quick Export...............................................................................................................93
7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search..........................................................................95
7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search .....................................................................................100
7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips ............................................................................................103
7.2 Managing Backup Devices..........................................................................................................105
Chapter 8 Alarm Settings ..........................................................................................................................109
8.1Setting Motion Detection Alarm.................................................................................................. 110
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms ................................................................................................................. 112
8.3 Detecting Video Loss Alarm........................................................................................................ 115
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm.............................................................................................. 117
8.5 Handling Exceptions Alarm......................................................................................................... 119
8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions .................................................................................................120
8.7 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually..........................................................................123
Chapter 9 Network Settings.......................................................................................................................124
9.1 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................125
9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings...................................................................................................126
9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings .....................................................................................126
9.2.2 Configuring DDNS...................................................................................................126
9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server ...........................................................................................130
9.2.4 Configuring SNMP...................................................................................................131
9.2.5 Configuring Remote Alarm Host ..............................................................................131

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9.2.6 Configuring Multicast...............................................................................................132
9.2.7 Configuring RTSP.....................................................................................................133
9.2.8 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports.........................................................................133
9.2.9 Configuring HTTPS Port ..........................................................................................134
9.2.10 Configuring Email ....................................................................................................134
9.2.11 Configuring UPnP™.................................................................................................136
9.2.12 Configuring High-speed Download ..........................................................................137
9.3 Checking Network Traffic...........................................................................................................139
9.4 Configuring Network Detection ..................................................................................................140
9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss...................................................................140
9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet........................................................................................140
9.4.3 Checking the Network Status....................................................................................141
9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics.....................................................................................142
Chapter 10 HDD Management............................................................................................................144
10.1 Initializing HDDs ........................................................................................................................145
10.2 Managing Network HDD ............................................................................................................147
10.3 Managing HDD Group................................................................................................................150
10.3.1 Setting HDD Groups.................................................................................................150
10.3.2 Setting HDD Property...............................................................................................151
10.4 Configuring Quota Mode.............................................................................................................153
10.5 Checking HDD Status .................................................................................................................155
10.6 HDD Detection............................................................................................................................157
10.7 Configuring HDD Error Alarms..................................................................................................159
Chapter 11 Camera Settings ...............................................................................................................160
11.1 Configuring OSD Settings...........................................................................................................161
11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask...........................................................................................................162
11.3 Configuring Video Parameters ....................................................................................................163
Chapter 12 NVR Management and Maintenance .............................................................................164
12.1 Viewing System Information.......................................................................................................165
12.1.1 Viewing Device Information.....................................................................................165
12.1.2 Viewing Camera Information....................................................................................165
12.1.3 Viewing Record Information.....................................................................................165
12.1.4 Viewing Alarm Information......................................................................................166
12.1.5 Viewing Network Information ..................................................................................166
12.1.6 Viewing HDD Information .......................................................................................167
12.2 Searching & Export Log Files.....................................................................................................167
12.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files....................................................................................171
12.4 Upgrading System.......................................................................................................................172
12.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device .........................................................................172
12.4.2 Upgrading by FTP.....................................................................................................172
12.5 Restoring Default Settings...........................................................................................................174

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Chapter 13 Other Settings...................................................................................................................175
13.1 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................176
13.2 Configuring DST Settings ...........................................................................................................177
13.3 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters......................................................................178
13.4 Managing User Accounts.............................................................................................................179
13.4.1 Adding a User ...........................................................................................................179
13.4.2 Deleting a User .........................................................................................................182
13.4.3 Editing a User ...........................................................................................................182
Appendix……………...................................................................................................................................184
Glossary.................................................................................................................................................185
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................186
Summary of Changes.............................................................................................................................192
List of Compatible IP Cameras ..............................................................................................................193