Navaio NGD-8116 User manual

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Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and
safely.
There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The
updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice.
This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using the same. Kindly
remove the cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long period of
time.
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other devices that produce heat.
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine.
Do not power off the device at normal recording condition.
This machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist
environment. In case any solid or liquid get inside the machine’s case, please turn off the
device immediately and get it checked by a qualified technician.
Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
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This manual is suitable for many models. All examples and pictures used in the manual are
from one of the models for reference purpose.

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Contents
1Introduction.......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Summary ....................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features ......................................................................................................................1
1.3 Front Panel Descriptions.............................................................................................3
1.4 Rear Panel Descriptions..............................................................................................4
1.5 Connections................................................................................................................6
2 Basic Operation Guide......................................................................................................8
2.1 Startup and Shutdown.................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Startup.............................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Shutdown.........................................................................................................8
2.2 Remote Controller ......................................................................................................8
2.3 Mouse Control..........................................................................................................10
2.4 Text-input Instruction ...............................................................................................10
2.5 Common Button Operation.......................................................................................11
2.6 Main Setup Window Introduction.............................................................................11
3 Wizard Setup ...................................................................................................................12
4 Camera Management......................................................................................................16
4.1 Add/Edit Camera......................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Add Camera...................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Edit Camera...................................................................................................17
4.2 Add/Edit Camera Group...........................................................................................17
4.2.1 Add Camera Group .......................................................................................17
4.2.2 Edit Camera Group........................................................................................18
4.3 PTZ...........................................................................................................................18
4.3.1 Preset Setting.................................................................................................18
4.3.2 Cruise Setting................................................................................................20
4.3.3 PTZ Control...................................................................................................21
5 Preview.............................................................................................................................22
5.1 Live Preview.............................................................................................................22
5.2 Sequence View .........................................................................................................24
5.2.1 Quick Sequence View....................................................................................24
5.2.2 Camera Group View In Sequence..................................................................24
5.2.3 Scheme View In Sequence ............................................................................24
5.3 Image Setting............................................................................................................25
5.3.1 OSD Configuration........................................................................................25
5.3.2 Image Configuration......................................................................................25
5.3.3 Mask Configuration.......................................................................................26
5.3.4 Image Adjustment..........................................................................................26
6 Record ..............................................................................................................................29

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6.1 Record Configuration ...............................................................................................29
6.1.1 Mode Configuration......................................................................................29
6.1.2 Advanced Configuration ...............................................................................30
6.2 Record Stream Configuration...................................................................................30
6.3 Stream Settings.........................................................................................................31
6.4 Record Schedule Setting...........................................................................................31
6.4.1 Add Schedule ................................................................................................31
6.4.2 Schedule Configuration.................................................................................33
6.5 Manual Recording ....................................................................................................33
6.6 Timing Recording.....................................................................................................33
6.7 Motion Based Recording..........................................................................................33
6.8 Sensor Based Recording...........................................................................................33
7 Playback...........................................................................................................................34
7.1 Instant Playback........................................................................................................34
7.2 Quick Playback.........................................................................................................34
7.3 Playback by Search...................................................................................................36
7.3.1 Playback by Time Slice Search .....................................................................36
7.3.2 Playback by Time Search ..............................................................................37
7.3.3 Playback by Event Search .............................................................................37
7.3.4 Playback by Tag Search.................................................................................37
8 Backup..............................................................................................................................38
8.1 Backup by Time........................................................................................................38
8.2 Backup by Event.......................................................................................................38
8.3 Image Management ..................................................................................................38
8.4 View Backup Status..................................................................................................38
9 Alarm................................................................................................................................39
9.1 Sensor Alarm ............................................................................................................39
9.2 Motion Alarm ...........................................................................................................40
9.2.1 Motion Configuration....................................................................................40
9.2.2 Motion Alarm Handling Configuration .........................................................41
9.3 Exception Alarm.......................................................................................................41
9.4 Alarm Event Notify ..................................................................................................42
9.4.1 Alarm Out......................................................................................................42
9.4.2 E-mail............................................................................................................42
9.4.3 Display ..........................................................................................................42
9.4.4 Buzzer ...........................................................................................................42
9.5 Manual Alarm...........................................................................................................42
9.6 View Alarm Status....................................................................................................43
10 Network Configuration...................................................................................................44
10.1 TCP/IPv4 Configuration.........................................................................................44
10.2 Port Configuration..................................................................................................44

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10.3 DDNS Configuration..............................................................................................45
10.4 E-mail Configuration..............................................................................................47
10.5 UPnP Configuration................................................................................................48
10.6 View Network Status..............................................................................................49
11 System Setup....................................................................................................................50
11.1 Basic Configuration................................................................................................50
11.2 Date and Time Configuration..................................................................................50
11.3 Restore Factory.......................................................................................................51
11.4 Upgrade ..................................................................................................................51
11.5 Backup or Restore Configuration ...........................................................................51
12 Device Management ........................................................................................................52
12.1 Account Management.............................................................................................52
12.1.1 Add User .....................................................................................................52
12.1.2 Edit User......................................................................................................53
12.1.3 User Login/Logout......................................................................................54
12.1.4 Add/Edit Permission Group ........................................................................54
12.2 Allow & Block Lists...............................................................................................55
12.3 Disk Management...................................................................................................55
12.3.1 Storage Mode Configuration .......................................................................55
12.3.2 View Disk and S.M.A.R.T. Information......................................................56
12.4 View Log................................................................................................................56
12.5 View System Information.......................................................................................56
13 Remote Surveillance........................................................................................................57
13.1 Remote Access........................................................................................................57
13.1.1 LAN ............................................................................................................57
13.1.2 WAN............................................................................................................57
13.2 Remote Control.......................................................................................................58
13.2.1 Remote Preview ..........................................................................................59
13.2.2 Remote Playback.........................................................................................61
13.2.3 Remote Backup ...........................................................................................62
13.2.4 Remote Configuration.................................................................................62
Appendix A FAQ...................................................................................................................63
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity........................................................................67
Appendix C Compatible Device List...................................................................................68

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1Introduction
1.1 Summary
Based on the most advanced SOC technology and embedded system in the field, this series of
the NVR adopt the new designed human interface and support the smart management of the IP
camera and the record search of slice. This series of the NVR which are powerful and easy to
use are provided with excellent image quality and stable system. They are centralized
monitoring management products with high performance and high quality specially designed
for network video monitoring field.
This series of the NVR can be widely used to security system of banks at home and abroad,
schools, intelligent mansions, traffic, environmental protection, supermarkets, petrol service
stations, residential quarters and factories and so on.
1.2 Features
Basic Functions
Support network device access including IP camera, IP dome and so on
Support standard ONVIF protocol
Support dual stream recording of each camera (max 4MP resolution)
Support IP cameras to be added quickly or manually
Support batch or single configuration of the cameras’OSD, video parameters, mask,
motion and so on
Support a maximum of 120Mbps bandwidth input of 16 CH NVR
Support a maximum of 160Mbps bandwidth input of 32 CH NVR
Support a maximum of 8 user permission groups including Administrator, Advanced and
Ordinary which are the default permission groups of the system
Support a maximum of 16 users to be created and multiple web clients login by using one
username at the same time
Support a maximum of 20 web clients login at the same time
Live Preview
Support 1920 ×1080 high definition synchronous display of HDMI and VGA
Support multi-screen modes such as 1/4/6/8/9/16
Support auto adjustment of the camera’s image display proportion
Support audio monitoring of the camera to be enabled or disabled
Support manual snap of the preview camera
Support the sequence of the preview cameras to be adjusted
Support quick menu bar operation of the preview window
Support camera group view and scheme view in sequence, quick sequence view and dwell
time setting
Support motion detection and video mask
Support multiple popular P.T.Z. control protocol and setup of the preset and cruise
Support direct mouse control of the IP dome including rotating, zoom, focusing and so on

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Support any area of the image to be zoomed in to a maximum of 16 times of the current
size
Support image and lens adjustment (only available for some cameras)
Support quick camera adding in the camera window of the live preview interface
Disk Management
The NVRs with the 2U case can add a maximum of 8 SATA HDDs; a maximum of 4
SATA HDDs with the 1.5U case, a maximum of 2 SATA HDDs with the 1U case and a
maximum of 1 SATA HDD with the small 1U case
Each SATAinterface of the NVR supports the HDDs with max 6TB storage capacity
Some of the NVRs support record to be backed up by e-SATA HDD
Support disk group configuration and management and each camera can be added into
different disk groups with different storage capacity
Support disk information and disk working status viewing
Record Configuration
Support main stream and sub stream recording at the same time and batch or single
configuration of the record stream
Support manual and auto record modes
Support schedule recording, sensor alarm recording and motion detection recording
Support schedule recording and event recording setting with different record streams
Support record schedule setting
Support recycle recording
Support pre recording and delay recording configuration of the event recording
Record Playback
Support time scale operation in quick playback and the playback date and time can be set
randomly by scrolling the mouse; the time interval of the time scale can be zoomed in or out
Support record searching by time slice/time/event/tag
Support time view and camera view in searching by time slice mode
Support time slice searching by month, by day, by hour and by minute and time slice to be
displayed with camera thumbnail
Support a maximum of 16 cameras to be searched by time
Support event searching by manual/motion/sensor events
Support tag searching by the manual added tags
Support instant playback of the selected camera in the live preview interface
Support a maximum of 16 synchronous playback cameras
Support acceleration(maximum 32 times of the normal speed), deceleration (minimum
1/32 times of the normal speed) and 30s’addition or reduction to current playing time
Record Backup
Support record to be backed up through USB (U disk, mobile HDD) or e-SATA interface
Support record to be backed up by time/event/image searching
Support record cutting for backing up when playing back
Support a maximum of 10 backup tasks in background and backup status viewing

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Alarm Management
Support alarm schedule setting
Support enabling or disabling of the motion detection, external sensor alarm input and
exception alarms including IP address conflict alarm, disk IO error alarm, disk full alarm,
illegal access alarm, network disconnection alarm, IPC offline alarm and so on, alarm trigger
configuration supportable
Support event notification modes of alarm out, video popup, message box popup, buzzer,
e-mail and so on
Support alarm status viewing of alarm in, alarm out, motion detection and exception alarm
Support alarm to be triggered and cleared manually
Support system to be restarted automatically when exception happens
Network Functions
Support TCP/IP and PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, NTP, SMTP protocol and so on
Support allow and block list function and the allow and block network segments can be set
Support multiple browsers including IE8/9/10/11, 360, Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari
in Windows system and Safari in MAC system
Support remote achievement, configuration, import and export of the NVR parameters and
other system maintenance operations including remote upgrading and system restart
Support remote camera configuration of the NVR including video parameters, image
quality and so on
Support remote searching, playback and backup of the NVR
Support NVMS or other platform management software to access the NVR and manage it
Support mobile surveillance by phones or PADs with iOS or Android OS
Other Functions
The NVR can be controlled and operated by the buttons on the front panel, the remote
controller and the mouse
Support status viewing of the NVR including camera status, record status, disk status,
network status, alarm status and so on
Support factory restoring, import and export of the system configuration, log view and
export and local upgrading by USB mobile device
1.3 Front Panel Descriptions
The following descriptions are for reference only.
Type I:
Name
Descriptions
REC
When recording, the light is blue
Net
When access to network , the light is blue
Power
Power indicator, when connection , the light is blue
Fn
No function temporarily

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Type II:
Name
Descriptions
Power
Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue
HDD
The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD
Net
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network
Backup
The light turns blue when backing up files and data
Play
The light turns blue when playing video
REC
Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue
AUDIO /+
1. Adjust audio 2. Increase the value in setup
P.T.Z / -
1. Enter PTZ mode 2. Decrease the value in setup
MENU
Enter Menu in live
INFO
Check the information of the device
BACKUP
Enter backup mode in live
SEARCH
Enter search mode in live
Exit
Exit the current interface
Manually record
Play/Pause
Speed down
Speed up
1-9
Input digital number and select camera
0/--
Input number 0, the number above 10
Direction Key
Change direction
Multi-Screen Switch
Change the screen mode
Enter
Confirm selection
USB
To connect external USB device like USB mouse or USB
flash
1.4 Rear Panel Descriptions
Here we only take a part of real panels for example to introduce their interfaces and
connections. The interfaces and locations of the interfaces are only for references. Please take
the real object as the standard.

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No.
Name
Descriptions
1
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarm
2
GND
Grounding
3
AUDIO IN
Audio input; connect to audio input device, like microphone,
pickup, etc
4
DC12V
DC12V power input
5
LAN
Network port
6
VGA
Connect to monitor
7
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
8
HDMI
Connect to high definition display device
9
USB
Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
10
AUDIO OUT
Audio output; connect to sound box
11
RS485
Connect to keyboard. Ais TX+; B is TX-
No.
Name
Descriptions
1
VGA
Connect to monitor
2
e-SATA
Connect to HDD with e-SATA interface
3
RS485 Y/Z interface
Unavailable right now
4
RS485 A/B interface
Connect to keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-
5
AUDIO OUT
Audio output; connect to sound box
6
LAN
Network port
7
HDMI
Connect to high definition display device
8
USB
Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
9
GND
Grounding
10
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarm
11
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
12
AUDIO IN
Audio input; connect to audio input device, like
microphone, pickup, etc
13
Power Switch
Press the switch to turn on/off the NVR
14
Power Supply
Power supply interface

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1.5 Connections
Video Connections
Video Output: Supports VGA/HDMI video output. You can connect to monitor through these
video output interfaces simultaneously or independently.
Audio Connections
Audio Input: Connect to microphone, pickup, etc.
Audio Output: Connect to headphone, sound box or other audio output devices.
Alarm Connections
Some models may support this function. Take 16 CH alarm inputs and 1 CH alarm output for
example.
Alarm Input:
Alarm IN 1~16 are 16 CH alarm input interfaces. There are no type requirements for sensors.
NO type and NC type are both available.
The way to connect sensor and the device is as shown below:
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, please refer to
the following connection diagram:

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Alarm Output:
The way to connect alarm output device:
Pull out the green terminal blocks and loosen the screws in the alarm out port. Then insert the
signal wires of the alarm output devices into the port of NO and COM separately. Finally,
tighten the screws. Provided that the external alarm output devices need power supply, you can
connect the power supply as per the following figures.
RS485 Connection
There are two types of RS485 interfaces:
（Type 1）（Type 2）
Type 1: The P/Z interfaces are unavailable temporarily. K/B interfaces are used to connect
keyboard.
Type 2: The RS485 interfaces are used to connect keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-.

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2Basic Operation Guide
2.1 Startup and Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power on the unit. Proper
startup and shutdown are crucial to expending the life of your device.
2.1.1 Startup
①Connect the output display device to the VGA/HDMI interface of the NVR.
②Connect with the mouse and power. The device will boot and the power LED would turn
blue.
③A WIZARD window will pop up (you should select the display language the first time you
use the NVR). Refer to Chapter 3 Wizard Setup for details.
2.1.2 Shutdown
You can power off the device by using remote controller or mouse.
By remote controller:
①Press Power button. This will take you to a shutdown window. The unit will power off
after a while by clicking “OK”button.
②Disconnect the power.
By mouse:
①Click StartShutdown to pop up the Shutdown window. Select “Shutdown”in the
window. The unit will power off after a while by clicking “OK”button.
②Disconnect the power.
2.2 Remote Controller
①It uses two AAA size batteries.
②Open the battery cover of the remote controller.
③Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -).
④Replace the battery cover.
Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.
1. Check batteries polarity.
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking.
If it still doesn’t work, please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers.
You can just turn the IR sensor of the remote controller towards the IR receiver of the NVR to
control it when you are controlling multiple devices by remote controller.
There are two kinds of remote controller. The interface of remote controller is shown as below.

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Button
Function
Power Button
Switch off—to stop the device
Record Button
To start recording
-/-- /0-9
Input number or choose camera
Fn1 Button
Unavailable temporarily
Multi Button
To choose multi screen display mode
Next Button
To switch the live image
SEQ
To go to sequence view mode
Audio
To enable audio output in live mode
Switch
No function temporarily
Direction button
To move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
Enter Button
To confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button
To go to menu
Exit Button
To exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ
To control PTZ camera
Preset Button
To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button
To go to cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button
No track function temporarily
Wiper Button
No function temporarily
Light Button
No function temporarily
Clear Button
No function temporarily
Fn2 Button
No function temporarily
Info Button
Get information about the device
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Stop/Previous
Frame/Next Frame/Speed Down/Speed Up
Snap Button
To take snapshots manually
Search Button
To go to search mode
Cut Button
No function temporarily
Backup Button
To go to backup mode
Zoom Button
To zoom in the images
PIP Button
No function temporarily
Note:
You shall press P.T.Z button to enter PTZ setting mode, choose a channel and press P.T.Z button again to
hide the P.T.Z control panel. Then you can press preset, cruise, track, wiper or light button to enable the
relevant function.

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2.3 Mouse Control
Mouse control in Live Preview & Playback interface
In Live Preview & Playback interface, double click on any camera window to show the
window in single screen mode. Double click the window in single screen mode to restore it to
the previous size.
In Live Preview & Playback interface, if the interfaces display in full screen, move the mouse
to the bottom of the interface to pop up a menu bar. The menu bar will disappear automatically
after you move the mouse away from it for some time; move the mouse to the right side of the
interface to pop up a panel and the panel will disappear automatically after you move the
mouse away from it.
Mouse control in text-input
Move the mouse to the text-input box and then click the box. The input keyboard will pop up
automatically.
2.4 Text-input Instruction
The system includes two input boxes as shown below. The left box is the number input box and
the right box is the input box which provides inputs of numbers, letters and punctuation
characters.
Button
Function
REC
Record manually
Search
To enter search mode
MEUN
To enter menu
Exit
To exit the current interface
ENTER
To confirm the choice or setup
Direction button
To move cursor in setup
ZOOM
To zoom in
PIP
No function temporarily
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Next Frame/Speed
Up/Stop/Previous Frame/Speed Down
Multi
To choose multi screen display mode
Next
To switch the live image
SEQ
To go to sequence view mode
INFO
Get information about the device
Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception as indicated.

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Introduction of keys on the input keyboard:
Button
Meaning
Button
Meaning
Backspace key
Switch key of punctuation character
Delete Key
Enter key
Switch key between upper
and lower letter
Space key
Switch key of language
2.5 Common Button Operation
Button
Meaning
Click it to show the menu list.
Click it to change the sequence of the list.
Click it to change the camera displaying mode.
Click it to close the current interface.
Click it to go to the earliest date of camera recording.
Click it to go to the latest date of camera recording.
2.6 Main Setup Window Introduction
Click StartSettings to pop up the main setup window as shown below. Click the menu in the
window to go to corresponding interface. The operations of the interfaces are introduced in the
following chapters.

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3Wizard Setup
You can quickly configure the NVR by wizard setup to make the NVR work normally. You
must configure the wizard if you start the NVR for the first time (you can click “Skip”to
cancel the wizard next time).
Click “Wizard Setup”to start wizard. The setting steps are as follows:
①System Login. Set the password if you use the wizard for the first time (the default
username of the system is admin); input username and password next time.
Click “Cryptoguard”button to set password protection for admin as shown below. Set the
question and answer and then click “Add” button. You can click to delete the question
and answer in the list. Click “OK” to save the settings.
The password of admin can be reset if the cryptoguard has been set. When you input the wrong
password of admin three times in succession, a window will pop up. Click “OK”in the window
to pop up “Retrieve Password”window. Select a question, input the corresponding answer and

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then click “OK”button. The password of admin will be reset to 123456. Click “Next”to
continue or click “Cancel”to exit the wizard.
②Date and Time Configuration. The date and time of the system need to be set up if you
use the wizard for the first time. Refer to the following figure. Set the time zone, system time,
date format and time format. The DST will be enabled by default if the time zone selected
includes DST. Click “Next”to continue.
③Network Configuration. Check “Obtain IP address automatically”and “Obtain DNS
server address automatically”to get the IP address and DNS server address automatically, or
manually input IP address, subnet mask, gateway, preferred DNS and alternate DNS.
Input the HTTP port, RTSP port and Server port (please see 10.2 Port Configuration for details).
Click “Next”to continue.

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④Add Camera. Click “Refresh”to refresh the list of online IP cameras which are in the
same local network with NVR and then click to add the searched camera. Click “Add
All”to add all the cameras in the list. Click to delete the added camera. Click “Delete
All”to delete all the added cameras.
Click to edit the searched IP camera as shown on the below left. Input the new IP address,
subnet mask, gateway, username and the password of the camera. Click “OK”to save the
settings.
Click to edit the added camera as shown on the above right. Input the new camera name,
IP address, port, username and the password of the camera. You can click “Test”to test the
effectiveness of the input information. Click “OK”to save the settings. You can change the IP
camera name only when the added camera is online. Click “Next”to continue.

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⑤Record Configuration. Two record modes are available: auto and manual.
Auto Mode: Select one auto mode in the following figure and then click “OK”button to save
and end the wizard. See 6.1.1 Mode Configuration for details.
Manual Mode: Set the “Sensor Record”, “Motion Record”and “Schedule Record”of each
camera. Click “OK”to save and end the wizard. See 6.1.1 Mode Configuration for details.