Nexxt Xpy Series User manual

HIGH DEFINITION MULTI-CHANNEL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
XPY-8004-HD / XPY-4004-HD / XPY-4002-HD
XpySeries
www.nexxtsolutions.com

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Back view
(Diagram based on the 8-channel version)
Number Icon Description
1The power LED lights solid red when the DVR
is plugged in
The network icon blinks blue when the connection
is functioning properly
The HDD indicator LED lights red when data is being
read from or written to the hard disk drive successfully
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3
VIDEO IN
VGA
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
LAN & USB 12V
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
2 5 7 9
1 3 4 86
Number Item
VIDEO IN
HDMI
Description
1BNC jacks for analog and high denition video input
from 4 or 8 channels, depending on the version
High-denition jack to connect a compatible screen
or monitor for video output
2
VGA
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
3DB15 jack to connect a compatible screen or monitor
for video output
Connect a speaker to this RCA jack for amplied
audio output
RCA jack for cameras equipped with audio or a
microphone
4
5
LAN PORT
USB PORTS
12V
6 RJ-45 10Mbps/100Mbps Ethernet interface
DC input to connect the supplied 12V power adaptor
High-speed interface to connect a mouse and
external USB backup devices
7
8GND Ground (needs to be connected when DVR starts up)
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I. Introduction
Thanks for purchasing the Nexxt Solutions standalone video surveillance system with the
latest in HD-TVI technology. This multi-channel security DVR is an easy to install, easy to
setup and easy to use monitoring kit. Upon opening the box, make sure all the items listed
below are included in the package:
Eight (8) or four (4) channel H.264 DVR
AC adaptor for DVR and cameras
USB wired mouse
CD ROM with free mobile app and digital user guide
M3.5x5 hard drive screws
User guide
HD TVI indoor/outdoor CCTV security camera
BNC male to BNC male cable with power connector
One-to-five power splitter
One hardware kit per camera
- PA4x25- screw
- Anchor
- Drill template
- Wrench
HD TVI indoor/outdoor CCTV security camera
BNC male to BNC male cable with power connector
One-to-five power splitter
One hardware kit per camera
- PA4x25- screw
- Anchor
- Drill template
- Wrench
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1 pc
1 pc
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1 pc
4 pcs
1 pc
4 pcs
4 pcs (20 meters each)
1 pc
4 sets
3 pcs
3 pcs
1 pc
1 pc
2 pcs
2 pcs (20 meters each)
1 pc
2 sets
3 pcs
3 pcs
1 pc
1 pc
A. DVR kit
B. Xpy8004-HD and Xpy4004-HD camera kits
C. Xpy4002-HD camera kit
II. Front and rear panel description
Front view
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III. Hard drive installation
Note: all DVR systems can run and monitor normally without a hard disk, but video recording
and playback will not be possible.
The system does not include a SATA hard disk drive (HDD). A HDD unit must be purchased
separately and installed by the user. To do so, you must follow the procedure described below:
Before proceeding with the HDD installation, make sure that the DVR is powered off and that
all cables are disconnected from the power source.
Use a screwdriver to unfasten the four screws located on the bottom panel of the chassis.
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Lift the top cover away from the unit to remove it.3.
Locate the HDD rack in the DVR motherboard.4.
Next, insert the SATA interface plug into the corresponding connector on the hard drive.
Then, attach the SATA power plug with the terminal on the HDD unit.
Use the supplied four mounting screws to secure the drive to the DVR chassis. To do that, align
the drive with the holes on the base of the DVR, and screw them from the bottom.
Be careful not to exert too much pressure when tightening the screws in order to secure the
drive to the DVR.
Replace the cover by sliding it backon, making sure that the edges are perfectly aligned with the
screws on the bottom.
Gently push the top cover down and fasten it using the same four screws you removed earlier.
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VIDEO IN
VGA
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
LAN & USB 12V
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Choose the optimum location for the DVR. The best place is within a 20m radius from all
the cameras and within reach of an available wired internet connection.
Proceed with the internet connection and the installation of the user supplied monitor(s)
with a VGA or HDMI connection.
If adding speakers, connect them to the audio output (RCA jack) located on the rear panel
of the unit.
Using the supplied screws and anchors, mount the cameras. For distances over 20m, you
must purchase extension cables to cover that extra run. For detailed mounting instructions,
please refer to our online manual at www.nexxtsolutions.com.
Once you have correctly positioned the cameras in the preferred monitoring location, firmly
attach the BNC and power connections of each camera to the terminals of each individual
extension cord.
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On the DVR side, attach the BNC cables to the video ports of each camera located on the
rear panel of the unit, as marked.
Note: This system supports analog and TVI technologies. Both streaming formats can be
used simultaneously as long as channels are used in pairs. For instance, channel 1 and 2
must be fitted with TVI cameras, while 3 and 4 with analog, and so forth.
DVR connections –power, video, audio and network
(Diagram based on the 8-channel version)
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IV. HDD storage calculation chart
V. Hardware installation
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used, based on recording at one channel for
an hour at a fixed bit rate. Please note that this should be used for reference only.
Bit rate Storage used
96kbps
128kbps
160kbps
192kbps
224kbps
256kbps
320kbps
384kbps
448kbps
512kbps
640kbps
768kbps
896kbps
1024kbps
1280kbps
1536kbps
1792kbps
2048kbps
3072kbps
42M
56M
70M
84M
98M
112M
140M
168M
196M
225M
281M
337M
393M
450M
562M
675M
787M
900M
1350M
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port located on the rear panel of the unit,
and the other end to an available LAN port on your network or router.
Attach the splitter to the supplied AC. Then, connect the power terminals of all cameras and
the DVR to the power splitter.
Power
Video
TV Monitor
(Not included)
INTERNET
VGA Monitor
(Not included)
Cameras
Microphone Speaker(s)
Router and/or switch
(Not included)
PC
(Not included)
DC in
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Now, you can connect the mouse on any of the two USB ports on the rear panel. The mouse is
the default tool for navigating through the menus.
Finally, plug the AC adaptor to any standard wall outlet to power on the DVR.
Note: We highly recommend the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in conjunction
with the device.
When switching on the DVR for the first time, the system will boot up. During this initial process,
you will be prompted to enter some basic parameters and network settings. You can either use
default values or enter your own settings, based on your system requirements or special needs.
The password field has a strength indicator that analyzes the level of security in real time of
the sequence you have chosen. Once you are satisfied with the newly created authentication
code, click OK to continue.
The Setup Wizard walks you through some important settings of the device. By default, the Setup
Wizard starts once the device has loaded.
IMPORTANT! If you are logging into the DVR for the first time, it is essential that you set the
device to the correct time and date at this point, to facilitate the search for events based on when
they occurred, as well as avoiding confusion by having several recorded files bearing the same date.
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1.1
VI. Preliminary steps
1. Activation window:
VII. Using the setup wizard
AC adaptor and splitter
This option will require you to create your own password for privacy considerations.
As with all devices of this type, it is important to set a customized password in order to stop anyone
accessing your device or changing settings.
Make sure to setup a password hard for anyone to guess, but one you can remember. As this is a
“one time log in” opportunity, please note that you will not be able to sign into your account again if you
accidently lock yourself out of the system. In that case, you may need to contact our technical support
department for assistance.
As soon as the system is turned on, you are required to set up your credentials as an administrator.
Enter the desired alphanumeric sequence and confirm your selection. As displayed in the dialog box
below, your password must meet the system minimum requirements in order to be accepted.
1.2
If successful, the DVR will display the following dialog window. Click OK to move on to
the language setup menu.
1.3
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Network configuration: Defines network parameters, including the NIC type, IPv4 address,
IPv4 subnet mask, default gateway, server port, etc. By default, this is set to DHCP, to
automatically obtain an IP address and other network settings from that server. Follow the
onscreen dialog boxes and click Next in both instances to enter the HDD Management window.
HDD management: When using a hard drive for the first time, the system will prompt you to
initialize the disk. Please note that initialization will remove all the data stored in the hard drive.
To proceed, select the hard drive from the list, click Init, followed by OK, as shown below.
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Please note that if you select other language different from the default, the system will prompt you
to reboot in order to apply the correct language package.
Date and time: Use this window to set the time zone based on your current location, date
format, system date and time. Once done, click Next to configure the network settings.
Start wizard interface: This box is checked by default, and it is designed to enable the setup
wizard when the device starts. If you would like to disable this option, uncheck this box.
It is recommended to leave the default configuration unchanged the first time to set the
proper settings. Click Next to continue with the setup.
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2. Language: There are three languages available in the system: English, Portuguese and Spanish.
English is the language by default. Click Apply to continue.
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VIII. Live view
Camera settings: This window allows you to select the camera to be configured, enables
the recorder function and the mode you wish to assign to each channel.
Click Copy to replicate the record settings of the current camera to any other camera(s).
Click OK to return to the Record setting window.
Once all parameters have been configured, select OK to complete the Setup Wizard.
The normal mode of the DVR is to display live footage from the cameras. The device automatically
enters the Live View mode when powered on.
In addition to the images captured by the cameras, the DVR displays icons that represent the
status of each device connected to the network.
In this mode, the menu bar will be displayed in the lower edge of the screen. To bring it up, you can
scroll down the cursor or simply click on the mouse right button.
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7.1
7.2
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Icon Description
An alarm event has been triggered (video loss,
tampering or motion detection )
Alarm and recording functions are both enabled
Recording mode (manual, scheduled,
or motion detection)
During this process, the formatting status will be displayed on the screen.
When it is 100% complete, click Next to move on to the following window.
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IX. Main DVR functions
After a certain period of inactivity, the system will prompt you to reenter your username
and password.
Name Description
1 Brings up the main menu interface of the system
Single view
Quad view
Switches among the available screen display modes included below2
Home menu
Viewer options
1x1
Enables the continuous recording option for the active channels3 Normal record
Enables recording when motion is detected in any of
the selected channels
4 Motion detection
Plays back the video of the selected channel
Switches to the auxiliary output mode (BNC), in which case the
main output is disabled.
If the Aux monitor mode is selected, make sure to have the
BNC device connected to the video output in order to enable
full mouse function.
If you enter the Aux Monitor mode (no output plugged in), you can
recover the full function by clicking 3-4 times on the scroll wheel
of the mouse.
5 All-day playback
Sets the video output mode to standard, bright, gentle or vivid7 Output mode
Displays the preceding page or item8 Previous screen
Displays the following page or item9 Next screen
Enables/disables the auto-switch feature to display footage from
the active channels.
The dwell time in live view mode must be set before
activating this feature in the DVR
10 Start/stop
auto-switch
Displays the system date and time information in the
selected format
11 Date and time
Use it to pin the tool bar on the screen for quick access to menus12 Pin
6 Aux monitor
2x2
Five-channel grid view plus one enlarged frame
(8-channel version only)
1x5
Seven-channel grid view plus one enlarged frame
(8-channel version only)
1x7
Nine-channel grid view (8-channel version only)3x3
1. Record
2. Motion detection record
3. Playback
From the live view interface, the user can configure the recording settings for all channels.
From the live view interface, the user can enable the motion detection feature on all channels.
2.1 Click the Start all day motion detection icon on the menu bar to launch the application.
Playback options can be directly configured from the live view interface.
When the following window pops up, click Yes to finish the quick motion detection settings
for the selected cameras.
The interface includes a toolbar on the bottom of the screen containing all the controls
to manage the playback process.
Click the All-day playback icon on the menu bar to launch the application.
2.2
3.2
3.1
Click the Normal record icon on the menu bar to launch manual recording.
When the following window pops up, click Yes to finish the quick recording settings for the
selected cameras.
1.1
1.2
Menu bar display
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5. Startup and shutdown
Browse to choose the backup device and click the Export button to start the file(s) transfer, as
illustrated below. The user can delete or check the saved files by clicking on the corresponding
icon on the right hand column.
Make sure that voltage of the AC mains or of the UPS system you are using matches the power
requirements of this unit.
Verify that all power and ground connections have been done properly.
When connected, the power indicator LED will glow red.
To disconnect the system, use the mouse to select Home menu, followed by the Shutdown
option in the menu.
Then the Shutdown confirmation window will be displayed. If you want to continue, click Yes,
as seen in the illustration below.
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial for expanding the life of the DVR.
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Select the recorded files and click Export.
4.2
4. Backup
In addition, by moving the cursor to the right side of the screen, the complete list of channels
will be displayed. From this window, the user can select the videos recorded by each particular
camera he wants to view.
Click Home menu > Export > Normal to enter the video export interface.
Choose the channel(s) and file types you want to back up from the Record Type line.
Then click the Search button to continue.
Recorded files can be backed up in external memory devices, such as USB flash drives, USB
hard disk drives or a DVD writer.
To export recorded files:
3.3
4.1
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At this final stage, you can safely unplug the DVR from the power source.5.6
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Notes