Novus NV-DVR4608(S)/D User manual

NV-DVR4608(S)/D
NV-DVR4616(S)/D
U ser’s ma n ua l
(s h o rt fo rm )
i n s t ru k ja o bs ł u gi
(s k r ó on a )

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COMMENTS AND WARNINGS
EMC (2004/108/EC) and LVD (2006/95/EC ) Directives
CE Marking
Our products are manufactured to comply with requirements of following directives
and national regulations implementing the directives:
• Electromagnetic compatibility EMC 2004/108/EC.
• Low voltage LVD 2006/95/EC with further amendment. The Directive applies to
electrical equipment designed for use with a voltage rating of between 50VAC and
1000VAC as well as 75VDC and 1500VDC.
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
Information for users who want to get rid of electrical and electronic appliances
This product is marked according to the European Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (2002/96/EC) and further amendments. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or the documents accompanying the product,
indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. It shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the waste electrical and electronic equipment for recycling purpose. For
more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
Information concerning limitation of the use of dangerous substances in the electrical and
electronic appliances.
Out of concern for human health protection and friendly environment, we assure that our
products falling under RoHS Directive regulations, regarding the restriction of the use of
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, have been designed and
manufactured in compliance with the above mentioned regulation. Simultaneously, we
claim that our products have been tested and do not contain hazardous substances whose
exceeding limits could have negative impact on human health or natural environment.
Information
The device, as a part of professional CCTV system used for surveillance and control, is not designed
for self installation in households by individuals without technical knowledge.
The manufacturer is not responsible for defects and damages resulting from improper or inconsistent
with user’s manual installation of the device in the system.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ATTENTION!
PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING ANY ACTION THAT IS NOT PROVISIONED FOR THE GIVEN
PRODUCT IN ITS USER’S MANUAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTS DELIVERED WITH THE
PRODUCT, OR THAT ARISES FROM THE NORMAL APPLICATION OF THE PRODUCT, ITS
MANUFACTURER MUST BE CONTACTED OR THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
MANUFACTURER FOR THE RESULTS OF SUCH AN ACTION SHELL BE EXCLUDED.
1. The installation of NV-DVR4608/D, NV-DVR4616/D should be done by a qualified service person
or a professional safety system installer.
2. Recorders mustn’t be placed in places where ventilating holes are partially or fully covered.
3. User’s interference inside the device is not allowed and is unnecessary as it does not have any
systems which require adjusting or which are suitable for self-repair. You mustn’t dismantle the
recorder or remove any single fastening screws. If any repairs are necessary contact the service.
The device must be taken care of and protected against any mechanical damage.
4. The recorder has to be protected against humidity and dust. In case the recorder had a contact with
water react immediately: switch off the power supply and contact the authorised Novus service. If
the device gets dirty it might get damaged or electrocute someone.
5. The device can be cleaned only with a damp cloth after the power supply has been switched off.
Avoid strong detergents (liquids and sprays). Mild detergents can be used if the recorder becomes
very dirty.
6. Power supply unit cords and signal cords should be laid in a way that eliminates the risk of
mechanical damage; special attention should be paid to the plug. Be careful not to overload sockets
and extension cords so that there is no fire.
7. To avoid recorder’s damage vision and control signals should be equipped with systems protecting
against disturbances, over voltage and atmospheric discharge that are in compliance with Polish
regulations. It is also advised to use ground loop isolators.
8. The device mustn’t be used in conditions which do not fulfil operating requirements as far as power
supply, relative humidity or air temperature are concerned.
9. You cannot allow any metal objects get inside the recorder. It might cause serious damage. If a
metal object gets inside the device contact the authorised Novus service immediately.
10. The manufacturer does not bear responsibility for damage or loss of data stored on HDDs or other
media occurred during the usage of the product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................4
1. FOREWORD INFORMATION......................................................................5
1.1. Main Characteristics....................................................................................5
1.2. Technical Specification...............................................................................6
2. STARTING THE DEVICE..............................................................................7
2.1. Getting the Device Ready to Work ...........................................................7
2.2. Electrical Connections and Sockets Placed on the Back Panel.................8
2.3. Connecting External Devices..................................................................10
2.4. Front Panel Description...........................................................................11
2.5. HDD Installation .....................................................................................15
2.6. Turning the Device On............................................................................15
3. RECORDER MENU.......................................................................................16
4. PLAYBACK ....................................................................................................17
4.1. Searching by Time ...................................................................................18
4.2. Searching by Event ..................................................................................19
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1. FOREWORD INFORMATION
1.1. Main Characteristics
• Quadruplex mode. Simultaneous: recording, playback, live monitoring (spot monitors) and
network connection.
• Operating system based on Linux
• Real-time display
• Recording speed up to 200 images per second
• Efficient compression algorithm based on MPEG-4 standard
• Recording resolution: - 352 x 288,
- 704 x 288,
- 704 x 576
• Support 3 SATA HDDs
• Recording speed and quality defined individually for each camera
• Advanced schedule recording & motion detection functions
• Motion detection pre-recording function
• Post-alarm recording functions for motion detection and alarm input activation
• 4-channels real-time audio recording
• Advanced search functions of recorded images
• PTZ control directly from the device or through the network
• Possibility of controlling NOVUS® cameras equipped with RS-485 interface
• Protocols: Novus-C, N-Control, Pelco-D
• NV-KBD30 keyboard compatible
• Built-in DVD-RW drive
• Backup: onto USB Flash Memory, external HDD, CD/DVD disc & through the network
• IR remote and USB mouse control
• Advanced network functions (connection with other recorders, e-mail messages in case of alarm)
• Software: N-Viewer4000 (live monitoring, playback, archiving and administration)
• Self-diagnostics mode with an automatic notification,
• User friendly multi-lingual graphical user interface
• Covert camera function
• Power supply: 100~240 V AC
FOREWORD INFORMATION

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1.2. Technical Specification
FOREWORD INFORMATION
Model NV-DVR4608(S)/D NV-DVR4616/(S)/D
Operation Mode Quadroplex
Operating System Linux
Video Inputs 8 xBNC, loop-through 16 xBNC, loop-through
Video Outputs Main Monitor (1 x BNC, 1 x VGA, 1 x S-Video),
Spot Monitor (2 x BNC)
Alarm Inputs 8 16
Alarm Outputs 8 16
Audio Inputs / Outputs 4 x RCA/ 1 x RCA
Recording Speed Up to 200 fps (352 x 288), up to 100 fps (704x288), up to 50 fps (704 x 576)
Compression Algorithm MPEG-4
Recording Resolution 352 x 288, 704 x 288, 704 x 576
Recording Mode Continuous, Event (Alarm, Motion Detection)
Display Speed 200 fps (live display) 400 fps (live display)
Display Screen 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, sequence, user defined digital zoom(x2) 1, 4, 6, 9 ,13, 16, sequence, user defined digital zoom (x2)
Motion Detection Adjustable zone’s size and sensitivity grid 16x16 (enable for each camera)
Video Loss Detection Yes
Schedule Recording Daily and weekly schedule different for each camera, combination of individual recording modes
Recording Data Search By date/time or events(alarms, motion detection, system events)
Event Log up to 60 000 000 events
Time Synchronisation Automatic time synchronization with NTP server
HDD up to 3 SATAHDDs
Backup DVD/CD disc, USB Flash Memory, external HDD disc, through the network
DVD-RW Recorder Built-in
External Ports 1 x Ethernet - RJ-45, 10/100 Mbit/s 3 x USB 2.0 - external memories and mouse,
1 x RS-485 - PTZcameras and keyboards NV-KBD30, 1 xRS-232 – for service use only
PTZ Control directly from recorder or through the network (N-Viewer4000, IE)
PTZ Protocols Novus-C, Pelco-D
Devicecontrol front panel buttons, network (N-Viewer4000, Internet Explorer), keyboard NV-KBD30, USB mouse
Menu Multilingual OSD
Software N-Viewer4000
Password Authorization Groups and users profiles with password protection
Auto System Recovery Hardware WATCHDOG Function
Power Supply 100 ~ 240 VAC
Power Consumption approx.70 W without HDD, approx. 100 W with 3HDDs
Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 40°C
Operative Relative Humidity 0% ~ 80% (without condensation)
Dimensions (mm) 430 (W) x 88 (H) x 450 (D)
Weight 8,1 kg (without HDD)
Rack Mount Enabled, 2U
Main Monitor (1 x BNC, 1 x VGA, 1 x S-Video),
Spot Monitor (4 x BNC)

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2. STARTING THE DEVICE
2.1. Getting the Device Ready to Work
Please take extra caution when unpacking the device.
Please make sure that the following items are included in the package:
If any of the items listed above is damaged or missing, pack all the elements back into the original box
and contact your supplier for further assistance.
WARNING! It is not allowed to power on the equipment directly after it has been brought
from a place with low temperature. If the device has been brought from an area
of lower temperature the user should wait until the equipment warms up and
reaches the room temperature.
CAUTION: Before starting the device please read the manual carefully.
STARTING THE DEVICE
NV-DVR4608/D or NV-DVR4616/D recorder.
Power Supply CordCD containing manual
and software
User’s manualRemote controller

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1. VIDEO IN/LOOP 8 or 16 video inputs to connect cameras with loop-through video outputs.
2. VIDEO OUT main monitor video outputs 1 x BNC and 1 x S-Video.
3. SPOT 1~4 2 or 4 spot monitors video outputs. Each of spot monitors can display one
camera in full screen mode or selected cameras in sequence.
4. cooling fan (DO NOT COVER!!!).
5. ARI (Alarm Reset Input) if the alarm reset input is low for longer than 0,5 sec all active alarm
outputs are cancelled.
PANIC if the PANIC input is low for longer than 0,5 sec panic recording mode is
activated / deactivated.
6. RS-485 RS-485 connector for PTZ camera control or system keyboard.
7. 100~240 V AC power supply socket. Please make sure that the plug is
inserted correctly and cable is connected to the socket equipped with
a protective earth pin. It is not recommended to strongly bend the cable.
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2.2. Electrical Connections and Sockets Placed on the Back Panel
STARTING THE DEVICE
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8. AUDIO IN 1/4 RCA audio inputs. It is strongly recommended to connect microphones to
recorder through an amplifier. Recorder audio inputs aren’t equipped with
amplifiers.
NOTE: Sound recording can only take place when legal regulations
of a given country allows it.
9. AUDIO OUT RCA audio output for external speaker. Recorder audio output is not
equipped with amplifier, so please use speakers with amplifiers.
10. ALARM INPUTS alarm inputs.
11. ALARM OUTPUTS alarm outputs. To connect external device such as: buzzer, lamp, siren
additional transistor driver required.
12. USB USB socket to connect USB mouse, USB Flash memory or external
HDD.
13. VGA main monitor VGA output. Please use signal cord provided with the
monitor.
14. RS-232 PORT for service use only
15. NETWORK RJ-45 network socket (10/100Mbs standard)
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2.3. Connecting External Devices
All installation procedures should be conducted by qualified personnel.
Before device installation and operation please analyze the scheme shown below. Depending on
specific user needs and requirements each system will consist of various number of external devices.
Monitors, cameras and other devices are not included and must be purchased separately. Detailed
description of device connection is included in following chapters of this manual.
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2.4. Front Panel Description
NOTE: USB mouse or external system keyboard can be used to control the recorder. Detailed
information about USB mouse control can be found in full user’s manual in chapter 10.
1. ON/OFF BUTTON Press the button to turn DVR ON and OFF. Button is
highlighted when power supply is on. Press the button, when
recorder is on to log the user out and turns the recorder off.
2. USB PORTS USB ports for USB flash memory, external HDD or mouse
connection.
3. IR Remote control receiver.
4. PWR, REC & NET Red power LED is lightning when recorder is on.
Red recording LED is lightning when video is being recorded.
Green network LED is blinking when recorder is connected to the
Ethernet network.
5. 1~16 (1~8) Camera select buttons. Press the button to display camera in full
screen mode. Also use these buttons to enter the password.
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6. BACKWARD & FORWARD In PLAYBACK mode FORWARD and BACKWARD buttons
BUTTONS change playback direction.
In PTZ mode buttons are used to control image sharpness.
7. PAUSE BUTTON In PLAYBACK mode button pauses the video. Press button again
to start playback.
In PTZ mode button is used to program a preset in current camera
position.
8. FF & RW BUTTONS In PLAYBACK mode FF and RW buttons change playback
speed. Successive pressing one of the buttons increases playback
speed up to: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64.
In PTZ mode buttons are used to change focal length.
FF - Zoom in; RW - Zoom out.
9. JOG wheel In playback mode JOG wheel changes forward or backward
display speed up to: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64.
Centre part of the JOG wheel enables frame-by-frame video
playback.
NOTE: Front panel buttons are highlighted in green. All active buttons are highlighted. The number
of active buttons depends on DVR operation mode (display, playback, PTZ control).
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10. DISPLAY BUTTON In DISPLAY mode button allows to change display mode.
In PTZ mode button allows to decrease preset or pattern number.
11. SEQUENCE BUTTON In DISPLAY mode button allows to start sequence display mode
on the main monitor.
In PTZ mode button allows to increase preset or pattern number.
12. PANIC BUTTON In DISPLAY mode button allows to start panic recording
mode.
13. ZOOM BUTTON In DISPLAY mode button allows to zoom in displayed image.
In PTZ mode button allows to program a pattern in a PTZ camera
menu.
14. BACKUP BUTTON In DISPLAY mode button allows to open archive menu.
In PTZ mode button allows to start previously chosen pattern.
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15. PTZ BUTTON In DISPLAY mode, button allows to open PTZ control panel.
Press button again to open PTZ’ mode to choose a pattern or
enter to PTZ camera menu.
16. SEARCH BUTTON In DISPLAY mode, button allows to open search recording
mode. Details information are described in the following chapter
of the manual.
In PTZ’ mode button allows to open NOVUS CAMA menu.
17. EXIT BUTTON In recorder MENU button allows to close menu and discard
introduced changes.
In PTZ or PLAYBACK mode button allows to go back to
DISPLAY mode.
18. ENTER BUTTON Button is used to confirm user’s choices.
In PTZ and PTZ’ mode button allows to run chosen preset or
pattern.
19. MENU BUTTON Activates On Screen Display menu. Details information are
described in the following chapter of the manual.
20. NAVIGATION BUTTONS In recorder MENU buttons allow to navigate through the menu
and to set menu values.
In PTZ mode, the buttons are used to move camera.
In ZOOM mode, the buttons change observation area.
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2.5. HDD Installation
NV-DVR4608 and NV-DVR4616 devices support up to 3 hard disks.
Warning: Internal HDD should be installed by qualified service personnel. If the DVR housing
is opened by unqualified person the warranty is void.
Warning: Prior to mounting, to check for the compatibility of a given HDD model, please
contact local NOVUS supplier or check HDD compatibility list on NOVUS web
page.
Warning: Usage of Seagate ST3500320AS HDD and Samsung HDDs is strongly not
recommended. NOVUS is not responsible for any damages resulting
from mounting HDDs other than recommended.
Notice: In case of using HDD from other device all data stored on the HDD will be removed
before its first run .
2.6. Turning the Device On
Device power on is activated by switching the POWER switch located on the front panel of the
recorder.
Switching power button starts the recorder. The loading procedure of the operating system may take
about 30 seconds.
It is strongly recommended not to initialize any function or press any button during that time.
Press the button, when recorder is on to log the user out and turns the recorder off.
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3. RECORDER MENU
The NV-DVR4608 and NV-DVR4616 DVRs have multilevel graphic interface which can be displayed
on the main monitor.
The multilingual menu can be displayed in English, German, Spanish, Polish or Russian language.
The only difference between 8 - and 16 - channel versions is the amount of channels, alarm inputs etc.
Before using your DVR for the first time, you need to establish the initial settings such as time and
date, display language, remote control, network settings etc.
To enter the main menu press the front panel MENU button. The Login screen appears:
Select user and enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of channel number buttons
and then the ENTER button.
NOTE: Default USER: ADMIN,
PASSWORD: 1234.
To navigate through the menu use buttons.
To enter sub-menus and edit particular values use ENTER button.
To change values use buttons.
To exit the menu or close submenu window press EXIT button.
When it is necessary to enter the name or a title virtual keyboard appears.
To choose a letter use navigation buttons and confirm your choice by ENTER button.
RECORDER MENU
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Capital letters
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4. PLAYBACK
The NV-DVR4608/D and NV-4616/D recorders enable to search the records in two ways.
• User can define date and time of wanted records or
• search records by the events gathered in the events log.
ADMIN or MANAGER type users are able to log into search menu and playback recorded images.
Press SEARCH button on the front panel of the recorder to display the following window:
After logging in the following window appears:
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4.9.1. Searching by Time
After choosing SEARCH BY TIME submenu the following window appears:
The CALENDAR panel is available after EXIT button is pressing. In the calendar, the days marked in
orange are those during which some images were recorded.
For data selection use buttons.
To change a current month use buttons.
Press ENTER button for the day selection.
For time selection use buttons. Each pressing changes time for 15 minutes.
Use FF and RW buttons to change time precisely. Each pressing changes time for 1 second.
Blue colour is used to mark recorded materials from particular video channels.
Press ENTER button to playback selected records.
Press 1~8 or 1~16 button to display camera in full screen mode.
Press DISPLAY button to change display mode.
To change playback direction press FORWARD and BACKWARD buttons.
Press FF and RW buttons to change playback speed: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64.
You can also change the playback speed using JOG wheel.
Press PAUSE button to stop playback. Press PAUSE button again to start playback.
In the pause mode turn around internal JOG wheel to playback records frame by frame.
Press EXIT button to open search window. Press it again to exit playback mode.
PLAYBACK
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4.9.2. Search by Event
SEARCH BY EVENT submenu allows for searching recorded material depending on different
events types:
• ALARM an alarm input activation
• MOTION motion detection event
• TIMER recording ON/OFF
• SYSTEM shut down and starting the system event
Please select the ALARM, TIMER, MOTION or SYSTEM event type.
Set a time range and select START button.
Press ENTER button to search.
Use navigation buttons to select one of listed events.
To play relative records press the ENTER button.
PLAYBACK

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