Novus NVR-5836 User manual

U s e r ’s m a n u a l
( s h o rt )
NVR-5836

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS

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FOREWORD INFORMATION
1. FOREWORD INFORMATION
1.1. Network recorder’s technical data
NVR-5836
Video
IP Cameras 36 channels at 1280 x 960 resolution (video + audio)
Supported Cameras/Protocols NOVUS, ONVIF, RTSP
Supported Resolution max. 2592 x 1944
Compression H.264, MJPEG
Monitor Output main (split screen, full screen, sequence): 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA (up to 2 monitors simultaneously)
Dualstreaming Support yes*
Audio
Audio Output 1 x line-out (RCA)
Recording
Recording Speed 1080 fps (36 x 30 fps for 1280 x 720), 750 fps (25 x 30 fps for 1920 x 1080),
480 fps (16 x 30 fps for 2048 x 1536), 480 fps (16 x 30 fps for 2592 x 1944)
Stream Size 192 Mb/s in total from all cameras
Recording Mode time-lapse, triggered by: REC/PANIC button, alarm input, motion detection
Schedule individual settings for: each camera, each day of the week, configuration with an accuracy of: 60 min,
Prealarm/Postalarm up to 30 s/up to 600 s
Display
Display Speed 1080 fps (36 x 30 fps)**
Playback
Playback Speed 270 fps (9 x 30 fps for 1280 x 720), 120 fps (4 x 30 fps for 1920 x 1080),
120 fps (4 x 30 fps for 2048 x 1536), 30 fps (1 x 30 fps for 2592 x 1944)
Recorded Data Search by date/time
Backup
Backup Methods / Backup File Format USB port (HDD or Flash memory), network / AVI
Storage
Internal storage for recording available mount: 9 x HDD 3.5” 4 TB SATA
Total Capacity 36 TB
External HDD 1 x eSATA
Alarm
Internal Alarm Input/Output 4/4 relay type
Camera Alarm Input/Output supports camera’s alarm input/output *
Motion Detection supports camera’s motion detection*
System Reaction to Alarm Events buzzer, alarm output activation, screen message, recording activation, PTZ, e-mail with attachment
Network
Network Interface 2 x Ethernet - RJ-45 interface, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Network Protocols Support HTTP, TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, UPnP, SMTP
ONVIF Protocol Support Profile S (ONVIF 2.2 or higher)
PC/MAC Software NMS, Internet Explorer/-
Smartphone Software MEye (iPhone, Android), MEyePro (iPhone, Android)
Max. Number of Connections with NVR 4
Bandwidth 192 Mb/s in total to all client workstations
PTZ
PTZ Functions pan/tilt/zoom, preset commands*
Auxiliary Interfaces
USB Ports 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0
Operating system
Operating System Linux
Operation Mode triplex
OSD languages: Polish, English, Russian, others
Control PC mouse (in-set included), network
System Diagnostic automatic control of: HDDs, network, camera connection loss
Security password protection, IP filtering, MAC filtering
Installation parameters
Dimensions (mm) 440 (W) x 90 (H) x 440 (D)
RACK Mount 19" 2U
Weight 7 kg
Power Supply / Power Consumption 200 ~ 240 VAC / 150 W (with 9 HDDs)
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C
* Function capability depends on used communication protocol, for details please check full user manual.
** Available with using dual streaming mode

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1.2. Main characteristics
Support ONVIF and RTSP protocol
Video and audio channels: 36
Supported protocols: ONVIF, RTSP
Recording speed up to 1080 fps at 1280 x 720
Supports resolution up to 2592 x 1944
Recorded stream size: 192 Mb/s in total from all cameras
Internal HDDs mount: 9
Monitor outputs: 2 (HDMI, VGA)
RACK mount
WARNING!
ONVIF protocol support was verified with IP cameras based on ONVIF ver. 2.2 and compatible
with the "PROFILE S".
Implementation of the ONVIF protocol by different manufacturers may vary by some functions,
which can make them work improperly or not in accordance with expectation. AAT HOLDING
Company is not responsible for incompatibility problems resulting from cameras of other brands
than NOVUS, which are using ONVIF protocol. If you are using ONVIF protocol cameras other
than NOVUS brand it is recommended to test for each time whether required functions work
correctly.
1.3. Package contents
Unpack the device carefully. After unpacking, please ensure that package contains the following items:
Network Video Recorder: NVR-5836
Power cord
HDMI cable for monitor
SATA cables for HDDs
USB Mouse
Accessory mounting bag
User’s manual (short)
If any of the elements has been damaged during transport, pack all the elements back into the original
packaging and contact your supplier.

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STARTING THE DEVICE
2. STARTING THE DEVICE
2.1 Electrical connection and other rear panel elements.
NVR-5836 back panel
1. Power supply connector.
2. NVR power switch, plug the power cord and turn this switch on.
3. ALARM & RS485: Alarm input, alarm output and RS-485 interface.
4. USB 3.0: USB 3.0 port for external Flash memory, mouse connection and
other USB compatible devices.
5. 1080P (HDMI): Main monitor connectors, use HDMI cable to connect monitor.
6. VGA: Main monitor connectors, use D-SUB VGA cable to connect monitor.
7. AOUT: Port for connecting local speaker with pre-amplifier.
8. NETWORK: RJ-45 connector port for connecting to the local network and internet
9. IPC: RJ-45 connector port for connecting IP camera network
10. USB 2.0: USB 2.0 port for external Flash memory, mouse connection and
other USB compatible devices.
11. AIN/SPEAK: Audio mono inputs for connecting microphones*.
12. E-SATA: ESATA connector for external HDDs.
* Audio input will be available in the future.
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2.2 HDD mounting
Novus NVR supports 9 internal SATA HDD.
WARNING!
In order to find information regarding the compatible models of HDDs and their maximum
capacities, please contact Novus distributor or check the information presented at
www.novuscctv.com. AAT HOLDING Company is not responsible for any problems resulting
from using not recommended hard drives.
The list of compatible HDDs contains all the HDDs that can be used with a given DVR including
HDDs designed for office use - so called desktop disks. However, due to the fact that reliability of
the recording process and data safety are paramount factors of any CCTV system, we strongly
advise to use HDDs designed for continuous (24/7) operation.
You need to format disks to if they were used in a different device. All data saved on HDD prior
to format will be lost.
In order to mount HDD, please unscrew two screws on the NVR back side as depicted below and
remove top cover.
Inside of NVR you will see 3 brackets for 3 HDDs each. To install HDD unscrew HDD bracket from
the NVR bottom. Next put HDD in dedicated place of bracket and screw it tight.
In the same way mount HDD 2 and 3. When all HDDs are installed mount bracket to the NVRs side
and screw it tightly. Then connect the power cable and data cable to the disks.
HDD1
HDD2
HDD3
HDD4
HDD5
HDD6
HDD7
HDD8
HDD9
HDD
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In the same way install HDDs in other brackets. At the end install the top cover on the NVR and screw
it back.
2.3. Connecting power.
Please connect provided power cord in the rear power port of the NVR like depicted below.
To start the unit turn on the power switch on back panel. Initialization lasts for approximately 60
seconds. During this time executing any device functions and pressing any buttons is prohibited. To
shut down the device please use the menu.
CAUTION:
Make connection when the power is not applied and the power switch is turned off.
Do not place the power cord under the carpet or rug. The power cord is usually earth-grounded.
However, even if it's not earth-grounded, never modify it on your own for earth-grounding.
Make sure that power adapter is placed near of NVR and secured from accidental disconnection.
If the device was brought from a location with lower temperature, please wait until it reaches the
temperature of location it is currently in. Turning the device on immediately after bringing it
from a location with lower ambient temperature is forbidden, as the condensing water vapour
may cause short-circuits and damage the device as a result.
Before starting the device familiarize yourself with the description and the role of particular
inputs, outputs and adjusting elements that the device is equipped with.
HDD
POWER CORD
POWER SWITCH

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2.4. Connecting monitor
This product supports following interfaces for main monitor: HDMI and VGA.
For HDMI and VGA outputs following resolutions are supported: 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720
1280x1024, 1366x768, 1440x900, 1920x1080.
After changing resolution you have to confirm it by clicking YES. In case of monitor does not display
anything please wait 8 seconds, then previous resolution will be restored.
Note:
You can use the HDMI <> DVI converter to connect to the DVI monitor.
HDMI<>DVI converter it’s not included and you have to buy it separately.
2.5. Camera and Network wiring
To connect compatible IP cameras to the NVR you have to use additional network switch. By using
Ethernet cables connect the cameras and NVR to the switch, like on image below. Please notice that
the Ethernet connection is effective within 100 meter distance.
For NVR-5836 you must create two local networks, first one IPC is for camera only and second one
NETWORK is for client PC and internet.
NOVUS NVR-5836
IP CAMERAS SWITCH (IPC)
IP CAMERAS PC COMPUTER
LOCAL NETWORK
AND INTERNET
SWITCH
(NETWORK)
INTERNET

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Note:
To ensure recording stability from an overloaded network traffic, or unauthorised access, it is
strongly recommended to create separate network secured by router firewall from the user network.
Before adding any camera to the NVR, you have to configure its network settings like it is described
in Camera User Manual. For the next steps of camera and network configurations please check
chapter 3.4. Startup configuration.
2.6. Peripheral device connection
Connecting audio ports
Audio output signal normally are above 200mV 1kΩ. You can connect the low impedance earphone,
or power amplifier with the external speakers.
Connecting USB devices
NVR has 1 x USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 port for external Flash memory, mouse connection and other
USB compatible devices located at back panel and 1 USB port 2.0 located at front panel.
Connecting alarms and RS-485 ports
NVR-5836 series has local alarm input and output. For connecting them please refer table below:
To activate alarm in you have to simply connect alarm input (1,2,etc) to GND cable.
Alarm output it’s a relay with 2 connectors N/O and COM
1 2 GND NO1 COM1 NO2 COM2 GND GND
3 4 GND NO3 COM3 NO4 COM4 485 + 485 -
ALARM IN ALARM OUT RS-485

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NVR OPERATING
3. NVR OPERATING
3.1. Front panel description
1. RESET, ON/OFF Reset button (maintenance only) / Hardware turn on/off button.
2. LED Shows power, recording, network connection or active alarm statuses.
3. USB USB 2.0 port for external Flash memory and mouse connection.
3.2. Controlling via USB mouse
It is possible to control NVR via an USB mouse connected to the USB port. Double-clicking on any
camera in split screen display mode switches the display to full-screen mode. Subsequent double-click
returns to previous display mode. Move cursor to the top or click the right key of mouse to bring up
MAIN MENU and select START icon.
Certain positions allow to select them via mouse scroll. Depending on NVR operating mode, pressing
RMB displays a corresponding function menu.
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3.3. System operations
To start NVR plug power cable and switch on power button. The power led turns on. After booting,
the video output default to multi-window output mode.
To manipulate or access menus of the NVR, you should log in first. Move cursor to the top or click
the right key of mouse to bring up MAIN MENU and select START icon
Next click the LOGIN icon to pop out the login menu:
Note:
If the currently selected NVR menu language is not as expected, to change it, please follow the
procedure described in chapter 4.4 of this manual.
Select User and enter the password . Use the virtual keyboard to enter the password and confirm with
Login button.
Default login is “admin” / no password. For safety reasons, it is recommended to change default
user name and password.
In order to shutdown NVR you should move cursor to the top or click the right key of mouse and
select START icon . Next click the POWER OFF icon . After that use button at front or rear
panel turn off the power.
In order to reboot NVR you should move cursor to the top or click the right key of mouse and select
START icon . Next click the REBOOT icon . After NVR will boot again you should log in.
To prevent unauthorized access, it is recommended to log out when you leave the screen. To do that
move cursor to the top or click the right key of mouse and select START icon . Next click the
LOGOUT icon .
Note:
When user is not login or has limited rights all inactive icon and menus are greyed out.
CAUTION:
If you turn off the system in an abnormal manner such as removing the power cord while the
system is working, the disk will acquire or increase the numbers of bad sectors, causing data
loss and shortened life cycle of the disk.
NVR OPERATING

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3.4. Startup configuration
Prior to using NVR for the first time, initial setup is strongly advised. Before you connect the IP
cameras to the NVR, please set up network and stream parameters of IP cameras in the right way.
Note:
For suggested values for IP camera setting please refer to the “Cameras Capability Table” available
on the www.novuscctv.com website. If you will set wrong values some problems may appear: the NVR
cannot search the IP camera, the stream cannot be connected, the image is not fluent, the image quality
is bad and so on.
In case of first Login after NVR-s start USER GUIDE menu window will occur (if function wasn’t
disabled earlier). Menu allows to configure fallowing parameters: Language, Display Settings and
Network Settings. In order to skip USER GUIDE menu configuration please select SKIP position.
To configure NVR please follow procedure like below:
I. From the MAIN MENU click DISPLAY icon and set following parameters
LANGUAGE - allow to select preferred language (additional information in chapter 4.4)
RESOLUTION - select the resolution most corresponding to the used monitor.
II. From the MAIN MENU click SETTING icon and go to the SYSTEM section. Select HDD
SETTING tab and check the hard drive. If it is unformatted you have to select it and press
FORMAT button.
III. From the MAIN MENU click SETTING icon and go to the DEVICE section. Select
DEVICE INFO tab and set following parameters:
DEVICE NAME - allow to add unique name for NVR
STREAM TYPE - depending on used cameras you have to chose correct mode from the list
For eg. in mode 2x[1920*1080] + 2x[1280*720] + sub[960*576] + 1Ref + 4Play
Channel 1and 2support 1920*1080, channel 3 and 4support 1280*720, channel 1-4 sub streams
support 960*576 resolution. 4Play means that there is possible to playback for 4channels at
once. 1Ref is internal buffer capacity.
DEVICE TIME - set up correct time and date and confirm by pressing MODIFY button
IV. From the MAIN MENU click SETTING icon and go to the NETWORK section. Select
NETWORK SETTING tab and set following parameters:
IP (by default it is 192.168.1.188)
SUBNET MASK (by default it is 255.255.255.0).
Note:
Be sure that IP addresses and subnet mask of the NVR and the IP cameras are in the same network
subnet (e.g. for the NVR IP address 192.168.1.188, and mask 255.255.255.0 appropriate address for
the camera ranges from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254, for example 192.168.1.201). It is not allowed to
set the same addresses for multiple devices.
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Optionally if you are going to connect NVR to the Internet (for remote access, sending email, etc)
set up
DEFAULT GATEWAY,
FIRST and SECOND DNS.
You can alternatively check DHCP mode (DHCP server is required in this method in target
network) then all settings will be set up automatically. When you use DHCP server check IP
address lease and its linking with NVR MAC address to avoid changing or losing IP address
during device operation or network/DHCP server breakdown. This solution is not recommended
for security systems.
V. From the main window click the RMB and choose IP CHANNEL SETTING>MANUAL
Then following window appears:
To connect the IP cameras to the NVR you can find them automatically or type IP address
manually.
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VI. Press SEARCH button to display all cameras compatible with ONVIF protocol present in the
network. After some time list of cameras appears (as shown below).
To add required camera to the system TICK it on the available cameras list or select it (highlight)
and use >>> button. Selected camera will be added to first empty channel. AVAILABLE
CAMERAS LIST is displayed at left hand side. If you press ALL button, all available channels
will be connected with cameras from the list.
If you would like to remove camera added to one of the channels please select it at CHANNEL
LIST “A” and press remove channels button <<< “B” below:
NVR OPERATING
CHANNEL
LIST
AVAILABLE
CAMERAS
LIST
SEARCH
BUTTON
ADD ALL
BUTTON
CHANNEL
SETTING
WINDOW
ADD/REMOVE
CAMERAS
BUTTONS
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VII. Next you have to fill user name and password for each camera that you add to the NVR.
Please double click at CHANNEL LIST “A” or select required channel from the CHANNEL
dropdown menu ”B”. Next check if all settings for this channel are correct, fill username and
password “C” and confirm by using SAVE button. Now you can select next channel from the
dropdown menu.
If you set up the same user name and password and other parameters for all cameras you can simply
type them and save for first channel, and then press COPY TO button “A”, select required channels at
window “B” to copy them and confirm by OK button. Note that IP address is unique and doesn’t copy.
After finishing following procedure NVR is ready to use.
Additionally you should create user accounts for each operator.
For event recording you should set up motion/alarm setting in the camera and modify SCHEDULE
RECORDING and MOTION in the NVR.
For event notification you should set up motion/alarm setting in the camera, configure NETWORK
SETTING for using Internet and EMAIL SETTING.
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B
A
A
B
C

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4. NVR MENU
4.1. Live monitoring
Novus network video recorders features a multilingual OSD menu allowing for adjusting the settings of
the device. Available languages are: English, Polish, and others
As soon as the NVR completes its initialization process, it will enter the real-time monitoring image.
Displaying all cameras simultaneously is the default mode. If you move mouse to the top MENU BAR
will be shown. At the right corner of screen, shows the logged user and alarms status. In the bottom
right corner of each channel image, shows capture and recording icon, zoom mode and alarm icon.
After login in, click the right key of mouse to bring up the MAIN MENU interface. You can also move
mouse cursor to the window top display MENU BAR, which contains basic menu functions.
Click icon to pop out the menu showed below:
NVR MENU
VIDEO WINDOW
MENU BAR MAIN MENU

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Click the right key of mouse to bring the MAIN MENU bar
NVR MENU

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4.2. Searching and playing recorded video
To start the PLAYBACK MENU click icon. Then following window appears:
1. From the CHANNEL SELECT tick the channel which you want to search the recording, it will auto
search the recording .
2. Change the date from the calendar and press SEARCH button to find records for selected date.
You can identify the type of the recording data by the color in the bar.
Blue (Continuous) : continuous recording data.
Red (Alarm) : alarm event recording data.
Yellow (Motion) : motion event recording data.
Pink (Motion or Alarm) : motion or alarm event recording data.
Azure (Motion & Alarm) : motion and alarm event (when occurs in the same time) recording
data.
Green : data originating from manual recording.
3. To play the searched data simply double click a desired point on “Timeline” or press PLAY button.
NVR MENU
CHANNEL SELECTIONVIDEO PLAYBACK WINDOW
GRAPH WITH
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
BUTTONS
SEARCH BUTTON
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Description of playback buttons:
Pause/Play: pause the current playback image.
Stop: Stop the playing video.
Slow: Slow down the playback speed. (there are: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 times)
Fast: Accelerate playback. (there are: 2, 4, 8, 16 times)
Snapshot: You can capture picture in any playback channel.
Backup: You can backup the recording of any channel.
4.3. Backup
User may copy recordings to external storage devices or through the network. The NVR features the
possibility of copying the recordings to an external HDD connected via the USB, onto Flash
memories. NVRs allow to copy the recordings in following formats: AVI.
To start the BACKUP MENU click icon. Then following window will shown
Insert USB storage device, click Refresh to detect the USB device. If the USB device is recognized
normally, it will be displayed in the list, then select following:
Select a required channels
Select a date range filling FROM and TO range.
Set the desired USB device for the backup.
Choose the required file format.
Press START button, process bar will move forward until reaches 100%.
When it finish press UNMOUNT button and remove USB device.
Detailed information about configuration, service and installation of device is
available in full version of user's manual located on the www.novuscctv.com
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4.4. Changing the menu language
When after NVR booting up the currently selected menu language is different than expected, to change
it, please follow the steps below:
Move mouse cursor to the top of the screen to display MENU BAR and select icon.
Next select icon (fourth item from the top). The following Login window will appears:
I. If the User Guide function has not been turned off earlier, below window will appears:
II. If the User Guide function has been turned off earlier, after login real-time monitoring image will
appears. Move mouse cursor to the top of the screen to display MENU BAR and select icon.
The following window will appears:
After the steps described in the point I or II were done, the below window will appears. Please select
"A" position as shown below:
When the steps described above were done NVR will reboot. After it reboots change of the menu
language will be applied.
NVR MENU
After the window appears please proceed as follows:
- Select user in the „A” position
- Using virtual keyboard enter the password in the "B" position
- Select „C” position
Note: Default login is „admin” / no password.
After the window appears please proceed as follows:
- Select „A” position. A list of available languages will
appears. Please select the desired language from the list.
- Select „B” position. This procedure must be repeated for the
next two windows that will be displayed.
A
After the window appears please proceed as follows:
- Select „A” position. A list of available languages will
appears. Please select the desired language from the list.
- Select „B” position.
A
B
A
B
A
B
C