NUUO NVRsolo User manual

The Intelligent Surveillance Solution
NVRsolo
User Manual (Local)
Ver. 2.1.0.140925.00

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Table of Contents
1Introduction ................................................................................... 4
2Tour the Unit .................................................................................. 5
2.1 Front View (1 Bay/2 Bay Unit)...............................................................5
2.2 Rear View (1 Bay/2 Bay Unit)................................................................6
2.3 Front View (8 Bay Unit) ........................................................................8
2.4Rear View (8 Bay Unit).......................................................................11
3Set up the Unit ............................................................................. 12
3.1 Unpack the Unit.................................................................................12
3.2 Install Hard Drives.............................................................................12
3.2.1 1 bay unit: install 3.5” HDD............................................................... 13
3.2.2 1 bay unit: install 2.5” HDD............................................................... 13
3.2.3 2 bay unit: Install 3.5” HDD .............................................................. 14
3.2.4 8 bay unit: install 3.5” HDD............................................................... 14
3.3 Connect the Unit and Devices within the Network ..................................15
3.4 Connect the Monitor........................................................................... 15
3.5 Power on ..........................................................................................15
4First Power-on.............................................................................. 16
4.1 Install Wizard....................................................................................17
5User Interface .............................................................................. 24
5.1 Live View.......................................................................................... 25
5.1.1 Video Area ...................................................................................... 26
5.1.2 Status Bar....................................................................................... 29
5.2 Playback...........................................................................................31
5.2.1 Video Area ...................................................................................... 32
5.2.2 Status Bar....................................................................................... 34
6Settings ........................................................................................ 37
6.1 Camera ............................................................................................39
6.1.1 Camera Settings .............................................................................. 40
6.1.2 Camera Search ................................................................................ 48
6.1.3 Camera Status................................................................................. 52
6.2 Recording & Event .............................................................................56
6.2.1 Recording Settings ........................................................................... 57
6.2.2 Event & Action................................................................................. 64
6.2.3 Email.............................................................................................. 74
6.2.4 FTP Settings .................................................................................... 79
6.3 Device..............................................................................................81

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6.3.1 I/O Box Settings .............................................................................. 82
6.3.2 I/O Pin Settings ............................................................................... 85
6.4 Storage ............................................................................................89
6.4.1 RAID Management ........................................................................... 90
6.4.2 Auto Backup...................................................................................102
6.5 Network ......................................................................................... 104
6.5.1 Network Settings ............................................................................106
6.5.2 Network Service .............................................................................113
6.5.3 ezNUUO Registration .......................................................................116
6.6 Management................................................................................... 120
6.6.1 User Management ...........................................................................121
6.6.2 License Management .......................................................................128
6.6.3 Log System ....................................................................................135
6.6.4 Save/Load Configuration..................................................................140
6.7 System .......................................................................................... 146
6.7.1 Information ....................................................................................147
6.7.2 System Settings .............................................................................149
6.7.3 System Upgrade .............................................................................157
6.7.4 Install Wizard .................................................................................162
6.8 Display........................................................................................... 164
6.8.1 Display Settings..............................................................................165
7IR Remote Control ...................................................................... 173
8Appendix –RAID System............................................................ 177
1. Introduction to RAID .......................................................................... 177
2. RAID 0 –Stripe ................................................................................. 177
3. RAID 1 –Mirror ................................................................................. 178
4. RAID 5 –Block Striping with Distributed Parity ...................................... 179
5. RAID 10 –Mirror / Stripe .................................................................... 179
6. Choosing a RAID Level ....................................................................... 180
9Appendix –Camera Integration.................................................. 181
7. Camera Support List .......................................................................... 181

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GNU General Public License
This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU
General Public License. Please see the GNU General Public License (GPL) for the exact terms and
conditions of this license at www.gnu.org. The GPL source code incorporated into the product is
available for free download at our web site http://www.nuuo.com/.
Subject to GPL, you may re-use, re-distribute and modify the GPL source code.
Note that with respect solely to the GPL Software, no warranty is provided. We do not offer direct
support for the distribution.

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1Introduction
NVRsolo is a Linux-embedded stand-alone system, providing a stable and good
quality local display through HDMI or VGA interface. As a network-based
surveillance system, NVRsolo processes remote access ability to strengthen its
usability.
NVRsolo is compatible with more than 80 brands of IP cameras, with monthly free
pack update. It features two useful functions, one-click setup and ezNUUO.
One-click setup saves the time in camera configuration by searching and
automatically adding cameras in the system. ezNUUO facilitates the process of
establishing Internet access to the NVRsolo system, meaning there is no more
router settings for remote (IE 8, 9, 10, 11) and mobile viewing (iPhone, iPad,
Android).
Being consistent with all the systems in NUUO Mainconsole family, NVRsolo is
compatible with NUUO Central Management System, making it appropriate not
only for home or SMB recording, but also for chain stores or ATM/bank projects
by POS support.
This user’s manual encompasses the information users need to set up and
configure the system. It is recommended that you keep one copy of this manual
for any necessary reference in the future.

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2Tour the Unit
Before the unit takes part in your work, get to know it first. This section will walk
you through the components and I/O ports and help you set the unit to work.
2.1 Front View (1 Bay/2 Bay Unit)
Status LED:
No.
Description
Status Notice
Remark
1
Power Status LED
Power-on: blue
Power-off: dark
--
2
System Status LED
Healthy: blue
Unhealthy: orange
Abnormal temperature
status: orange with
blinking
Off: dark
1) Orange: System or
RAID is abnormal
2) Orange with
blinking: CPU
temperature/fan
rpm is beyond the
normal range
3) Blinking (200 ms
On/ 200 ms Off)
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HDD Status LED
Healthy: blue
Failed: orange
No disk: dark
Rebuilding: orange with
blinking
1) LED for all disks
2) Blinking (200 ms
On/ 200 ms Off)
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Ethernet Status LED
Linking: blue
Accessing: blue with
blinking
No linking: dark
1) LED for Ethernet
port (1*output for
detecting
connection status
of switch)
2) Blinking (200 ms
On/ 200 ms Off)
5
Alarm LED
No event happened: dark
Event detected: orange
with blinking
Blinking (200 ms On/
200 ms Off)

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External Control and I/O Ports:
No.
Description
1
Power button
6
Remote control IR receiver
7
USB 2.0 connector
2.2 Rear View (1 Bay/2 Bay Unit)
Status LED:
No.
Description
Status Notice
Remark
5
Ethernet Activity LED
Linking: green
Accessing: green with
blinking
Not linked: dark
1) LED for Ethernet
port
2) Blinking (200 ms
On/ 200 ms Off)
External Control and I/O Ports:
No.
Description
1
DC-in power connector
2
3.5 mm mic-in
3
3.5 mm audio out (headphone jack)
4
VGA connector
5
RJ-45 LAN ports 1 / 2
6
eSATA connector
7
COM port (RS-232 reserved)
8
USB 2.0 connectors
9
HDMI connector
10
Connection of IR extender
11
3.5 mm line-in
12
Reset toggle

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Horizontal
Vertical
Foot pad*4
(horizontal used)
Accessory box
Vertical stand
Screw*4
Foot pad*4
(vertical used)

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2.3Front View (8 Bay Unit)
Status LED:
No.
Description
Status Notice
Remark
1
Lock
The lid is locked when first
unpacked.
2
Power Status LED
Power-on: blue
Power-off: dark
--
5
System Status LED
Healthy: blue
Unhealthy: orange
Abnormal temperature
status: orange with
blinking
Off: dark
1) Orange: System is
abnormal (including
RAID)
2) Orange with blinking:
CPU temperature/fan
rpm is beyond the
normal range
3) Blinking (200 ms On/
200 ms Off)
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HDD Status LED
Healthy: blue
Failed: orange
No disk: dark
Rebuilding: orange with
blinking
1) LED for all disks
2) Blinking (200 ms On/
200 ms Off)
7
Alarm LED
No event happened: dark
Event detected: orange
with blinking
Blinking (200 ms On/ 200 ms
Off)
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Ethernet Status LED
Linking: blue
Accessing: blue with
blinking
No linking: dark
1) LED for Ethernet port
(1*output for detecting
connection status of
switch)
2) Blinking (200 ms On/
200 ms Off)
External Control and I/O Ports:
No.
Description
1
Lock
2
Power button

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3
USB 2.0 connector
4
Remote control IR receiver
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Plus (+) and
Minus (-) keys
1. Moves between the eight Menus under the Main Menu, i.e. hit these
keys to navigate between these menus:
2. Moves between the available tabs featured by a submenu.
3. Flips up and down the page.
OK / Save key
This key delivers the same function as clicking the OK or Save button on a
tab or dialog. Its functions include:
Quitting a tab saving the change(s).
Applying the change(s) made on a tab
Cancel / Exit
key
This key delivers the same function as clicking the Exit or Cancel button on
a tab or dialog. Its functions include:
Quitting a tab without saving the change(s).
Closing a dialog or a tab.
Enter /
Home
As the Enter key, it makes a selection (check box, radio button or a
selectable item, i.e. the highlight item) onscreen or confirms input.
As the Home key, it turns the video of the focused channel to the preset
Home point.
Hit this key to a selected Video Area to maximize it to full screen. Hit it
again to resize the Video Area. See also Video Area and Video Area.

Left/Right arrow
keys
These keys can be hit to move left and right between the menus of the Main
Menu and the highlighted items on all setting pages.

Up/Down arrow
keys
These keys can be hit to move up and down between the submenus of a
menu and the highlighted items on all setting pages.
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Numeric keypad
Enters numeric characters, or selects a video channel.
Examples: Press key 1 to select video channel 1. Press keys 10+ and 0 to
select video channel 10.
The timeout for 10+ key is 5 seconds.
Keystroke timeout is applicable to 10+ key only.
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Preset Set
Opens a panel to set or deletes a preset point.
Only one point can be set or deleted at one time.
The panel auto closes after the setting or deletion is done. Or hit the key
once again to close the panel.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.
Preset Go
Opens a small panel to jump to the desired preset point or to start/stop
patrol.
The panel auto closes once the action is launched. Hitting the key once
again also closes the panel.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.
I/O
Opens a list of the available camera I/O pins.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.
Play /
Pause
Delivers different functions in Live View and Playback.
Live View: Starts the Instant Playback
Playback: Starts or halts the playing.
Stop
Stops playing.
This key is only applicable to the Playback screen.
The playback stops by showing the frame where the video starts.
Whether the video is being fast-forwarded or reverse-played at the
moment, press Stop key will restore the playback speed to x1.
Previous
Hit this key once to bring the playback to the previous interval.
See Playback to know how to set Playback Interval.

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Interval
Next
Interval
Hit this key once to jump the playback to the next interval.
See Playback to know how to set Playback Interval.
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Step
Backward
Hit this key once to bring the playback to the previous frame.
Step
Forward
Hit this key once to jump the playback to the next frame.
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Fast-Forward
Hit once to fast-forward the playback with x2 speed. Hit twice to fast-forward
the playback to x4 speed. Increment the fast-forwarding speed by increasing
your keystrokes. When the fast-forwarding speed is incremented to x16, it
auto-restores to x1 speed.
This key is only applicable to the Playback screen.
Rewind
Hit once to rewind with x-1 speed. Hit twice to rewind with x-2 speed. Taper
the rewinding speed by increasing your keystrokes. When the rewinding
speed is tapered to x-16, it auto-restores to x-1 speed.
This key is only applicable to the Playback screen.
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Menu
Opens the system’s Main Menu.
See Settings to know all the settings featured by the Main Menu.
This key is only applicable to Live View screen.
Live View
Switches the screen to Live View.
Playback
Switches the screen to Playback and opens the Search dialog.
Layout
Switches between different layouts of video channels on the Video Areas.
See also Video Area and Video Area.
Group
Switches the screen to the next camera group.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.
Auto Scan
Hit to apply Auto Scan.
See Display for the details about Auto Scan.
Hit again to quit Auto Scan.
Pressing Group, Snapshot, DPTZ, PPTZ, Preset or Go to Preset key
will disable Auto Scan.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.
P PTZ
Opens the physical PTZ panel for PTZ operation.
Hit this key again to close the physical PTZ panel.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.
D PTZ
Opens the digital PTZ panel for PTZ operation.
Hit this key again to close the digital PTZ panel.
Snapshot
Opens a dialog to capture the current screen.
Press Save button to save the screenshot; or press Cancel button to
quit without capture.
Event
Checks the recent events and notifications.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.
Emergency
Record
Enables/disables Always record.
See also Mode tab for more details about the recording modes.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.
Auto Setup
Runs auto camera setup.
This key is only applicable to the Live View screen.

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2.4Rear View (8 Bay Unit)
Status LED:
No.
Description
Status Notice
Remark
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Ethernet Activity LED
Linking: green
Accessing: green with
blinking
No linking: dark
3) LED for Ethernet
port
4) Blinking (200 ms
On/ 200 ms Off)
External Control and I/O Ports:
No.
Description
1
Power cord connector
2
Cooling fan
3
COM port (RS-232 reserved)
4
Reset toggle
5
Relay output*4, support N.O. / N.C.
3A, 24 VDC/ 120 VAC max
6
Digital input*16, dry contact
7
3.5 mm audio out (headphone jack)
8
3.5 mm line-in
9
3.5 mm mic-in
10
HDMI connector
11
VGA connector
12
RJ-45 LAN ports 1 / 2
13
USB 2.0 connectors
14
Connection of IR extender
15
eSATA connector

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3 Set up the Unit
Set up the unit by installing the hard drive(s), connecting to network and power
supply.
3.1Unpack the Unit
This package contains the following items:
1bay Package
2bay Package
8bay Package
The unit
V
V
V
Remote control, 1.5M
IR extender cable
V
V
V
Disk screws
V (for 2.5” and 3.5”
disk)
V (for 2.5” and 3.5”
disk)
V (for 3.5” disk)
Pad and stand
[Horizontal] foot
pads; [Vertical]
Stand, foot pads and
screws
[Horizontal] foot
pads; [Vertical]
Stand, foot pads and
screws
Foot pads
Power
12V 4A 48W power
adapter, power cord
12V 5A 60W power
adapter, power cord
Power cord
Warranty card, Quick
Start Guide, CD
V
V
V
Rackmount kit, screws
-
-
V
Key
-
-
V
*CD content: Install Wizard,Remote Live Viewer, Playback System, Backup System, Verification Tool and
Offline License Tool application, user manual, and quick start guide
Battery spec is 1.5V, AAA, R03. Two batteries are required for a remote control.
3.2 Install Hard Drives
Refer to compatibility list and install HDDs. For optimal performance
consideration, install disks with the same model and storage capacity. The
available RAID level depends on the amount of disks installed.

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3.2.1 1 bay unit: install 3.5” HDD
3.2.2 1 bay unit: install 2.5” HDD
When installing HDDs on HDD bracket, please beware of sharp edges.
HDD bracket
2.5”HDD*2
Screw*8
(2.5”HDD used)
Screw*4
(3.5”HDD used)
HDD bracket
3.5”HDD

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3.2.3 2 bay unit: Install 3.5” HDD
For 2-bay installation, it is recommended to connect the SATA cable to HDDs
before securing the HDDs to the bracket.
When installing HDDs on HDD bracket, please beware of sharp edges.
3.2.4 8 bay unit: install 3.5” HDD
Insert
Pull out
Screw*8
(3.5”HDD used)
HDD bracket
3.5”HDD

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3.3Connect the Unit and Devices within the Network
Connect the unit, cameras, and router/switch. If you need to make the video
visible over the Internet, please connect to a “router”with Internet connection,
and the unit will retrieve an IP address through DHCP by default.
The unit processes built-in DHCP service, which takes the job of router to assign IP
addresses, which is suitable for the pure LAN environment.
3.4Connect the Monitor
The unit processes two display interfaces, VGA and HDMI. Connect the monitor to
the unit.
The supporting display resolutions are 1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x720, and
1024x768. Please confirm that one of the resolution is supported by your monitor.
3.5Power on
For 1bay/2bay unit, attach the power cord from the power source to the power
adapter. Connect the power adapter to the back of the unit enclosure. For 8bay
unit, connect the power cord directly to the back of the unit. See the rear view
figure.
Press the power button once connecting the power. See the front view figure.
It takes about a minute for the unit to fully power up. Once it is powered up:
The System Status LED turns blue
The buzzer beeps one time
To power off the unit, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds until two
beeps are heard. The system will proceed to shut down once the button is
released.
If the system crashes or stops responding, press and hold the power button for 10
seconds to enforce hardware power-off, which turns off the computer by cutting off
the power directly. Hence, such power-off isn’t recommended for a system that is
working properly.

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4First Power-on
To power on the unit, press the power button on the front panel. The unit will
sound a beep and powers on.
When the system starts up for the first time, it asks users to select the language
to use in the system. Then the system will restart again to apply the selected
language.
Language can also be changed later in Main Menu > System menu > System Settings
submenu > General tab
Right after the restart, the system will trigger the Install Wizard, which will lead
through some basic settings of the operating system.

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4.1Install Wizard
The Install Wizard opens featuring two modes:
Mode
Description
Express Mode
Features the quick setup of the unit including administrator password
setup, online license activation, camera setup, system date/time setting
and upgrade notification activation.
Select this mode if you are not familiar with the network settings or
not sure if your network includes a router.
Before proceeding with this mode, connect all the cables and
cameras.
Advanced Mode
Features more settings than the Express Mode does by the additional
DHCP server settings, network settings and RAID level setting.
All the settings featured by Install Wizard are accessible from the operating system’s
Main Menu, and thus can be skipped for makeshift.
1. Setup the password of administrator. If you want to keep the default as
admin, click the Next button directly.

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2. The unit possesses built-in DHCP service, which enables the system to
dynamically assign IP addresses to the connected camera clients within the
same subnet. When you have router in your network, we strongly recommend
choosing Always disable to avoid any IP conflicts. If you are not sure if there
is any router in your network, please choose Smart enable, which detects the
network environment then decide to enable or disable the service. Click the
Next button.
3. If you select Smart enable from the previous setup, there is at least one LAN
has to be set as a static IP. Click the Next button.

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4. Define the IP range for built-in DHCP server. The system will assign IP
addresses based on the range you defined to devices. Click the Next button.
5. There are several base licenses differed by models. Activate camera license to
have more channel capacity, and click the Next button.