Nview 960H/AHD/SDI User manual

User’s manual for NVIEW DVRs
Models - 960H / AHD / SDI
User’s Manual
960H / AHD / SDI

Contents
CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................
CHAPTER 1 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 FRONT PANEL........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 、 4/8/16 CH DVR Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2.1
、 4/8/16 CH DVR Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 MOUSE CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 3 DVR CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 CAMERA AND MONITOR CONNECTION.......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 4: DVR BOOT UP ............................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 LIVE INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 5: DVR MENU .................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1 MAIN MENU GUIDE................................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.2 MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.1. Display..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.1.1 Live mode.................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.2.1.2 Output mode ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.1.3 Privacy Zone.............................................................................................................................................................................13
5.2.2 Record set................................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.2.2.1 Record parameters...................................................................................................................................................................13
5.2.2.2 Schedule .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.2.2.3 Main Stream ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.2.3 Search ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2.3.1 Record Search .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2.3.2 Channel Select ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2.3.3 Time Axis setup, file clip and zoom in/out............................................................................................................................... 15
5.2.3.4 Event Search ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.3.3.5 File Backup............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.3.3.5.1 back-up file based on event........................................................................................................................................ 16
5.3.3.5.2 back-up file based on time.......................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3.3.5.3 Play backup file ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.3.6 Log Search................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
5.2.4 Network .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.4.1 Network set ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.2.4.3 Router’s Port Forwarding ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

5.2.4.4 Sub stream ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.4.5 Email set .................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.2.4.6 DDNS Set.................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.2.5 Alarm......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.5.1 Motion ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.5.2 Alarm Set ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.2.6 Device....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.6.1 HDD Set.................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.6.2 PTZ Set ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.2.7 System...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.2.7.1 General .................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.2.7.2 Users ........................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.7.3 Information.............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.8 Advanced ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.8.1 Maintain................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.8.2 Event ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.3 MENU LOCK .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.4 SPLIT MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.5PTZCONTROL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.6 PIP MODE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29
5.7RECORD SEARCH...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.8MUTE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.9 MANUAL RECORD................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.10 STOP RECORD....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.11 START SEQUENCE.................................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.12 START CRUISE....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
CHAPTER 6: WEB APPLICATION MANAGER .......................................................................................................................... 30
6.1 ACTIVEX CONTROL DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................ 30
6.2 WEB APPLICATION MANAGER LOG-IN......................................................................................................................................... 31
6.3 LIVE INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.3.1 Menu Bar.................................................................................................................................................................. 31
6.3.1.1 Live Display ..............................................................................................................................................................................31
6.3.1.2 PTZ Control........................................................................................................................................................................ 32
6.3.1.3 Video control ........................................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.3.2 Playback................................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.2.1 Record search .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.2.2 Playback control....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
6.3.3 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.3.3.1 Display Configuration............................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.3.3.2 Record...................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
6.3.3.3 Network Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................ 36
6.3.3.4 Alarm Set ................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
6.3.3.5 Device ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.3.3.6 System...................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
6.3.3.7 Advanced ................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
6.3.4 Local setting............................................................................................................................................................. 41

6.3.5 Logout....................................................................................................................................................................... 41
CHAPTER 7: APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................. 42
7.1 RECORD ALARM SETTING.......................................................................................................................................................... 42
7.2 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................................. 42
7.3 USAGE MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................. 43
7.4 SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................................ 44
7.5 ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................................................................... 44

Safety Instruction
1. Read instruction
All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the equipment is operated.
2. Power sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your equipment dealer.
3. Objects and Liquid
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment and / or spill liquid of any kind on the
equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.
4. Water and / or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
5. Heat sources
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including
amplifier) that produce heat.
6. Dusty field
Never use this equipment near dusty or intense magnetic field.
7. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
soft cloth for cleaning.
8. Lightning
Unplug this equipment during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.
9. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
10. Moving
Disconnect the power before moving the equipment. And the equipment should be moved with care.
11. Attachment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions may
result in the risk of fire, electric shock and other personal injury.
12. Correct Batteries
Risk of explosion occurs if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Therefore you must use the same type of
battery as the one being used in the product.
13. Ventilation.
Do not block any ventilation openings, installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount
of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
14. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
15. Reliable Earthlings (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit.

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Chapter 1 Features and Functions
Features：
 H. 264 video compression format; supports 960H resolution;
 G.711 audio compression format;
Windows Graphical interface; embedded real-time Linux2.6 operation system;
 Friendly Menu reminder;
 Multiple operation modes (Preview, record, playback, backup, network surveillance and mobile phone
monitoring);
 Supports Double Streaming network transmission;
 Supports remote live surveillance via smart mobile phone;
 Supports Zoom in/out and sequence function;
 The video package time is adjustable;
 Multiple alarm record modes;
 Rear USB2.0 ports for back-up, recorder, upgrade and mouse operation;
 With IR remote control operation;
 Multiple language OSD;
 Support auto-maintain.
Function Brief and Description
Real time
monitoring
Double video output; with monitor, VGA virtual output port or HDMI Output;
Support net-viewer and MP live surveillance and also support zoom in/out,
auto sequence and PIP display.
Record
H.264 video compression format; record quality/resolution/frame rate
adjustable, multiple record modes (Always, Scheduled, Manual, Alarm,
Motion detection and remote record)
Record
storage
Support SATA large capacity HDD and save real-time record image to
HDD.
Playback Support DVR single CH and multiple CH Search/Playback of recorded
files.
Backup Support DVR backup via USB flash drive, removable drive, Recorder and
network.
Alarm
Setting
Supports HDD & video input alarm management and external alarm signal
inputs.
Network
operation
Supports remote surveillance by authority users to increase system
security.
Mouse
Operation Supports Mouse operation for faster menu navigation.
PTZ Control Supports PTZ camera operations through RS-485.
List 1-1
*
* External alarm input not supported by 4ch AHD DVR

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1、4/8/16 CH DVR Front Panel
4CH
8CH
16CH

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Item Type Key title
/Indicator Marks Function
1 HDD indicator HDD When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is
being read or written to.
2
Indicator
Power indicator PWR If the “Green” indicator is on the system is getting power
normally.
3 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from Remote Control
4 Menu MENU/ESC Enter into main menu / Exit
5
Complex
Key PTZ PTZ Enter into PTZ control, select [Enter] / [Edit] operation
6 UP  Move up
7 RIGHT / Move right / FWD
8 DOWN  Move down
9
Direction
Key
LEFT / Move left / RWD
10
Channel
Select &
numeric
input
Single Channel
and numeric key
Numeric key
0,1-9 and CH
key CH1~9
1. Number 1~9 stand for numeric 1~9 and CH 1~9.
2. CH11-CH16 select method: press firstly numeric
key 1 and then other numeric key. For example
CH16 select firstly press 1, and then press 6.
3. Holding press key 0 for three seconds may convert
current output device
11 Rec. Manual record ● Press the button to start manual record.
12 Stop  Stop playing and stop manual record
13 By frame Play frame by frame
14 Play Convert to play status
15 Mute Open or close audio input
16
Play Control
Multi Display Live display Quad mode, 9-split and 16-split mode
17 USB Port Connect to USB2.0 port

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2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1、4/8/16 CH DVR Rear Panel
960H DVR
AHD DVR
4CH
8CH
16CH
4CH
8CH
16CH

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SDI DVR
Item Physical port Connection method
1
Video input Connect CH1-4 (Virtual) video input device（BNC interface）
2
Video output Connect monitor output(BNC interface)
3
Audio Input 4CH audio input (RCA interface）;
4
Audio Output Audio output (RCA interface）;
5
USB Port Connect USB device (Flash Drive, Hard Drive and Recorder etc)
6
USB Port Connect USB mouse
7
VGA /HDMI Port Connect to VGA monitor, such as PC monitor (Optional)
8
RS-485/Sensor/Ala RS485/Sensor/Alarm interface (see pin outs below)
9
Power Port Connect power supply - DC12V 2A(4ch) , DC 12V 2A(8CH)
10
Ethernet: Port Connect LAN, Ethernet (RJ45 interface)
11
Power Switch Turn Power on and off
4CH
8CH
*
* External alarm input not supported by 4ch AHD DVR