NVR SYSTEMS NVR-52 Series User manual

NVR-52XX/58XX/60XX Series NVR

Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the
applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC.
2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of
equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is
marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For
proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
• Unit is designed for indoor use only.
• Keep all liquids away from the device.
• Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it
may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
• Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
• Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
• A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.

Product Key Features
General
Connectable to network cameras, network dome and DVS.
Connectable to the third-party network cameras like AXIS, ONVIF, PANASONIC, PSIA,
SAMSUNG and SANYO.
PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
Each channel supports dual-stream.
Up to 64 network cameras can be connected for NVR-6064 series NVR, 32 network cameras for
NVR-6032, and 16 network cameras for
NVR-5816XX.
Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality,
etc.
The quality of the input and output record is configurable.
Local Monitoring
Simultaneous HDMI, VGA and CVBS outputs.
HDMI output and VGA output at up to 1920*1080 resolution.
Multiple screen display in live view is supported, and the display sequence of channels is adjustable.
Live view screen can be switched in group, and manual switch and automatic cycle live view are also
provided, and the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted.
Quick setting menu is provided for live view.
Motion detection, tamper-proof, video exception alert and video loss alert functions.
Privacy mask.
Multiple PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
For 9664 series, up to 16 SATA hard disks and 2 eSATA disks can be connected. For 7600 series, 2
SATA hard disks and 1 eSATA disks can be connected. For 7632P8 series, 4 SATA hard disks and 1
eSATA disk can be connected. And up to 8 SATA hard disks and 1 eSATA disk can be connected for
other models. (Each disk with a maximum of 4TB storage capacity.)
8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IP SAN disk) can be connected.
Support eSATA disks for recording or backup.
Support S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection.
HDD group management.
Support HDD standby function.
HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W).
HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel.
Support RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10 storage scheme.
Recording, Capture and Playback
Holiday recording schedule configuration.
Normal and event video encoding parameters.
Multiple recording types: manual, normal, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm.
8 recording time periods with separated recording types.
Pre-record and post-record for alarm, motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for
schedule and manual recording.

Searching record files and captured pictures by events (alarm input/motion detection).
Tag adding for record files, searching and playing back by tags.
Locking and unlocking record files.
Local redundant recording and capture.
Provide new playback interface with easy and flexible operation.
Searching and playing back record files by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.
Motion analysis for the selected area in the video.
Zooming in when playback.
Playing reversely.
Reverse playback of multi-channel.
Supports pause, play reverse, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward when playback,
and locating by dragging the mouse.
Up to 16-ch synchronous playback at 4CIF real time.
Manual capture, continuous capture of video images and playback of captured pictures.
Backup
Export video data by USB, SATA or eSATA device.
Export video clips when playback.
Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
Configurable arming time of alarm input/output.
Alarm for video loss, motion detection, tampering, abnormal signal, video input/output standard
mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction, abnormal record/capture, HDD error,
and HDD full, etc.
Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and
alarm output.
Automatic restore when system is abnormal.
Other Local Functions
Operable by front panel, mouse, remote control, and control keyboard.
Three-level user management; admin user is allowed to create many operating accounts and define
their operating permission, which includes the limit to access any channel.
Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and searching.
Manually triggering and clearing alarms.
Import and export of device configuration information.
Network Functions
Self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces, and various working modes are configurable:
multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance, etc. (Dual NICs are only for the NVR-6064
series NVR.)
8 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for NVR-XXXXP8 series.
IPv6 is supported.
TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, and iSCSI are
supported.
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnP.
Remote web browser access by HTTPS ensures high security.
Remote reverse playback through RTSP.

Support accessing by the platform via ONVIF.
Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking of the record files, and support
downloading files broken transfer resume.
Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters.
Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status.
Remote keyboard operation.
Remote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse.
Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading.
Remote system restart and shutdown.
RS-232, RS-485 transparent channel transmission.
Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host
Remotely start/stop recording.
Remotely start/stop alarm output.
Remote PTZ control.
Remote JPEG capture.
Two-way audio and voice broadcasting.
Embedded WEB server.
Development Scalability:
SDK for Windows and Linux system.
Source code of application software for demo.
Development support and training for application system.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Key Features ..............................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1Introduction................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................12
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations......................................................................................................19
1.3 USB Mouse Operation ..................................................................................................................21
1.4 Input Method Description..............................................................................................................22
1.5 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................................................23
Chapter 2Getting Started..............................................................................................................................26
2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR...................................................................................... 27
2.2 Using the Wizard for basic configuration...................................................................................... 29
2.3 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras........................................................................................33
2.3.1 Adding the online IP Cameras.....................................................................................33
2.3.2 Editing the connected IP cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols.................33
2.3.3 Editing IP cameras connected to the PoE interfaces (Only for NVR-XXXXP4 and
NVR-XXXXP8) 36
Chapter 3Live View .......................................................................................................................................38
3.1 Introduction of Live View .............................................................................................................39
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode......................................................................................................40
3.2.1 Front Panel Operation on Live View...........................................................................40
3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View.................................................................................... 41
3.2.3 Using an Auxiliary Monitor ........................................................................................41
3.2.4 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode..................................................................42
3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings........................................................................................................45
3.4 Channel-zero Encoding .................................................................................................................47
3.5 User Logout...................................................................................................................................48
Chapter 4PTZ Controls.................................................................................................................................49
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings..............................................................................................................50
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns......................................................................................... 51
4.2.1 Customizing Presets....................................................................................................51
4.2.2 Calling Presets ............................................................................................................52
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols....................................................................................................53
4.2.4 Calling Patrols.............................................................................................................54
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns ..................................................................................................55
4.2.6 Calling Patterns...........................................................................................................56
4.3 PTZ Control Panel.........................................................................................................................58
Chapter 5Record and Capture Settings .......................................................................................................59
5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters.................................................................................................60
5.2 Configuring Record/Capture Schedule..........................................................................................63
5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record and Capture......................................................................67
5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record and Capture........................................................................69
5.5 Manual Record and Continuous Capture.......................................................................................71

5.6 Configuring Holiday Record and Capture.....................................................................................72
5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture............................................................................74
5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture....................................................................76
5.9 Files Protection.............................................................................................................................. 78
Chapter 6Playback.........................................................................................................................................80
6.1 Playing Back Record Files ............................................................................................................81
6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel............................................................................................81
6.1.2 Playing Back by Time.................................................................................................83
6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search ....................................................................................85
6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag ...................................................................................................87
6.1.5 Playing Back by System Logs.....................................................................................90
6.1.6 Playing Back External File..........................................................................................91
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback ................................................................................................... 93
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame....................................................................................93
6.2.2 Digital Zoom...............................................................................................................93
6.2.3 Reverse Playback of Multi-channel ............................................................................94
6.3 Picture Playback............................................................................................................................95
Chapter 7Backup...........................................................................................................................................97
7.1 Backing up Record Files ...............................................................................................................98
7.1.1 Quick Export...............................................................................................................98
7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search..........................................................................99
7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search .....................................................................................106
7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips ............................................................................................109
7.2 Backing up Pictures..................................................................................................................... 111
7.3 Managing Backup Devices.......................................................................................................... 113
Chapter 8Alarm Settings............................................................................................................................. 116
8.1 Setting Motion Detection Alarm.................................................................................................. 117
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms ................................................................................................................. 119
8.3 Detecting Video Loss Alarm........................................................................................................122
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm.............................................................................................. 124
8.5 Handling Exceptions Alarm.........................................................................................................126
8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions .................................................................................................127
8.7 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually..........................................................................129
Chapter 9Network Settings.........................................................................................................................130
9.1 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................131
9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings................................................................................................... 133
9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings ..................................................................................... 133
9.2.2 Configuring DDNS ...................................................................................................133
9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server ...........................................................................................135
9.2.4 Configuring SNMP ................................................................................................... 135
9.2.5 Configuring Remote Alarm Host ..............................................................................136
9.2.6 Configuring Multicast...............................................................................................137
9.2.7 Configuring RTSP.....................................................................................................137
9.2.8 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports.........................................................................138

9.2.9 Configuring HTTPS Port .......................................................................................... 138
9.2.10 Configuring Email ....................................................................................................139
9.2.11 Configuring UPnP ...................................................................................................140
9.2.12 Configuring High-speed Download ..........................................................................142
9.3 Checking Network Traffic...........................................................................................................143
9.4 Configuring Network Detection ..................................................................................................144
9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss...................................................................144
9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet........................................................................................144
9.4.3 Checking the network status .....................................................................................145
9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics.....................................................................................147
Chapter 10 HDD Management............................................................................................................148
10.1 Initializing HDDs ........................................................................................................................149
10.2 Managing Network HDD ............................................................................................................151
10.3 Managing eSATA ........................................................................................................................153
10.4 Managing HDD Group................................................................................................................ 154
10.4.1 Setting HDD Groups.................................................................................................154
10.4.2 Setting HDD Property...............................................................................................155
10.5 Configuring Quota Mode.............................................................................................................157
10.6 Checking HDD Status ................................................................................................................. 159
10.7 HDD Detection............................................................................................................................ 161
10.8 Configuring HDD Error Alarms ..................................................................................................163
Chapter 11 Camera Settings ...............................................................................................................164
11.1 Configuring OSD Settings...........................................................................................................165
11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask...........................................................................................................166
11.3 Configuring Video Parameters ....................................................................................................167
Chapter 12 NVR Management and Maintenance .............................................................................168
12.1 Viewing System Information.......................................................................................................169
12.1.1 Viewing Device Information.....................................................................................169
12.1.2 Viewing Camera Information....................................................................................169
12.1.3 Viewing Record Information.....................................................................................169
12.1.4 Viewing Alarm Information......................................................................................170
12.1.5 Viewing Network Information .................................................................................. 171
12.1.6 Viewing HDD Information .......................................................................................171
12.2 Searching & Export Log Files.....................................................................................................173
12.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files ....................................................................................176
12.4 Upgrading System....................................................................................................................... 177
12.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device ......................................................................... 177
12.4.2 Upgrading by FTP.....................................................................................................177
12.5 Restoring Default Settings........................................................................................................... 179
Chapter 13 Others................................................................................................................................180
13.1 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port...................................................................................................181
13.2 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................182
13.3 Configuring DST Settings ........................................................................................................... 183
13.4 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters......................................................................184

13.5 Managing User Accounts............................................................................................................. 185
13.5.1 Adding a User ...........................................................................................................185
13.5.2 Deleting a User .........................................................................................................187
13.5.3 Editing a User ...........................................................................................................188
Appendix189
Glossary............................................................................................................................. ....................190
FAQ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..191