Observint NVR4020 User manual

NVR4020, NVR8040
Embedded Network Video Recorder
User Manual
Products: NVR4020, NVR8040
NVR4020, NVR8040
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety
and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
NVR4020-8040_SM
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CAUTION
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Operate this device only in environments where the temperature or
humidity is within the recommended range. Operation at extreme temperatures or in very high or low humidity levels
may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product.
CAUTION
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices. Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “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.
LEGAL NOTICE
Observint Technologies (Observint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of
specic Observint authorized accessories. Observint disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Observint
authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly
prohibited by law.
Observint makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the making,
transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or consent. We
encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before
engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.
Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to
Google Permissions. Apple, iPhone,iPod touch, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks
and names or their products. Observint disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than
its own.
No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the express written
permission of Observint, Inc.
© 2013 by Observint Technologies. All Rights Reserved.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 specications.
• 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.
Safety Instructions
Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
• Please refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualied service personnel or system installers.
• Do not operate the appliance beyond its specied temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
• Place the unit on a at surface not prone to vibration or impact.
• Use the appliance at temperatures between 14 °F ~ 131 °F (-10 °C ~ +55 °C) and relative humidity below 90%. The input
power source for this appliance is between 90 ~ 264 Vac, 47 ~ 63 Hz.

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• Install the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves.
• Installation of the unit near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/ampliers and televisions, is permitted as
long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the above mentioned temperature range.
• Handle hard disk drives with care.
—It is possible to damage hard drives if they are moved while their motors are still running. To allow the hard drive to spin
down and park its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting power before moving the unit.
—To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not move the unit while it is plugged in.
—Protect hard disk drives from static electricity.
—Do not stack hard disk drives or keep them upright.
—Do not use an electric or magnetic screwdriver to install hard disk drives.
• Do not place the unit in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the ow of air through the ventilation
openings.
• Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched particularly at plugs and the points where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn the power o immediately and
contact qualied service personnel for service.
• Handle the appliance with care. Do not drop or shake, as this may damage the device.
• Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do not install the unit in an area where
condensation occurs. Do not operate with wet hands. Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power o
and refer servicing to qualied service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also cause electric shock.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the surfaces of this product. When dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently.
• Do not overload outlets and extension cords. Electric shock or re may result.
• Save your system conguration.
• Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and exporting, in violation of export laws, the
software provided with this product is expressly prohibited.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Systems Overview...................................................................1
1.1 NVR Controls, connectors and indicators .................................................3
1.1.1 Remote control..................................................................4
1.1.2 Mouse control...................................................................5
1.1.3 Soft keyboard ...................................................................6
SECTION 2 Installing the System ................................................................7
2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment ..............................................7
2.2 NVR installation general guidelines.....................................................7
2.2.1 Placement......................................................................7
2.3 Install the NVR and monitor ...........................................................8
2.4 Camera installation ..................................................................9
2.4.1 General Guidelines...............................................................9
2.4.2 Install cameras.................................................................10
2.5 Connecting it together – initial system setup ...........................................11
2.5.1 Using theWizard for basic conguration setup ......................................11
2.6 Using the Menu system ..............................................................17
2.6.1 Using the Camera menu .........................................................17
2.7 Conguring HDD settings ............................................................18
2.7.1 Checking HDD status ............................................................18
2.7.2 Managing Network HDD.........................................................19
2.7.3 Conguring the HDD ............................................................21
2.7.4 Conguring HDD Quota mode ....................................................21
2.7.5 HDD Detect ....................................................................23
2.8 Conguring Exception Alarms.........................................................25
SECTION 3 Startup, Shutdown, Reboot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1 Starting Up, Shutting Down and Rebooting the NVR......................................27
3.1.1 Startup .......................................................................27
3.1.2 Shutdown .....................................................................27
3.1.3 Rebooting the NVR .............................................................28
SECTION 4 LiveView Interface .................................................................29
4.1 Quick Setting Toolbar ................................................................30
4.2 LiveView pop-up menu..............................................................31
4.2.1 Live View settings ..............................................................32

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SECTION 5 Record, Playback andVideo Backup...................................................34
5.1 Conguring record settings...........................................................35
5.1.1 Setting camera encoding parameters..............................................35
5.1.2 Conguring Record schedule .....................................................36
5.1.3 Conguring Motion Detection Recording...........................................39
5.1.4 Manual record .................................................................43
5.1.5 Conguring Holiday recording ....................................................44
5.1.6 Conguring HDD Group for Recording..............................................45
5.1.7 Files Protection.................................................................46
5.2 Playback...........................................................................47
5.2.1 Playing back video by channel....................................................47
5.2.2 Playing back a motion event .....................................................51
5.2.3 Playback by Tag ................................................................54
5.2.4 Playback from System Logs ......................................................58
5.2.5 Auxiliary Functions - Playback frame by frame......................................61
5.2.6 Auxiliary Functions - Reverse Playback of Multi-channel..............................61
5.2.7 Digital Zoom...................................................................62
5.3 Backing up Record Files - Export.......................................................63
5.3.1 Quick Export ...................................................................63
5.3.2 Export by video search ..........................................................65
5.3.3 Export by Event Search ..........................................................67
5.3.4 ExportingVideo Clips during playback .............................................71
SECTION 6 Managing User Accounts ............................................................75
6.1 Adding a user account ...............................................................75
6.2 Deleting a user account ..............................................................78
6.3 Editing a user account ...............................................................78
SECTION 7 Network Settings ..................................................................80
7.1 Conguring General Settings .........................................................80
7.2 Conguring Advanced Settings........................................................80
7.2.1 Conguring PPPoE Settings ......................................................80
7.2.2 Conguring DDNS ..............................................................81
7.2.3 Conguring NTP Server..........................................................83
7.2.4 Conguring SNMP ..............................................................83
7.2.5 Conguring Remote Alarm Host ..................................................84
7.2.6 Conguring Multicast ...........................................................84

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7.2.7 Conguring RTSP ...............................................................85
7.2.8 Conguring Server and HTTP Ports ................................................86
7.2.9 Conguring Email ..............................................................86
7.2.10 Conguring UPnP™ .............................................................88
SECTION 8 System Maintenance ...............................................................89
8.1 System Information .................................................................89
8.2 Log Information ....................................................................89
8.2.1 Log Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
8.2.2 Log Export.....................................................................92
8.3 Import / Export system conguration ..................................................94
8.4 Upgrade Firmware ..................................................................96
8.5 Default ............................................................................98
8.6 Net Detect .........................................................................98
8.6.1 Checking Network Trac ........................................................98
8.6.2 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss ............................................99
8.6.3 Exporting Network Packet .......................................................99
8.6.4 Checking the network status ....................................................100
8.6.5 Checking Network Statistics .....................................................101
SECTION 9 Remote Access....................................................................102
9.1 Remote login......................................................................102
9.2 Remote Live View screen ............................................................104
9.3 Remote Playback screen ............................................................105
9.4 Remote Log screen .................................................................107
9.5 Remote Conguration screen ........................................................107
SECTION 10 Cleaning.........................................................................109
APPENDIX A Glossary .........................................................................110
APPENDIX B FAQ .............................................................................111
APPENDIX C Adding Cameras on the LAN to the NVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
C.1 Editing camera options .............................................................114
C.2 Conguring customized protocols ....................................................115

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SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SECTION 1
Systems Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your new Embedded NVR security system! Your system includes the following key features:
General
• Each channel supports dual-stream video.
• Up to 8 network cameras with the NVR8040, 4 network cameras with the NVR4020.
• Independent conguration for each channel including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality, etc.
• The quality of the input and output record is congurable.
Local Monitoring
• Simultaneous HDMI and VGA monitor output with resolutions up to 1920 x 1080.
• Multiple screen display in live view is supported; the display sequence of channels is congurable.
• Congurable Live View display of groups and tours.
• Live view Quick setting menu.
• Motion detection, tamper-proof, video exception alert and video loss alert functions.
• Privacy mask.
• Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
• Supports up to 2 internal SATA hard disk drives, with a maximum of 4TB storage capacity in each drive.
• 8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IP SAN disk) can be connected.
• Supports HDD S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection.
• Supports HDD group management.
• Supports HDD standby function.
• Supports HDD property: redundancy, read/write (R/W).
• Supports HDD quota management; a dierent capacity can be assigned to each camera channel.
Recording and Playback
• Holiday recording schedule conguration.
• Normal and event video encoding parameters.
• Multiple recording types: manual, normal or motion
• Eight recording time periods with separated recording types.
• Supports pre-record and post-record for motion detection recording, and pre-record time for schedule and manual recording.
• Tag marker insertions, search and playback by tags.
• Lock/unlocking video les.
• Searching and playing back record les by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.

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• Motion analysis for the selected area in the video.
• Zoom in/out during playback.
• Forward/reverse, fast/slow playback.
• Forward/reverse multi-channel playback.
• Supports pause, skip forward and skip backward during playback.
• Up to 8-channel synchronous playback at 4CIF real time (NVR8040) or 4-channel synchronous playback (NVR4020).
Backup
• Export video data to USB device.
• Export video clips during playback.
• Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
• Alarm of for video loss, motion detection, tampering, illegal login, IP coniction, network disconnected, abnormal record,
HDD error, HDD full.
Other Local Functions
• Operable by mouse or remote control.
• Three-level user management; admin user can create accounts and dene their operating permissions, including access to
camera channel.
• Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and search.
• Clear audible of alarms.
• Export and import NVR conguration.
Network Functions
• Self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface with multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance, etc.
• Eight independent PoE network interfaces provided for NVR8040, four PoE network interfaces provided for NVR4020.
• Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, and iSCSI protocols.
• Supports TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
• Auto/manual port mapping by UPnP.
• Remote reverse playback through RTSP.
• Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking of the record les.
• 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 rmware upgrade.
• Remote system restart and shutdown.
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• Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host.
• Remotely start/stop recording.
• Remote capture.
• Embedded web server.
1.1 NVR Controls, connectors and indicators
Your new security system is easy to use and easy to setup. This section includes the function and use of the components included
with a NVR system. For installation instructions, refer to Section 2. Advanced control and conguration procedures are included in
Sections 3 through 9.
NVR Front Panel
IR Sensor
LED Indicators| USB port
NVR8040, NVR4020 front panel
Item Usage
LED indicators Power: The POWER indicator turns green when NVR is powered on.
Status:
1. The light is green when the IR remote control is enabled
2. The light is red when the function of the composite keys (SHIFT) are used
3. The light is out when none of the above condition is met
Tx/Rx: TX/RX indicator ickers green when the network connection is functioning normally.
Infrared Sensor Sensor for the remote control.
USB port This port can be used for a portable mobile HDD, ash drive, DVD burner, or mouse. An additional USB port is located on the
back panel.
NVR Backpanel
Camera (CH1 - CH4)
LAN RS-485 Power connector Fan outlet
ON / OFF switchMonitor Out (HDMI, VGA) Audio IN / OUT
USB
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NVR8040 backpanel
Item Description
Camera (CH1 - CH4) Network interface for IP cameras solely dedicated to the NVR. These cameras can only be accessed through the NVR. Each port
provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) power to the device connected to it. NOTE: Only the Observint line of 3SVision cameras can
be attached to these channels.
Monitor Out (HDMI, VGA) HDMI and DB9 (VGA) connector for monitor.
AUDIO IN / OUT Not functional. Included for future expansion.
ON / OFF switch Switch for powering the NVR on and o
USB This port can be used for a portable mobile HDD, ash drive, DVD burner, or mouse. An additional USB port is located on the
front panel.
RS-485 terminations Not functional. Included for future expansion.
Power connector Connector for standard 3-prong power cable.
1.1.1 Remote control
The enter key on the remote control or the front panel has the same function as a mouse left click. The IR Range of the remote
control is 10 meters. The buttons on the remote control correspond with the buttons on the front panel.
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Item Name Function
1POWER Power on/o the device.
2DEV Enables/Disables Remote Control.
3Alphanumeric Buttons Use for entering numerical data
4EDIT Button Delete characters before cursor, check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch, start/stop record
clipping in playback
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Item Name Function
5 A Button Adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu, also used to switch between input methods (upper and lowercase
alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
6REC Button Open the manual record interface
7PLAY Button Playback, for direct access to playback interface.
8 INFO Button Reserved.
9VOIP/MON button Switch between main and spot output. In PTZ Control mode, it is used to zoom out the image.
10 MENU button Press the button will help you return to the Main menu (after successful login).
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn o audible key beep.
In PTZ Control mode, the MENU/WIPER button will start wiper (if applicable).
11 PREV button Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.
In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button.
12 DIRECTION/ENTER buttons DIRECTION: These buttons are used to navigate between dierent elds and items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up and slow down recorded video. The
Left and Right button select the next and previous record les.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
In PTZ control mode, they can control the movement of the PTZ camera.
ENTER: The ENTER button is used to conrm selection in any of the menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox elds.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance the video by a single frame.
In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.
13 PTZ button Enter the PTZ Control mode (if applicable).
In the PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the iris of the PTZ camera.
14 ESC button Return to the previous menu.
Press for Arming/disarming the device in Live View mode.
15 RESERVED Reserved for future usage.
16 F1 button Select all items on the list when used in a list eld.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/o PTZ light (if applicable).
In Playback mode, it is used to switch between play and reverse play.
17 PTZ Control buttons Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera.
18 F2 button Cycle through tab pages.
In synchronous playback mode, use to switch between channels.
1.1.2 Mouse control
A standard 3-button (left/right/scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse:
1. Plug USB mouse into the either the front panel or backpanel USB connector of the NVR.

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2. The mouse will be automatically detected. If the mouse is not detected, the mouse may not be compatible with the NVR.
Please refer to the recommended device list from your provider.
The operation of the mouse:
Action Eect
Right click Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Left click
Single click: Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu.
Menu: Select and enter.
Double click: Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen.
Click and drag: PTZ control: pan, tilt and zoom.
Tamper-proof, privacy mask and motion detection: Select target area.
Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area.
Live view: Drag channel/time bar
Scroll wheel
Scroll up: Live view: Previous screen.
Menu: Previous item.
Scroll down: Live view: Next screen.
Menu: Next item.
1.1.3 Soft keyboard
An on-screen QUERTY keyboard appears when you click in a eld that accepts a text entry, such as a password or name. The
keyboard is shown in the following picture. Some control keys toggle their function when they are clicked.
Uppercase /
Lowercase
Backspace
Symbols /
Numbers
Escape / Exit
Soft keyboard
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SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM
SECTION 2
Installing the System
2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment
What’s in the box
Your system includes:
• NVR (NVR4020 or NVR8040)
• Remote Control
• USB mouse
• 6 foot Ethernet cable
• 6 foot HDMI cable
• Power cable for NVR
• Interface cables for a 2nd internal hard disk drive
Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a at, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present,
contact your supplier for a replacement. Verify that your order is complete.
What you need
Although each security system installation is dierent, most require the following items not included with your system
components:
• VGA or HDMI compatible computer monitor
• IP cameras and cables compatible with the NVR
• Tools to install the cameras and route power and video cables
• Fasteners to attach the cameras to the mounting surfaces
• A display device to connect to the NVR. The NVR will connect directly to a VGA video monitor or an HDMI monitor (HDMI cable
is provided). The display device is usually needed only for system setup. It can be disconnected when the NVR is networked for
access across a LAN or Internet.
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device is used to ensure system stability during voltage surges, sags, and outages. If a
UPS is not available, a power strip with strong surge protection is highly recommended.
2.2 NVR installation general guidelines
2.2.1 Placement
Your monitoring and recording equipment is the core device for constant surveillance and the reliable capture of video evidence.
Observint Technologies strongly suggest that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized personnel.

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NVRs and monitors generate heat and should be placed in a clean and well ventilated area. A high temperature environment will
reduce the life span and reliability of the equipment. Additionally, the NVR is not weatherproof, so avoid exposure to liquids and
excessive dust. Do not place objects along the sides or behind the NVR that will block airow through the unit.
Uninterruptible power supplies
It is strongly suggested that power to the system be routed through an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). These devices will keep
your security system running through most power outages, in addition to providing excellent surge and sag protection. The UPS
should support the NVR and all cameras to ensure normal operation during abnormal power conditions.
Proximity to other cameras and the local LAN
Your NVR connect to other devices through Ethernet networks. The NVR4020 and NVR8040 each include two network interfaces:
one to a local area network (LAN) through the LAN connector on the back panel, and the other directly to IP cameras plugged into
the Camera CH1 - CH4 connectors shown on the NVR4020 below, or Camera CH1 - CH8 connectors on an NVR8040.
Camera (CH1 - CH4)
LAN RS-485 Power connector Fan outlet
ON / OFF switchMonitor Out (HDMI, VGA) Audio IN / OUT
USB
The IP cameras you monitor with your NVR can be connected to either the Ethernet connectors on the back panel or the local LAN.
However, the number of cameras the NVR monitors on the LAN plus the number of those it monitors through the camera channel
connectors on the back panel cannot exceed the channel capacity of your NVR.
If you are using Cat 5e or Cat 6 copper (Ethernet) cable to connect your cameras to the NVR, or other cameras to the LAN, the cable
distance from the NVR (or switch on the LAN) should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters). If a longer cable run is required, the use of
an active hardware device such as a repeater or switch is necessary.
2.3 Install the NVR and monitor
For the following steps, refer to the back panel photo above for the location of connectors.
1. Place the NVR in a location that is secure, well ventilated and clean. The NVR should be positioned such that the back panel
connectors are accessible and the ventilation holes on the sides and top and the fan outlet on the back are not blocked.
2. Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time.
3. Cable the HDMI or VGA connector to your monitor’s VGA or HDMI input. The HDMI interface provides the best performance.
4. Plug the mouse into the USB connector on the front or back of the NVR.
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5. If you plan to access your NVR remotely, or congure your NVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop
cable from your local area network (LAN) into the RJ45 LAN connector on the back of the NVR.
6. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back panel of the NVR, and then into a UPS (preferred) or surge
protector.
NOTE Do not power on the NVR at this time.
2.4 Camera installation
Always refer to the documentation provided with the camera for installation instructions. The general guidelines provided below
include information about installing security cameras that is often not found in manufacturer’s documentation. Installing your
cameras with consideration of these guidelines can help improve the performance and reliability of your system.
2.4.1 General Guidelines
Camera placement
Plan your camera installation carefully. Identify the locations where cameras will provide the best coverage, considering:
• Distance from the NVR or LAN switch – if you are using Cat 5e or Cat 6 copper (Ethernet) cable to connect your cameras
to the NVR or LAN switch, the cable distance from the NVR or switch should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters). If a longer cable
run is required, the use of an active hardware device such as a repeater or switch is necessary.
• Field of view – Cameras should be positioned so they can eectively view the entire area that must be monitored, and in a
location where it is dicult to tamper with them.
• Lighting – Light shining directly on the camera lens or bright reections from shiny objects in the eld of view can diminish
video quality and camera performance. Mount the camera in a shaded area, if possible, or where light shining on the lens can
be minimized.
• Ease of installation – It must be possible to install the camera at the location, considering mounting hardware
requirements, mounting surface, contamination, etc.
• Environmental specications – Check the specications to ensure the location where the camera will be installed is
within the environmental constraints of the camera.
About weatherproof cameras
Weatherproof cameras can be mounted in any open area, such as on a telephone pole or on the side of a building. For best results,
we recommend you mount your cameras in a sheltered area, such as under the eave or roof of a building. Point the camera in the
direction you wish to observe.

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Weatherproof cameras compatible with the NVR8040 and NVR4020 may have cables attached to the camera body and not routed
through the camera base. If these cameras are installed in a moist environment, a drip loop should be constructed in the drop cable
such that moisture will tend to ow away from the camera and drop cable connectors.
Drip Loop
Drop
Cable
NOTE Cable connectors are not weatherproof.
LAN/power cables can be run almost anywhere, and are frequently routed through attics or above drop/acoustic ceilings because of
the ease of installation. For added security, we recommend you run your cables in areas with limited access to prevent tampering.
Avoid running the cable near high voltage appliances such as uorescent lighting. Electrical noise and magnetic elds produced by
these devices may aect video and communication signal quality.
2.4.2 Install cameras
Install your security cameras as needed to support your security requirements. Always refer to the documentation provided with the
camera for installation instructions.
The RJ45 camera connectors on the back panel of the NVR can connect to only the 3SVision brand IP camera models oered by
Supercircuits. If the cameras you attach to the back panel were used on another system, they should rst be reset to the factory
default conguration before connecting them to the NVR. These cameras can be automatically added to and congured by the NVR
system when the NVR is congured.
IP camera brands other than the 3SVision models can also be monitored by the NVR, but cameras must be connected to the local
LAN the NVR is connected to. These cameras are manually added to the NVR for monitoring using the NVR conguration menus.
See “APPENDIX C Adding Cameras on the LAN to the NVR” on page 112 for procedural guidelines. For a list of compatible camera
models, please contact your support organization.
The NVR4020 will monitor at most four IP cameras, including those connected to the RJ45 camera connectors on the back of the
NVR and those that connect to the NVR through the local LAN interface. Similarly, the NVR8040 will monitor up to eight cameras.
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NVR4020, NVR8040 Embedded NVR User Manual
2.5 Connecting it together – initial system setup
1. Plug the LAN cables from the cameras into a connector in the group of RJ45 Ethernet ports on the back of the NVR.
If other cameras to be monitored by the NVR will network to it through the LAN, plug their Ethernet cables into a switch
(router) on the LAN and power on those cameras. (Power to other cameras on the LAN may be provided through a PoE switch
if the camera is PoE capable, or through a separate cable and power adapter).
2. Power on the NVR using the power on / o (I / O) switch on the back panel.
3. Power on the monitor.
NOTE Some monitors have multiple inputs such including VGA ,HDMI, BNC, etc. If you are using this kind of monitor, congure your
monitor to display the input connected to your NVR (HDMI or VGA).
2.5.1 Using the Wizard for basic conguration setup
When the NVR is powered on, an “Embedded NVR” splash screen appears within 2 minutes.
By default, the Setup Wizard opens when the NVR has powered on. The Setup Wizard can assist you in making important
conguration settings in NVR.
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1. Click Next button on the Wizard window to open the Login window.
2. Enter the admin password in the appropriate eld. The default admin password is 12345. To change the admin password,
check the New Admin Password checkbox, then enter the new password in the New Password and Conrm elds.
3. Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
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