Observint ALIBI ALI-QVR5116H User manual

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ALI-QVR5132H Back panel
Camera video inputs LAN (2)
RS-485, Alarms IN/OUT Power connectorFan outlet
ON/OFF switchHDMI (2)
CVBS Video Out
VGA Audio Out
Audio Line In
Camera Audio IN
Ground
RS-232 VGA
eSATA
USB
Item Description
eSATA Connects external SATA HDD, CD / DVD-RW
RS-232 Interface DB9 (male) connector for RS-232 devices
VIDEO OUT
(CVBS, VGA, HDMI)
CVBS - BNC connector for video output
VGA - DB15 connector for VGA compatible monitor. See specications for supported resolutions.
HDMI - Two HDMI connectors for an HDMI compatible monitors. See specications for supported resolutions.
LINE IN RCA connector for audio input
RS-485, ALARMS IN / OUT See below, next topic
Power connector AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
ON / OFF Switch Switch for powering the device on or o
GROUND Terminal for ground. Connect to earth ground before powering on the DVR.
LAN Interface 2 x 10 / 100 / 1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface
USB interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
AUDIO OUT CVBS AUDIO OUT - RCA connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with CVBS video output
VGA AUDIO OUT - RCA connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VGA video output
HD-TVI video inputs HD-TVI interface for video input
RS-485, ALARMS IN / OUT TERMINALS
A LI - Q V R5116H ALI -QVR5132H
This guide provides instructions to initially setup the ALI-QVR5116H and ALI-QVR5132H digital video recorders (DVRs) for AHD, HD-TVI,
HD-CVI and CVBS analog cameras and IP cameras. The ALI-QVR5116H DVR provides video inputs for up to 16 analog cameras, and the
ALI-QVR5132H provides video inputs for up to 32 analog cameras. Features include:
• Supports H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 video compression
• Supports HD-TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP video input
• Supports a maximum of 2600 feet for 1080p and 3900 feet for 720p HD-TVI signals
• Supports 4 HDDs up to 10TB each. Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and eSATA interface
• Supports POS triggered recording and POS information overlay
For more information, refer to these documents - available at http: // www.alibisecurity.com / resources.html:
• ALIBI Embedded Digital Video Recorder Firmware V4.20.00 (or later) User Manual
• ALIBI™ Tools Utility Installation and User Manual
• ALIBI™ Witness 2.0 Smartphone App - Quick Start Guide
ALI-QVR5116H and ALI-QVR5132H Front Panel
USB Interface
Power LED
Status
TX / RX
ALI-QVR5116H front panel
Item Usage
Power LED Indicator turns green when DVR is powered up.
Status STATUS indicator lights in red when HDD is reading / writing.
TX / RX LED indicator blinks green when network connection is functioning properly.
USB Interface This port can be used for a USB mouse or USB ash memory devices.
ALI-QVR5116H Back panel
Camera video inputs LAN (2)
RS-485,
Alarms IN/OUT Power connector Fan outlet
ON/OFF switchVideo Out - HDMI (2), VGA
CVBS Video OutVGA Audio Out
Audio Line In
Camera Audio In
Ground
RS-232
eSATA
USB
ALI-QVR5116H and ALI-QVR5132H 5MP Hybrid+ Video Recorders Quick Setup Guide

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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:
• Cameras and cables compatible with the DVR. The Video in ports on the back panel support most analog CCTV camera brands and Alibi
HD-TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS analog cameras
• IP cameras installed on the Ethernet network (LAN) that associated with the DVR must be Alibi IP cameras.
• Tools to install the cameras and route power and video cables
• Fasteners to attach the cameras to the mounting surfaces
• VGA or HDMI compatible computer monitor to connect to the DVR. (An HDMI cable is provided.)
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is recommended. 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.
Step 2. Install the DVR
For the following steps, refer to the back panel photo above for the location of connectors.
1. Place the DVR in a location that is secure, well ventilated and clean. The DVR should be positioned such that the backpanel connectors
are accessible and the ventilation holes on the sides are not blocked.
2. Connect the ground terminal on the back of the DVR to an earth ground. Refer to local electrical codes for proper grounding.
Step 3. Connect alarm devices to the DVR
Wiring alarm inputs to the DVR
You can wire up to 16 alarm inputs to the DVR. Alarm input ground wiring connects to the RS-485, Alarm IN / OUT connector blocks on the
back of the DVR.
RS485 KB
Ground (G)
ALARM OUT (4)
ALARM IN (1 - 8) ALARM IN (9 - 16)
ALI-QVR5116H RS485 and Alarm terminations
Item Description
RS-485 (T+, T-, R+. R-) T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R- pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
KB
Controller port:
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller.
For cascading devices, the rst DVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next DVR
ALARM IN (1 through 16) Alarm inputs 1 - 16. Alarm input is tied to ground through the alarm sensor.
See “Step 3. Connect alarm devices to the DVR” on page 2 for more information.
ALARM OUT
(1-G through 4-G)
Alarm outputs 1 - 4 with ground terminations.
See “Step 3. Connect alarm devices to the DVR” on page 2 for more information.
Mouse control
A standard 3-button (left / right / scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this DVR. To use a USB mouse:
1. Plug the USB mouse into the either the front panel or backpanel USB connector of the DVR.
2. The mouse will be automatically detected. If the mouse is not detected, the mouse may not be compatible with the DVR. Please refer
to the recommended device list from your provider.
Using the mouse
Action Eect
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
Right click Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Scroll wheel
Scroll up: Live view: Previous screen.
Menu: Previous item.
Scroll down: Live view: Next screen.
Menu: Next item.
Installing the System
Step 1. Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment
What’s in the box
Your system includes:
• ALI-QVR5116H or ALI-QVR5132H DVR
• USB mouse
• HDMI cable
• Rack mount hardware
• Power adapter for DVR
• This Quick Start Guide

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2. Cable the HDMI or VGA connector to your monitor’s VGA or HDMI input. The HDMI interface provides the best performance.
3. Plug the mouse into the USB connector on the front or back of the DVR.
4. If you plan to access your DVR remotely, or congure your DVR 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 DVR.
5. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back panel of the DVR, and then into a UPS (recommended) or surge protector.
Step 5. Install cameras
Install your security cameras. Always follow the installation instructions provided with the camera.
Step 6. Connecting it together – initial system setup
1. Plug the coaxial cables from the cameras into the BNC camera input connectors on the back of the DVR.
2. Power on your cameras.
3. Power on the DVR using the power on / o (I / O) switch on the back panel.
4. 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 DVR (HDMI or VGA).
Step 7. Using the Wizard for basic configuration setup
Power on the DVR. Normally, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes.
By default, the Setup Wizard will open automatically. Refer to the Alibi Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V3.4 User
Manual (or later) for incomplete instructions for using the Wizard and conguring and using your DVR.
Wiring alarm outputs to the DVR
The DVR provides 4 alarm output terminations. These terminations for each output are on the ALARM OUT connector block on the back of the
DVR , and are labeled 1 - G, 2 - G, 3 - G, 4 - G (G = ground termination).
There are 4 jumpers (JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4) inside the chassis on the alarm termination PC board, associated with ALARM OUT pins 1, 2, 3
and 4 respectively. Initially, these jumpers are in place. If connecting an alarm output to a DC loaded alarm out circuit, the jumper must be in
place. If connecting the alarm output to an AC loaded alarm, the corresponding jumper must be removed. Example: If you connect an AC load
to the alarm output 3 of the DVR, then you must remove the JP 3.
To remove a jumper for AC load alarm circuits:
1. Disconnect all cabling from the DVR.
2. Remove the DVR top cover.
3. Locate the jumper associated with the alarm output you are using for an AC load alarm, then remove it. Save the jumper for use later,
if needed.
4. Reinstall the DVR top cover.
DC load alarm output circuits
DC loads must operate within the limitation of 12V / 1A. To connect to a DC alarm output, use the following diagram:
DVR
DC Load
AC load alarm output circuits
To connect an AC load to an alarm output, a jumper, associated with the output on the alarm termination PC board, (within the chassis), must
be removed. These jumpers shunt pin pairs J1, J2, J3, and J4 for alarm outputs 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. Use an external relay for safety.
DVR
Step 4. Install a monitor, mouse, power
For the following steps, refer to the back panel photo above for the location of connectors.
1. Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time.

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For additional information about using your system, refer to the ALIBI Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V4.20.00 (or
later) User Manual available at http: // www.alibisecurity.com / resources.html.
Specications
Model ALI-QVR5116H ALI-QVR5132H
Recording
Video compression H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
Encoding resolution 8 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF
Frame rate
Main stream: 8 MP @ 8 fps / 5 MP @ 12 fps; 4 MP @ 15 fps; 3 MP @ 18 fps; 1080p / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF /
VGA / CIF @ 25 fps (P) / 30 fps (N)
Sub-stream: WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 25 fps (P) / 30 fps (N)
Video bit rate 32 Kbps to 10 Mbps
Dual stream Supported
Stream type Video, Video and Audio
Audio compression G.711u
Audio bit rate 64 Kbps
Video and Audio
IP video input
16 channels (up to 32 channels) 16 channels (up to 48 channels)
Up to 8 MP resolution
Support H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 IP cameras
Analog video input 16 channels 32 channels
BNC interface (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), supports coaxitron connection
HD-TVI input 8 MP, 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p25, 1080p30, 720p25, 720p30, 720p50, 720p60
AHD input 5 MP, 4 MP, 720p25, 720p30, 1080p25, 1080p30 5 MP, 4 MP, 1080p25, 1080p30, 720p25, 720p30
HD-CVI input 4 MP, 720p25, 720p30, 1080p25, 1080p30 4 MP, 1080p25, 1080p30, 720p25, 720p30
CVBS input PAL / NTSC
CVBS output 1 channel, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), resolution: PAL: 704 × 576, NTSC: 704 × 480
HDMI1 / VGA output 1 channel, 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 / 60Hz, 1280 × 720 / 60Hz, 1024 × 768 / 60Hz
HDMI2 output 1-channel, 4K (3840 × 2160) / 30Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440) / 60Hz, 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 / 60Hz, 1280 × 720 / 60Hz,
1024 × 768 / 60Hz
Important Notes for using the Wizard:
• Password: When logging into the recorder for the rst time, create a “Strong” administrator user password. Follow the on-screen
instructions, and save this password and the GUID le created by the rmware in a secure location. NOTE: There is no factory default
password for this device.
• Date and Time: Set the time zone, date and time correctly. All recorded video and capture (photo) les are time stamped.
• Storage - HDD: In the HDD Management wizard, if a new recorder is shipped with a pre-congured HDD, nothing needs to be done
with it in this window. If you installed an HDD or replaced an HDD, that HDD needs to be initialized by the recorder before it will record
data. Select (check the box for) that HDD, then click Init to initialize the disk. NOTE: Init will erase all data from the disk and can take
several minutes to complete. When the initialization is complete, click Next to continue.
• Network Settings: By default, the recorder acquires it’s network settings using DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol).
Depending on the conguration of the network, these settings may change. To improve remote access to the recorder, Observint
recommends that you congure the DVR with xed network settings. To easily change the DHCP acquired network settings to xed
network settings, un-check the Enable DHCP option in the network setup menu, and then click Apply.
• Platform Access: If the device has access to the Ethernet, enable AlibiConnect cloud service. This feature allows easy rmware
version checking and upgrade, and easy setup with the Alibi Witness 2.0 smartphone app for wireless monitoring.
Step 8. Access the Menu system
After the initial setup of your QVR using the Wizard, the Menus interface enables you to rene your conguration settings and expand the
functionality of the system. To use most menus, the user must log into the rmware system, either locally or remotely, with administrative
privileges.
For a local login, to open the Menu system from the Live View screen, right click on the live view screen, and then click the Menu icon in the
upper left corner.
Menu icon
If ID Authentication is not disabled (see the Menu | Conguration | General settings), a login window will open. In the Login window,
select a User Name with administrative privileges, enter its password, then click OK. A window of Menu icons will open.

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Model ALI-QVR5116H ALI-QVR5132H
Audio input 4 channels, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ)
Audio output 2 channels, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) 1 channel, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ)
Two-way audio 1 channel, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ) (independent)
Synchronous playback 16 channels
Network
Remote connections 128
Network protocols TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, AlibiConnect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™, HTTPS, ONVIF, SNMP
Network interface 2× RJ45 10M / 100M / 1000M self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Auxiliary interface
SATA 4 SATA interfaces
eSATA Supported
Capacity Up to 10 TB capacity for each disk
RAID support Hot-swappable HDD supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6 and RAID 10
Serial interface RS-232, RS-485 (full-duplex), Keyboard RS-232, RS-485 (full-duplex), Keyboard
Alarm in / out 16 / 4 16 / 4
USB interface Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0
Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0
General
Power supply 100 to 240 Vac
Consumption (without HDD) ≤ 65 W ≤ 74 W
Working temperature 14 °F ~ 131 °F (-10 °C ~ 55 °C)
Working humidity 10% ~ 90%
Dimensions (W × D × H) 17.5 × 15.4 × 2.8 in (445 × 390 × 70 mm) 17.3 × 15.4 × 2.8 in (440 × 390 × 70 mm)
Weights (without HDD) ≤ 11.0 lb (5 kg) ≤ 15.4 lb (7 kg)
Supplied Accessories
Quick Start Guide
USB mouse
Power cord
Rack mount hardware
6 ft HDMI cable
6 ft Ethernet patch cord
HDD SATA cables