Panasonic PI-HRA081A User manual

Operating Instructions
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PI-HRA081A
Model No.:

Important Safeguards and Warnings
Electrical Safety
Installation and operation should confirm to your local electrical safety
codes. We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or electrical
shock caused by improper handling or installation.
Transportation Security
Heavy stress, vibration or water splash should be avoided during transportation,
storage, and installation.
Installation
Keep upright. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on top of the NVR.
Qualified Engineers
All examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or
attempted repair.
Environment
The NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and
inflammation or explosive substances, etc.
This product should be transported, stored and operated in a specified
environment.
Accessories
Be sure to use all accessories available in the package.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are
included.
Contact your local retailer if something is broken or missing in your package.
Lithium Battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.
When replacing the battery, please make sure to use the same model.

Disclaimer
 The default password is kept blank for the first login. We strongly recommend you
set a difficult password immediately after the first log in to ensure account security.
 Password Characters: Password must contain at least 8 to 16 characters
comprising all three elements: alphabet, special character and digit.
 The illustrations in this manual are for reference only and may vary depending
on the version or model. The screenshots in this manual may have been
customized to meet specific requirements and user preferences. As a result, some
of the examples and functions featured may differ from those displayed on your
screen / monitor.
 We have put in our best efforts to verify the correctness and integrity of the
contents in this manual, but no statement, information / recommendation in this
manual shall constitute formal guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied. We
shall not be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors in this
manual.
 Video and audio surveillance can be regulated by laws that vary from country to
country. Check the law in your local region before using this product for surveillance
purposes. We shall not be held responsible for any consequences resulting from
illegal operations of the device.
 Use of this product and the manual and the subsequent result shall be entirely the
user's own responsibility. In no event shall Panasonic be liable for any special,
consequential, incidental or indirect damages including, among others, damages for
loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of data or documentation,
product malfunction and information leakage caused by cyber-attack, hacking or
virus in connection with the use of his product.

 The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Regular
updates can be added to the new version of this manual.
 Due to uncertainties such as physical environment, discrepancy may exist
between the actual values and reference values provided in this manual. The
ultimate right to interpretation resides in our company.

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Preface ......................................................................................................1
Part I Product Introduction .........................................................................1
Product Overview ........................................................................................1
Product Function..........................................................................................1
Accessories ..................................................................................................2
Installation Guide.........................................................................................3
Host Operation ............................................................................................3
Part II Local Network Access ........................................................................5
1Before User Login ....................................................................................5
User Login ....................................................................................................5
2How to use Mouse with the NVR..............................................................5
3Initial Configuration.................................................................................7
Preparation..................................................................................................7
NVR Login (Display)......................................................................................7
4Live View...............................................................................................11
Live View Status .........................................................................................11
Shortcut Menu ...........................................................................................12
5Record Settings .....................................................................................13
HDD Manage..............................................................................................13
Record .......................................................................................................14
6Network................................................................................................ 15
DDNS .........................................................................................................16
UPnP ..........................................................................................................17
Email..........................................................................................................17

Cloud .........................................................................................................18
Wi-Fi ..........................................................................................................19
3G/4G ........................................................................................................20
Net Service.................................................................................................21
7Camera ................................................................................................. 23
Camera Manage.........................................................................................23
Channel Status ...........................................................................................24
Channel Type .............................................................................................25
8Alarm.................................................................................................... 25
Motion Detect............................................................................................25
Video Blind ................................................................................................26
Video Loss..................................................................................................27
Abnormality...............................................................................................28
Intelligent Analysis.....................................................................................29
SMD...........................................................................................................30
9Video .................................................................................................... 31
Encode.......................................................................................................31
GUI Display ................................................................................................32
Output Adjust ............................................................................................33
10 System.............................................................................................34
General ......................................................................................................34
Tour ...........................................................................................................35
RS232.........................................................................................................36
Account......................................................................................................36
Auto Maintenance .....................................................................................37
Import/Export............................................................................................38
Restore ......................................................................................................39
Upgrade.....................................................................................................40
11 Playback .......................................................................................... 41

12 Backup.............................................................................................42
13 AI Play .............................................................................................43
14 Logout .............................................................................................44
15 Information .....................................................................................45
Alarm.........................................................................................................45
HDD ...........................................................................................................46
BPS.............................................................................................................47
LOG............................................................................................................48
Version ......................................................................................................49
Online User................................................................................................50
Do’s & Don’ts ...........................................................................................51
16 Troubleshooting Points .................................................................... 52
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................... 54

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Preface
This manual describes how to use NVR on Local Network or using the Web
Browser interface.
In this manual, the terms IP camera and IPC refer to the same thing:
network camera, which requires a connection to the network. And the
IP device mentioned in this manual refers to an IP camera or network
camera.
Part I Product Introduction
Product Overview
This equipment is an advanced network video surveillance product
specifically engineered for the security industry. It leverages an
embedded LINUX operating system, ensuring enhanced stability and
reliability of the system. Additionally, it incorporates the state-of-the-art
H.265/H.265+ video compression algorithm, enabling exceptional video
quality, efficient utilization of bandwidth, and seamless playback of
individual frames.
Product Function
Based on different software and hardware versions, the product’s features
are different.
Real time surveillance.
Normal & scheduled recording.
Event based recording.
Recording playback and backup.
Onvif support.
Alarm management and control.
Remote surveillance using mobile and desktop applications.

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Accessories
HDD Screw(x4)
Power Adapter
Mouse
Earthing Wire
Warranty Card
Quick Installation Guide

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Installation Guide
Check
When user receives product, please check all items according to list.
Hard Disk Installation
Installation Preparation
Need to prepare a cross screwdriver. This series of NVR can be installed in the
case and the largest capacity of hard disk could be up-to 10TB.
Installation Steps
Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD).
Factory recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
Step 1: Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the back
and side.
Step 2: Install 4 screws on HDD.
Step 3: Install HDD in the HDD rack using the provided screws.
Step 4: Turn over the machine and fasten the screws on the button to fix the
HDD.
Step 5: Connect the power cable and SATA cable.
Host Operation
Shutdown & Login Operation
Shutdown
【Enter Menu】→【logout】→【Shutdown】→【OK】.
(Note: It is advisable to use this method for shutdown to avoid any damage to the
device.)
Note: Turn off the power before changing the hard disk.
Power Off Recovery
If power supply of device is cut off or forced off when network video recorder is in

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working mode, the video recorder will automatically save recording before powering
off and automatically restore to the working state before powering on to continue
working.
Note: It is recommended to use UPS backup to ensure a stable power source for the
equipment.
Login System
After the device boots up, the user must login and the system provides the
corresponding functions according to the permissions of the logged in user.
By default, there are two predefined users: admin and guest. There is no password
allocated by default. The factory predefined user i.e., admin has superuser privileges.
The factory predefined user i.e., Guest has permissions for preview and video
playback.
Password Protection: If the wrong password is entered 5 times consecutively, the
system will alarm to lock the account. User needs to wait for half an hour or reboot
the system to get login screen. For security reasons, please change the username
and password in the “User Management” during the first login.

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Part II Local Network Access
For configuration an NVR can be accessed using two different methods:
local Network access and web-based access. For local access, the user
connects a monitor and a mouse to the NVR and uses the mouse to
operate.
The NVR has an embedded web server and allows web-based access for
operation using PC. To do this, the user needs a PC that has a network
connection to the NVR and is installed with a web browser. User just
needs to navigate to the NVR's IP address and log in to the Web
interface like user log in to the system locally.
This section describes local connectivity.
1Before User Login
The parameters and values displayed may vary with device model, and
the figures in this manual are for illustration purposes only.
User Login
Use the default username admin. There is no password to be used for the
first login. After logging in, the user needs to define the password.
CAUTION!
The password should be configured to a strong one containing at least 8-
16 characters including letters, digits, and special characters after your first
login to ensure security.
2How to use Mouse with the NVR
1. Right-click anywhere in the window and then choose Menu. The
login dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the username from the drop-down list, enter your password
(If already configured) and then click OK.

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Table 1–1 Mouse Operations
Name
Action
Description
Left
Button
Click

Select or confirm an item.
 Select to edit digits, symbols, upper-case or
lower-case letters in a field.
Double-click
Enter or exit full screen mode in live view
Drag
Draw or move a rectangle on the screen, for
example, a motion detection area/digital zoom.
Right
Button
Click
 Show the shortcut menu.
 Exit zoom.
 Exit the current window when Cancel or Exit
is displayed.
Wheel
Scroll up or
down
Scroll up or down a list or a window.

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3Initial Configuration
Preparation
 Make sure that at least one Display / monitor is correctly connected
to the VGA or HDMI interface on the rear panel of the NVR.
 Verify that the hard disk(s) are correctly installed. For detailed steps
to install a hard disk, please refer to the hard disk installation
section.
NVR Login (Display)
After switching on the NVR, a login page will be displayed.

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1. User will get Quick Set-up wizard. This setup wizard will help in initial basic
configuration.
2. Click next, QR codes will be available to download mobile applications for iOS &
Android. QR code for remote access configuration on the app will also be
available.
Remote Access QR is shown as blurred due to privacy reasons.
3. Click Next, Option for system configuration will be available, you can configure
date, time, language, machine name etc. (Ref. pic below)

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4. Click Next, Network configuration option will be displayed.
5. Click Next, Option to configure default password for IP cameras will be displayed.
Configure the default passwords for auto registration of IP cameras to the NVR.

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6. Click Next, Option to discover IP cameras automatically will appear.
Select the devices from the discovered IP cam list and add them to
complete configuration.
Note: In case IPC PnP & Auto Search options are enabled then cameras will
be added automatically by the NVR.
7. Click Next and press Okay to complete the configuration & go to Live
view.

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4Live View
Live View Status
The following icons are used to indicate alarms, recording status and
audio status in a live view window.
Table 3–1 Live View Window Icons
Icon Description
Click to record video manually.
Click to play recorded video.
Available for PTZ cameras. Click to control the PTZ settings.
Click to control camera color, brightness, contrast, saturation
etc.
Click to hide the displayed icons.
Click to unmute & mute.
Motion detection icon.
Video blind icon.
Human detection icon.
Recording icon.

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Shortcut Menu
When you right-click in a window, a shortcut menu appears as shown
below.
Menu
Description
View 1
Click to view single selected camera.
View 4
Click to view camera no 1-4 or 4-8.
View 8
Click to view camera no 1-8.
View 9
Click to view camera no 1-8 & CH vise bandwidth details. (When NVR
in 8CH mode)
Quick Set-up
Quick configuration for camera, network, etc.
Playback Click to view camera recordings.
Record Mode Click to configure camera recording options.
Channel Type Click to configure 8CH(4K) and 16CH(5M) NVR options.
Camera Manage
Click to view available cameras on network & select for live view.
Main Menu Click to access detailed NVR settings.

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5Record Settings
HDD Manage
Display information related to hard disk. Provides option to format &
recover hard disk.