Panasonic K-NL304K/G User manual

Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
Model No. K-NL304K/G
K-NL308K/G
Version 1.0.0

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Table of Contents
1 Hardware Installation and Connection....................................................................1
1.1 Check Unpacked NVR...................................................................................1
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel ...............................................................1
1.3 After Remove the Chassis.............................................................................1
1.4 HDD Installation .............................................................................................1
1.5 Front Panel.....................................................................................................2
1.6 Rear Panel......................................................................................................4
2 Connection Sample..................................................................................................6
3 GUI Operation..........................................................................................................7
3.1 Login...............................................................................................................7
3.2 Remote Device...............................................................................................8
3.3 Schedule.........................................................................................................9
3.4 Realtime Playback .......................................................................................12
4 Web Operation.......................................................................................................13
4.1 Network Connection.....................................................................................13
4.2 Login.............................................................................................................14
4.3 Main Window................................................................................................15
4.3.1 LAN Login...........................................................................................15
4.3.2 WAN Login..........................................................................................15

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network video recorder!
This quick start guide is designed to be a reference tool for your system.
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the NVR
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for anyproblems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the specified environments.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.
zInstallation environment
Keep away from extreme hot places and sources
Avoid direct sunlight
Keep away from extreme humid places
Avoid violent vibration
Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.

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1 Hardware Installation and Connection
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.
1.1 Check Unpacked NVR
When you receive the NVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible
damage. The protective materials used for the package of the NVR can protect most accidental
clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list (Remote control is optional). Finally you can
remove the protective film of the NVR.
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel
For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial number
when we provide the service after sales.
1.3 After Remove the Chassis
Please check the data cable, power cable, COM cable and main boar cable connection is secure
or not.
1.4 HDD Installation
Important
Please turn off the power before you replace the HDD.
The pictures listed below for reference only
You can refer to the User’s Manual for recommended HDD brand. Please use HDD of 7200rpm
or higher. Usually we do not recommend the PC HDD.
For detailed operation instruction, please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resources CD.
1. Loosen the screws of the
upper cover and side panel.
2. Fix four screws in the HDD
(Turn just three rounds).
3. Place the HDD in accordance with
the four holes in the bottom.
HDD2
HDD1

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1.5 Front Panel
For detailed operation instruction, please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resources CD.
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down NVR.
Shift
Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
4. Turn the device upside down
and then turn the screws in
firmly.
5.Fix the HDD firmly.
6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
Note: Be careful so that the
cables are not in contact with
the edge of the HDD.
7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the rear
panel and the side panel.

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Up/1
Down/4
S T
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and
down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)
Left/2
Right/3
W X
Shift current activated control,
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C)
/3(English character D/E/F)
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Record
REC
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Slow play/8
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it
for 1.5 seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys
to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.
Fast play/7

Various fast speeds and normal playback.
In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).
Play previous/0
|W
In playback mode, playback the previous video
In text mode, input number 0.
Reverse/Pause/
6
||W
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O).
Play Next/9
f|
In playback mode, playback the next video
In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.
In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z).

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Play/Pause /5
f||
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indication light
Net
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
HDD abnormal
indication light
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Record light
1-16
System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
1.6 Rear Panel
The K-NL304K/G rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
The K-NL308K/G rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Name
Function
Power
switch
−
Power on/off button.
Power input
socket
−
Input AC 100~240V.
For K- NL308K/G product only.

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Name
Function
Power input port
Input DC 12V/4A.
For K- NL304K/G product only.
Power input port
Switch power port. Input DC 48V/1.0A.
For K- NL304K/G product only.
MIC IN
Audio input port
Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog
audio signal output from the devices such as mike
phone, pickup.
MIC OUT
Audio output port
Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio
signal to the devices such as the sound box.
zBidirectional talk output.
zAudio output on 1-window video monitor.
zAudio output on 1-window video playback.
1 4
Alarm input port
1 4
zThere are two types; N (normal open)/C (normal
close).
zWhen your alarm input device is using external
power, please make sure the device and the NVR
have the same ground.
N1, N2
Alarm output port
1 2
z2 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1 port
N1 C1,Group 2:port N2 C2).Output alarm
signal to the alarm device. Please make sure
there is power to the external alarm device.
zN Normal open alarm output port.
zC Alarm output public end.
C1, C2
A
RS-485
communication
port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to
the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
B
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the
control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
Network port
10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Connect to the network cable.
USB2.0 port
USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device,
USB burner and etc.
RS-232
RS-232 debug
COM.
It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or
transfer transparent COM data.
HDMI
High Definition
Media Interface
High definition audio and video signal output port. It
transmits uncompressed high definition video and
multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the display
device. HDMI version is 1.4.
VGA
VGA video
output port
VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It
can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
PoE
PORTS
−
Bult-in Switch. Support PoE.
The 4 PoE series product supports total 48V 50W.
The 8 PoE series product supports total 48V 120W.
One PoE port max supports 15W.

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2 Connection Sample
Please refer to Figure 2-1 for connection sample.
The following figure is based on K-NL308K/G.
Figure 2-1