Planet NVR-820 User manual

8/16-Channel
Network Video Recorder
with HDMI
NVR-820 / NVR-1620

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Copyright
Copyright ©2014 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this
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Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET,
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any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further,
PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time
in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, for example, use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.

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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity
when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer
manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
WEEE Regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of
the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment,
end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning
of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted
municipal waste; they should be collected separately.
Revision
User’s Manual of PLANET Network Video Recorder with HDMI
Model: NVR-820 / NVR-1620
Rev: 1.2 (December, 2014)
Part No. EM-NVR-820 / NVR-1620

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Product Introduction ...................................................................6
1.1 Package Contents..........................................................................6
1.2 Overview........................................................................................7
1.3 Features.........................................................................................9
1.4 Product Specifications..................................................................10
Chapter 2. Hardware Interface...................................................................13
2.1 Physical Descriptions...................................................................13
2.2 Hardware Installation ...................................................................15
2.2.1 Installing Hard Disk.................................................................15
Chapter 3. Connecting to the NVR.............................................................17
3.1 Using Device Search Utility..........................................................17
3.2 Accessing NVR with its default IP address ..................................20
Chapter 4. Web-based Management .........................................................22
4.1 Main / Live Viewing......................................................................22
4.1.1 Date and Time Display............................................................22
4.1.2 User’s Configuration...............................................................23
4.1.3 Hardware Event Notification ...................................................23
4.1.4 Channel Status .......................................................................23
4.2 Video Frame ................................................................................23
4.3 List Viewing..................................................................................26
4.3.1 Pattern View ...........................................................................27
4.3.2 Sequence Viewing..................................................................27
4.3.3 Save Viewing..........................................................................27
4.4 Saved Viewing .............................................................................28
4.5 Setting Up Password....................................................................28
4.6 Live Viewing through iPhone Safari Browser...............................29
4.7 Live Viewing through Blackberry Phones.....................................31
Chapter 5. Playback Viewing .....................................................................34
5.1 Certain Functions of Playback Video ...........................................34
5.2 The Main Layout for Playback......................................................36
5.3 Playing Exported Playback Videos with NVR Media Player.........38
Chapter 6. Event Viewing...........................................................................41
6.1 Opening Event Snapshot Images with NVR Media Player...........42
Chapter 7. NVR Setup – Device Configuration ..........................................43
7.1 Network Setup .............................................................................43
7.1.1 Network Settings.....................................................................43
7.1.2 DHCP Server..........................................................................45
7.1.3 DDNS Service ........................................................................45
7.2 Time and Date..............................................................................48
7.3 Storage.........................................................................................49
7.4 Users & Privileges........................................................................49
7.4.1 Adding a New User.................................................................50
7.4.2 Changing the Password of the “Admin” Account ....................50
7.4.3 Group Privilege.......................................................................51

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Chapter 8. NVR Setup -- Channel Configuration........................................52
8.1 Camera Setup..............................................................................52
8.1.1 Adding a Camera via Automatic Search.................................52
8.1.2 Adding a Camera Manually ....................................................55
8.2 Recording.....................................................................................56
8.3 Scheduling...................................................................................57
8.4 Preset Point Setting .....................................................................58
8.4.1 PTZ Preset Settings................................................................58
8.4.2 PTZ Preset Sequence ............................................................59
8.5 OSD Settings...............................................................................60
Chapter 9. NVR Setup -- Event Configuration............................................62
9.1 Event Sources..............................................................................62
9.2 Notification...................................................................................63
9.3 E-map ..........................................................................................66
9.3.1 Local Map Setting...................................................................66
9.3.2 Google Map Setting................................................................68
Chapter 10. NVR Setup -- System Operations.............................................69
10.1 Device Information.......................................................................69
10.2 Log...............................................................................................69
10.3 Maintenance ................................................................................70
10.4 Backup & Restore........................................................................70
10.5 USB Backup.................................................................................71
10.5.1 Things to Pay Attention to the USB Backup Function........72
10.5.2 Playing the Backup File with the NVR Media Player.........72
Chapter 11. NVR Local Interface .................................................................77
11.1 System Configuration...................................................................77
11.1.1 Service..............................................................................77
11.1.2 Display ..............................................................................77
11.1.3 Network.............................................................................78
11.1.4 User Account -- User setting .............................................80
11.1.5 User Account -- User Group Setting..................................81
11.1.6 Disk...................................................................................82
11.1.7 Channel Configurations -- Adding a Camera (Automatic
Search)..............................................................................83
11.1.8 Channel Configurations -- Adding a Camera (Add manually)
..........................................................................................86
11.1.9 E-Map................................................................................88
11.1.10 Recording..........................................................................90
11.1.11 Event Setting.....................................................................94
11.1.12 System Log .....................................................................100
11.1.13 Maintenance....................................................................101
11.1.14 USB Backup....................................................................103
Appendix A: Ping IPAddress......................................................................105
Appendix B: Planet DDNS Application........................................................106
Appendix C: Configuring Port Forwarding Manually ...................................107

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Chapter 1. Product Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
The package should contain the following items:
zNVR unit x 1
zUser’s Manual CD x 1
zQuick Installation Guide x 1
zRJ45 Cable x 1
zPower Cord x 1
zHDD Screw Packet x 1
1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in the NVR packet will cause
damage and void the warranty for this product.

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1.2 Overview
SMB Surveillance Solution
PLANET NVR-1620/NVR-820 is suitable for introducing high-definition IP surveillance solution,
and for upgrading your CCTV system to IP system without re-cabling. The
NVR-1620/NVR-820 is the 16 / 8-channel Linux embedded NVR with HDMI local display from
PLANET, bringing stable and efficient system operation under a wide range of
recording/network management/system settings. This latest NVR could be used as a control
center to control and monitor up to 16 / 8 network cameras (ONVIF supported) connected to
this NVR locally or remotely, and also supports image storage for evidentiary recording and
data backup up to 2 hard disks, perfectly designed for intelligent IP surveillance system. Users
can just turn on the cameras and the NVR to easily protect their life and properties under the
IP networks. The recorded video files can be saved in the NVR without the need for an
additional PC for files storage, thus bringing users a secure surveillance system at a lower
total cost. It is fully compatible with iOS, Android and Internet Explorer on Windows operating
system for multi-platform remote access.

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High Resolution Local Display
The NVR-1620 / NVR-820 provides an HDMI and VGA video output interface for dual local
display, which can be connected to HDMI monitor or TV for doing monitoring in the full HD
(1920 x 1080) resolution, and check NVR system status on VGA monitor at the same time,
eliminating the need for a separate PC to view video from the unit. It also can be operated with
the USB keyboard/mouse and bundled remote control* to configure and monitor all the
systems easily.
Performing Real-time Remote Monitoring
Up to 16 / 8 IP cameras can be connected to the NVR-1620/NVR-820 via a connected IP
network. With the NVR-1620/NVR-820, it delivers high performance to ensure stable
recordings and smooth playbacks of multiple megapixel cameras. Users can view remote
surveillance in real time and play back recorded videos via the web browser or the bundled
CMS software.

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Easy Configuration and Management
The NVR-1620/NVR-820 features smart setup wizard program to help users easily complete
the device installation. It supports web-based management interface for the administrators to
remotely manage the device via web browser without any concern. Furthermore, the
NVR-1620/NVR-820 can automatically search and find the available cameras in the network
so it greatly reduces user’s effort when setting up the system. This state-of-the-art and
powerful software/hardware in one design is considerable to fit in various network
environments.
1.3 Features
¾Hardware
Linux-embedded, highly-reliable standalone NVR
Supports Gigabit Ethernet port
Supports VGA / HDMI dual local display
Supports 3.5" SATA x 2 HDD
¾Video / Audio
Supports M-JPEG / MPEG-4 / H.264 compressions
Auto configuration for PLANET IP camera
Video resolution up to 5 mega-pixel (2560 x 1920)
Supports up to 120fps @ 1080p (H.264)
2-way audio support with enhanced audio quality
¾Video Recording / Backup
Simultaneous recording and live video streams
Manual or schedule recording of 16 / 8 IP cameras
Video recycle function makes the video recording in 24/7
Exports record video file toAVI format to USB device or local storage
Instant Event Notification and recording
¾Network Service
Easy access with PLANET Dynamic DNS and Built-in NTP Server
Supports DHCP Server/Client (auto detection)
Convenient DataAccess (SMB/CIFS /HTTP /FTP)
¾Easy Installation & Management
ONVIF compliant for interoperability
Supports multiple languages
Automatically discovered by management software
E-map interface in web and utility configuration

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Web-based and management utility for easy configuration
Up to 16 NVRs, max. 256 channels with the central management software
Supports USB keyboard, mouse and joystick, IR remote control, and joystick(PTZ)*
Supports mobile phone remote view with WinCE 6.1, Android, Symbian S60,
iPhone, and Blackberry 4.6
1.4 Product Specifications
Product NVR-820 NVR-1620
Hardware
Ethernet 1 x RJ45, 10/100/1000BASE-T
USB Interface 2 x USB 2.0 for backup device and firmware upgrade
Video Interface VGA / HDMI video interface
Audio Interface Mic-in, line-in and line-out
Storage Device 2 x 3.5” SATA II hard disk connectors
LED Power, Alarm, Status, HDD
Button Power, Reset, Buzzer stop
IR Receiver Built-in IR receiver
Camera
Max. Channels 8-channel IP Cameras 16-channel IP Cameras
Add Camera Manual / Smart Camera Search /Auto setup
Video
Compression H.264 / MPEG-4 / M-JPEG
Resolution 5MP / 3MP / 1080P / 2MP / SXGA / 720P / FD1 / VGA / CIF /
QCIF
240fps@720p30
120fps@1080p30
80fps@3MP
Max. 5MP/channel
480fps@D1 30
360fps@720p30
120fps@1080p30
Max. 5MP/channel
Max. live video frame rate
(Local Display) *1: Supports Full HD1080p60
*2: NVR-1620 local display limit to 2 channel 1600 x 1200 (2MP)
resolution IP camera
240fps@1080p,
4Mbps/channel, total 8
channels
120fps@3MP, 6Mbps/channel,
total 8 channels
480fps@1080p,
3Mbps/channel,
total 16 channels
Max. recording frame rate
(Local Display)
* Real performance may vary in different environments.
Audio
Audio Type Two-way
Audio format G.711, G.726 (Camera dependent)
Live Viewing
Display Mode Live View / Playback / Full / Screen / Sequence view / Saved
views
Split Screen 1 / 4 / 9 1 / 4 / 9 / 16
Full Screen 1 / 4 / 9 1 / 4 / 9 / 16

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Sequence Mode Sequence All / Manually Selected cameras in 1/4 split view with
configurable timer
Snapshot Video snapshot in JPEG format
PTZ Support Digital PTZ / Auto Pan / Preset Point / Preset point Sequence
view
Playback
Split Screen 1 / 4
Play Method Play / Pause / Stop / Forward / Reverse / Speed Adjust / Frame by Frame
Search by time or event only
Bookmark Intuitive timeline interface with bookmark function for easy file
export
Monitor
Dual Monitor Main UI + Full screen live view / sequence view
Monitor Resolutions 1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x720, 1024x768
Network and Configuration
Network Service TCP / UDP / HTTP / DHCP / DNS / ARP / ICMP / NTP / UPnP /
FTP
Streaming Protocols Depending on the supported cameras
Triggering and Event
Event type
System Events –
zSystem Start / Shutdown
zSystem Settings modified
zCamera Settings Modified
zStart Recycle
zDisk
Full
Camera Events –
zMotion/Sensor Detection
Event Action
zDisplay red window on video of event channel
zBuzzer
alarm
zDisable / enable event action
zDuration of event action
zRecording
zMail / FTP notification
zE-map notification
Management
Number of Groups 7 (Administrator / Guest / User Define * 5)
Privileges Live View / Playback / System Configurations / Camera
Configurations / Recording Configuration / Event Configuration /
Maintenance
User Interface
zGraphic local user interface (Operated by mouse, keyboard,
IR remote controller or USB joystick )*
zWeb browser (Internet explorer 7 or above)
zCMS Utility
Log Type Alert / Event / User Access
Software Utility Search utility / media player for recording export
Environment
Power 100~240V AC, 1.4A / Max. 50/60Hz

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Consumption 90W
Operating Temperature 5~40 degrees C
Storage Temperature -40~70 degrees C
Humidity 10~90% (non-condensing)
Weight 4.6 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H) 220 x 215 x 81 mm

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Chapter 2. Hardware Interface
2.1 Physical Descriptions
Front Panel
NVR-1620
NVR-820
LEDs Status Definitions
Green Solid green when the HDD is mounted
Red Solid red for disk fail
HDD x 2 Amber Solid amber when recording is in process
Blinking when recycling
Green Solid green for activity on a 10 / 100Mbps network
Network Amber Solid amber for activity on a 1Gbps network
Green Solid green for normal operation
Blinking green when firmware upgrade is done
Red Blinking red for failed firmware upgrade through USB disk
Status
Amber Blinking amber during firmware upgrade
Green
Solid green - Normal operation
Blinking in green after pressing and holding the reset button for 5
seconds indicating the device will enter the restore default
process. Other LEDs remain unchanged during this state.
Red System off (power cord remains plugged in)
Power
Amber
Fast blinking - During system initializing/starting.
Continuous blinking - When system is unable to start properly (All
other LEDs should be off when this LED is blinking in amber)
Slow blinking - The system is shutting down. Other LEDs go off
according to the stages of the process.
Red Blinking in red when a system/camera event occurs.
Blinking should last 10 seconds for each event
Alarm None Goes off if reaches the 10-second duration, or when

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buzzer stop button is pressed (if buzzer is triggered)
Buttons Status Definitions
ON Press and hold for 2 seconds
Power OFF Press and hold for 2 seconds
Restore
default Press and hold for 5 seconds
Reset Restart Press and hold for 2 seconds
Buzzer
Stop STOP Press and release to stop buzzer right away
Buzzer Status Definitions
Complete
start Beep once (indicating the system is fully started)
Initiating
restart Beep once (Indicating the restart process has begun)
Beep
Initiating
shutdown Beep once (Indicating users to release the Power button as the shutdown process has begun)
Rear Panel
Connector Description
Ethernet 10 / 100 / 1000Mbps network.
USB Connect your USB flash disk for firmware upgrade and backup.
Video VGA / HDMI
Audio Line in / Line out / Mic
Power Supply 100~240V AC, 1.4A / Max. 50 / 60Hz

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2.2 Hardware Installation
2.2.1 Installing Hard Disk
1. Remove the screws on both sides (1 on each side) and remove the top case by pulling it
toward you.
2. Place the HDD in the tray on the left. Slide it in until it is securely connected with the SATA
connector.

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3. Secure the HDD with the tool-less screw on the right side and the other screw on the left
side, which can be found in the accessory box.
4. Place the top case and secure it with the screws on both sides.

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the NVR
There are various ways you can connect to the NVR and below are the suggested methods for
different network setups:
The NVR is placed in a network with a DHCP server: Connect to the NVR by using “Device
Search” Utility.
The NVR is placed in a network without DHCP server (or you are connecting to it directly):
Access NVR with its default IP (192.168.0.20).
3.1 Using Device Search Utility
If the NVR is placed in a corporate network or a local area network where a DHCP server is
already presented, please install the “Device Search” utility from the bundled CD disk.
To begin, launch the “Device Search” utility from the CD and proceed with the installation.

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Please click “Next” to continue.
Please click “Install” to start the installation.

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Once the installation is complete, please check the “Finish”.
Please go to Start => Programs => NVR => Search NVR to run the search tool. Then you will
see the utility start searching the network.
The NVR should be located and its IP address should be displayed: Double-click on it and the
program should automatically access the NVR’s web administration page from your default
browser.
You may change NVR’s IP address by clicking on the button highlighted below.

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You will be prompted for the NVR’s login information before proceeding to change device’s IP
address.
You may click on the button highlighted below to perform search again. Or double-click on any
of the search results to access NVR’s web administration page.
3.2 Accessing NVR with its default IP address
The NVR comes with a pre-configured static IP address “192.168.0.20”. However, it is only
used when there is no DHCP server presented in the network. Connect the NVR and PC to
your switch or hub, or connect the PC directly to the NVR using a crossover CAT5 Ethernet
cable.
You can select utility or type the IP address to connect with NVR directly. After login window
appears, you should be prompted for the NVR’s username and password. Enter its default
username “admin” and password “admin” and then click ”OK” to enter the system.