Planet NVR-E6480 User manual

64-Ch Windows-based NVR
with 8-Bay Hard Disks
NVR-E6480
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Before You Start .............................................................................................. 3
Package Contents ............................................................................................ 4
1. Hardware Introductions ............................................................................... 5
1.1 Physical Details ................................................................................... 5
1.2 Rackmount the Unit............................................................................. 6
1.3 HDD Installation .................................................................................. 6
1.4 Attach the Front Cover......................................................................... 8
1.5 Start Up ............................................................................................. 9
2. SystemandSoftwareConguration.............................................................10
2.1 Create Disk Volumes...........................................................................10
2.2 Log In ...............................................................................................13
2.3 Create Users ......................................................................................13
2.4 Select Storage Drives .........................................................................14
2.5 Add Cameras .....................................................................................15
2.6 Search Cameras .................................................................................15
2.7 Add Camera Manually .........................................................................16
2.8 CongureCameraSettings..................................................................16
2.9 Set Recording Schedule ......................................................................17
2.10 Customize Views ................................................................................17
2.11 Validation ..........................................................................................18
3. FurtherConguration .................................................................................19

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Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing PLANET Windows-based Network Video Recorder. This
guide contains all the information you need to quickly set up PLANET NVR system
via local interface.
For detailed instructions on installation, operation and how to log in to NVR as
a web client, please refer to the product manual provided on PLANET website
(http://www.planet.com.tw).

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Package Contents
z1 x NVR
z1 x Power Cord
z1 x QIG
z1 x Universal Converter
z1 x Front Cover
z2 sets x HDD Tray Keys
z1 set x Screws
Note
Storage hard disks are not included in the package contents.

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1. Hardware Introductions
1.1 Physical Details
Front Panel
Power Status LED
Power Button
Storage Disks
USB Ports
System Disk
(Do Not Remove)
Rear Panel
LAN1
Port
Line-in Jack
Line-out Jack
Mic-in JackeSATA PortVGA Port
AC Power Connector
Power Switch
USB Ports
LAN2
Port

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1.2 Rackmount the Unit
This unit is designed to be mounted on a standard server rack, which occupies 2U
(3.5”) of vertical space.
1. Allow a minimum of 5 cm clearance at the front and the rear for front-to-back
airowoftheunit.
2. Prepare a rack shelf rated for the unit’s weight or purchase the rail kit from
PLANET, and install that to support the entire unit.
3. Secure the unit onto the rack.
1.3 HDD Installation
Make sure this unit is turned off, and insert the hard disks into the disk bays
following the sequence of tray numbers.
1. Slide the lock tab aside, and the hinge tab will pop out by itself.
2. Hold the tab lever and pull out the tray.

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3. Loosen the two screws on the tray to remove the dummy disk. Secure the hard
disk on the tray with the provided disk screws. Make sure the disk connector
faces towards the SATA contacts inside the unit.

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4. Place your thumb on the lock to push the tray into position in the chassis.
5. Press the hinge tab until it clicks into place.
1.4 Attach the Front Cover
Afteryounishconguring NVR system,rememberto lockthedisk traysusingthe
provided keys and attach the front cover to the unit’s front panel.
1. Align the left end hooks to the holes on the unit’s left handle.

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2. Press the latch and push the right end towards the unit’s right handle until it
clicks into place.
3. The NVR with the front cover is shown below.
1.5 Start Up
1. On the unit’s rear panel, press down the Power Switch to the side with “I”
mark.
2. On the unit’s front panel, press down the Power Button to turn on the unit.
3. As this unit starts up, you will enter Windows logon screen, and input the pass-
word “admin” to log in as administrator.

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2.SystemandSoftwareConguration
2.1 Create Disk Volumes
Use Windows Disk Management to create disk volumes so that NVR can access
the available storage space.
1. In Windows Search Box, search and enter “computer management”.
2. Select “Disk Management”, right-click on a disk title and select “Initialize
Disk”; choose “GPT” as the partition style and click on “OK”.

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3. Right-click on the initialized disk and select the volume type to make a new
volume.

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4. On New Volume Wizard window, make sure you assign the desired drive letter
and give a proper label name to this volume.
5. After the volume is created, it is shown on volume list and is ready for
recording.
Note
To make a striped volume, a mirrored volume or a RAID-5 volume,
it is recommended to select disks of the same model and capacity.

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2.2 Log In
On windows desktop, double-click on to enter NVR interface. Input the default
account and password to log in. The default account and password are both
“admin”. For security reasons, please remember to change it.
2.3 Create Users
On NVR screen, click the Setup button to enter the Setup page and the Users
tab.
1. Select “User Groups” and click “Add” to start adding a new user group.
2. Input group ID and click “Apply”.

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3. Click on the title bar of Users panel and click “Add” to start adding a new user.
4. Input user’s Account Password and Email address, and select its User
Group and then click “Apply”.
2.4 Select Storage Drives
1. Go to the Setup page and then the Storage tab.
2. On Disk Drive List, de-select C drive, and select other storage drives.
3. Click “Apply”.

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2.5 Add Cameras
1. Go to the Setup page and then the Devices tab.
2. Click “Add”.
3. Choose a search method based on your network environment and camera brand.
2.6 Search Cameras
Use “Search Cameras” to auto-search the network for PLANET cameras, or
“Search ONVIF Cameras” for ONVIF-compliant cameras of any brand. After
selecting your desired cameras, click “Apply”.

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2.7 Add Camera Manually
If you are adding a camera located in another network, use “Add Camera
Manually”. Fill in Media Type, Protocol, IP Address, HTTP Port, Account and
Password. Finally, click “Get Device Settings” and then “Apply”.
2.8 CongureCameraSettings
1. Go to the Setup page and then the Devices tab. Choose the camera from the
Camera List.
2. Select Basic, Video, PTZ,orBtabtocongurerelatedsettings.
3. Click “Apply” to save the settings.

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2.9 Set Recording Schedule
The recording service automatically starts full-time recording for a newly added
camera. You can modify the recording schedule to suit your needs.
1. Go to the Setup page and the Schedule tab. Select the camera from the
Camera List.
2. Choose a recording mode: Schedule Recording or Event Recording.
Schedule Recording: Records video continuously during the scheduled session.
Event Recording: Records video based on specic triggers such as when a
motion is detected by the camera.
3.Dragonthetimetabletodenethetimesession.
4. Click “Apply”.
2.10 Customize Views
1. Go to the Live View page. On top of the screen, click for the view tool
bar to create a new layout and then click to enter edit mode.
2. Select a layout style.
3. To add a camera view, pull a camera from the Camera List to a channel. To
add a map view, select a channel and click ; upload the map and drag the
lower right corner. Click to adjust channel size.
4. On the view tool bar, click to save this view.
5. You can set this view as default view by clicking on
Layout Styles Stream Switch
Edit View Save View
Add View Set as Default View

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2.11 Validation
To check live streaming of all channels, go to the Live View page
and double-click on “All Cameras” on the Camera List.
To check recording, go to the Playback page, and then select
(double-click) a view from the View List or a camera from the
Camera List. Drag on the time bar to see the recorded video.

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3.FurtherConguration
For detailed conguration, please check user’s manual on our
website.
(http://www.planet.com.tw/en/support/download.
php?model=48807&type=3#list)
If you have any other question, please contact the dealer where
you purchased this product or you can contact PLANET directly at
the following email address: [email protected]