Planet NVR-E6480 User manual

64-Channel Windows-based
Network Video Recorder
NVR-E6480

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Copyright ©2016 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or
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manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes
the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and 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 trademarks of
their respective holders.
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, 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.

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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.
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 and have to
collect such WEEE separately.
Energy Saving Note of the Device
This power required device does not support Stand by mode operation.
For energy saving, please remove the AC-plug to disconnect the device from the power circuit.
Without remove the AC-plug or switch off the device, the devices will still consuming power from the
power circuit. In the view of Saving the Energy and reduce the unnecessary power consuming, it is
strongly suggested to switch off or remove the DC-plug for the device if this device is not intended to
be active.
Revision
User’s Manual of PLANET 64-ch Network Video Recorder
Model: NVR-E6480
Rev: 1.0 (May, 2016)
Part No. EM-NVR-E6480_v1.0

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................6
1.1PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................................................................9
1.2REMOTE ACCESS.......................................................................................................................10
1.3PACKET CONTENTS....................................................................................................................10
1.4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 11
1.5PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................14
CHAPTER 2.HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................15
2.1RACK MOUNTING .......................................................................................................................18
2.2START UP..................................................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 3.LOG IN TO THE SYSTEM..............................................................................................20
3.1ACCESS VIA INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER ..............................................................................20
3.2ACCESS VIA NVR-E6480 WORKSTATION....................................................................................23
3.3CHANGE USER PROFILE .............................................................................................................25
CHAPTER 4.NVR USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW...........................................................................26
4.1NVR RESIDENT TOOL BARS .......................................................................................................26
4.2NVR MAIN SCREEN ...................................................................................................................29
CHAPTER 5.LIVE VIEW......................................................................................................................31
5.1SELECT A VIEW..........................................................................................................................32
5.2SELECT A CAMERA.....................................................................................................................33
5.3CAMERA LIST.............................................................................................................................34
5.4REMOVE A CHANNEL ..................................................................................................................35
5.5REMOVE ALL CHANNELS ............................................................................................................36
5.6ADD BOOKMARK ........................................................................................................................37
5.7ENABLE VIEW PATROL ...............................................................................................................39
CHAPTER 6.MONITOR THE SYSTEM...............................................................................................41
6.1READ SYSTEM ALERTS AND CHANNEL STATUS............................................................................41
6.1.1Channel Status....................................................................................................................41
6.1.2Event Panel .........................................................................................................................43
6.1.3Instant Event Playback........................................................................................................44
6.1.4Pop-up Event Playback.......................................................................................................45
6.1.5Hotspot Window ..................................................................................................................45
6.1.6Motion Region Indicator ......................................................................................................46
6.2LIVE VIEW OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................46
6.2.1Show Mini Live View Windows on a Map ...........................................................................47
6.2.2Adjust Audio-in Volume.......................................................................................................47
6.2.3Send Audio Signal...............................................................................................................49
6.2.4Trigger Digital-out Device....................................................................................................49
6.2.5Watch Instant Playback of a Channel .................................................................................51

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6.2.6Manual Recording ...............................................................................................................51
6.2.7Take a Snapshot of Live Image ..........................................................................................52
6.2.8Digital PTZ Operation..........................................................................................................53
6.2.9Optical PTZ Operation ........................................................................................................53
6.2.10Navigate a Fisheye Camera Channel.............................................................................55
CHAPTER 7.PLAYBACK....................................................................................................................58
7.1PLAYBACK UI INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................58
7.2HOW TO DO PLAYBACK ..............................................................................................................58
7.3SEARCH ON TIME BAR................................................................................................................61
7.4DIGITAL ZOOM ON CHANNEL VIEW ..............................................................................................63
7.5EXPLORE FISHEYE VIEW ............................................................................................................64
7.6SEARCH BY TIME .......................................................................................................................64
7.7SEARCH BY EVENT TYPE ............................................................................................................65
7.8SEARCH BY VIDEO ANALYTICS ....................................................................................................66
7.9VIEW SEARCH RESULTS .............................................................................................................70
7.10TAKE A SNAPSHOT OF THE PLAYBACK VIEW ................................................................................72
7.11EXPORT THE RECORDINGS .........................................................................................................72
7.12SET THE EXPORT VIDEO SETTINGS.............................................................................................74
APPENDIX A: DEFAULT SETTING ........................................................................................................76
APPENDIX B: NVR PERFORMANCE.....................................................................................................77

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ptionChapter 1. Product Descri
PLANET NVR-E6480, a high-definition IP surveillance solution, is designed to work with
PLANET E-series cameras or ONVIF cameras for traffic surveillance, public and other security
monitoring applications. The NVR-E6480 is the Windows-based 64-channel NVR that can
connect up to 64 IP cameras and supports 8 hard disks. The unit employs RAID 0/1 to
optimize the process of securing data easily and quickly.
The NVR-E6480 features Gigabit Ethernet ports, eMap, video motion detection, automatic
camera registration, and mobile apps for smart phone and tablet connectivity. The NVR-E6480,
capable of recording 300Mbps of video bandwidth, supports a wide range of resolutions in
H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG formats. In addition, the NVR is able to work with extended
software such as ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) and IVS (Intelligent Video
Surveillance). Through these value-added applications, the NVR is definitely a necessity to
keep track of those critical moments saved as evidences when in need.

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Instant Playback
On the Live View page of the NVR-E6480’s management interface, whenever you want to look
back to check suspicious events of a camera channel you just missed, just hit the ‘Instant
Playback’ button to bring up the window to review recent feeds. While you don’t have to switch
to the Playback page to do so, you can still have full live views of other channels
simultaneously.
Dual Stream Management
The NVR provides dual stream management in live view and recording functions. User is able
to monitor or record stream 1 or stream 2 of dual stream devices. This design is able to reduce
the CPU and memory loading of the NVR that handles a large number of channels.

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Location Management with eMap
The eMap function helps visualize the layout of IP cameras in the surveillance network
enabling you to quickly identify the location of each IP camera, especially when an alarm
occurs. Just upload the pictures of the monitoring locations, and drag and drop the IP camera
icons to the right place on the eMap. Once an alarm event happens, the camera icons will
flash to indicate the event type for you to be alerted immediately and take necessary actions.
Remote Access via Mobile App, Web Browser or CMS
The NVR-E6480 provides central surveillance management capability with the adoption of its
bundled Central Management Software (CMS). With the CMS, the NVR system is expandable
for multi-sites management of up to 64 surveillance channels simultaneously. Besides, users
are able to monitor the NVR via mobile app viewer or the Web browser anytime, anywhere.
Large Storage Capacity
The NVR-E6480 is suitable for various network environments. Besides applications in retail
stores and SMBs, the NVR-E6480 offers 8 SATA HDDs supporting RAID 0/1 function and is
able to be applied in large scale surveillance facilities, such as banks, enterprises,

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transportations, campuses, etc.
1.1 Product Features
Hardware
Windows-based standalone NVR
2U rack-mount design
Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
E-SATA, VGA and USB interface supported
Audio line-in, line-out and mic-in jacks
Video & Audio
Simultaneous recording and live video streaming
Supports M-JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264 compressions
64-channel IP camera input
Video resolution up to 10 mega-pixel
2-way audio support
Video Recording & Backup
Manual, event or scheduled recording of 64 IP cameras simultaneously
Supports recording frame rate up to 1920fps
Instant playback in live view
Supports 8 SATA hard disks (RAID 0/1) for storage, up to 6TB per HDD
Exports recorded video file in AVI or RAW format
Network Service
2 x RJ45, 10/100/1000BASE-T
IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, RTP, RTSP, DNS, NTP (SNTP), ICMP, ARP,
SMTP, FTP, UPnP, LDAP, ONVIF

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Easy Installation & Management
ONVIF compliant for interoperability
Supports multiple languages
Dual stream management
Location-based management with eMap
Up to max. 64 channels with the central management software
Supports USB keyboard and mouse
Remote access via mobile app viewer and Web browser
Cam Viewer E-series software supported – CV7-VA, CV7-LP
1.2 Remote Access
The following are the minimum PC system requirements for remote access:
Operating System Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008
and Windows Server 2012
Browser Internet Explorer 10, 11
CPU Intel® Core i7-920 2.67 GHz
RAM 4 GB of RAM
Network Gigabit Ethernet is recommended
Hard Disk Space 1TB
Display Resolution 1024 x 768
1.3 Packet Contents
1 x NVR
1 x Power Cord
1 x Quick Installation Guide
1 x Universal Converter
1 x Front Cover
2 sets x HDD Tray Keys
1 set x Screws

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1.4 Product Specifications
Product NVR-E6480
Hardware
CPU Intel Processor
RAM 2GB
Operating System Windows 7 Standard Embedded
Ethernet 2 x RJ45, 10/100/1000BASE-T
USB Interface 6 x USB 2.0 for backup device and firmware upgrade
Video Interface VGA video interface
Audio Interface Mic-in, line-in and line-out
Storage Device 8 x 3.5" SATA II hard disk connectors; up to 6TB per HDD
External Storage
Interface 1 x eSATA
LED Power
Button Power
Weight 11.4 kg (with 1 system HDD and front cover)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 482 x 560 x 88 mm
Power 100-240V AC, 4-2A, 50-60Hz
Consumption 200W
Camera
Max. Channels 64-channel IP cameras
Function Manual, auto or ONVIF search
Video
Compression H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG
R e s o l u t i o n 1 0 M P, 5 M P, 4 M P, 3 M P, 2 M P, 1 . 3 M P, 1 M P, V G A
Max. Live Video Frame
Rate (Local Display)
6fps@10MP (1-ch), 15fps@5MP (1-ch), 8fps@4MP (1-ch),
15fps@3MP (1-ch),
30fps@2MP (1-ch), 30f[email protected] (1-ch), 30fps@1MP (1-ch),
30fps@VGA (1-ch)
*The above performance was tested with the following
parameters:
H.264 compression and 3Mbps bitrate

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Audio
Audio Type 2-way
Live View
Display Layout Mode Local: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16
Remote: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 35, 36, 48, 49, 64
Digital Zoom Zoom in/out digitally by PiP (Picture-in-Picture)
Manual Recording/
Snapshot
Instant recording upon mouse click/Instant snapshot upon mouse
click or hot key
Dual Stream
Management
Live view of stream 1 or stream 2 of dual stream devices
Event Panel Displays event status upon alarm or upon connection loss or
recovery
Instant Playback Instant playback in live view window
E-map Area maps with camera icons and small live view windows
hyperlinks
Playback
Video Search Time/Event based
Playback Control Continuous forward and backward playback with speeds 1x, 2x,
4x, 8x or frame-by-frame; pause; stop
Manual Snapshot Instant snapshot from playback upon mouse click
Digital Zoom Zoom in/out digitally by PiP (Picture-in-Picture)
Synchronized Playback Up to 9 channels for local display; up to 64 channels for remote
client
Video Export Export video clips in AVI or RAW format
Recording
Recording Throughput Maximum total bitrate 300Mbps
Schedule Recording Record video with user defined schedule
Event Recording Record video when the alarm event is triggered, including the pre-
event buffered video clip
Frame Rate Setting Different recording frame rate settings for non-event and triggered
event
Manual Recording Instant recording upon mouse click
Dual Stream
Management
Recording of stream 1 or stream 2 of dual stream devices
Recording Frame Rate Max. 1920fps in total; max. 30fps per camera

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Monitor
Max. Local Display
Resolution
1920 x 1200
Network and Configuration
Network Service IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, RTP, RTSP, DNS, NTP
(SNTP), ICMP, ARP, SMTP, FTP, UPnP, LDAP, ONVIF
Triggers and Event
Event Type Video motion detection, passive IR sensor, external device
through digital input, video loss and recovery, network loss and
recovery, server loss and recovery, disk full, disk not found
Event Action Record video, pop-up window with live video, switch to hotspot
window, play beep sound, activate external device through digital
output, upload snapshot to FTP server, execute system command
to activate other programs, eMail notification with snapshots,
command a PTZ device to go to a preset point
Manual Event Manually activate external devices through digital output via live
view monitor
Scheduler Define the schedule of event manager
Management
Max. Number of Clients 1 local, 3 remote
Privileges Live, Playback, Setup, Global
User Interface
Graphic local user interface (Operated by mouse, keyboard)
Web browser (Internet Explorer 7 or above)
CMS utility
App viewer
Multiple Languages
Support
Arabic, Czech, Danish, German, Estonian, English, Spanish,
Finnish, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian,
Japanese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian,
Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese
Log Type User Operation, Setup Device, Setup System, Setup Users, Setup
Schedule, Setup Event, System Status, Request Log
Environment
Operating Temperature 0~40 degrees C
Humidity 10~85% RH
* Hard disks for storage are not included in the packet.

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1.5 Physical Specifications
Front Panel
Rear Panel

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ationChapter 2. Hardware Install
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.
6. Align the left end hooks to the holes on the unit’s left handle.

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7. Press the latch and push the right end towards the unit’s right handle until it clicks into
place.
8. The NVR with front cover is shown below.
2.1 Rack Mounting
This unit is designed to be mounted on a standard server rack, which occupies 2U (3.5”) of
vertical space.
Step 1: Allow a minimum of 5 cm clearance at the front and the rear for front-to-back airflow of
the unit.
Step 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.
Step 3: Secure the unit onto the rack.

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Step 2: On the unit’s front panel, press down Power Button to turn on the unit.
Step 3: As this unit starts up, you will enter Windows logon screen, and input the password
“admin” to log in as administrator.
The NVR-E6480 is strongly recommended to have it installed on the intranet in
consideration of network security. It still could be attacked by hackers or malware
although the NVR is equipped with built-in firewall.
2.2 Start Up
Step 1: On the unit’s rear panel, press down the Power Switch to the side with “I” mark.

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stemChapter 3. Log in to the Sy
3.1 Access via Internet Explorer Browser
The computer where NVR server is installed is called Server Computer. You may access the
server directly via Internet Explorer or the NVR-E6480 workstation on any other client
computer.
Please open your browser, in URL box, type http://server ip address:port number, e.g.
http://220.228.146.22:8888 (generally, the port number is 80 and can be ignored in the URL). If
your computer is exactly where NVR server is installed, you may simply type
http://localhost:port number.