Planet NVR-1615 User manual

16-Channel
Network Video Recorder
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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
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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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WEEE Reg
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.
ulation
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 16-ch Network Video Recorder
Model: NVR-1615
Rev: 1.0 (Jul, 2014)
Part No. EM-NVR-1615_v1.0

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Product Description...................................................................... 6
1.1 Product Features............................................................................... 6
1.2 System Requirements........................................................................ 7
1.3 Packet Contents ................................................................................ 7
1.4 Specifications..................................................................................... 7
1.5 Physical Specifications .....................................................................10
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation...................................................................12
2.1 Accessories Check ...........................................................................12
2.2 Installation.........................................................................................12
Chapter 3. Connecting to the NVR ...............................................................15
3.1 Use Device Search Utility .................................................................15
3.2 Access NVR with its default IP address............................................18
Chapter 4. System........................................................................................20
4.1 Main Console....................................................................................20
4.2 System Information...........................................................................20
4.3 Screen Division.................................................................................20
4.4 Sub-screen Functions.......................................................................21
Chapter 5. System Setting............................................................................23
5.1 Camera Setup...................................................................................23
5.1.1 Audio Setting ..........................................................................23
5.1.2 Template Setting.....................................................................24
5.1.3 Camera List ............................................................................25
5.1.4 Camera Setup.........................................................................25
5.1.5 Parameter Setting...................................................................26
5.1.6 Search Camera.......................................................................27
5.2 Schedule Setting...............................................................................27
5.3 Network Setting ................................................................................29
5.3.1 Network ..................................................................................29
5.3.2 PPPoE....................................................................................29
5.3.3 UPnP......................................................................................30
5.3.4 UPnP Transversal...................................................................30
5.3.5 Server.....................................................................................30
5.3.6 DDNS .....................................................................................30
5.4. System Setting.................................................................................31
5.4.1 Device Information..................................................................31
5.4.2 Date & Time Info.....................................................................31
5.5. User Setting.....................................................................................32
5.6. Motion Detection Setting..................................................................33
5.7. Address Book Setting ......................................................................34
5.8. Notification Setting...........................................................................34
Chapter 6. System Management ..................................................................36
6.1. System Management.......................................................................36
6.2. Disk Management............................................................................37
6.3. Snapshot..........................................................................................37
6.4. Event Snapshot ...............................................................................39

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6.5. Samba Server..................................................................................40
Chapter 7. Event Setting...............................................................................41
7.1 Add a New Event..............................................................................41
7.2 Modify Existing Event Schedule or Output Action.............................42
7.3 Delete Existing Event Schedule or Output Action.............................43
7.4 Event Action Type.............................................................................43
Chapter 8. Log Viewer ..................................................................................46
8.1 System Log.......................................................................................46
8.2 Event Log..........................................................................................47
8.3 Bitrate Log ........................................................................................48
Chapter 9. Playback......................................................................................49
9.1 Search Recorded Video Files...........................................................49
9.2 Playback Control Buttons..................................................................50
9.3 Convert into AVI File.........................................................................51
9.4 Backup Video File.............................................................................51
Chapter 10.Web Remote Management .........................................................52
10.1 Connection to NVR.........................................................................52
10.2 Live View on Internet Explorer........................................................53
10.3 System Information.........................................................................54
10.4 Screen Division...............................................................................54
10.5 Sub-screen Functions.....................................................................55
10.6 Playback on Internet Explorer.........................................................56

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Chapter 1. Product Description
PLANET NVR-1615 is a Linux-based standalone NVR, a new model of Network Video Recorder
(NVR) series designed for IP surveillance system. Users can just turn on cameras and the
NVR to easily protect their office and property under the Ethernet / IP networks. The recorded
video files can be saved on the NVR and thus, an additional PC for file storage is not
necessary, bringing users a secure surveillance system at a lower total cost of ownership.
The NVR-1615 provides powerful central surveillance management capability with its bundled
Central Management Software (CMS). One NVR-1615 can manage up to 16 IP cameras via a
connected IP network. With the bundled CMS, the NVR system is expandable for multi-sites
management of up to 256 surveillance channels simultaneously. With the NVR-1615, users can
view remote surveillance in real time and play back recorded videos via the bundled CMS
software or the web browser. The NVR also helps the administrators to monitor the
surveillance system more efficiently by providing multi-monitors.
The NVR-1615 not only supports PLANET IP cameras but also is compatible withmost ofmajor
IP camera brands with ONVIF in the market. Furthermore, the NVR-1615 can automatically search
and find the available cameras in the network and provide smart setup wizard program, so it
greatly reduces users’ effort when setting up the system.
The NVR-1615 is suitable to fit in various network environments. Besides its small-scale
applications for retail stores and SMBs, the NVR-1615 offers 2 SATA HDDs supporting capacity
up to 8TB and is ideal for large-scale surveillance premises, such as banks, enterprises,
transportation, campuses, etc.
1.1 Product Features
Hardware
Linux-embedded, highly-reliable standalone NVR
Supports Gigabit Ethernet port
Supports VGA / HDMI dual local display
Supports 3.5" SATA III x 2 HDDs
Supports e-SATA
Video / Audio
Simultaneous recording and live view streams
16 channels input of IP cameras
Supports H.264 compression
Video resolution up to 5 mega-pixel (2560 x 1920)
Supports throughput up to 80Mbps
2-way audio (G.711, G.726)
Video Recording / Backup
Scheduled recording of 16 IP cameras simultaneously
Samba path supported
Supports 2 SATA HDDs, up to 4TB per HDD
1 x e-SATA
Exports recorded video file in AVI format to USB device or local storage
Instant Event Notification and recording
Network Service
Easy access with PLANET Dynamic DNS and built-in NTP Server

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Supports PPPoE / DHCP / Static network connection
Supports low bit-rate connection for remote access
Easy Installation & Management
ONVIF compliant for interoperability
Supports multiple languages
Automatically discovered by management software
Web-based and management utility for easy configuration
Up to 256 channels management through central management software
Supports USB mouse and joystick (PTZ)*
Supports mobile phone remote view
*The remote control and joystick are optional
1.2 System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements for the system to operate Network Video
Recorder (NVR):
Operating
System
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP Professional
(32 bit) or Windows® Server 2003 (32 bit) Browser Microsoft Internet
Explorer 7 or above
CPU Minimum Intel® Pentium® 4 2.4 GHz or higher (Dual Core is recommended) RAM Minimum 1 GB of RAM, 2GB or above is
recommended
Network Minimum 10/100 Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet is recommended)
Graphics
Adapter
AGP or PCI-Express, minimum 1024 x 768, 16 bit colors. (We highly
recommend to work above the 1024 x 768 resolution to get the full
experience of the software)
Make sure your display DPI setting is set to default at 96DPI
To set DPI value, right-click on desktop, choose “Settings” tab >>
“Advanced” >> “General”
1.3 Packet Contents
1 x NVR
1 x Power Adapter
2 x SATAData Cord
2 x SATA Power Cord
16 x Screw
2 x HDD Cradle
1 x CD-ROM
1 x Quick Installation Guide
1.4 Specifications
English
Product NVR-1615
Hardware
Ethernet 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000Base-T
USB Interface 2 x USB 2.0 for backup device and mouse

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Video Interface VGA / HDMI video interface
Audio Interface 1 x Mic-in (phone jack 3.5mm), 1 xAudio-out (phone jack
3.5mm)
Storage Device 2 x 3.5” SATAIII hard disk connectors, 1 x e-SATAconnector
LED Power, HDD, LAN, REC, Event, Alarm, Camera, DI/DO
Button Reset
Buzzer1 x Buzzer
DI/DO 4 x Digital in, 4 x Digital out
Camera
Max. Channels 16-channel IP cameras
Add camera Manual / Auto Search / Auto setup
Video
Compression H.264
Resolution 5M / 3M / Full HD / SXGA / VGA/ QVGA
Max. live video frame rate
(Local Display)
480fps@D130
360fps@720P30
120fps@1080P30
20fps@5M15
Max. 5MP/channel
Max. throughput 80Mbps
Snapshot zPreview snapshot in HDD or removable device
zSearch event snapshot
zBackup to USB device
Audio
Audio Type 2-way
Audio format G.711, G.726
Live view
Display Mode Live View / Playback / Full Screen
Split Screen 1 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16 / Full Screen
Full Screen 1 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16
PTZ Support Preset / Tour /Auto pan / Iris / Focus / Speed, and joystick
Playback
Split Screen 1 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16 / Full Screen
Search Mode Simple / Graphical / Event
Play Method Play / Reverse / Pause / Seek / Pre I-frame / Next Frame
Search by time or event
Record
Recording Mode zSchedule recording each camera
zRound the clock / Motion record modes / DI detection /
Event Trigger
zPre-alarm / Post-alarm configuration
zAuto recycle
Monitor
Dual Monitor Display same contents, depending on max. channels
Monitor Resolutions 1920x1080, 1440x900, 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1024x768

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Network and Configuration
Network Service Fix IP / DHCP / PPPOE / DIPS Report / UPNP / DDNS
Notification SMTP / HTTP / FTP / TCP
Triggers and Event
Event type zMotion Alarm
zDisconnect Alarm
zAudio Detection
zDigital Input
zSchedule Trigger
zHDD Error
Event Action zDisplay on screen
zDO
zBuzzer alarm
zSnapshot
zRecording
zMail
zFTP
zTCP
zHTTP
Management
Number of Groups 2 (Administrator / User )
Privileges Live View / Playback / Record / Setting / PTZ / Two WayAudio
User Interface zGraphic local user interface (Operated by mouse)* zWeb browser (Internet Explorer 7 or above)
zCMS Utility
Log Type System / Event / Bit-rate
Software Utility Search utility / Mobile app / CMS
Environment
Power 12V DC/4.16A
Consumption 8W (without HDD)
Operating Temperature 0~40 degrees C
Storage Temperature -40~70 degrees C
Humidity 0~85% (non-condensing)
Weight 1455g
Dimensions (W x D x H) 330 x 252 x 57 mm

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1.5 Physical Specifications
Front Panel
LEDs Color Description
PWR Green
LED on when system is ready
HDD Green LED on when HDD is reading or writing
LAN Blue LED blinking when network is connected
REC Green LED on when record schedule is on
Event Green LED on when event detection schedule is on
Alarm Amber LED on when hard disk writes error
CAM Amber LED on when system has camera disconnected
Digital In (1~4) Amber LED on when digital input X is closed
Digital Out (1~4) Blue LED on when digital output X is closed
Rear Panel
Connector Description
USB Connect your mouse and USB flash disk for local display control and
backup
Reset Press and hold reset button to factory default
HDMI HDMI output
VGA VGA output
e-SATA External e-SATA HDD
PWR eSATA
12V D+ D
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DI 0 DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 GND DO 0 DO 1 DO 2 DO 3
HDMI LAN
RESET
USB
MIC IN
AUDIO OUT
VGA
12V DC
I/O HDMI
Reset
LAN
Audio
e-SATA VGA USB
PWR eSATA
12V D+ D
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DI 0 DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 GND DO 0 DO 1 DO 2 DO 3
HDMI LAN
RESET
USB
MIC IN
AUDIO OUT
VGA
12V DC
I/O HDMI
Reset
LAN
Audio
e-SATA VGA USB

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LAN 10/100/1000Mbps network.
I/O DI x 4 / DO x 4
Audio Audio out / Mic in

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Accessories Check
2.2 Installation
1. Remove all screws on the box.
2. Lift up and remove the cover.
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3. Assemble the hard disk cradles with the silver screws.
4. Install the hard disks in the case with the black screws.

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5. Connect the SATA data cable and SATA power cable between hard disk
and main board.
6. Put the cover back.
7. Assemble all the screws back to the box.

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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
“PLANET IP Wizard II” 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 Use 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 “PLANET IP Wizard II” utility from the bundled CD disk.
To begin, launch the “PLANET IP Wizard II” 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 completed, please click “Finish”.
Please go to Start => Programs => PLANET IP Wizard II => PLANET IP Wizard II to run the
search tool. Then you will see the utility start searching the network.
TheNVR 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.

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You may change NVR’s IP address by clicking on the button highlighted below.
You will be prompted for the NVR’s login information before proceeding to change device’s IP
address.
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3.2 Access 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.
The PC that is connected directly to the NVR (or within the same local area network) should
receive an IP from it. Simply access the NVR from your Web browser with NVR default IP
address.

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You should be prompted for the user name and password. Enter its default username
“admin” and password “admin” and then click” OK” to enter the system.

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Chapter 4. System
4.1 Main Console
This is the main control panel of the system providing live stream preview, system setup,
two-way audio, playback, volume control, snapshot, start or stop monitoring, and PTZ controls.
4.2 System Information Date
Time
Throughput
RecordingStatus
Event Alarm Status
HDD Status
4.3 Screen Division
Assign the preview screen to the expected layout division by clicking these buttons.
Switch to 1 division
Switch to 4 division
Switch to 9 division
Switch to 16 division