Plustek NVR 4200V User manual

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Windows 7, Vista or 2000, your screens will look somewhat different but functions
are the same.

Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide..........................................................................................1
Conventions of This Guide..............................................................................1
A Note about Icons..........................................................................................1
Safety Precautions..........................................................................................2
Main NVR Features...............................................................................................3
Minimum System Requirements............................................................................3
Box Contents.........................................................................................................3
NVR 4000/4200/4300......................................................................................4
NVR Slim240...................................................................................................4
NVR 4200V.....................................................................................................5
Overview................................................................................................................6
NVR 4000/4200...............................................................................................6
NVR 4300........................................................................................................7
NVR Slim240...................................................................................................8
NVR 4200V.....................................................................................................9
Chapter I. Setup the NVR ...........................................................................10
Setup the NVR System........................................................................................10
I. Connecting with IP Cameras......................................................................10
II. Connecting with CCTV Cameras and Video Servers................................14
Chapter II. Working with the NVR .............................................................19
Log in the NVR ....................................................................................................19
Method I. Network Device Search Tool Application......................................19
Method II. IE Address Bar.............................................................................20
Wizard .................................................................................................................20
Step 1 – System Settings..............................................................................21
Step 2 – WAN Settings .................................................................................21
Step 3 – LAN Settings...................................................................................22
To Add a New IP Camera....................................................................................23
NVR Viewer Windows .........................................................................................24
Language......................................................................................................24
Live View.......................................................................................................24
Record View..................................................................................................26
Motion Detection...........................................................................................29
Log out the NVR..................................................................................................30
Chapter III. Advanced NVR Configuration .................................................31
Wizard .................................................................................................................31
Step 1 – System Settings..............................................................................32
Step 2 – WAN Settings .................................................................................32
Step 3 – LAN Settings...................................................................................33
Status ..................................................................................................................34
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NVR Status ...................................................................................................34
IPCam Status................................................................................................35
Network ...............................................................................................................35
WAN..............................................................................................................35
LAN...............................................................................................................39
Client List ......................................................................................................40
IPCam..................................................................................................................40
Device Management.....................................................................................41
Video Settings...............................................................................................43
Hard Disk.............................................................................................................45
System.................................................................................................................45
Users.............................................................................................................45
Maintenance..................................................................................................46
Log................................................................................................................47
System Settings............................................................................................48
Date & Time..................................................................................................48
Database.............................................................................................................49
Management.................................................................................................49
Alarm Data Management..............................................................................50
Schedule Settings................................................................................................50
Record Schedule...........................................................................................50
Event Schedule.............................................................................................51
Security................................................................................................................52
Event Settings...............................................................................................52
Alarm Notification..........................................................................................54
Log................................................................................................................55
Chapter IV. Technical Guides......................................................................56
LED Indicators.....................................................................................................56
Search Tool.........................................................................................................56
IP Configuration Information................................................................................57
Use the NVR with Dynamic IP Address...............................................................58
Proxy Server........................................................................................................59
Reset the NVR.....................................................................................................61
Turn off the NVR..................................................................................................62
Appendix A: Glossary..................................................................................63
Appendix B: Specifications .........................................................................67
Appendix C: Customer Service and Warranty.............................................72
Statement of Limited Warranty............................................................................72
FCC Radio Frequency Statement .......................................................................73
Contacting Plustek......................................................................................75
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing us as your NVR supplier. Like all of our products, your new
NVR is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed
dependability and customer satisfaction. We hope you will continue to turn to us for
additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow.
How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to setup and
configure your NVR. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows
7, Vista, XP and 2000 Professional. If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more
about Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before
using your NVR.
The Introduction section of this manual provides an outline of this manual, and
describes the minimum system requirements, the main features and box contents.
Chapter I describes how to set up basic NVR and IP Camera system in the network
environment.
Chapter II describes how to log in the NVR interface and get live view of the
connected IP cameras.
Chapter III provides you with plenty of illustrations and information about advanced
configuration of the NVR. You may get familiar with it and try out all functions
provided with the NVR.
Chapter IV provides useful technical information and usage tips.
Appendix A covers the glossary that may help you to know more about the network
and network devices.
Appendix B contains the specifications of the NVR you purchased.
Appendix C contains our customer service, limited warranty agreement and FCC
statement.
Conventions of This Guide
“XXX” — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
Bold — Represents important notes.
A Note about Icons
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special
attention.
Warning
Warning: A procedure that must be followed
carefully to prevent injury, or accidents.
Attention
Attention: Instructions that are important to
remember and may prevent mistakes.
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Information Information: Optional tips for your reference.
Safety Precautions
Before using this device, please read the following important information carefully to
eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury.
1. Do use the AC adapter that comes with this device (if it is available). Use of other
AC adapter may lead to malfunction, heat up, electrical shock, fire or injury.
2. Keep the space around the adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug the
adapter during emergencies.
3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators or other devices.
4. Use only attachments/accessories such as cover and plates specified by the
manufacturer.
5. Do not touch the unit or the AC adapter when power on.
6. Unplug the device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time to avoid
any risks of causing fire.
7. Do not disassemble the NVR case.
8. Please contact your distributor to obtain compatible IP camera list.
9. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight
and without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
10. Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at
these conditions:
• When this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location.
• After a cold room is heated.
• When this device is placed in a damp room.
To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the
procedure:
• Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
• Wait for 1 ~ 2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
11. Avoid excessive smoke, mechanical, dust, or direct sunlight.
12. Do not replace incorrect type of battery on the Server main board. There is risk of
explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
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Information
The mark shown to the left is in compliance with the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC
(WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose
the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return
and collection systems according to local law. If the batteries,
accumulators and button cells included with this equipment,
display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that
the battery has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0005%
Mercury, or more than 0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004%
Lead.
Main NVR Features
• Real-time live view supervision
• Scheduled Recording, Manual Recording and Event Triggered Recording
• Record Playback
• Motion Detection
• TCP/IP / SMTP / DNS / DDNS / UPnP Support
• PTZ camera control
Minimum System Requirements1
The NVR is recommended to work with personal computer or network that meets the
following requirements:
Operation System Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition
or XP Professional, Vista, 7 compatible
CPU Intel Pentium® 4 processor or above
Network Protocol TCP/IP Network protocol installed. (DHCP, Static IP, DDNS,
SMTP)
Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later2
RAM 256 MB (512 MB or higher recommended)
Ethernet Interface 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Card and Category 5 cables for
network connections3
Others CD-ROM/DVD Drive, Video card that supports 16-bit color
or greater, 800 MB Free Hard Disk Space
Box Contents4
Before you start installing your NVR, check the box contents to make sure all parts
are included. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where
you purchased your NVR or our customer service directly.
1The system requirements here are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer
(motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
2The program is available with Microsoft Windows and therefore is not included in the
Setup/Application CD-ROM of this product.
3These parts are not included in the package.
4Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this NVR in the future.
The product packaging can be recycled.
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NVR 4000/4200/4300
1. NVR
2. Power Cable
3. AC Adapter
4. Reset Pin
5. User’s Guide
6. Installation CD
NVR Slim240
1. NVR
2. AC Adapter
3. User’s Guide
4. Installation CD
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NVR 4200V
1. NVR
2. Reset Pin
3. User’s Guide
4. Installation CD
5. Cable Clasp
6. Cable Stabilizer Rack
7. Rack Screws
8. Power Cord Clasp
9. NVR Screws
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Overview
NVR 4000/4200
1. Power Indicator
2. HDD Indicator
3. WAN Indicator
4. LAN Indicators
5. 4 LAN Ports
6. WAN Port
7. COM Port
8. Power Hole
9. DC-Jack
10. RESET Hole
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NVR 4300
1. Power Indicator
2. Status Indicator
3. HDD Indicator
4. WAN Indicator
5. LAN Indicators
6. 4 LAN Ports
7. WAN Port
8. COM Port
9. Power Hole
10. DC-Jack
11. I/O Interface5
12. RESET Hole
5Serious damage to the NVR may result if a device is connected to the I/O Interface that
exceeds its electrical capability.
The low voltage/current circuit and high voltage/current circuit are in the NVR circuit. Incorrect
wiring could damage the NVR.
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NVR Slim240
1. COM Port
2. 4 LAN Ports
3. WAN Port
4. DC-Jack
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NVR 4200V
1. Power Indicator
2. HDD Indicator
3. WAN Indicator
4. LAN Indicators
5. 4 LAN Ports
6. WAN Port
7. COM Port
8. Power Hole
9. DC-Jack
10. RESET Hole
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Chapter I. Setup the NVR
Before you setup the NVR (Network Video Recorder), please make sure all
components are available and ready. A list of the package contents is provided in the
Box Contents section of this guide. If any items are damaged or missing, please
contact the vendor where you purchased your NVR or our customer service directly.
Setup the NVR System
I. Connecting with IP Cameras
NVR 4000/4200/4300
To set up the NVR system in your LAN environment:
Attention
Please configure the IP address of the IP cameras before
connecting to the NVR.
1. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into LAN port of NVR and IP camera RJ-45 port.
2. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into WAN port and Router’s LAN port.
3. Turn on the Router (Router with UPnP on/off function is recommended).
4. Plug the AC adapter into the DC-Jack of the NVR. Attach the power cable to
the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cable into a standard AC
power outlet.
5. Connect PC or Laptop with Router LAN port.
6. Insert the Installation CD, included with your NVR, into your CD-ROM drive.
7. Double click the “vcredist_x86.exe” file in your language on the CD-ROM to
install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86).
8. Run the “Network Device Search Tool” application on the CD-ROM.
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9. When the NVR lists in the Network Device Search Tool window, your NVR
works properly.
NVR Slim240
To set up the NVR system in your LAN environment:
Attention
Please configure the IP address of the IP cameras before
connecting to the NVR.
1. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into LAN port of NVR and IP camera RJ-45 port.
2. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into WAN port and Router’s LAN port.
3. Turn on the Router (Router with UPnP on/off function is recommended).
4. Plug the AC adapter into the DC-Jack of the NVR. Plug the other end of the
power cable into a standard AC power outlet.
5. Connect PC or Laptop with Router LAN port.
6. Insert the Installation CD, included with your NVR, into your CD-ROM drive.
7. Double click the “vcredist_x86.exe” file in your language on the CD-ROM to
install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86).
8. Run the “Network Device Search Tool” application on the CD-ROM.
9. When the NVR lists in the Network Device Search Tool window, your NVR
works properly.
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NVR 4200V
To set up the NVR system in your LAN environment:
Attention
Please configure the IP address of the IP cameras before
connecting to the NVR.
1. Put the cable clasp onto the RJ-45 cables. Put that end of the cable
connectors through the cable stabilizer rack. Clasp the cable clasp into the
cable stabilizer rack.
2. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into LAN port of NVR and IP camera RJ-45 port.
3. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into WAN port and Router’s LAN port.
4. Fasten the rack screws to fix the cable stabilizer rack on the rear panel of the
NVR.
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5. Turn on the Router (Router with UPnP on/off function is recommended).
6. Plug the power cord clasp into the hole above the DC-JACK.
7. Plug your suitable power source cable into the DC-Jack of the NVR. Put the
power cord into the power cord clasp.
8. Fasten the NVR screws to fix the NVR at the desired position.
9. Connect PC or Laptop with Router LAN port.
10. Insert the Installation CD, included with your NVR, into your CD-ROM drive.
11. Double click the “vcredist_x86.exe” file in your language on the CD-ROM to
install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86).
12. Run the “Network Device Search Tool” application on the CD-ROM.
13. When the NVR lists in the Network Device Search Tool window, your NVR
works properly.
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II. Connecting with CCTV Cameras and Video Servers
NVR 4000/4200/4300
To set up the NVR system in your LAN environment:
Attention
Please configure the IP address of the Video Server before
connecting to the NVR.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN Jack of the video server.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3. Connect the coaxial cable to the video input port of the Video Server from the
CCTV camera.
4. Connect CCTV power cord to an outlet, if any.
5. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into LAN port of NVR and Ethernet Port of the
video server.
6. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into WAN port and Router’s LAN port.
7. Turn on the Router (Router with UPnP on/off function is recommended).
8. Plug the AC adapter into the DC-Jack of the NVR. Attach the power cable to
the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cable into a standard AC
power outlet.
9. Connect PC or Laptop with Router LAN port.
10. Insert the Installation CD, included with your NVR, into your CD-ROM drive.
11. Double click the “vcredist_x86.exe” file in your language on the CD-ROM to
install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86).
12. Run the “Network Device Search Tool” application on the CD-ROM.
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13. When the NVR lists in the Network Device Search Tool window, your NVR
works properly.
NVR Slim240
To set up the NVR system in your LAN environment:
Attention
Please configure the IP address of the Video Server before
connecting to the NVR.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN Jack of the video server.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3. Connect the coaxial cable to the video input port of the Video Server from the
CCTV camera.
4. Connect CCTV power cord to an outlet, if any.
5. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into LAN port of NVR and Ethernet Port of the
video server.
6. Plug the RJ-45 connectors into WAN port and Router’s LAN port.
7. Turn on the Router (Router with UPnP on/off function is recommended).
8. Plug the AC adapter into the DC-Jack of the NVR. Plug the other end of the
power cable into a standard AC power outlet.
9. Connect PC or Laptop with Router LAN port.
10. Insert the Installation CD, included with your NVR, into your CD-ROM drive.
11. Double click the “vcredist_x86.exe” file in your language on the CD-ROM to
install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86).
12. Run the “Network Device Search Tool” application on the CD-ROM.
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13. When the NVR lists in the Network Device Search Tool window, your NVR
works properly.
NVR 4200V
To set up the NVR system in your LAN environment:
Attention
Please configure the IP address of the Video Server before
connecting to the NVR.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN Jack of the video server.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3. Connect the coaxial cable to the video input port of the Video Server from the
CCTV camera.
4. Connect CCTV power cord to an outlet, if any.
5. Put the cable clasp onto the RJ-45 cables. Put that end of the cable
connectors through the cable stabilizer rack. Clasp the cable clasp into the
cable stabilizer rack.
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