RedLeaf 32 Series User manual

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Table of Contents
1 Features and Specifications ................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Features......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 32V/32V-P Series ...................................................................................................... 9
1.2.2 32V/32V-P Series .................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Alarm Connection ........................................................................................................ 12
1.4 Bidirectional talk.......................................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 Device-end to PC-end............................................................................................. 12
1.4.2 PC-end to the device-end ....................................................................................... 13
1.5 Mouse Operation......................................................................................................... 13
1.6 Remote Control............................................................................................................ 14
2 HDD Installation.................................................................................................................. 17
2.1 32V/32V-P Series .......................................................................................................... 17
3 System Performance ........................................................................................................... 18
4 GUI Operation..................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Login ........................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Right Click Menu.......................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Main Menu.................................................................................................................. 21
4.4 Search & Playback........................................................................................................ 21
4.5 Information ................................................................................................................. 24
4.5.1 HDD Information.................................................................................................... 25
4.5.2 BPS........................................................................................................................ 26
4.5.3 Log ........................................................................................................................ 27
4.5.4 Version .................................................................................................................. 28
4.5.5 Online Users .......................................................................................................... 29
4.5.6 Remote Device Information.................................................................................... 29
4.6 Setting......................................................................................................................... 30
4.6.1 General.................................................................................................................. 31
4.6.2 Encode .................................................................................................................. 32
4.6.3 Schedule................................................................................................................ 34
4.6.3.1 Quick Setup ................................................................................................... 35
4.6.4 RS232 .................................................................................................................... 36
4.6.5 Network ................................................................................................................ 36
4.6.5.1 Network Setting............................................................................................. 37
4.6.5.2 IP Filter.......................................................................................................... 38
4.6.5.3 NTP Setup...................................................................................................... 38
4.6.5.4 Multiple Cast Setup........................................................................................ 39
4.6.5.5 PPPoE ............................................................................................................ 40
4.6.5.6 DDNS Setup ................................................................................................... 40
4.6.5.7 UPNP............................................................................................................. 42
4.6.5.8 WIFI Setting ................................................................................................... 43
4.6.5.9 Email ............................................................................................................. 45

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4.6.5.10 FTP ................................................................................................................ 46
4.6.5.11 Alarm center.................................................................................................. 48
4.6.5.12 SNMP ............................................................................................................ 48
4.6.5.13 Auto register.................................................................................................. 49
4.6.6 Alarm .................................................................................................................... 49
4.6.7 Detect.................................................................................................................... 53
4.6.8 PTZ ........................................................................................................................ 56
4.6.9 Display .................................................................................................................. 58
4.6.10 Default .................................................................................................................. 59
4.6.11 Remote Device....................................................................................................... 60
4.6.11.1 Built-in Switch Setup ...................................................................................... 60
4.6.11.2 Remote Device............................................................................................... 61
4.6.11.3 Short-cut Menu.............................................................................................. 63
4.7 Advanced..................................................................................................................... 64
4.7.1 HDD Management ................................................................................................. 64
4.7.2 Abnormity ............................................................................................................. 67
4.7.3 Alarm Output......................................................................................................... 68
4.7.4 Manual Record ...................................................................................................... 68
4.7.4.1 Manual record menu...................................................................................... 68
4.7.4.2 Basic operation .............................................................................................. 68
4.7.4.3 Enable/disable record .................................................................................... 69
4.7.4.4 Enable all channel recording........................................................................... 69
4.7.4.5 Stop all channel recording .............................................................................. 70
4.7.4.6 Account ......................................................................................................... 70
4.7.4.7 Modify Password ........................................................................................... 71
4.7.4.8 Add/Modify Group......................................................................................... 71
4.7.4.9 Add/Modify User ........................................................................................... 72
4.7.5 Auto Maintenance ................................................................................................. 72
4.7.6 Configuration Backup............................................................................................. 73
4.8 Shutdown .................................................................................................................... 73
5 Quick Configuration Tool ..................................................................................................... 75
5.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 75
5.2 Operation .................................................................................................................... 75
6 Web Operation ................................................................................................................... 78
6.1 General Introduction.................................................................................................... 78
6.1.1 Preparation............................................................................................................ 78
6.1.2 Log in..................................................................................................................... 78
6.2 LAN Mode ................................................................................................................... 79
6.2.1 Monitor Channel Menu Tree................................................................................... 80
6.2.2 System Menu......................................................................................................... 83
6.2.3 Monitor Window Switch ........................................................................................ 83
6.2.4 PTZ Control............................................................................................................ 83
6.2.5 Color and More Setup ............................................................................................ 85
6.3 WAN Login................................................................................................................... 86
6.4 Configuration............................................................................................................... 88
6.4.1 System Information................................................................................................ 88

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6.4.1.1 Version Information ....................................................................................... 88
6.4.1.2 HDD information............................................................................................ 88
6.4.1.3 Log ................................................................................................................ 89
6.4.2 System Configuration ............................................................................................. 89
6.4.2.1 General Setup ................................................................................................ 89
6.4.2.2 Encode .......................................................................................................... 91
6.4.2.3 Schedule........................................................................................................ 92
6.4.2.4 RS232 ............................................................................................................ 94
6.4.2.5 Network ........................................................................................................ 95
6.4.2.6 Alarm .......................................................................................................... 103
6.4.2.7 Detect.......................................................................................................... 105
6.4.2.8 PTZ .............................................................................................................. 106
6.4.2.9 Default & Backup ......................................................................................... 107
6.4.3 Advanced............................................................................................................. 108
6.4.3.1 HDD Management ....................................................................................... 108
6.4.3.2 Abnormity ................................................................................................... 109
6.4.3.3 Alarm I/O .................................................................................................... 110
6.4.3.4 Record......................................................................................................... 111
6.4.3.5 Account ....................................................................................................... 111
6.4.3.6 Snapshot ..................................................................................................... 113
6.4.3.7 Auto Maintenance ....................................................................................... 113
6.4.3.8 Remote device ............................................................................................. 114
6.4.3.9 Preview Control ........................................................................................... 115
6.4.4 Additional Function.............................................................................................. 116
6.4.4.1 Auto register................................................................................................ 116
6.4.4.2 Mobile Configuration ................................................................................... 116
6.4.4.3 WIFI Configuration ....................................................................................... 117
6.5 Search ....................................................................................................................... 118
6.6 Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 121
6.7 About ........................................................................................................................ 123
6.8 Log out ...................................................................................................................... 123
7 FAQ .................................................................................................................................. 124
8 Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation................................................................................ 129
9 Appendix B Compatible SATA HDD..................................................................................... 130
10 Appendix C Compatible USB List .................................................................................... 132
11 Appendix D Compatible Displayer List............................................................................ 134
12 Appendix E No-IP DDNS................................................................................................. 135
Appendix H Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements .............................................................. 141

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network video recorder!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for your system.
Please open the accessory bag to check the items one by one in
accordance with the list below. Contact your local retailer ASAP if
something is missing or damaged in the bag.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care. Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation. Do not place objects on the NVR.
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We are not liable for any problems caused by
unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃to 50 ℃.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer. Before installation, please open the package and check all the
components are included. Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury! When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the
same model!
Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.
Installation environment
Keep away from extreme hot places and sources；
Avoid direct sunlight；
Keep away from extreme humid places；
Avoid violent vibration；
Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR；
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.
Accessories
Check the following accessories after opening the box：
Please refer to the packing list in the box *

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Component Name
32 Series
32-P
Series
32-S
Series
32V Series
32V-P
Series
38 Series
38-E
Series
NVR
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7-pin SATAzcable
2
2
2
N/A
N/A
8
8
Power cable
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Network cable
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Remote control
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Black optical mouse
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Power adapter
1
2
1
1
2
N/A
N/A
Quick start guide
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
CD
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Plastic pad
4
4
4
4
4
4
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1Features and Specifications
1.1 Overview
This series NVR is a high performance network video recorder. This series product support local preview, multiple-window display,
recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu operation, and remote management and control function. All
these functions support this series product to be used in various situations.
This series product supports centre storage, front-end storage and client-end storage. The monitor zone in the front-end can be set
in anywhere. Working with other front-end devices such as IPC, NVS, this series product can establish a strong surveillance
network via the CMS. In the network system, there is only one network cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone in the
whole network. There is no audio/video cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone. The whole project is featuring of simple
connection, low-cost, low maintenance work.
This series NVR can be widely used in many areas such as public security, water conservancy, transportation and education.
1.2 Features
User Management
·Each group has different management powers that can be edited freely. Every user belongs to
an exclusive group.
Storage
Via corresponding setup (such as alarm setup and schedule setup), you can backup related
audio/video data in the network video recorder.
Support Web record and record local video and storage the file in the client end.
Alarm
Respond to external alarm simultaneously (within 200MS), based on user’s pre-defined relay
setup, system can process the alarm input correctly and prompt user by screen and voice
(support pre-recorded audio).
Support central alarm server setup, so that alarm information can remotely notify user
automatically. Alarm input can be derived from various connected peripheral devices.
Alert you via EMAIL.
Network Monitor
Through network, sending audio/video data compressed by IPC or NVS to client-ends, then the
data will be decompressed and display. If bandwidth is big enough, latency is less than 500ms
Support max 10 connections
Transmit audio/video data by HTTP, TCP, UDP, MULTICAST, RTP/RTCP and etc.
Transmit some alarm data or alarm info by SMTP.
Support WEB access in WAN.
Window Split
Adopt the video compression and digital process to show several windows in one monitor.
Support 1/4/9/16-window display.
Record
Support schedule record function. Save the recorded files in the HDD, client-end PC, or network
storage server. You can search or playback the saved files at the local-end or via the Web.
Backup
Support network backup, USB record backup function, the recorded files can be saved in
network storage server, peripheral USB device, burner and etc.
Network
Management
Supervise NVR configuration and control power via Ethernet.
Support management via WEB.
Peripheral
Equipment
Management
Support peripheral equipment management such as protocol setup and port connection.
Support transparent data transmission through RS232/RS485.

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Auxiliary
Support switch between NTSC and PAL.
Support real-time system resources information and running statistics display.
Support log file.
Local GUI output. Shortcut menu operation via mouse.
IR control function. Shortcut menu operation via remote control.
Support IPC or NVS remote video preview and control.
1.2.1 32V/32V-P Series
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down NVR.
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant function: PTZ
control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for 1.5 seconds
to delete the previous character before the cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English character
(small/capitalized) and etc.
In HDD management interface, you can click it to switch HDD record
information and other information (Menu prompt)
Realize other special functions.
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse, burner and etc.

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Power indication
light
Power
Power indication light.
HDD abnormal
indication light
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold value, the light
becomes red to alert you.
Network abnormal
indication light
Net
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light becomes red to
alert you.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
1.2.2 32V/32V-P Series
The 32V series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2
Figure 1-2
The 32V-P rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-3.