SAB SAB2000A User manual

Network Video Recorder
User Manual
Model: SAB2000A
Version:V1.0

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 1
Preface..............................................................................................................................................................3
Important safety instructions.....................................................................................................................4
1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Product Introduction..................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Key Features................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Relevant Version............................................................................................................................7
1.4 Icons Description........................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Common Operations.....................................................................................................................8
2 Device......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Package Contents.......................................................................................................................10
2.2 Installing the HDD.......................................................................................................................10
2.3 Device Structure..........................................................................................................................12
2.4 Device Connection......................................................................................................................14
2.5 USB Mouse Operation...............................................................................................................15
3 GUI............................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Login................................................................................................................................................ 17
3.2 Setup Wizard................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Shortcut Menu...................................................................................................................... 17
3.4 Menu................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.4.1 Adding Devices................................................................................................................ 21
3.4.2 Playback............................................................................................................................. 25
3.4.3 Backup.................................................................................................................................27
3.4.4 Device Information..........................................................................................................28
3.4.5 Settings...............................................................................................................................31
3.4.6 System.................................................................................................................................49
4 Web.............................................................................................................................................................. 54

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4.1 Instructions before Login............................................................................................................... 54
4.2 Login................................................................................................................................................. 54
4.3 Live Video.........................................................................................................................................56
4.4 Parameter Configuration............................................................................................................... 60
4.4.1 Local Settings...................................................................................................................60
4.4.2 Device Management.......................................................................................................70
4.4.3 Service Configuration.................................................................................................... 72
4.4.4 User Management...........................................................................................................84
4.4.5 System Management..................................................................................................... 85
4.5 Playback......................................................................................................................................... 88
5 Appendix.....................................................................................................................................................90
5.1 HDD Capacity Calculation.............................................................................................................90
5.2 Common operations....................................................................................................................... 91
5.3 Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 96
5.4 FAQ................................................................................................................................................... 97
5.5 Glossary........................................................................................................................................... 99
5.6 CE & FCC...................................................................................................................................... 100

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Preface
Welcome to use our product, Network Video Recorder. This document mainly focuses on
the installation and configuration of NVR LAN application system. With high performance
video, user-friendly GUI, and practical industrial designs. This series NVR is suitable for
civil applications such as homes, stores, internet cafes, and small businesses in addition
to mainstream security and surveillance applications.
Default Settings
The NVR default administrator&password is admin&(blank).
Declaration
The feature of product on this manual is just for reference. Please prevail in physical
product.
The manual provides multiple product models for reference. The specific operations are
not listed one by one. Please follow the operations depending on the actual product.
Because the actual environment may be discrepant, the actual values of some data may be
different from the values provided in the manual.
If you do not follow the manual during operation, you will bear any loss caused thereof.

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Important safety instructions
This chapter describes how to use the product properly so as to prevent danger and
property loss. Be sure to follow the security instructions when operating this product.
Installation Environment
Ensure device is installed in the well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
It is recommended to use a voltage stabilizer for supply of power. If the power supply was
unmatched, the device might work abnormally or stop working.
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same with the NVR‘s requirement,
and the ground connection is working properly.
The distance between the NVR and other device or wall should be more than 6cm away to
facilitate heat dissipation.
Precautions
Please keep the device horizontally and avoid inclination or inversion.
Don’t touch the power switch with wet hand or damp items to avoid shock.
Do not splash liquid or metal filing on the NVR To avoid short-circuit fault or blaze.
The NVR does not contain any storage device. Please install a hard disk or connect to
storage device firstly. Otherwise, you cannot perform operations such as recording and
playback.
Please press power button to shut down the NVR instead cutting off the power directly to
avoid to damaged the storage device.
Do not take the device apart when it is operating(or connecting to power).
Ensure power cable corresponds to the model of the NVR which produced.

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1Overview
1.1 Product Introduction
The series of product series is a Network Video Recorder. This advanced product series
receives a high quality video stream that is transmitted digitally by the IP Camera (IPC).
The product can perform live video preview, recording, playback, remote access, and
backup simultaneously.
1.2 Key Features
Network Monitoring
You can access the NVR system remotely through the browser on a PC or access the NVR
system locally by using the display or monitor.
Multi-screen Preview
Multi-screen preview indicates that several pages are displayed on the screen of the
monitor based on the same scale.
Recording
The NVR supports recording and storing video files on a Hard Disk Drive(HDD). Stored
videos files can be queried or played back through Web or local GUI.
Recording can be classified into schedule recording, manual recording, and alarm
recording from low priority to high priority. If recording of any two types is enabled at the
same time, only the recording of a higher priority takes effect.
Schedule Recording
You can select the scheduled time segment to enable or disable recording.
Manual Recording
You can manual enable recording in the corresponding channel.
Alarm Recording
Alarm recording is classified into I/O alarm recording and motion detection recording.
- I/O Alarm Recording

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After the external alarm function is enabled and the linkage recording channel is
selected, I/O alarm recording is enabled when an external alarm is triggered in the
trigger time segment.
- Motion Detection Recording
After the motion detection function is enabled and recording is selected, motion
detection recording is enabled when motion detection is triggered in the detection time
segment and detection area.
Note
When NVR system time and IPC time are different, the NVR recording will based on the
NVR system time.
Playback
You can play back video files stored in the HDD. Recording includes schedule recording,
manual recording, and alarm recording. Single-screen playback and four-screen
synchronous playback are supported. When display mode is 1080P, it only supports the
single-screen playback.
Alarm
Alarms include I/O alarms and motion detection alarms.
I/O Alarm
External alarm input devices are connected through the alarm input interface and external alarm
output devices are connected through the alarm output interface. After the devices are connected
successfully, you can configure information about the external alarm devices. When an alarm is
triggered in the preset time segment, the NVR system transmits the alarm information to an
external alarm output device, which makes corresponding response. The NVR system can also
enable I/O alarm recording, send pictures to your mailbox and the buzzer of the NVR will sound.
Motion Detection Alarm
You can configure motion detection information about the corresponding channel in the NVR
system. When an object moves in the detection time segment and detection area, an alarm is
triggered, the NVR system enables motion detection recording, and the alarm output device
outputs the alarm, sends pictures to your mailbox, and uploads pictures to your FTP server.
IPC Management

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You can search for IPC devices in the LAN through the NVR and add IPC devices to the
NVR channel. Through the NVR, you can also manage IPC devices.
HDD Management
When the HDD becomes exceptional (for example, HDD Loss, HDD Full, and HDD Error),
the NVR buzzer sounds an alarm.
When the HDD is full, you can select the cycle cover the earliest recording or stop
recording.
Backup
You can query video files stored by the NVR in the HDD and can back up the files through
a USB interface and save the files to a mobile storage device.
Other Functions
Support the logging function.
Support local GUI output and perform shortcut operations through the mouse.
Three roles can access the NVR, which are respectively visitor, operator, and
administrator. The rights of the three roles vary from low to high.
1.3 Relevant Version
Name
Recommended Configuration
HDD
You are recommended to equip a 7200 rpm or higher HDD.
Monitor
You are recommended to equip a 16:9 monitor with the resolution
higher than 1280*720.
IPC
You are recommended to equip IPC supporting ONVIF protocol.
Network
10/100M Ethernet or above.
Browser
This product supports 32-bit IE8 or later versions and does not
support 64-bit IE browsers. It also supports Apple Safari and Mozilla
Firefox browsers.

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1.4 Icons Description
In the live view mode, there are icons at the right top of the full screen.
：The HDD is full, and the recording has been stopped.
:AHDD is not inserted into the NVR or the HDD connected to the NVR is abnormal.
In the live view mode, there are icons at the right bottom of the screen for each channel,
：NVR is recording for the IPC.
：The alarm of the IPC is triggered.
The icon at the right top of the windows: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
1.5 Common Operations
Starting Up the NVR
Turn on the power switch on the rear panel. The Power indicator LED should turn green
indicating that the device begins to start up.
Note
If the power LED indicator on the front panel is off, please check if the power supply is
plugged into an electrical outlet and the power switch is turned on;
Shutting Down the NVR
There are two proper ways to shut down the NVR. To shut down the NVR:
Shutting down the NVR by the IR Remote Control.
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds by the IR Remote Control, and the device
will enter power-off process.
There are two proper ways to shut down the NVR in the GUI interface.
- After login, right-click the mouse, you can click Shutdown in the shortcut menu.

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- Choose ”Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click Shutdown in the System
interface.
Then turn off the power switch on the rear panel, the power LED indicator on the front
panel turns off.
Note
Please try to avoid shutting down the unit by turning off the power switch on the rear panel
(especially during recording).
Reset
You can reset the NVR device to restore the factory settings. You can choose any one of the
following methods operate.
Reset button: Press and hold it for 3 seconds to reset all parameters to factory defaults
on the bottom of the NVR.
Local GUI: Choose “Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click Factory Reset in
the System interface.
Web GUI: Choose “ (Parameter Configuration) > System Management > Factory
Reset”. The Factory Reset page is displayed.

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2Device
2.1 Package Contents
When you receive the NVR, please open the box and check whether there is any visible
damage to the NVR appearance.
Then, please verify that all contents received are complete according to the package
contents listed below.
At last, please open the machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power
wire, the connection between the power and the main board.
● NVR
● CD
● DC Power Adapter
● Quick Installation Guide
● Ethernet Cable
● Screw Pack
● USB Mouse
● Antistatic Gloves
● Data Wire and Power Wire of the HDD
The package contents list does not contain HDD and IPC.
It is highly recommended that HDD should be used with over 7200 RPM. But Do not buy a
HDD with automatic sleep function, so as to maintain reliable and stable running of the
disks.
It is highly recommended to use the IPC which supports ONVIF protocol.
2.2 Installing the HDD
For the first use,please install the HDD.
WARNING
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from
the NVR.
Find the ESD gloves from the package of the NVR and wear the gloves.
1.Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side.

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2. Connect one end of the data cable and power cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other
end to the HDD.
3. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device using the provided screws and then fasten the
screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
4. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.

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2.3 Device Structure
Front Panel
Icon
Name
Description
PWR
POWER Status Indicators
The Power LED on the front panel will light in green
after complete the wiring.
HDD
HDD Status Indicators
The red LED is on: The HDD is not installed or
cannot be detected.
Blinks green: The HDD is writing, the NVR is
recording.
The green LED is on: The HDD is in the normal
status and the NVR does not record.

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Rear Panel
Icon
Name
Description
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
Power Supply
12VDC power supply.
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
VGA
VGA video output connector. Display local video
output and menu.
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN.
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional
devices such as USB mouse and USB Storage
device.
ALARM IN Interfaces
Connector for alarm input.The interface sequence
number matches the channel sequence number,
that is, alarm input interface 1 matches channel 1.
When an external power supply is used to power
the alarm input device, the alarm input device
needs to share the ground with the NVR.
GND
Ground terminal for alarm input.

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ALARM out Interfaces
Connector for alarm output. Output alarm signal to
the external alarm device. The external alarm
device needs a power supply.
NO: alarm output end that is always on.
C: common alarm output end.
2.4 Device Connection
Connect to the Power Supply
You should first make sure that the AC voltage connected with the NVR power adapter
matches with the requirements. And then connect the power adapter to power input
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is connected right.
Note
Please use the power adapter included in the package to avoid any damage to the
equipment.
Network Access
During the network connection, you should provide sufficient bandwidth to ensure the
fluency and clarity of the images transmitted over the network.
Connect to the Alarm Input and Output Devices
The alarm input/output device should be connect the Alarm IN /Alarm OUT interface of
NVR.
Connect to the Video Output Device
Connect the VGA Monitor to VGA interface of NVR, or Connect the HDMI Monitor to HDMI
interface of NVR.
Connect to the Mouse
Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces of the NVR.
Connect to the Storage device
Plug USB Storage device into one of the USB interfaces of the NVR.
2.5 USB Mouse Operation
Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the rear panel of the NVR.
The mouse should automatically be detected.
The operation of the mouse:
Name
Action
Description
Left-Click
Single-Click
Menu or window: select and enter.
Double-Click
Preview mode or Playback mode: Switch between

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single-screen and multi-screen.
Click and
Drag
Time or Area box: Select the time or zone range.
Time bar: Drag time bar.
Right-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Note
The Single-Click mentioned in this article is refer to the left mouse click.

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3GUI
You can visit the local NVR device via the display or monitor, and view or manage NVR
system.
NVR device is connected to the network,mouse,and mobile storage devices have been
successfully installed. Make sure the video output device is connected successfully.
3.1 Login
For the operation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide.
3.2 Setup Wizard
By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the NVR has loaded, as shown in Figure below.
The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the NVR. If you don’t
want to use the Setup Wizard at that moment, right click the mouse to quit.
For the operation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide.
3.3 Shortcut Menu
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One-Screen/Four-Screen/Nine-Screen
Switch between different channels video.
Note：If you need to display nine channels IPC device on the live view window, the sub
stream of each IPC must be less than 720P.
Menu
Click Menu to enter the Menu interface, it includes IPC Manager, playback, Backup, About,
Settings and System. For details, see “3.4 Menu”.
Color Settings
Click Color Settings to choose a channel to alter the color, then adjust the parameters of
hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness.
Playback
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Playback".
Manual Record
Click Manual Record to set manual record for single channel or all channels.
【Enable Manual Record】
Check the Channel checkbox, Click OK button to take effect.
Right-click the mouse to back to the Live view interface. In the live view interface, there
are icon at the right bottom of the screen for the channel.
【Disable Manual Record】
Uncheck the channel checkbox, Click OK button to take effect.
Right-click the mouse to back to the Live view window. In the live view mode, The icon
disappeared at the right bottom of the screen for the channel.
Adding Devices
You can add and connect the IP Camera, configure the connection of IP cameras, delete
the connection of IP camera. For details, see "3.4.1 Adding Devices".
PTZ
If a channel is connected to IPC which have the PTZ function, you can control the PTZ(Pan,
Tilt, Zoom) of the IP Camera.
In PTZ control settings, select the channel from the drop-down list.