Securitytronix ST-EZ4 User manual

ST-EZ4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NVR Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Hard Disk Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Specifications...........................................................................................................................................10
Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 11
HDD Storage Calculation Chart ................................................................................................................... 12
Menu Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Menu Structure.........................................................................................................................................13
Startup and Shutdown..............................................................................................................................13
Setting the Admin Password .................................................................................................................... 14
Login and Logout..................................................................................................................................... 15
User Login .......................................................................................................................................15
User Logout .....................................................................................................................................15
Live View................................................................................................................................................. 16
Adding IP Cameras .................................................................................................................................. 16
Recording.................................................................................................................................................19
Instant Recording............................................................................................................................. 19
All-day Recording............................................................................................................................ 19
Playback...................................................................................................................................................19
Backup..................................................................................................................................................... 21
VCA Detection.........................................................................................................................................22
VCA Search ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Accessing by Web Browser ............................................................................................................................ 24
Logging In................................................................................................................................................24
Live View................................................................................................................................................. 25
Recording.................................................................................................................................................26
Playback...................................................................................................................................................28
Mobile Device Access.......... ............................................................................................................................ 29

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Quick Start Guide
About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to Securitytronix EZII Network Video Recorders (NVR).
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other
information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual
is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals to ensure a safe and proper deployment.
Legal Disclaimer
THIS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY SECURITYTRONIX "AS IS'' AND ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL SECURITYTRONIX S BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE,
EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. SECURITYTRONIX SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ABNORMAL OPERATION, BREACH OF PRIVACY OR OTHER DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INFECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET
SECURITY RISKS. SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL
RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE
THAT USE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. SECURITYTRONIX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN
THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
For further assistance, or if you encounter any issue while using this product, please contact
your distributor or Securitytronix at: 800-688-9282 Press 3 for support, then 2 for CCTV.

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
FCC Conditions
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to
your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated
collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific
battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to
indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or
to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.

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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property
loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
●Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or
end-user.
●In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the
nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
●Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with
100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications
for detailed information.
●Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire
hazard.
●Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then
please contact the service center.
Warnings Follow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions
Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or material
damage.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
•Ensure unit is installed ina well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Unit isdesigned for indoor useonly.
•Keep all liquids away from thedevice.
•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit isproperly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit asa result of dropping
it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
•Use the device in conjunction with an UPS ifpossible.
•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
•Surveillance grade HDDsshould be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement ofthe battery may result inhazard ofexplosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact
dealer.
NVR Installation
During the installation of the NVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there isample room for audio and video cables.
3. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch)ofspace between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of , 14ºF ~131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). Surveillance grade HDDs
should be used for this installation.
Up to 2 SATA hard disks can be installed on your NVR.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Steps:
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.
3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.

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4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
5. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.

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Front Panel
No. Name Function Description
1
POWER POWER indicator turns green when NVR is powered up.
STATUS STATUS indicator lights in red when data is being read from or written to
HDD.
Tx/RxTx/Rx indictor blinks green when network connection is functioning properly.
2
DIRECTION
The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different fields and
items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed up and slow
down recorded video. The Left and Right button will select the next and
previous record files.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera.
ENTER
The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance the video by a
single frame.
3 MENU Access the main menu interface.
4 ESC Exit and back to the previous menu.
5 IR Receiver Receiver for IR remote.
6 USB Interface Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.

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Rear Panel
The rear panel vaires according to different models.
4ch
8ch
No.
Item
Description
1 Power Supply 48V DC power supply for 4ch model and AC 100~240V for 8ch and
16ch models.
2
Audio In
RCA connector for audio input.
3
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
4
LAN Network Interface
1 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
5
Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output.
6
VGA Interface
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
7 USB Interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8
Ground
Ground (needs tobe connected when the NVR starts up).
9
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
10 Network Interfaces with
PoE function Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.