Techpro Elite Mini Series NVR-ELM-16-DH User manual

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NVR-ELM-16-DH
Elite Mini Series - User's Manual
Motion
Activated
Recording
PTZ
Control View From
Anywhere

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Table of Contents
1Features and Specifications ...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications................................................................................................................................2
1.3.7 NVR-ELM Series .........................................................................................................11
2Front Panel and Rear Panel .............................................................................................................24
2.1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................................24
2.1.10 NVR-ELM-16.........................................................................................................................36

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2.3 Alarm Connection.......................................................................................................................63
2.4 Bidirectional talk .........................................................................................................................64
2.4.1 Device-end to PC-end ........................................................................................................64
2.4.2 PC-end to the device-end ..................................................................................................64
2.5 Mouse Operation........................................................................................................................65
3HDD Installation..................................................................................................................................67
3.5 NVR-ELM-16 Series................................................................................................................70
4Network Connection ..........................................................................................................................71
5GUI Operation.....................................................................................................................................72
5.1 Login.............................................................................................................................................72
5.2 Right Click Menu ........................................................................................................................74
5.3 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................75
5.4 Search & Playback.....................................................................................................................75
5.5 Information ..................................................................................................................................79
5.5.1 HDD Information..................................................................................................................80
5.5.2 BPS........................................................................................................................................81

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5.5.3 Log.........................................................................................................................................82
5.5.4 Version ..................................................................................................................................83
5.5.5 Online Users.........................................................................................................................83
5.5.6 Remote Device Information ...............................................................................................84
5.5.7 Network Info .........................................................................................................................85
5.5.7.1 Network Test................................................................................................................85
5.5.7.2 Network Load..............................................................................................................86
5.6 Setting..........................................................................................................................................86
5.6.1 General .................................................................................................................................87
5.6.2 Encode..................................................................................................................................89
5.6.3 Schedule...............................................................................................................................91
5.6.3.1 Quick Setup.................................................................................................................92
5.6.4 RS232 ...................................................................................................................................93
5.6.5 Network.................................................................................................................................93
5.6.5.1 Network Setting ..........................................................................................................95
5.6.5.2 IP Filter.........................................................................................................................95
5.6.5.3 NTP Setup...................................................................................................................96
5.6.5.4 Multicast.......................................................................................................................97
5.6.5.5 PPPoE..........................................................................................................................98
5.6.5.6 DDNS ...........................................................................................................................98
5.6.5.7 UPNP .........................................................................................................................100
5.6.5.8 WIFI Setting...............................................................................................................101
5.6.5.9 Email ..........................................................................................................................103
5.6.5.10 FTP.............................................................................................................................104
5.6.5.11 Alarm center..............................................................................................................106
5.6.5.12 SNMP.........................................................................................................................106
5.6.5.13 Auto register..............................................................................................................107
5.6.6 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................108
5.6.7 Detect..................................................................................................................................111
5.6.7.1 Motion Detect............................................................................................................112
5.6.7.2 Video Loss.................................................................................................................114
5.6.7.3 Camera Masking ......................................................................................................114
5.6.8 PTZ......................................................................................................................................115
5.6.9 Display ................................................................................................................................117
5.6.10 Default.................................................................................................................................118
5.6.11 Remote Device ..................................................................................................................119
5.6.11.1 UPNP .........................................................................................................................119
5.6.11.2 Built-in Switch Setup................................................................................................119
5.6.11.3 Remote Device .........................................................................................................119
5.6.11.4 Short-cut Menu .........................................................................................................122
5.7 Advanced...................................................................................................................................123
5.7.1 HDD Management.............................................................................................................124
5.7.2 Abnormality.........................................................................................................................126
5.7.3 Alarm Output ......................................................................................................................127

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5.7.4 Manual Record...................................................................................................................127
5.7.4.1 Manual record menu................................................................................................128
5.7.4.2 Basic operation.........................................................................................................128
5.7.4.3 Enable/disable record..............................................................................................128
5.7.4.4 Enable all channel recording ..................................................................................128
5.7.4.5 Stop all channel recording.......................................................................................129
5.7.5 Account ...............................................................................................................................130
5.7.5.1 Modify Password ......................................................................................................131
5.7.5.2 Add/Modify Group ....................................................................................................131
5.7.5.3 Add/Modify User.......................................................................................................132
5.7.6 Auto Maintenance .............................................................................................................132
5.7.7 Config Backup....................................................................................................................133
5.8 Shutdown...................................................................................................................................133
6Quick Configuration Tool.................................................................................................................135
6.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................135
6.2 Operation...................................................................................................................................135
7Web Operation..................................................................................................................................138
7.1 General Introduction ................................................................................................................138
7.1.1 Preparation.........................................................................................................................138
7.1.2 Log in...................................................................................................................................139
7.2 LAN Mode..................................................................................................................................140
7.2.1 Monitor Channel Menu Tree............................................................................................141
7.2.2 System Menu .....................................................................................................................144
7.2.3 Monitor Window Switch ....................................................................................................144
7.2.4 PTZ Control........................................................................................................................144
7.2.5 Color and More Setup.......................................................................................................146
7.3 WAN Login ................................................................................................................................147
7.4 Configuration.............................................................................................................................149
7.4.1 System Information ...........................................................................................................149
7.4.1.1 Version Information ..................................................................................................149
7.4.1.2 HDD information.......................................................................................................150
7.4.1.3 Log..............................................................................................................................150
7.4.2 System Configuration .......................................................................................................151
7.4.2.1 General Setup...........................................................................................................151
7.4.2.2 Encode.......................................................................................................................153
7.4.2.3 Schedule....................................................................................................................154
7.4.2.4 RS232 ........................................................................................................................156

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7.4.2.5 Network......................................................................................................................157
7.4.2.6 Alarm..........................................................................................................................165
7.4.2.1 Detect.........................................................................................................................167
7.4.2.2 PTZ.............................................................................................................................168
7.4.2.3 Default & Backup......................................................................................................169
7.4.3 Advanced............................................................................................................................170
7.4.3.1 HDD Management ...................................................................................................170
7.4.3.2 Abnormity...................................................................................................................171
7.4.3.3 Alarm I/O....................................................................................................................172
7.4.3.4 Record........................................................................................................................173
7.4.3.5 Account......................................................................................................................173
7.4.3.6 Snapshot....................................................................................................................175
7.4.3.7 Auto Maintenance ....................................................................................................175
7.4.3.8 Remote device..........................................................................................................176
7.4.3.9 Preview Control.............................................................................................................177
7.4.4 Additional Function............................................................................................................178
7.4.4.1 IPC Config .................................................................................................................178
7.4.4.2 Auto register..............................................................................................................180
7.4.4.3 Mobile Config ............................................................................................................180
7.4.4.4 WIFI Config ...............................................................................................................181
7.5 Search........................................................................................................................................182
7.6 Alarm..........................................................................................................................................185
7.7 About..........................................................................................................................................187
7.8 Log out .......................................................................................................................................187
8FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................188
9Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation.........................................................................................193
10 Appendix B Compatible SATA HDD..........................................................................................194
11 Appendix C Compatible USB2.0 List ........................................................................................199
12 Appendix D Compatible Displayer List......................................................................................201
Appendix H Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements.....................................................................202

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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 specified environments.
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.
z 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.
z Accessories

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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.
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 1/4/8/9/16-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.

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Backup
•Support network backup, USB2.0 record backup function, the recorded
files can be saved in network storage server, peripheral USB2.0
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 such as RS232 (RS-422), RS485
(RS-485).
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.