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
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Recording
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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.

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1.3.7 NVR-ELM-16-DH
SpecificationsParameter
NVR-ELM-16-DH
System
Resources
Max support 16-ch standard definition with the transmission rate of 2Mbps for each
channel;
8-channel 720P, with the transmission rate of 4Mbps for each channel;
4-channel 1080P, with the transmission rate of 8Mbps for each channel;
Support 20 online users at the same time,
The image delay time of each channel is under 500ms.
Operation
System Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Operation
Interface WEB/Local GUI
Video
Compression H.264/MPEG4
Encode
Capacity For H.264, it max supports 16-channel D1, 8-channel 720, 4-channel 1080P.
Audio
Compression G.711a
Video Output 1-channel VGA analog video output.
Video Input 4/8/16-ch network compression video input
HDMI 1-ch HDMI output.
Audio Input 1-ch bidirectional audio input
Audio Output 1-ch bidirectional talk output.

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2.1.4 NVR-ELM-16-DH
The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
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.
Number button Number 0-9 and
etc
z Input Arabic number
z Switch channel
Shift z In textbox, click this button to switch between
numeral, English (Small/Capitalized), donation and
etc.
z Enable or disable tour.
Fast play Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Play/Pause f z In backward playback or pause mode, click this
button to go normal playback.
z In normal playback click this button to pause
playback
z In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
Reverse/Pause Wz In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse
z playback
Play previous _In playback mode, playback the previous video

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Play Next fz In playback mode, playback the next video
Up/Down , z Activate current control, modify setup, and then move
up and down.
z Increase/decrease numeral.
z Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left/Right , z Shift current activated control, and then move left and
right.
z When playback, click these buttons to control
playback bar.
ESC ESC z Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
z When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor
mode.
Enter ENTER z Confirm current operation
z Go to default button
z Go to menu
Assistant Fn z One-window monitor mode, click this button to
display assistant function: PTZ control and image
color.
z Backspace function: in numeral control or text control,
press it for 1.5 seconds to delete the previous
character before the cursor.
z In motion detection setup, working with Fn and
direction keys to realize setup.
z In text mode, click it to switch between numeral,
English character (small/capitalized) and etc.
z In HDD management interface, you can click it to
switch HDD record information and other information
(Menu prompt)
z Realize other special functions.
Record REC Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Window switch Mult Click it to switch one-window/multiple-window.
USB2.0 port To connect USB2.0 storage device, USB2.0 mouse,
burner and etc.
Record light 1-16 For 4/8/16 channel device: indication light on means that
the channel is in recording.
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.

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Port Name Connection Function
HDMI High Definition
Media
Interface
/ High definition audio and video signal output
port. It transmits uncompressed high definition
video and multiple-channel data to the HDMI port
of the display device.
VGA VGA video
output port
VGA VGA video output port. Output analog video
signal. It can connect to the monitor to view
analog video.
GND / Alarm input port GND port.
Power input
port
/ Power port. Input 12V DC.
Power input
port
/ Switch power port. Input DC 48V.
PoE
PORTS
4 PoE ports / Built-in Switch supports PoE function.
The 4 PoE ports series product supports total
48V 50W.
USB 2.0 port / USB 2.0 port. Conenct to mouse.
Wireless AP Support wireless hotspot function. Use WIFI to
connect to the network camera when there is a
hotspot.
2.2.6 NVR-ELM Series
The rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-22.
Figure 2-22
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name Connection Function
USB2.0 port. Connect to USB2.0 mouse.
Network port 10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive
Ethernet port. Connect to the network
cable.
RS232(RS-422) 232 debug COM. It is for general COM debug to
configure IP address or transfer
transparent COM data.

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Port Name Connection Function
HDMI High Definition Media
Interface High definition audio and video signal
output port. It transmits uncompressed
high definition video and
multiple-channel data to the HDMI port
of the display device.
VGA VGA video output port VGA VGA video output port. Output analog
video signal. It can connect to the
monitor to view analog video.
1-16 Alarm input port. z There are four groups. The first
group is from port 1 to port 4, the
second group is from port 5 to port
8, the third group is from 9 to 12,
and the fourth group is from 13 to
16. They are to receive the on-off
signal from the external alarm
source. There are two types; NO
(normal open)/NC (normal close).
z When your alarm input device is
using external power, please make
sure the device and the NVR have
the same ground.
Alarm input port
ground end Alarm input ground end.
NO1 to NO3
C1 to C3
3-ch alarm output port z 3 groups of alarm output ports.
(Group 1:port NO1~C1,Group
2:port NO2~C2,Group 3:port
NO3~C3)).Output alarm signal to
the alarm device. Please make
sure there is power to the external
alarm device.
z NO:Normal open alarm output port.
z C:Alarm output public end.
A RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You
can connect to the control devices such
as speed dome PTZ.
B
RS485 (RS-485)
communication port
I/O port
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can
connect to the control devices such as
speed dome PTZ.
Power input port / Input 12V DC.
Power button / / Power on/off button.

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z Set the alarm output on the Web. The alarm output 01 is corresponding to the first group of
alarm out put port.
2.4 Bidirectional talk
2.4.1 Device-end to PC-end
Device Connection
Please connect the speaker or the pickup to the first audio input port in the device rear panel.
Then connect the earphone or the sound box to the audio output port in the PC.
Login the Web and then enable the corresponding channel real-time monitor.
Please refer to the following interface to enable bidirectional talk. See Figure 2-37.
Listening Operation
At the device end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the
earphone or sound box at the pc-end. See Figure 2-38.
Figure 2-38
2.4.2 PC-end to the device-end
Device Connection
Connect the speaker or the pickup to the audio output port in the PC and then connect the
earphone or the sound box to the first audio input port in the device rear panel.
Login the Web and then enable the corresponding channel real-time monitor.
Please refer to the above interface (Figure 2-37) to enable bidirectional talk.
Listening Operation
At the PC-end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the
earphone or sound box at the device-end. See Figure 2-39.
2.3 Alarm Connection
Please refer to the steps listed below.
z Connect the alarm input device to the alarm input port.
z Connect the alarm output device to the alarm output port. The NO and NC alarm output
device can connect to the NO/C/NC port. For the NO alarm device, please connect to the
NO/C ports. For the NC alarm device, please connect to the NC/C ports. Please note the
NO/C ports are for NO alarm device only.
z Open Web, and go to the Alarm setup interface to set the alarm input and output. The alarm
01 is corresponding to the first channel of the device I/O port and so on. Please set the
NO/NC type according to the high/low level the alarm input device generated when an alarm
occurred

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Figure 2-39
2.5 Mouse Operation
Please refer to the following sheet for mouse operation instruction.
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up dropdown list
Left click
mouse
In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button
on the panel you can input numeral/English character (small/capitalized). Here
← stands for backspace button. _ stands for space button.
In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for
deleting the previous character.
In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the
previous numeral.
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file list
to playback the video.
Double left
click mouse
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
mode.
In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu. Right click
mouse Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Press In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

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Switch the items in the check box.
middle
button Page up or page down
Move
mouse
Select current control or move control
Select motion detection zone Drag
mouse Select privacy mask zone.

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3.2 NVR-ELM Series
1. Loosen the screws of the
u
pp
er cove
r
and side
p
anel.
2. Fix four screws in the HDD
(
Turn
j
ust three rounds
)
.
3. Place the HDD in accordance with
the four holes in the bottom.
4. Turn the device upside down
and then turn the screws in
firml
y
.
5. Fix the HDD firmly.6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the rear
panel and the side panel.

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4Network Connection
Please refer to Figure 4-1 for connection sample.
The following figure is based on the 38 series product.
Figure 4-1
This manual suits for next models
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