Tenda N3L-4H User manual

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Preface
Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this guide before you manage the Network Video
Recorder (NVR).
Applicable models
This user guide is applicable to all single NVR products, HD Video Security Kits and PoE HD Video
Security Kits.
Unless otherwise specified, the N3L-4H single NVR product and the K4P-4TR video security kit
(NVR model: N6P-4H, camera model: IT7-PRS-K) are used for illustration.
The video security kit includes an NVR and multiple cameras. The NVR supports
configuration through GUI and Web, and the cameras have no configuration page.
Conventions
The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Item
Presentation
Example
Cascading menus
>
Playback > File
Parameter and value
Bold
Set User Name to Tom.
Variable
Italic
Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
UI control
Bold
On the Policy page, click the OK button.
Message
“ ”
The “Success” message appears.
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Meaning
This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Ignoring
this type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of data or damage to
the device.
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

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For more documents
If you want to get more documents of the device, visit www.tendacn.com and search for the
corresponding product model.
The related documents are listed as below.
Document
Description
Datasheet
It introduces the basic information of the NVR, including product overview, selling
points, and specifications.
Quick Installation Guide
It introduces how to set up the device quickly for internet access, the descriptions
of LED indicators, ports, and buttons, FAQs, statement information, and so on.
App User Guide
It introduces how to use the TDSEE app to manage the NVR.
GUI and Web User Guide
It introduces how to set up the device functions on the GUI and web for more
requirements.
Technical Support
If you need more help, contact us by any of the following means. We will be glad to assist you as
soon as possible.
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Global: (86) 755-27657180
(China Time Zone)
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Revision History
Tenda is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following
table indicates any changes that might have been made since the user guide was released.
Version
Description
Date
V1.3
1. Optimized the description of the image configuration function.
2. Added the description of the sound and light alarm function.
3. Optimized sentence expression.
2022-09-30
V1.2
1. Optimized the description of OSD configuration and image
configuration function.
2. Added such functions as audio configuration, privacy shutter,
shutter detection and camera auto maintenance.
3. Optimized sentence expression.
2022-04-30
V1.1
1. Added the description of web management.
2. Added the description of the PTZ control function.
3. Added such network configuration functions as PoE
configuration, port configuration, and DDNS and UPnP.
4. Added the description of the DST function.
5. Optimized sentence expression.
2022-01-17
V1.0
Original publication.
2021-12-17

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Contents
1Product Feature.............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Basic Function ........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Local Monitoring ....................................................................................................................2
1.3 File Management ...................................................................................................................2
1.4 Recording and Playback .........................................................................................................2
1.5 Backup....................................................................................................................................3
1.6 Alarm and Exception Management .......................................................................................3
1.7 Other Local Function..............................................................................................................4
1.8 Network Function...................................................................................................................4
2Startup and Shutdown ..................................................................................................................5
2.1 Startup....................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Shutdown ...............................................................................................................................6
3Activation and Quick Setup...........................................................................................................7
3.1 Local Activation and Quick Setup...........................................................................................7
3.2 Web Activation.....................................................................................................................12
4Local Management (GUI) ............................................................................................................15
4.1 Local Login............................................................................................................................15
4.2 GUI Introduction ..................................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Mouse Operation ......................................................................................................17
4.2.2 Layout........................................................................................................................18
4.2.3 Frequently-used Elements ........................................................................................19
4.3 General Operation................................................................................................................20
4.3.1 Logout .......................................................................................................................20
4.3.2 Reboot.......................................................................................................................20

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4.3.3 Reset Login Password................................................................................................21
4.3.4 Check Alarm Notification of Exception Detection.....................................................23
4.4 Live View ..............................................................................................................................24
4.4.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................24
4.4.2 Quick Operation........................................................................................................26
4.4.3 Quickly Add a Camera...............................................................................................28
4.4.4 Instant Playback ........................................................................................................31
4.4.5 Zoom in .....................................................................................................................33
4.4.6 Switch Window Division Mode .................................................................................34
4.4.7 PTZ Control................................................................................................................35
4.4.8 Check Stream Info .....................................................................................................43
4.4.9 Modify Channel Sequence ........................................................................................44
4.5 Playback................................................................................................................................45
4.5.1 Channel Playback ......................................................................................................45
4.5.2 File Playback..............................................................................................................49
4.5.3 Add Tag......................................................................................................................59
4.5.4 Tag Playback..............................................................................................................62
4.5.5 Clip and Export the Recording File............................................................................69
4.6 Configuration........................................................................................................................72
4.6.1 Show or Hide Professional Setting............................................................................72
4.6.2 Channel Management...............................................................................................73
4.6.3 Storage Management..............................................................................................101
4.6.4 Alarm Management ................................................................................................109
4.6.5 Network Configuration............................................................................................133
4.6.6 System Configuration ..............................................................................................155
4.7 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................170
4.7.1 Devie Info ................................................................................................................170
4.7.2 Channel Info............................................................................................................171

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4.7.3 Device Upgrade.......................................................................................................173
4.7.4 System Log ..............................................................................................................176
4.7.5 Diagnosis .................................................................................................................181
4.7.6 Device Maintenance ...............................................................................................185
5Web Management ....................................................................................................................188
5.1 Web Login...........................................................................................................................188
Scenario 1: With DHCP Server in the Network ................................................................188
Scenario 2: Without DHCP Server in the Network...........................................................191
5.2 Live View ............................................................................................................................194
5.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................194
5.2.2 Preview the Monitoring Image of Each Channel ....................................................196
5.2.3 Zoom in ...................................................................................................................198
5.3 Playback..............................................................................................................................200
5.3.1 Overview .................................................................................................................200
5.3.2 Play Back the Specific Channel................................................................................201
5.4 Configuration......................................................................................................................203
5.4.1 Channel ...................................................................................................................203
5.4.2 Storage Management..............................................................................................203
5.4.3 Alarm Recording......................................................................................................210
5.4.4 Network Configuration............................................................................................215
5.5 System Management .........................................................................................................216
5.5.1 Device Info...............................................................................................................216
5.5.2 Device Log ...............................................................................................................217
5.5.3 System Configuration ..............................................................................................217
5.5.4 System Maintenance...............................................................................................219
5.5.5 User Management ..................................................................................................222
Appendix ..........................................................................................................................................223
Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................................223

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1 Product Feature
1.1 Basic Function
Connectable to cameras of multiple brands.
Support H.265 video encoding standard, allowing simultaneous connection of the
H.265 and H.264 cameras.
Support H.264+ and H.265+ video coding standards.
Adopt the standard ONVIF protocol.
Support main stream and sub-stream live view for each channel.
Support the maximum resolution of 8 MP for each channel.
Allow independent adjustment on video coding parameters of each channel, such as
the resolution, frame rate and bit rate.
Support quick connection of cameras.
Support the Tenda camera upgrade.
Support such functions as smart search, playback and backup, which can effectively
improve the efficiency of recording retrieval and playback.

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1.2 Local Monitoring
Provide VGA and HDMI high-definition resolution display output.
Support parallel live view and playback of different channels.
Support 1/4/8/9/16-channel image live view.
Support adjustment of the live view channel sequence.
Support quick settings on the live view page.
Support multiple live view modes with customized auto-switch dwell time.
Allow quick connection of the camera on the live view page.
Support PTZ control, including setting and calling of preset point and patrol.
1.3 File Management
Support up to 10TB hard disk drive (HDD) with the SATA interface.
Support the local and remote HDD detection function.
1.4 Recording and Playback
Support simultaneous recording of main stream and sub-stream.
Support two recording modes: Overwrite and non-overwrite.
Support normal recording and alarm recording.
Support post-record of alarm recording.
Support the setting of 8 recording periods with different recording modes every day.
Support distinguishing recording types through colors, and quick display and playback
through ticking recording types.
Support searching recording by such methods as channel number, recording type, file
type, start time and end time.
Support adding tags to play back recordings, searching and playing back according to tags.