TP-Link VIGI NVR2016H User manual

Installation Guide
Network Video Recorder

Contents
Chapter 1 Appearance——————————— 3
1.1 Front Panel..............................................................3
1.2 Rear Panel ...............................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation ——————————— 7
2.1 Package Contents ...............................................7
2.2 Safety Precautions ..............................................7
2.3 Installation T ools...................................................10
2.4 Hard Drive Installation ........................................10
2.5 Product Installation .............................................12
Chapter 3 Hardware Connection —————— 14
Chapter 4 Conguration —————————— 15
Appendix FAQ——————————————— 18

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Chapter 1 Appearance
1.1 Front Panel
The figure is for demonstration purposes only. Your device may differ in
appearance from the depicted.
■VIGI NVR2016H
The front panel of VIGI NVR2016H is shown as the following figure.
LED Indication
SYS On: System is running normally.
Off: System is running abnormally.
LAN
On: Network is working properly.
Flashing: Data is being transmitted or received.
Off: Network is malfunctioning.
HDD On: The HDD is normal.
Off: No HDD or the HDD is malfunctioning.
USB Port
For additional devices such as USB mouse, USB storage device, and USB
keyboard.
■VIGI NVR2016H-16P/VIGI NVR2016H-16MP
The front panel of VIGI NVR2016H-16P/VIGI NVR2016H-16MP is shown
as the following figure.

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LED Indication
SYS On: System is running normally.
Off: System is running abnormally.
LAN
On: Network is working properly.
Flashing: Data is being transmitted or received.
Off: Network is malfunctioning.
HDD On: The HDD is normal.
Off: No HDD or the HDD is malfunctioning.
PoE Max
On: The total PoE power reaches the warning threshold.
Flashing: The total PoE power has reached the warning
threshold for more than 2 minutes.
Off: The total PoE power does not reach the warning
threshold.
USB Port
For additional devices such as USB mouse, USB storage device, and USB
keyboard.
1.2 Rear Panel
The figure is for demonstration purposes only. Your device may differ in
appearance from the depicted.
■VIGI NVR2016H
The rear panel of VIGI NVR2016H is shown as the following figure.
Grounding Terminal
The device comes with lightning protection mechanism.
Power Socket
Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male
connector to the AC power outlet. Make sure that the voltage of the

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power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage (100–240 V~
50/60 Hz).
USB Port
Connect to additional devices such as USB mouse, USB storage device,
and USB keyboard.
eSATA
Connect to external hard drive.
HDMI
Output port for high-definition audio and video signals. Connect your
monitor to this port if it uses HDMI connection.
VGA
Output port for analog video signals. Connect your monitor to this port if
it uses VGA connection.
Audio Input/Output
Connector for audio input and output.
LAN Port
Connect to an Ethernet device (eg. router and switch).
Kensington Security Slot
Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent the device
from being stolen.
■VIGI NVR2016H-16P/VIGI NVR2016H-16MP
The rear panel of VIGI NVR2016H-16P/VIGI NVR2016H-16MP is shown as
the following figure.
Grounding Terminal
The device comes with lightning protection mechanism.
Power Socket
Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male
connector to the AC power outlet. Make sure that the voltage of the
power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage (100–240 V~

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50/60 Hz).
USB Port
Connect to additional devices such as USB mouse, USB storage device,
and USB keyboard.
eSATA
Connect to external hard drive.
HDMI
Output port for high-definition audio and video signals. Connect your
monitor to this port if it uses HDMI connection.
VGA
Output port for analog video signals. Connect your monitor to this port if
it uses VGA connection.
Audio Input/Output
Connector for audio input and output.
LAN Port
Connect to an Ethernet device (eg. router and switch).
PoE Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 100/10 Mbps.
The port can also provide power for PoE PDs (recommended for PoE
cameras).
Link LED
On: A device is linked to the port but no activity.
Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data.
Off: No device is linked to the corresponding port.
PoE LED
On: The port is supplying power normally.
Flashing: Overload or short circuit is detected.
Off: Not providing PoE power on the port.
Kensington Security Slot
Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent the device
from being stolen.
Caution:
Please use the provided power adapter.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Package Contents
Make sure that the package contains the following items. Please
contact your distributor, if any of the listed items is damaged or missing.
The figures are for demonstration only. The actual items may differ in
appearance and quantity from the depicted.
NVR
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Mounting Brackets, Screws
and Rubber Feet
Power Cord, HDD Power
Cables, HDD Data Cables
Mouse
2.2 Safety Precautions
To avoid any device damage and bodily injury caused by improper use,
you should observe the following rules.
■Safety Precautions
■Keep the power off during the installation.
■Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap
has a good skin contact and is well grounded.
■Use only the power cord provided with the device.
■Make sure that the supply voltage matches the specifications indicated
on the rear panel of the device.
■Ensure that the device is installed in a well-ventilated environment and
its ventilation hole is not blocked.
■Do not open or remove the cover of the device.
■Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by
the waterish cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method.

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■Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
■Site Requirements
Temperature/Humidity
Keep the equipment room at an appropriate level of temperature and
humidity. Too much or too little humidity may lead to bad insulation,
leakage of electricity, mechanical property changes, and corrosion.
High temperatures may accelerate aging of the insulation materials,
significantly shortening the service life of the device.
Clearness
The dust accumulated on the device can be absorbed by static electricity
and result in poor contact of metal contact points. Some measures have
been taken for the device to prevent static electricity, but too strong
static electricity can cause deadly damage to the electronic elements on
the internal circuit board. To avoid the effect of static electricity on the
operation of the device, attach much importance to the following items:
■Dust the device regularly, and keep the indoor air clean.
■Keep the device well grounded and ensure that the static electricity has
been transferred.
Electromagnetic Interference
Electronic elements including capacitance and inductance on the device
can be affected by external interferences, such as conducted emission

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by capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, and impedance coupling.
To decrease the interferences, make sure to take the following measures:
■Use the power supply that can effectively filter interference from the
power grid.
■Keep the device far from high-frequency and strong-current devices
such as radio transmitting station.
■Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.
Lightning Protection
Extremely high voltage currents can be produced instantly when
lightning occurs and the air in the electric discharge path can be instantly
heated up to 20,000 °C. As this instant current is strong enough to
damage electronic devices, more effective lightning protection measures
should be taken.
■Ensure that the rack and the device are well earthed.
■Make sure the power socket has a good contact with the ground.
■Keep a reasonable cabling system and avoid induced lightning.
■Use the signal SPD (Surge Protective Device) when wiring outdoor.
Note:
For detailed lightning protection measures, go to https://www.tp-link.com/
support, search the model number of your product and go to the product Support
web page, refer to the Lightning Protection Guide from the Related Documents:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/conguration-guides/lightning_protection_guide/.
Installation Site
When installing the device on a rack or a flat workbench, attach much
importance to the following items:

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■The rack or workbench is flat, stable, and sturdy enough to support the
weight of 5.5 kg at least.
■The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. The equipment
room is well ventilated.
■The rack is well grounded. Keep the device less than 1.5 meters away
from the power socket.
2.3 Installation Tools
■Phillips screwdriver
■ESD-preventive wrist wrap
■Cables
Note:
These tools are not included with our product. If needed, you can purchase them
separately.
2.4 Hard Drive Installation
It is recommended to use the HDD of surveillance or enter-prise level.
Before installation, please disconnect the power from the network video
recorder (NVR).
1. Remove the fixing screws on the side and back panels to open the
cover of the NVR.
2. Choose the right size to install hard disk drive (HDD). Both 3.5-inch
HDD and 2.5-inch HDD are supported.