UNV NVR516 Series User manual

Network Video Recorders
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Manual Version: V1.00

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CAUTION!
The default password is used for your first login. To ensure account
security, please change the password after your first login. You are
recommended to set a strong password (no less than eight characters).
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the product
described, with its hardware, software, firmware and documents, is
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profits, business interruption, or loss of data or documentation, or
product malfunction or information leakage caused by cyber attack,
hacking or virus in connection with the use of this product.
Video and audio surveillance can be regulated by laws that vary
from country to country. Check the law in your local region before
using this product for surveillance purposes. We shall not be held
responsible for any consequences resulting from illegal operations
of the device.
 The illustrations in this manual are for reference only and may vary
depending on the version or model. The screenshots in this manual
may have been customized to meet specific requirements and user
preferences. As a result, some of the examples and functions
featured may differ from those displayed on your monitor.
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Environmental Protection
This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on
environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of
this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.

Safety and Compliance Information
Safety Symbols
The symbols in the following table may be found on installation-related
equipment. Be aware of the situations indicated and take necessary
safety precautions during equipment installation and maintenance.
Symbol
Description
Generic alarm symbol: To suggest a general safety
concern.
ESD protection symbol: To suggest
electrostatic-sensitive equipment.
Electric shock symbol: To suggest a danger of high
voltage.
The symbols in the following table may be found in this manual.
Carefully follow the instructions indicated by the symbols to avoid
hazardous situations and use the product properly.
Symbol
Description
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in bodily injury or death.
CAUTION!
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damage, data loss or malfunction to
product.
NOTE!
Indicates useful or supplemental information
about the use of product.
Safety Information
Installation and removal of the unit and its accessories must be carried
out by qualified personnel. Please read all of the safety instructions
below before installation and operation.

This device is a class A product and may cause radio interference.
Take measures if necessary.
While shipping, the device should be packed in its original packing.
Verify that installation is correct. Incorrect cable connection may
cause personal injury or device damage.
The installation must be made by qualified personnel and should
conform to all the local codes.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer.
Never attempt to disassemble the device yourself. We shall not
assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized
repair or maintenance.
Ensure a proper operating environment, including temperature,
humidity, ventilation and power supply. Make sure the device is
properly grounded and the lightning protection meets
requirements. Keep the device from moisture, dust, strong
electromagnetic radiation and vibration.
Power down the device before connecting and disconnecting
accessories and peripherals.
Protect the power cable from being stepped on or pressed,
particularly at the plug, receptacle, and the part leading out of the
device.
Strictly follow the procedure to shut down the device. Sudden
power failures can cause disk damage and functional abnormalities.
In an environment where power supply is frequently interrupted,
use an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of
explosion. Use the manufacturer recommended battery.
Take necessary measures to ensure data security and protect the
device from network attack and hacking (when connected to
Internet). Possible risks and consequences are at user's sole
discretion.

WARNING!
Never look at the transmit laser while the power is on. Never look
directly at the fiber ports and the fiber cable ends when they are
powered on.
Use of controls or adjustments to the performance or procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser
emissions.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
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.
This product 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.

LVD/EMC Directive
This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
WEEE Directive–2002/96/EC
The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a
responsible manner.

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Contents
1 Appearance..........................................................................................1
Front Panel and LED Indicators .....................................................................1
Rear Panel and Interfaces .............................................................................2
2 Installation and Connection ..................................................................3
Installing Hard Disks ......................................................................................4
Replacing a Hard Disk....................................................................................5
Installing a Power Module (Optional) ...........................................................6
Installing a Decoding Card (Optional) ...........................................................7
Mounting the Device ....................................................................................8
Connecting the Device ..................................................................................9
3 Startup and Shutdown ..........................................................................9
Before Startup...............................................................................................9
Startup ..........................................................................................................9
Shutdown....................................................................................................10
4 Setup .................................................................................................10
Adding an IP Device ....................................................................................10
Preview .......................................................................................................11
Preview Window Toolbar ...................................................................11
Status Icons in Preview Window ........................................................12
Shortcut Menu....................................................................................12
Scheduled Recording ..................................................................................13
Playback ......................................................................................................14
Login to the Web Interface .........................................................................14
5 FAQs ..................................................................................................15

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1 Appearance
The figures in this manual are only for illustration purpose and may be
different from the actual device.
Front Panel and LED Indicators
LED
Description
RUN
(Operation)
Steady on: The NVR is operating properly.
Blinks: The NVR is starting up.
Off: The NVR is shut down.
ALM
(Alarm)
Steady on: A device alarm has occurred.
Off: No alarm.
NET
(Network)
Steady on: The NVR has network connection.
Off: No network connection.
SLOT
(Slot card)
Steady on: The card is installed.
Off: No card.
HD
(Hard disk)
Steady green: The hard disk is operating properly
without reading or writing data.
Blinks green: The hard disk is operating properly
and it is reading or writing data.
Steady yellow: The hard disk is in abnormal status.
Blinks yellow: The disk array is being rebuilt.
Off: No disk; or the system is shut down.
HD LED
indicators
LED indicators

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LED
Description
LINK
(Connection)
Located next to the miniSAS interfaces on the rear
panel.
Steady on: Connected to a disk enclosure.
Off: No disk enclosure is connected.
Blinks: The NVR is communicating with the disk
enclosure.
Rear Panel and Interfaces
Interface
Description
Audio input/output
Connect to audio input/output devices.
Power on/off
Turn on or off the power.
AC power input
Connects to 100V-240V AC power.
Note: The standard delivery includes one power
module. Users may choose to purchase dual
power modules as needed.
RS485
Connects to RS485-compliant devices such as a
keyboard.
Grounding
Connects to ground.
AC power input
Power on/off
USB
Grounding
RS485
RS232
Ethernet
e-SATA
RST
Alarm input
Alarm output
PWR
VGA
HDMI output
miniSAS interface
SFP
Audio input/output
12V DC output

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Interface
Description
SFP
2×1000M optical interfaces, connect to fiber
optic cables.
Ethernet
4×10M/100M/1000M auto-negotiation
interfaces (RJ45), connect to Ethernet.
RS232
Used for debugging and maintenance.
USB
4xUSB 3.0, connect to USB devices.
e-SATA
Connects to an external storage device.
VGA
Connects to a VGA display device.
RST
Reset button. The NVR will restart if you press
and hold this button for at least 5 seconds.
Alarm input
24 channels, connect to alarm input devices.
12V DC output
Provide power for an external device.
Alarm output
8 channels, connect to alarm output devices.
PWR
Start or shut down the system.
miniSAS interface
2xminiSAS interfaces, connect to disk enclosures.
Note: Do not unplug disk enclosures with power
applied.
HDMI
Connect to HDMI display devices.
2 Installation and Connection
You need to remove the front panel to install hard disks. Prepare a #1
or #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Please contact your dealer for information about compatible hard
disks.

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Installing Hard Disks
CAUTION!
Disconnect power before starting installation.
Wear a pair of antistatic gloves or an antistatic wrist strap during
installation.
Follow these steps. The figures are only for illustration purpose.
1. Secure the hard disk to a pair of mounting brackets with screws.
Each mounting bracket has a letter L or R on it, indicating left or
right mounting bracket.
2. Unscrew the front panel with a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Align the hard disk with the slot and push in the disk gently.

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4. Slide the disk gently until it clicks. Repeat the above steps to
install all the hard disks.
5. Attach the front panel and secure it with screws.
Replacing a Hard Disk
CAUTION!
Wear a pair of antistatic gloves or an antistatic wrist strap throughout
the procedure.
1. Unscrew the front panel. Gently pull the handles till the hard disk
is detached from the backplane. Wait for at least 30 seconds till
the hard disk stops operation, and then pull the disk out.

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2. Remove the six fixing screws.
3. Replace the hard disk. See Installing Hard Disks for detailed steps.
Installing a Power Module (Optional)
The NVR supports the 100V-240V AC power module.
CAUTION!
Make sure power is off before you start.
Wear a pair of antistatic gloves or an antistatic wrist strap
throughout the procedure.

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1. Loosen the screw and then remove the blank faceplate.
2. Insert the power module in place.
3. Fasten the screw.
Installing a Decoding Card (Optional)
The NVR supports 4-channel and 6-channel HDMI decoding cards.
CAUTION!
Make sure power is off before you start.
Wear a pair of antistatic gloves or an antistatic wrist strap
throughout the procedure.
Do not insert or remove a decoding card with power applied.

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1. Loosen the two screws and then remove the blank faceplate.
2. Insert the decoding card in place.
3. Fasten the two screws.
Mounting the Device
Mount the NVR in a cabinet. Keep it away from any vibration source
such as an electric generator.
CAUTION!
The cabinet must be installed with a tray or slide rails. Do not use
only mounting brackets to hold the NVR.
Do not stack other devices on your NVR or place anything heavy on
it. Otherwise heat dissipation will be affected.

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Connecting the Device
The figure below shows how to connect the NVR to other devices.
3 Startup and Shutdown
Before Startup
To avoid the risks of personal injury and device damage, make sure the
following requirements are met before connecting your NVR to power.
The NVR is properly mounted.
Nothing is placed on the NVR.
All cables are correctly connected.
The power conforms to specifications.
Startup
Connect the NVR to power and then press the power on/off button.
Alarm
input device
Fiber
optic cable
Analog
display
device
Network
Digital
display
device
Mouse
AC
power Analog
audio input
Analog
audio output
Debug
RS485
device
Alarm
output device
Grounding
Disk
enclosure
Storage
device

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Shutdown
CAUTION!
Do not disconnect the power supply or press the power on/off button
when the NVR is operating or shutting down. This may damage the
device.
Click Menu > Shutdown > Shutdown. A message appears. Click Yes.
4 Setup
After the NVR starts up, follow the wizard to complete the basic setup.
CAUTION!
The default password 123456 is intended only for your first login and
should be changed immediately after login.
Adding an IP Device
Make sure the IP device to add is connected to your NVR via network.
1. Click Menu > Camera > Camera. The discovered IP devices are
listed.
2. Click for the desired IP device to add it.

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NOTE!
To search a specified network segment, click Search.
Normally, all the IP devices discovered can be added. If an IP device
is online and live video from it is available, appears in the Status
column. Otherwise, check network connection and verify the
username and password for the IP device. To modify the username
or password, click for the IP device in the Edit column.
Preview
Preview Window Toolbar
A toolbar appears when you click in a preview window.
Button
Name
Description
PTZ Control
Click to control the PTZ camera.
This button is effective only for PTZ cameras.
Manual
Recording
Click to start video recording to the hard disk
on the NVR. To stop, click .
Instant
Playback
Click to start playing the video recorded
within the last 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
Zoom
Click to zoom in on a certain area of the
image.
Image Config
Click to change image settings.
Preview
Snapshot
Click to take a snapshot.
To view and back up snapshots, click Menu >
Backup > Image.
-
Move the mouse cursor over the button to
view channel information.
Two-Way
Audio
Click to establish two-way audio with the
camera. To stop two-way audio, click .
Turn on audio
Click to turn on audio. When audio is turned
on, the button is replaced by . To turn
off audio, click .
Switch Camera
Click to change the camera in live view.

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Button
Name
Description
Exit
Click to exit the toolbar.
Status Icons in Preview Window
The following icons indicate alarm, recording and audio status.
Icon
Description
Tampering alarm
Motion detection alarm
Recording
Two-way audio
Audio is on
Shortcut Menu
A shortcut menu appears when you right-click a preview window.
Menu
Description
Screenshot
Menu
Display the main menu.
Single Window
Choose a camera for live video
in full screen.
Multi-Window
Choose the desired view.
Corridor
Choose the desired view in
corridor mode.
Previous Screen
Next Screen
Switch to the previous or next
screen.
Start Sequence
Stop Sequence
Display live video in preview
windows screen by screen.
Add IP Camera
Open the camera window to
add a camera.
Playback
Play the current day's recording