Vista Vizion Series User manual

Vizion DVR & NVR Recorder Range Quick Guide Ver 1.0 2022-11
DVR & NVR NDAA Recorder Range

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Before You Begin
Please read this guide before installing or operating the product. You
must have knowledge of CCTV, IT and electrical wiring and products.
Technical Support
If you still have questions after referring to the guide, or require more
information, please contact Vista Technical Support or use the QR code.
Vista Technical Support [phone]
Norbain SD, Inspired, Easthampstead Road,
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1YQ
* WARNING: Improper use can cause severe bodily injury or
equipment damage.
This guide is intended for multiple product models. Illustrations and
descriptions, etc may vary from actual appearance.
DVR
VA-DVR0405MP
VA-DVR0805MP
VA-DVR1605MP
NVR
VIP-NVR0408MP
VIP-NVR0808MP
VIP-NVR1608MP
VIP-NVR1612MP
VIP-NVR3212MP

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1. Packing List
Please contact Norbain if any items are missing or damaged and note
contents will vary according to each camera model number.
➢Recorder
➢USB Mouse
➢UK mains lead or
PSU*1
➢Rack ears*1
➢Single HDD Data and
Power Lead *2
➢Alarm block
connector
➢This guide
*1Dependant on chassis type.
*2Dependant if recorder supplied without HDDs being fitted
2. Safety & Maintenance Instructions
•Use only correctly rated PSUs supplied with the device.
•Do not use this apparatus near water
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that product heat.
•Do not block any ventilation openings.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid spillage etc.
CAUTION - THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE
BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY
SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED
TO DO SO.

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3. Indicators
Refer to the below image and accompanying table for a description of
the front mounted LED indicators*.
*VIP-NVR04 and VA-DVR04 used as an example.
LED
Status
Description
PWR(Power)
Steady on
Connected to power.
RUN(Operation)
Steady on
Normal.
Blinking
Starting up.
NET(Network)
Steady on
Connected to network.
CLOUD
Steady on
Connected to cloud.
HD(Hard disk)
Steady on
No disk; or disk is
abnormal.
Blinking
Reading or writing data.

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4. Interfaces
Interface identification is provided below via three example recorders.
Your actual unit may therefore vary slightly.
VA-DVR0805MP
VIP-NVR0808MP

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VIP-NVR3212MP
5. Disk Installation
Your recorder will normally be specified and provided with the required
HDD storage already installed. However, if adding your own additional
HDDs, please refer to the below section. Images are provided as an
illustration and reference only, as your actual device may vary.
Preparation
•You will require a 1# or 2# Philips screwdriver and pair of
antistatic gloves or a wrist strap.
•Disconnect power before installation.

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Insert two rear screws only & screw-in
only halfway!
1 and 2 HDD Chassis
1. Loosen the screws on the rear and side panel (below) then remove
the upper cover.
Rear Panel
Side Panel
2. Insert just the two rear screws in the HDD - those closest to the
power and data connectors as indicated below. Screw them in only
halfway!
3. Offer the HDD into the base of the chassis and engage the two
screwheads into the two keyholes in the bottom of the chassis –
refer to the image of the underside of chassis below.
4. Slide the disk intoplace so the two screwheads move from position
A to the lock position B in the keyholes (below). Now insert and
tighten the two remaining screws into the HDD from the underside of
the chassis and finally tighten the two screws in the keyhole position.

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Underside of 2 HDD Chassis
5. Connect the power and data cables to the new HDD.
6. Replace the top cover and tighten the screws.
This completes this part of the procedure. Format the new HDDs once
logged into the recorder.
4 HDD Chassis
1. Loosen the screws on the upper cover and slid it rearwards and
remove (below).
Note: The actual installation procedure for HDDs differs according
to your chassis having either (1.) mounting plate or (2.) disk
bracket. Please refer and go to the relevant section.

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Mounting Plate HDD Install
1. Loosen the screws, of the chosen or next free mounting plate, on the
side panels.
2. Turn the upper mounting plate in the direction shown, then remove
the plate.
3. Secure the disks on the mounting plate. Fix the screws according to
the figure below and avoid damaging the disk in the process.
4. Put the mounting plate back in place. Connect power and data
cables as shown below. Repeat the steps to connect all the disks.

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Power cable
Data cable
5. Refit cover and secure it as well as the mounting plate screws.
This completes this part of the procedure. Format the new HDDs once
logged into the recorder.
Disk Bracket HDD Install
1. Fasten HDDs to the brackets (right).
2. Fasten the brackets, with the new attached HDDs, to the base of the
chassis (below).

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3. Connect the power and data cables as indicated below.
4. Refit cover and secure with screws.
This completes this part of the procedure. Format the new HDDs once
logged into the recorder.
Data cables
Power cables

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6. Initial Start-up and Shutdown
Ensure all cables are connected correctly for
monitor, mouse, ethernet and PoE cameras and that
the recorder is grounded correctly.
Connect either the external PSU adaptor or mains
lead, turn on mains power and switch on the
recorder.
Allow to boot up and login with the below defaults;
Default login = admin/123456
Default IP address = DHCP or 192.168.31.30 if no reply
255.255.255.0
192.168.31.1
Note: DHCP is enabled as default. If no DHCP server is found, recorder will
default to above address. We advise setting a static IP address!
Note: We advise setting a strong admin password after initial login and that
you keep a note of it secure!
Once logged in, you will be presented with the Wizard screen (below).

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Click [Next] and follow Wizard screens to set each of the following.
•Time and locale
•Network IP address
•Add any IP cameras
Example TCP Network Settings menu
When adding IP cameras, select the devices to add in the discovered
device list, and then click [Add]
The recorder will assume an IP cameras default ID and password is
admin\123456
After an IP camera is added, if “wrong username or password
message”shows in the preview window, click in the window toolbar
and enter the correct username and password.
Shutdown
Click > Shutdown on the screen toolbar in live view page.
Caution: Do not disconnect power while the recorder is operating
or shutting down!
This ends the procedure.

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Basic Recorder Operation
For the recorders full manual and set-up instructions, mobile device
applet etc, please use the QR code provided at the front of this guide.
Below we provide some initial basic operation help.
Custom Add An IP Camera
To custom add an IP camera follow the below;
1. Right click in the preview page, click Menu > Camera > Camera.
Alternatively click
2. Click Custom Add, enter the IP address and other required
information such as ID and password.
3. Check status of new camera after adding;
•blue icon means camera added successfully.
•greyed icon, place mouse over icon to view error\cause.
4. Click the edit button to modify any existing IP camera information.
Search For IP Cameras
Alternatively, click [Search Segment] to search for devices in a specified
network segment.
Playback
In the preview page, select the desired camera, then right click and
select Playback to play the recording of the current day.
Note, by default a recording schedule of 7*24 is enabled. To set a
recording schedule manually, right click and select Menu > Storage >
Recording and set the recording type and time based on your needs.
This completes the procedure.

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Where applicable, a Declaration of Conformity in accordance with
Directives 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2014/35/EU (LVD),and 2015/863/EU
RoHS(3) has been made and we declare the product compliant.
Where applicable, the requirements of the European law on the Restriction
of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive: 2015/863/EU have been met
and the product is without the hazardous substances cited in the directive.
Our CE EU-Authorised Representative: Comply Express Unipessoal
LDA, StartUp Madeira - EV141, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal”
Symbolizes that within the European Union the product must be collected
separately at the product end-of-life. Do not dispose of these products as
unsorted municipal waste.
A UK Declaration of Conformity in accordance with GB UKCA standards
has been made. The manufacturer declares that the product supplied with
this document is compliant with the provisions of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Regulations 016, and where applicable, the Electrical
Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Directives.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.