Vitek VT-TNR818P User manual

VITEK
FEATURES:
• 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 Channel Stand-alone Real-time IP Network Video Recorders
• Full 8 Megapixel Real-time recording & playback
• 4K HDMI & VGA Video Outputs
• H.265 / H.264 Video Compression
• Plug and Play & Auto configuration for many leading ONVIF compliant IP Camera models
• Internal PoE Switch (VT-TNR414P, VT-TNR818P, VT-TNR1616P, and VT-TNR3216P)
• 1 Gigabit LAN / Dual 1 Gigabit LAN (VT-TNR6480)
• Pentaplex: Live Display / Record / Playback / Backup / Remote Access
• Supports SATA2/SATA3 HDD
• Applications for iOS® & Android®
• Remote Viewing over the Internet via Web Browser or LAN
• Mac OS® Client & CMS Central Management Software Included
• Supports both Dynamic and Static IP Addresses
• Web-based remote configuration
• Control locally via Front Panel Controls, USB Mouse, or with the Included IR Remote
control
VT-TNR Series
Transcendent Series 4, 8, 16, 32, and
64 Channel 8 MegaPixel H.265 Real
Time Network Video Recorders with
4K HDMI Output

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CAUTION
•Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the NVR correctly and safely.
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
•Use only Specified power source
•Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
devices that produce heat.
•Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the NVR.
•This NVR is for indoor use only. Do not expose the NVR to rain or moist environment. In case
any solid or liquids get inside the NVR’s case, please turn off the NVR immediately and get it
checked by a qualified technician.
•Do not try to repair the NVR yourself.
•The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of our product.
The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related to Microsoft,
Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.

Transcendent NVR Series
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CAUTION
•Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the NVR correctly and safely.
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
•Use only Specified power source
•Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
devices that produce heat.
•Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the NVR.
•This NVR is for indoor use only. Do not expose the NVR to rain or moist environment. In case
any solid or liquids get inside the NVR’s case, please turn off the NVR immediately and get it
checked by a qualified technician.
•Do not try to repair the NVR yourself.
•The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of our product.
The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related to Microsoft,
Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.
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Contents
Contents..........................................................................................2
1Introduction...............................................................................6
1.1Summary.........................................................................................6
1.2Features...........................................................................................6
1.3FrontPanelDescriptions..................................................................8
1.4RearPanelDescriptions...................................................................9
1.5Connections....................................................................................12
2BasicOperationGuide.............................................................13
2.1Startup&Shutdown.......................................................................13
2.1.1Startup...........................................................................................14
2.1.2Shutdown......................................................................................14
2.2RemoteControl..............................................................................14
2.3MouseControl................................................................................16
2.4Text-inputInstruction.....................................................................16
2.5CommonButtonOperation.............................................................17
3Wizard&MainInterface..........................................................17
3.1StartupWizard................................................................................17
3.2MainInterface................................................................................23
3.2.1MainInterfaceIntroduction..........................................................23
3.2.2SetupPanel....................................................................................24
3.2.3MainFunctions..............................................................................26
4CameraManagement..............................................................27
4.1Add/EditCamera............................................................................27
4.1.1AddCamera...................................................................................27
4.1.2EditCamera...................................................................................28
4.2Add/EditCameraGroup..................................................................29
4.2.1AddCameraGroup........................................................................29
4.2.2EditCameraGroup........................................................................30
5LivePreviewIntroduction........................................................30
5.1PreviewInterfaceIntroduction.......................................................30
5.2PreviewMode................................................................................32
5.2.1PreviewByDisplayMode..............................................................32
5.2.2QuickSequenceView....................................................................33
5.2.3CameraGroupViewInSequence..................................................33

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5.2.4SchemeViewInSequence.............................................................34
5.3PreviewImageConfiguration..........................................................35
5.3.1OSDSettings..................................................................................35
5.3.2ImageSettings...............................................................................36
5.3.3MaskSettings................................................................................36
5.3.4ImageAdjustment.........................................................................37
6PTZ..........................................................................................39
6.1PTZControlInterfaceIntroduction..................................................39
6.2PresetSetting.................................................................................42
6.3CruiseSetting..................................................................................43
7Record&DiskManagement....................................................44
7.1RecordConfiguration......................................................................44
7.1.1ModeConfiguration......................................................................44
7.1.2AdvancedConfiguration................................................................46
7.2EncodeParametersSetting.............................................................46
7.3ScheduleSetting.............................................................................47
7.3.1AddSchedule.................................................................................47
7.3.2RecordScheduleConfiguration.....................................................50
7.4RecordMode..................................................................................50
7.4.1ManualRecording.........................................................................50
7.4.2TimingRecording...........................................................................51
7.4.3MotionBasedRecording...............................................................51
7.4.4SensorBasedRecording................................................................51
7.5DiskManagement...........................................................................51
7.5.1StorageModeConfiguration.........................................................51
7.5.2ViewDiskandS.M.A.R.T.Information...........................................52
8Playback&Backup...................................................................52
8.1InstantPlayback.............................................................................52
8.2PlaybackInterfaceIntroduction......................................................53
8.3RecordSearch&Playback...............................................................55
8.3.1Search&PlaybackbyTime-slicedImage.......................................55
8.3.2Search&PlaybackbyTime............................................................57
8.3.3Search&PlaybackbyEvent.......................................................58
8.3.4Search&PlaybackbyTag...........................................................59
8.4Backup............................................................................................59
8.4.1BackupbyTime.............................................................................59
8.4.2BackupbyEvent............................................................................60

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5.2.4SchemeViewInSequence.............................................................34
5.3PreviewImageConfiguration..........................................................35
5.3.1OSDSettings..................................................................................35
5.3.2ImageSettings...............................................................................36
5.3.3MaskSettings................................................................................36
5.3.4ImageAdjustment.........................................................................37
6PTZ..........................................................................................39
6.1PTZControlInterfaceIntroduction..................................................39
6.2PresetSetting.................................................................................42
6.3CruiseSetting..................................................................................43
7Record&DiskManagement....................................................44
7.1RecordConfiguration......................................................................44
7.1.1ModeConfiguration......................................................................44
7.1.2AdvancedConfiguration................................................................46
7.2EncodeParametersSetting.............................................................46
7.3ScheduleSetting.............................................................................47
7.3.1AddSchedule.................................................................................47
7.3.2RecordScheduleConfiguration.....................................................50
7.4RecordMode..................................................................................50
7.4.1ManualRecording.........................................................................50
7.4.2TimingRecording...........................................................................51
7.4.3MotionBasedRecording...............................................................51
7.4.4SensorBasedRecording................................................................51
7.5DiskManagement...........................................................................51
7.5.1StorageModeConfiguration.........................................................51
7.5.2ViewDiskandS.M.A.R.T.Information...........................................52
8Playback&Backup...................................................................52
8.1InstantPlayback.............................................................................52
8.2PlaybackInterfaceIntroduction......................................................53
8.3RecordSearch&Playback...............................................................55
8.3.1Search&PlaybackbyTime-slicedImage.......................................55
8.3.2Search&PlaybackbyTime............................................................57
8.3.3Search&PlaybackbyEvent.......................................................58
8.3.4Search&PlaybackbyTag...........................................................59
8.4Backup............................................................................................59
8.4.1BackupbyTime.............................................................................59
8.4.2BackupbyEvent............................................................................60
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8.4.3ImageManagement......................................................................61
8.4.4ViewBackupStatus.......................................................................62
9AlarmManagement.................................................................62
9.1SensorAlarm..................................................................................62
9.2MotionAlarm.................................................................................63
9.2.1MotionConfiguration....................................................................63
9.2.2MotionAlarmHandlingConfiguration..........................................64
9.3ExceptionAlarm..............................................................................65
9.3.1ExceptionHandlingSettings..........................................................65
9.3.2IPCOfflineSettings........................................................................65
9.4AlarmEventNotification.................................................................66
9.4.1Alarm-out......................................................................................66
9.4.2E-mail.............................................................................................66
9.4.3Display...........................................................................................66
9.4.4Buzzer............................................................................................67
9.5ManualAlarm.................................................................................67
9.6ViewAlarmStatus..........................................................................68
10Account&PermissionManagement......................................68
10.1AccountManagement...................................................................68
10.1.1AddUser......................................................................................69
10.1.2EditUser......................................................................................70
10.2UserLogin&Logout......................................................................71
10.3PermissionManagement..............................................................71
10.3.1AddPermissionGroup.................................................................71
10.3.2EditPermissionGroup.................................................................73
10.4BlackandWhiteList......................................................................73
11DeviceManagement..............................................................73
11.1NetworkConfiguration.................................................................73
11.1.1TCP/IPv4Configuration...............................................................73
11.1.2PortConfiguration.......................................................................75
11.1.3DDNSConfiguration.....................................................................76
11.1.4E-mailConfiguration....................................................................78
11.1.5UPnPConfiguration.....................................................................79
11.1.6NATConfiguration.......................................................................80
11.1.7ViewNetworkStatus...................................................................80
11.2BasicConfiguration.......................................................................80
11.2.1CommonConfiguration...............................................................80

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11.2.2DateandTimeConfiguration......................................................81
11.3FactoryDefault.............................................................................82
11.4DeviceSoftwareUpgrade..............................................................82
11.5BackupandRestore......................................................................82
11.6ViewLog.......................................................................................83
11.7ViewSystemInformation..............................................................83
11.8WebLANAccess............................................................................84
11.9WebWANAccess..........................................................................84
11.10WebRemoteControl..................................................................86
11.10.1RemotePreview........................................................................86
11.10.2RemotePlayback.......................................................................89
11.10.3RemoteBackup.........................................................................90
11.10.4  RemoteConfiguration............................................................90
AppendixA  FAQ.........................................................................91
AppendixB  CompatibleDeviceList.............................................97
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11.2.2DateandTimeConfiguration......................................................81
11.3FactoryDefault.............................................................................82
11.4DeviceSoftwareUpgrade..............................................................82
11.5BackupandRestore......................................................................82
11.6ViewLog.......................................................................................83
11.7ViewSystemInformation..............................................................83
11.8WebLANAccess............................................................................84
11.9WebWANAccess..........................................................................84
11.10WebRemoteControl..................................................................86
11.10.1RemotePreview........................................................................86
11.10.2RemotePlayback.......................................................................89
11.10.3RemoteBackup.........................................................................90
11.10.4  RemoteConfiguration............................................................90
AppendixA  FAQ.........................................................................91
AppendixB  CompatibleDeviceList.............................................97
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1Introduction
1.1 Summary
Based on the most advanced SOC technology and embedded system in the field, this series of
the NVR adopt the new designed human interface and support the smart management of the IP
camera and the record search of slice. This series of the NVR which are powerful and easy to
use are provided with excellent image quality and stable system. They are centralized
monitoring management products with high performance and high quality specially designed
for network video monitoring field.
This series of the NVR can be widely used to security system of banks at home and abroad,
schools, intelligent mansions, traffic, environmental protection, supermarkets, petrol service
stations, residential quarters and factories and so on.
1.2 Features
Basic Functions
lSupport’s Transcendent IP cameras and third party IP cameras
lNVR’s support the latest H.265 video coding stream and a mixture input of H.265 and
H.264 IP cameras
lSupports standard ONVIF protocol
lSupports dual stream recording of each camera (max 8MP resolution)
lIP cameras can be added quickly or manually
lSupport batch or single configuration of cameras’ OSD, video parameters, mask, motion
lSupports a maximum of 8 user permission groups, Administrator, Advanced and Ordinary
which are the default permission groups of the system
lA maximum of 16 users can be created, multiple web client login by using one username
at the same time
lMaximum of 10 web clients login at the same time
Live Preview
lSupport 4K×2K/1920×1080/1280×1024 HDMI and 1920×1080/1280×1024 VGA high
definition display
lMulti-screen modes such as 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36
lAuto adjustment of the camera’s image display proportion
lAudio monitoring from the camera
lManual snapshot of the preview camera
lAdjustable sequencing of the cameras
lCustom display modes saved and recalled
lSupport quick tool bar operation of the preview window

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lSupport camera group view and scheme view in sequence, quick sequence view and dwell
time setting
lMotion detection and video mask
lP.T.Z. control protocol and setup of presets and cruises
lSupport single camera zoom by the scroll wheel of the mouse
lSupport any area of the image to be zoomed in to a maximum of 16 times of the current
size
lSupport image and lens adjustment (Camera dependent)
Disk Management
lThe NVRs with the 2U case can add a maximum of 8 SATA HDDs, a maximum of 2
SATA HDDs with the 1U case and a maximum of 1 SATA HDD with the small 1U case
lEach SATA interface of the NVR support HDDs with max 8TB storage capacity
lSome of the NVRs support recording to be backed up by e-SATA HDD
lSupport disk group configuration and management and each camera can be added into
different disk groups with different storage capacity
lSupport disk S.M.A.R.T Information
lSupport batch formatting of the HDD’s
Record Configuration
lMain stream and sub stream recording at the same time and batch or single configuration
of the record stream
lManual and auto record modes
lSchedule recording, sensor alarm recording and motion detection recording
lSchedule recording and event recording setting with different record streams
lRecord schedule setting and recycle recording
lSupport pre recording and delay recording configuration of event recording
Record Playback
lRecord searching by thumbnail /time/event/tag
lThumbnail search by month, by day, by hour and by minute and time slice to be displayed
with camera
lMaximum of 16 cameras to be searched by time
lEvent searching by manual/motion/sensor events
lTag searching by manually added tags
lInstant playback of the selected camera in the live preview interface
l16 camera playback
lSupport acceleration(maximum 32 times of the normal speed), deceleration (minimum
1/32 times of the normal speed) and 30s’ addition or reduction to current playing time
Record Backup
lSupport recording to be backed up through USB (U disk, mobile HDD) or e-SATA
interface
lSupport recording to be backed up by time/event/image searching
lSupport record cutting for backing up when playing back
lSupport a maximum of 10 backup tasks in background and backup status viewing

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lSupport camera group view and scheme view in sequence, quick sequence view and dwell
time setting
lMotion detection and video mask
lP.T.Z. control protocol and setup of presets and cruises
lSupport single camera zoom by the scroll wheel of the mouse
lSupport any area of the image to be zoomed in to a maximum of 16 times of the current
size
lSupport image and lens adjustment (Camera dependent)
Disk Management
lThe NVRs with the 2U case can add a maximum of 8 SATA HDDs, a maximum of 2
SATA HDDs with the 1U case and a maximum of 1 SATA HDD with the small 1U case
lEach SATA interface of the NVR support HDDs with max 8TB storage capacity
lSome of the NVRs support recording to be backed up by e-SATA HDD
lSupport disk group configuration and management and each camera can be added into
different disk groups with different storage capacity
lSupport disk S.M.A.R.T Information
lSupport batch formatting of the HDD’s
Record Configuration
lMain stream and sub stream recording at the same time and batch or single configuration
of the record stream
lManual and auto record modes
lSchedule recording, sensor alarm recording and motion detection recording
lSchedule recording and event recording setting with different record streams
lRecord schedule setting and recycle recording
lSupport pre recording and delay recording configuration of event recording
Record Playback
lRecord searching by thumbnail /time/event/tag
lThumbnail search by month, by day, by hour and by minute and time slice to be displayed
with camera
lMaximum of 16 cameras to be searched by time
lEvent searching by manual/motion/sensor events
lTag searching by manually added tags
lInstant playback of the selected camera in the live preview interface
l16 camera playback
lSupport acceleration(maximum 32 times of the normal speed), deceleration (minimum
1/32 times of the normal speed) and 30s’ addition or reduction to current playing time
Record Backup
lSupport recording to be backed up through USB (U disk, mobile HDD) or e-SATA
interface
lSupport recording to be backed up by time/event/image searching
lSupport record cutting for backing up when playing back
lSupport a maximum of 10 backup tasks in background and backup status viewing
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Alarm Management
lAlarm schedule setting
lSupport enabling or disabling of the motion detection, external sensor alarm input and
exception alarms including IP address conflict alarm, disk IO error alarm, disk full alarm, no
disk alarm, illegal access alarm, network disconnection alarm, IPC offline alarm, alarm trigger
configuration support
lIPC offline alarm trigger configuration of PTZ, snapshot, pop-up video, etc.
lEvent notification modes of alarm-out, pop-up video, pop-up message box, buzzer, e-mail
lThe snapshot images can be attached into an e-mail when alarm linkage is triggered
lAlarm status view of alarm-in, alarm-out, motion detection and exception alarm
lAlarm triggered and cleared manually
lSystem auto reboot when exception happens
Network Functions
lSupport TCP/IP and PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, NTP, SMTP protocol
lAllow and block list function of IP address/IP segment/MAC address
lSupport multiple browsers including IE8/9/10/11, Firefox, Opera, Chrome (available only
for versions lower than 45) and Safari in MAC system
lRemote configuration, import and export of the NVR parameters and other system
maintenance operations including remote upgrading and system restart
lRemote camera configuration of the NVR including video parameters, image quality
lRemote searching, playback and backup of the NVR
lManual alarm can be triggered and cleared remotely
lSupports NAT function and QRCode scanning by mobile phone and PAD
lSupport mobile surveillance by phones or PADs with iOS or Android OS
Other Functions
lThe NVR can be controlled and operated by the buttons on the front panel (model
dependent), the remote control and the mouse
lSupports NVR information viewing including basic, camera status, alarm status, record
status, network status, disk and backup status
lFactory default, import and export of the system configuration, log view and export and
local upgrading by USB mobile device
lAuto recognition of the display resolution
1.3 Front Panel Descriptions
The following descriptions are for reference only.
Type I:
Name Descriptions
REC When recording, the light is blue
Net
When access to network , the light is blue
Power Power indicator, when connection , the light is blue
Fn No function temporarily

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Type II:
Name Descriptions
Power Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue
HDD
The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD
Net The light turns blue when it is able to access the network
Backup The light turns blue when backing up files and data
Play The light turns blue when playing video
REC
When recording, the light is blue
AUDIO /+
1. Adjust audio 2. Increase the value in setup
P.T.Z / -
1. Enter PTZ mode 2. Decrease the value in setup
MENU
Enter Menu
INFO
Check the information of the device
BACKUP Enter backup mode
SEARCH Enter search mode
Exit Exit the current interface
Manually record
Play/Pause
Speed down
Speed up
1-9
Input digital number and select camera
0/--
Input number 0, number above 10
Direction Key
Change direction
Multi-Screen Switch Change the screen mode
Enter Confirm selection
USB
To connect external USB device like USB mouse or USB
flash
1.4 Rear Panel Descriptions
Here we only take a part of real panels for example to introduce their interfaces and
connections. The interfaces and locations of the interfaces are only for references. Please take
the real object as the standard.

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Type II:
Name
Descriptions
Power
Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue
HDD
The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD
Net
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network
Backup
The light turns blue when backing up files and data
Play
The light turns blue when playing video
REC
When recording, the light is blue
AUDIO /+
1. Adjust audio 2. Increase the value in setup
P.T.Z / -
1. Enter PTZ mode 2. Decrease the value in setup
MENU
Enter Menu
INFO
Check the information of the device
BACKUP
Enter backup mode
SEARCH
Enter search mode
Exit
Exit the current interface
Manually record
Play/Pause
Speed down
Speed up
1-9
Input digital number and select camera
0/--
Input number 0, number above 10
Direction Key
Change direction
Multi-Screen Switch
Change the screen mode
Enter
Confirm selection
USB
To connect external USB device like USB mouse or USB
flash
1.4 Rear Panel Descriptions
Here we only take a part of real panels for example to introduce their interfaces and
connections. The interfaces and locations of the interfaces are only for references. Please take
the real object as the standard.
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No. Name Descriptions
1
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarm
2
GND
Grounding
3 AUDIO IN
Audio input; connect to audio input device, like microphone,
pickup, etc
4
DC12V
DC12V power input
5
LAN
Network port
6
VGA
Connect to monitor
7
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
8 HDMI Connect to high definition display device
9 USB Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
10
AUDIO OUT
Audio output; connect to sound box
11 RS485 Connect to keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-
No.
Name
Descriptions
1 VGA Connect to monitor
2 e-SATA Connect to HDD with e-SATA interface
3 RS485 Y/Z interface Unavailable right now
4 RS485 A/B interface Connect to keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-
5 AUDIO OUT Audio output; connect to sound box
6 LAN Network port
7 HDMI Connect to high definition display device
8 USB Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
9
GND
Grounding
10
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarm
11
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
12 AUDIO IN
Audio input; connect to audio input device, like
microphone, pickup, etc
13
Power Switch
Press the switch to turn on/off the NVR
14 Power Supply Power supply interface

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No. Name Descriptions
1 VGA Connect to monitor
2
RS485 Y/Z interface
Unavailable right now
3
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarm
4
GND
Grounding
5
AUDIO OUT
Audio output; connect to sound box
6
e-SATA1/ e-SATA2
Connect to HDD with e-SATA interface
7 LAN1/LAN2 Network port
8 HDMI1 Connect to 4K×2K high definition display device
9 USB3.0/USB
USB3.0 and USB 2.0 interface, connect USB storage
device or USB mouse
10
HDMI2
Connect to 1920×1080 high definition display device
11 RS485 A/B interface Connect to keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-
12 ALARM IN Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
13 AUDIO IN
Audio input; connect to audio input device, like
microphone, pickup, etc
14 Power Switch Press the switch to turn on/off the NVR
15 Power Supply Power supply interface
No.
Name
Descriptions
1
Power Supply
DC48V power supply interface
2
PoE port
8 PoE network ports; connect to 8 PoE IP cameras
3
LAN
Network port
4 VGA Connect to monitor

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No.
Name
Descriptions
1
VGA
Connect to monitor
2
RS485 Y/Z interface
Unavailable right now
3
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarm
4
GND
Grounding
5
AUDIO OUT
Audio output; connect to sound box
6
e-SATA1/ e-SATA2
Connect to HDD with e-SATA interface
7
LAN1/LAN2
Network port
8
HDMI1
Connect to 4K×2K high definition display device
9
USB3.0/USB
USB3.0 and USB 2.0 interface, connect USB storage
device or USB mouse
10
HDMI2
Connect to 1920×1080 high definition display device
11
RS485 A/B interface
Connect to keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-
12
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
13
AUDIO IN
Audio input; connect to audio input device, like
microphone, pickup, etc
14
Power Switch
Press the switch to turn on/off the NVR
15
Power Supply
Power supply interface
No.
Name
Descriptions
1
Power Supply
DC48V power supply interface
2
PoE port
8 PoE network ports; connect to 8 PoE IP cameras
3
LAN
Network port
4
VGA
Connect to monitor
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No. Name Descriptions
5
HDMI
Connect to 1920×1080 high definition display device
6 USB3.0
USB3.0 interface, connect USB storage device or
USB mouse
7 AUDIO IN
Audio input; connect to audio input device, like
microphone, pickup, etc
8
AUDIO OUT
Audio output; connect to sound box
9
Power Supply
DC12V power supply interface
1.5 Connections
lVideo Connections
Video Output: Supports VGA/HDMI video output. You can connect to monitor through these
video output interfaces simultaneously or independently.
lAudio Connections
Audio Input: Connect to microphone, pickup, etc.
Audio Output: Connect to headphone, sound box or other audio output devices.
lAlarm Connections
Some models may support this function. Take 16 CH alarm inputs and 1 CH alarm output for
example.
Alarm Input:
Alarm IN 1~16 are 16 CH alarm input interfaces. There are no type requirements for sensors.
NO type and NC type are both available.
The way to connect sensor and the device is as shown below:

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The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, please refer to
the following connection diagram:
Alarm Output:
The way to connect alarm output device:
Pull out the green terminal blocks and loosen the screws in the alarm-out port. Then insert the
signal wires of the alarm output devices into the port of NO and COM separately. Finally,
tighten the screws. Provided that the external alarm output devices need power supply, you can
connect the power supply as per the following figures.
lRS485 Connection
There are two types of RS485 interfaces:
︵
Type 1
︶ ︵
Type 2
︶
Type 1: The P/Z interfaces are unavailable temporarily. K/B interfaces are used to connect
keyboard.
Type 2: The RS485 interfaces are used to connect keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-.
2Basic Operation Guide
2.1 Startup & Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power on the unit. Proper
startup and shutdown are crucial to expending the life of your device.

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The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, please refer to
the following connection diagram:
Alarm Output:
The way to connect alarm output device:
Pull out the green terminal blocks and loosen the screws in the alarm-out port. Then insert the
signal wires of the alarm output devices into the port of NO and COM separately. Finally,
tighten the screws. Provided that the external alarm output devices need power supply, you can
connect the power supply as per the following figures.
lRS485 Connection
There are two types of RS485 interfaces:
︵
Type 1
︶ ︵
Type 2
︶
Type 1: The P/Z interfaces are unavailable temporarily. K/B interfaces are used to connect
keyboard.
Type 2: The RS485 interfaces are used to connect keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-.
2Basic Operation Guide
2.1 Startup & Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power on the unit. Proper
startup and shutdown are crucial to expending the life of your device.
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2.1.1 Startup
�Connect the output display device to the VGA/HDMI interface of the NVR.
�Connect the mouse and power. The device will boot and the power LED will turn blue.
�A WIZARD window will pop up (you should select the display language the first time you
use the NVR). Refer to 3.1 Startup Wizard for details.
2.1.2 Shutdown
You can power off the device by using remote control or mouse.
By remote controller:
�Press Power button. This will take you to a shutdown window. The unit will power off
by clicking “OK” button.
�Disconnect the power.
By mouse:
�Click StartàShutdown to pop up the Shutdown window. Select “Shutdown” in the
window. The unit will power off by clicking “OK” button.
�Disconnect the power.
2.2 Remote Control
�Two AAA size batteries.
�Open the battery cover of the remote control.
�Place batteries. Please observe the polarity (+ and -).
�Replace the battery cover.
Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.
1. Check batteries polarity.
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
3. Check IR controller sensor for any blockage.
Button Function
Power Button
Switch off—to stop the device
Record Button To start recording
-/-- /0-9 Input number or choose camera
Fn1 Button Future Use
Multi Button To choose multi screen display mode
Next Button To switch the live image

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SEQ To go to sequence view mode
Audio To enable audio output in live mode
Switch Future Use
Direction button To move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ
Enter Button To confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button To go to menu
Exit Button To exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ To control PTZ camera
Preset Button To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button To go to cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button Future Use
Wiper Button Future Use
Light Button Future Use
Clear Button Future Use
Fn2 Button Future Use
Info Button Get information about the device
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Stop/Previous
Frame/Next Frame/Speed Down/Speed Up
Snap Button To take snapshots manually
Search Button To go to search mode
Cut Button Future Use
Backup Button To go to backup mode
Zoom Button To zoom in the images
PIP Button Future Use

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SEQ
To go to sequence view mode
Audio
To enable audio output in live mode
Switch
Future Use
Direction button
To move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ
Enter Button
To confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button
To go to menu
Exit Button
To exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ
To control PTZ camera
Preset Button
To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button
To go to cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button
Future Use
Wiper Button
Future Use
Light Button
Future Use
Clear Button
Future Use
Fn2 Button
Future Use
Info Button
Get information about the device
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Stop/Previous
Frame/Next Frame/Speed Down/Speed Up
Snap Button
To take snapshots manually
Search Button
To go to search mode
Cut Button
Future Use
Backup Button
To go to backup mode
Zoom Button
To zoom in the images
PIP Button
Future Use
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2.3 Mouse Control
ØMouse control in Live & Playback interface
In the live & playback interface, double click on any camera window to show the window in
single screen mode; double click the window again to restore it to the previous size.
In the live & playback interface, if the interfaces display is in full screen, move the mouse to
the bottom of the interface to pop up the tool bar. The tool bar will disappear automatically
after you move the mouse away from it; move the mouse to the right side of the interface to
pop up a panel and the panel will disappear automatically after you move the mouse away from
it.
ØMouse control in text-input
Move the mouse to the text-input box and then click the box. The input keyboard will pop up
automatically.
2.4 Text-input Instruction
Button Function
REC Record manually
Search To enter search mode
MEUN To enter menu
Exit To exit the current interface
ENTER To confirm the choice or setup
Direction button To move cursor in setup
ZOOM To zoom in
PIP Future Use
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Next Frame/Speed
Up/Stop/Previous Frame/Speed Down
Multi To choose multi screen display mode
Next To switch the live image
SEQ To go to sequence view mode
INFO Get information about the device
Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception is indicated.

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The system includes two input boxes. Refer to the above pictures. The left box is the number
input box and the right box is the input box which provides inputs of numbers, letters and
punctuation characters. The introductions of keys on the input boxes are shown below.
Button
Meaning
Button
Meaning
Backspace key Switch key of punctuation character
Delete Key Enter key
Switch key between upper
and lower letter
Space key
Switch key of language
2.5 Common Button Operation
Button Meaning
Click it to show the menu list.
Click it to change the sequence of the list.
Click it to change the camera displaying mode.
Click it to close the current interface.
Click it to go to the earliest date of camera recording.
Click it to go to the latest date of camera recording.
3Wizard & Main Interface
3.1 Startup Wizard
The disk icons will be shown on the top of the startup interface. You can view the number and
status of each disk quickly and conveniently through these icons ( : no disk; : unavailable
disk; : RW available disk).
You can quickly configure the NVR by the wizard setup. You must configure the wizard when
you start the NVR for the first time (or click “Skip” to cancel the wizard next time).
The disk icons will be shown on the top of the startup interface. You can view the number and
The disk icons will be shown on the top of the startup interface. You can view the number and

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The system includes two input boxes. Refer to the above pictures. The left box is the number
input box and the right box is the input box which provides inputs of numbers, letters and
punctuation characters. The introductions of keys on the input boxes are shown below.
Button
Meaning
Button
Meaning
Backspace key
Switch key of punctuation character
Delete Key
Enter key
Switch key between upper
and lower letter
Space key
Switch key of language
2.5 Common Button Operation
Button
Meaning
Click it to show the menu list.
Click it to change the sequence of the list.
Click it to change the camera displaying mode.
Click it to close the current interface.
Click it to go to the earliest date of camera recording.
Click it to go to the latest date of camera recording.
3Wizard & Main Interface
3.1 Startup Wizard
The disk icons will be shown on the top of the startup interface. You can view the number and
status of each disk quickly and conveniently through these icons ( : no disk; : unavailable
disk; : RW available disk).
You can quickly configure the NVR by the wizard setup. You must configure the wizard when
you start the NVR for the first time (or click “Skip” to cancel the wizard next time).
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Click “Wizard Setup” to start wizard. The setting steps are as follows.
�System Login. Set your own password or use the default when you use the wizard for the
first time (the default username of the system is admin andthe default password of admin is
123456); select the login username and enter the corresponding password next time.
Click “Edit Security Question” to set questions and answers for password security of admin. If
you forget the password, please refer to Q4 in Appendix A FAQ for details.
Click “Next” to continue or click “Cancel” to exit the wizard.
�Date and Time Configuration. The date and time of the system needs to be set up if you
use the wizard for the first time. Refer to the following figure. Set the time zone, system time,
date format and time format. The DST will be enabled by default if the time zone selected
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�Network Settings. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
automatically” to get the IP address and DNS automatically (the DHCP function of the router
in the same LAN should also be enabled), or manually input them. Input the HTTP port, RTSP
port and Server port (please see 11.1.2 Port Configuration for details). Click “Next” to
continue.
Note:
If you use the NVR with the PoE network ports, the online state of the internal Ethernet port
will be shown on the interface. Refer to the picture below. Please refer to 11.1.1 TCP/IPv4
Configuration for detail introduction of the internal Ethernet port.