Vivotek ND8322P User manual

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Rev. 1.6.1.11
Rev. 1.0
User’s Manual
ND8322P Network Video Recorder
8-CH w/ PoE • 2 HDDs • Auto Setup • Auto Adaptive Stream •
Hardware Decoding
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Table of Contents
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter One Hardware Installation and Initial Conguration ...................................................................................... 6
Introducing ND8322P Network Video Recorder ..................................................................................................... 6
Special Features ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Chassis Dimensions .................................................................................................................................... 8
Physical Description ............................................................................................................................................. 9
LED Indicators...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Power Up and Power Down ................................................................................................................................. 27
Section One Management over a Local Console...................................................................................................... 28
Chapter Two Introduction to the Local Console Interface.......................................................................................... 28
2-1. How to Begin................................................................................................................................................. 30
2-2. Operation on Camera View Cell.................................................................................................................... 36
2-2-1. PTZ Panel........................................................................................................................................... 36
2-2-2. PiP (Picture in Picture) Panel.............................................................................................................. 38
2-2-3. Play Recording Clips Panel ................................................................................................................ 39
2-2-4. DI/DO.................................................................................................................................................. 40
2-2-5. Others ................................................................................................................................................. 40
2-2-6. Right-click Commands........................................................................................................................ 41
Chapter Three Conguation Using the Local Console .............................................................................................. 42
The Main Control Portal ....................................................................................................................................... 42
3-1. Layout .................................................................................................................................................... 42
3-2. DI/DO ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
3-3. Search recording clips ........................................................................................................................... 43
3-3-1. Basic Search................................................................................................................................ 43
3-3-2. Advanced Search......................................................................................................................... 46
3-3-3. Storyboard ................................................................................................................................... 49
3-4. Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 53
3-4-1. Settings - Overview...................................................................................................................... 53
3-4-2. Settings - Camera - Management................................................................................................ 54
3-4-3. Settings - Camera - Recording .................................................................................................... 59
3-4-4. Settings - Camera - Media........................................................................................................... 61
3-4-5. Settings - Camera - Image........................................................................................................... 64
3-4-6. Settings - Camera - Motion Detection.......................................................................................... 66
3-4-7. Settings - Camera - PTZ settings ................................................................................................ 67
3-4-8. Settings - Alarm - Alarm............................................................................................................... 69
3-4-9. Settings - Alarm - Email ............................................................................................................... 78
3-4-10. Settings - System - Information ................................................................................................. 79
3-4-11. Settings - System - Maintenance ............................................................................................... 80
3-4-12. Settings - System - Display........................................................................................................ 81

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3-4-13. Settings - System - UPS........................................................................................................... 82
3-4-14. Settings - System - Log ............................................................................................................ 83
3-4-15. Settings - User.......................................................................................................................... 85
3-4-16. Settings - Storage..................................................................................................................... 87
3-4-17. Settings - Network .................................................................................................................... 89
Settings - Network - IP .......................................................................................................................... 89
Settings - DDNS.................................................................................................................................... 90
Settings - Service.................................................................................................................................. 91
3-5. Information ............................................................................................................................................ 92
Section Two Management over a Web Console ...................................................................................................... 93
Chapter Four Login and Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 94
4-1. Login ............................................................................................................................................................ 94
4-2. Graphical Layout and Screen Elements - Liveview...................................................................................... 98
4-2-1. Camera List Panel ............................................................................................................................. 99
4-2-2. Layout .............................................................................................................................................. 101
4-2-3. Layout contents ............................................................................................................................... 102
4-2-4. Logo & Menu ................................................................................................................................... 102
4-2-5. View Cell panel ................................................................................................................................ 103
Adding Cameras to View Cells................................................................................................................... 103
4-2-6. PTZ panel .........................................................................................................................................111
4-2-7. Alarm panel.......................................................................................................................................113
4-3. Graphical Layout and Screen Elements - Search recording clips...............................................................117
4-3-1. Camera List Panel ............................................................................................................................118
4-3-2. Search Recording Clips Layout ........................................................................................................119
4-3-3. Logo & Menu ....................................................................................................................................119
4-3-4. View Cells in Search Recording Clips.............................................................................................. 120
Search Recording Clips Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 121
4-3-5. Alarm Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 123
4-3-6. Calendar Panel ................................................................................................................................ 124
Chapter Five System Settings................................................................................................................................ 125
5-1. System ....................................................................................................................................................... 126
5-1-1. System - General............................................................................................................................. 126
5-1-2. System - Upgrade............................................................................................................................ 127
5-1-3. System - Backup.............................................................................................................................. 128
5-1-4. System - Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 130
UPS support........................................................................................................................................ 131
5-1-5. System - Display.............................................................................................................................. 132
5-2. Network ...................................................................................................................................................... 133
5-2-1. Network - General............................................................................................................................ 133
5-2-2. Network - DDNS .............................................................................................................................. 134
5-2-3. Network - Service ............................................................................................................................ 136
5-2-4. Network - Utility................................................................................................................................ 137
5-3. Camera ...................................................................................................................................................... 138
5-3-1. Camera - General ............................................................................................................................ 138

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5-3-2. Camera - Video................................................................................................................................ 144
5-3-3. Camera - Audio................................................................................................................................ 145
5-3-3. Camera - Motion detection .............................................................................................................. 146
5-3-4. Camera - Schedule.......................................................................................................................... 147
5-4. Storage....................................................................................................................................................... 149
5-4-1. Storage - Volume ............................................................................................................................. 149
5-4-2. Storage - Disk .................................................................................................................................. 153
5-5. Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 155
5-5-1. User account.................................................................................................................................... 155
5-5-2. Access list ........................................................................................................................................ 158
5-6. Alarm .......................................................................................................................................................... 159
5-6-1. General ............................................................................................................................................ 159
5-6-2. Editing Alarms via Source, Action, and Schedule ............................................................................ 169
5-6-3. Alarm History ................................................................................................................................... 170
5-7. Logs ........................................................................................................................................................... 171
Chapter Six Operation............................................................................................................................................ 173
6-1. Liveview ..................................................................................................................................................... 173
6-1-1. Placing Cameras into the Layout..................................................................................................... 173
6-1-2. PTZ and Other Screen Controls ...................................................................................................... 176
6-1-3. Audio................................................................................................................................................ 179
6-1-4. Camera Properties and Controls ..................................................................................................... 180
6-1-5. Alarm Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 181
6-1-6. Layout view Control Buttons ............................................................................................................ 182
6-2. Search Recording Clips ............................................................................................................................. 183
6-2-1. Begin Playback and Search for Past Recordings ............................................................................ 183
6-2-2. Past Alarms and Bookmarks............................................................................................................ 184
6-2-3. Synchronous Playback .................................................................................................................... 185
6-2-4. Export media.................................................................................................................................... 186
6-2-5. Time Search..................................................................................................................................... 188
Technical Specications ......................................................................................................................................... 190
Safety and Compatibility......................................................................................................................................... 191
Package Contents
* Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
* Rev. 1.1: Added terminal block pinouts.

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Revision History
Rev. 1.0: Initial release.
Symbols and Statements in this Document
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INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent inconvenient
or problem situations.
NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of the
machine.
Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function, or
process.
WARNING! or IMPORTANT: These statements indicate situations that can be dangerous or
hazardous to the machine or you.
Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might occur
to an operator.
Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance
system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before
installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package
Contents listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the
Network Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation
chapter to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is
used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who
have basic networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the
Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the
URL Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing
existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.
Package Contents
■ ND8322P
■ Power adapter & power cord
■ Software CD
■ Quick Installation Guide
■ Mouse
■ Screws and HDD brackets
■ SATA cables
The operating system and management software are installed on a ash memory mounted
on the main board. Except for the plug-ins for the onscreen control, there is no need to install
software.
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Chapter One Hardware Installation and
Initial Configuration
Introducing ND8322P Network Video Recorder
VIVOTEK ND8322P is a compact Linux embedded 8-CH standalone desktop NVR designed for
any small-scale video surveillance installation. ND8322P features ease of installation, and facili-
tates “One Button Setup” with its plug & play and auto setup functionality.
Supporting Full HD HDMI local video output, users can control the GUI OSD interface via mouse
& keyboard, eliminating the need for a separate PC to view video or to playback from the NVR.
The new local display design - Auto Adaptive Stream will dynamically modify Stream 2 resolu-
tion of a camera to best fit the display resolution according to the layout type, performing an ef-
ficient display.
Together with VAST CMS and ST7501 VMS, users can set up an easy-to-use IP surveillance
system with ease. VIVOTEK also provides the mobile application, iViewer, for both iOS and An-
droid handheld devices, enabling users to monitor live video anytime, anywhere.
Special Features
● Runs on embedded Linux
● 1 x HDMI and 1 x VGA for local display
● 2 x HDD bay, for a max. capacity of 12TB
● 1 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet port;
● 8 x 10/100Mbit Ethernet ports w/ PoE Class 3 (15.4 Watts)
● 3 x USB Port (2 in Front / 1 in Back)
● 1 x eSATA for external hard disk
● Size: 360 mm (W) x 310.7 mm (D) x 44 mm (H)
● 8-CH Live View & 4-CH Synchronous Playback (web console)
● H.264 / MJPEG
● PTZ Support
● Snapshot / Export Media
● PiP Video Control
● Terminal block pins for DI/DO and RS-485 connection.
● Configuration Backup / Restore
● Compatible with VIVOTEK VAST Central Management Software*
● Integration with VIVOTEK Network Cameras
● VIVOTEK iViewer Support (iOS/Android)
*The VIVOTEK VAST Central Management Software is not included in the package.

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Safety
 Connect the system to an earthed main power outlet.
 Never open the housing of the power supply unit.
 Install and operate the system only in a dry, weather-proof location.
Observe the following safety factors:
• Is there visible damage to the system or power cord?
• Is the system operating correctly?
• Has the system been exposed to rain or moisture?
• Has the system been in a long storage under harsh conditions or exposed to
unconforming stress?
The relevant electrical engineering regulations must be complied with at all times during
installation.
Ensure that all maintenance and repair work is handled by qualified personnel such as
electrical engineers or network specialists.
 Read this manual before installing or operating the system. The documentation contains
important safety instructions about permitted uses.
The rated AC input is: 100-240V~ 2.1A, 60-50Hz; the max. consumption: 120W (DC56V, 2.5A)
If a fault occurs, disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
Do not install the system close to heaters or other heat sources. Avoid locations with direct
sunlight.
All ventilation openings must not be blocked.
Use only the cables shipped with system or use appropriate cables that can withstand elec-
tromagnetic interference.

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Chassis Dimensions

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Physical Description
Front View
Rear View
1
2345 6 7 8
1
23 4 5
6
78
9
10
11
12
1LAN and PoE activity LED
2 Network status LED
3 eSATA activity LED
4 HDD activity LED
5Recording activity LED
6System status LED
7USB ports
8 Power button
1RS-232 for opening a terminal console
(for debug purposes only)
7HDMI
2 DI/DO terminal block 8 USB port
3 eSATA port 9GbE uplink port
4 Audio OUT 10 10/100Mbit 802.3af PoE Ethernet
5Audio IN 11 Power socket (DC56V, 2.5A)
6VGA 12 Reset button
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IMPORTANT:
It is important to leave a clearance of 10cm around the
chassis. The clearance is required to ensure an ad-
equate airow through the chassis to ventilate heat.
10cm
SATA hard disk(s) are user-supplied. The network video recorder can readily accommodate
most of the off-the-shelf SATA hard drives.
Hardware Installation
2
To ensure normal operation, maintain ambient airow.
Do not block the airow around chassis such as placing
the system in a closed cabinet.
1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the retention screw on the sides of the chassis. Slide the top
cover back, and then remove the top cover.
NOTE:
You can also use the Reset button to restore system defaults. Use a straightened paper clip to
press and hold down the button for longer than 5 seconds. The system should start restoring de-
faults.
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2. Secure the HDD brakets to the hard drives.
2
Label side
3. Connect SATA data cables to the connectors on the main board.
SATA Data
SATA Power
J18
J19
HDD 1 connector
HDD 2 connector
3

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SATA Data SATA Power
4. Connect SATA data and power cables to the hard drives.
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5
6. When done, install the top cover.
5. Secure the hard disks to the mounting positions in the chassis with its label side facing up,
and the connectors facing the inside of the chassis.
Note that the connectors correspond to
the LED display on the front panel. The
LEDs do not indicate the physical posi-
tions.
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Interface Connections
Although the system supports MAC Binding, the system should be able to detect VIVOTEK's
cameras within the network regardless of the presence of a DHCP server. Ideally, cameras
and the NVR should reside in the same subnet. If a camera's IP is changed for some reasons,
the system should be able to detect its new IP.
NOTE:
1. Connect to a monitor using an HDMI cable. VGA is also supported.
2. Connect CAT5e or better-quality Ethernet cable to IP cameras. The Ethernet ports provide
PoE power. The maximum power per port is 15.4 watts. However, please note that the total
budget is 40 watts by every 4 PoE ports.
3. Connect USB devices such as, mouse, keyboard, USB optical drive, or USB thumb drive (for-
matted in FAT format), or UPS.
4. Connect external devices, such as sensors, relays, or alarms to the terminal block.
5. Connect the power adaptor to the power mains and the system.
3
AC100~240V
50/60Hz, 2-1A
LAN
LAN/WAN
PoE

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Terminal Block Connections
The terminal block pinouts is shown as follows:
RS485
+-
4 3 2 1
Alarm OUT
G 8 7 6 5 G 4 3 2 1
Alarm IN
DO+DO- DO+DO- DO+DO- DO+DO-
The pins are listed and described from left to right as shown in the drawing above.
Pin Description NOTE
RS485- RS485 Data- A 120Ω terminator is enabled on the bus.
The terminator cannot be disabled.
RS485+ RS485 Data+
Alarm OUT
DO+ DC 12V±5% output, max. 40V,
50mA. Open collector design.
DO- Signal ground
Alarm IN
DI no. 1 ~ 8 Open-short-to-GND
G Pins #1~4 share a common ground.
Pins #5~8 share a common ground.

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1. The PoE ports come with a limitation on power budget. Every 4 ports share a 40 watts
power budget. For network cameras that consume large or additional amount of power, e.g.,
speed dome or those with embedded IR lights or heater, it is recommended you power these
cameras with DC or AC power. You can still connect the Ethernet cables from these cameras
to the NVR for data transmission. You can use VIVOTEK's design tool to evaluate the power
consumption of network cameras: http://www.vivotek.com/design-tool/
IMPORTANT:
If you connect the NVR to a PoE port of the AW-FED series PoE switch, make sure you turn off
the PoE output on that specic port using the onboard DIP switch. Otherwise, the high power
output can damage the LAN port on NVR.
WARNING:
ON
1234 5 678
PoE cameras
NVR
AW-FED PoE switch
PoE ON/OFF switch
2. The system supports the connection to one H.D.D. via the eSATA connection. The system
does not support the connection to external eSATA housings containing multiple H.D.D.s.
3. The Client computers should support IE10 browser at a minimum of 1280x960 resolution or
higher.
40W budget 40W budget
Please note that when a network camera is powered by a DC/AC source, connect the power
lines rst, before you connect the Ethernet cable. The network cameras will use the DC/AC
source as the main power source.

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Initial Conguration - via a Local Console
4
Follow the onscreen messages to complete the initial conguration:
1. Select the UI language, Time zone, and current date and time. Click on the Contunue button
to proceed.
A local console requires the following:
1. A monitor is connected via an HDMI or VGA cable.
2. A mouse and/or a keyboard are connected to the system.
3. It is presumed that the system has not been congured yet.
Except in the initial setup, changing system time can produce disruptions to the existing
recordings. Turning the current system time back to a time when video recording was taking
place can generate duplicate les. And those les may not be playable.
IMPORTANT:

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2. The system will then start to scan the local subnet for connected cameras.
3. All cameras detected on the network will be automatically selected. If necessary, deselect the
cameras you want to exclude from the conguration. Click Continue to proceed.
1. The maximum recording bandwidth is 64Mbps. When cameras are recruited into the
conguration, their stream 1 is used as the recording stream.
The resolution and fps (frame rate per second) of stream 1 may vary depending on the
specications of different cameras.
2. If there are more than 8 cameras in your local network, you will need to manually select
cameras.
If there are less than 8 cameras, the Auto Setup will automatically move to the next
conguration step.
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4. The system will automatically create volumes from the installed disk drives. The process will
take several minutes.
5. An optional utility, EZConnect, is available through the Apple and Android App Stores. The
EZConnect works with a server hosted by VIVOTEK for bridging and tunneling video requests
between client devices and network cameras/CMS/NVR. The utility simplies and facilitates
network conguration for access across the Internet.
The prerequisites for using the EZConnect are as follows:
1. Download and install the EZConnect utility to your cell phone.
2. Both the NVR and your cell phone have access to the Internet.
With this utility, you do not need to congure IP port forwarding on router or set up a DDNS
address for the NVR. You do not even need to know the IP address of the NVR. The
EZConnect utility automatically manages the network parameters required for making the
connection. The EZConnect comes with viewing and playback interfaces very similar to those
in the iViewer utility.
To connect the NVR from a cell phone using the EZConnect:
5-1. Click on the EZConnect button on the wizard.

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5-2. The QR code will be generated.
5-3. Open the utility from your cell phone. If you already registered an account, tap LOG IN. If
not, tap SIGN UP to register an account from a VIVOTEK server.
User
5-4. You can be defaulted to the Live view page. Tap the Add button below to add devices.