Vivotek NR8201 User manual

8-CH Viewing & Recording
RAID0 & 1 Scalable Storage
4-CH Viewing & Recording
External eSATA Interface
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Table of Contents
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................3
Read before use......................................................................................................................................3
Package contents....................................................................................................................................3
Revision History ......................................................................................................................................3
Physical description.................................................................................................................................4
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................8
Hard Disk installation...............................................................................................................................8
Network deployment................................................................................................................................9
Home Page.................................................................................................................................................20
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................22
Device ...................................................................................................................................................22
Network .................................................................................................................................................27
LAN .......................................................................................................................................................28
Access list .............................................................................................................................................30
DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................31
Security .................................................................................................................................................33
Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................35
Recording Policy ...................................................................................................................................37
Trigger ...................................................................................................................................................40
Layout....................................................................................................................................................43
System ..................................................................................................................................................44
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................47
Storage..................................................................................................................................................48
Backup ..................................................................................................................................................49
System log.............................................................................................................................................50
Joystick..................................................................................................................................................51
Monitor........................................................................................................................................................52
User Interface of Monitor Page .............................................................................................................52
Functions of Monitor Page ....................................................................................................................54
History ........................................................................................................................................................57
User Interface of History Page ..............................................................................................................57
Functions of History Page .....................................................................................................................58
Appendix.....................................................................................................................................................63
Technical Specications ........................................................................................................................63
URL Commands for the Network Camera.............................................................................................64

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Overview
VIVOTEK’s NR8201/8301 network video recorder offers an elegant recording solution for VIVOTEK
network cameras and performs real-time monitoring and recording simultaneously. It supports up
to 4-CH (NR8201) and 8-CH (NR8301) H.264, MJPEG, and MPEG-4 video and provides multiple
recording modes including alarm recording, scheduled recording, manual recording and continuous
recording. The installation is very simple as the camera is able to be inserted automatically when
it’s plugged in. It also offers a user-friendly interface for the user to congure the network settings
and the camera control. Moreover, the 802.3af compliant PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) is able to
reduce the complex of the installation, making NR8201/8301 the cost-effective recording systems.
The user can utilize the NR8201/8301 to record high-denition mega-pixel videos on removable
hard disk(s) with large capacity and a USB interface for data backup. The NR8201 also supports
an external hard disk from the eSATA interface, and the NR8301 supports RAID 0 and 1 storage
solution. The built-in gateway separates the network camera connection and the data
network connection for the prevention of network congestion. Functional four digital inputs and
one digital output interfaces is capable of integrating with the security sensors and alarms. The
NR8201/8301 are comprehensive network video recorders featuring with multiple functions to
provide the best quality and highest performance in network video recording.
Read before use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. 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 rst verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package
contents listed below. Take notice of the warnings in Quick Installation Guide before the Network
Video Recorder is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation
chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product
is used properly as intended.
The Network Video Recorder is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those
who have basic network knowledge. It is designed for various applications including audio/video
recording, general security/surveillance, etc. The Conguration chapter suggests ways to best
utilize the Network Video Recorder and ensure proper operations.
Package contents
■ NR8201/8301
■ Rack mount kit
■ Power cord
■ Software CD
■ Warranty card
■ Quick installation guide
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.4: Added notications forbidding the connections from PoE ports to non-PoE devices.
■ Rev. 1.4.1: * Corrected and added supported and unsupported connection diagrams to page
11 and page 28. Revised network conguration details for LAN and WAN ports.
* Corrected the use of reset and power buttons for restoring defaults.

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WAN LAN1 L AN2 L AN3 L AN4
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8201 Network Video Recorder
USB Socket
Status Indicator Removable & Lockable Hard Disk Tray
WAN LAN1 L AN2 L AN3 LAN4 LAN5 L AN6 L AN7 LAN8
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8301 Network Video Recorder
USB Socket Status Indicator Removable & Lockable Hard Disk Trays x 2
Power Cord Socket
Recessed Reset Button
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket x 8 (LAN);
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Socket x 1 (WAN)
General I/O Terminal Block
Power Button
Power Cord Socket
Recessed Reset Button
General I/O Terminal Block
Power Button
eSATA Socket
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket x 4 (LAN)
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Socket x 1 (WAN)
Physical description
Front panel
■ NR8301
■ NR8201
Connectors
■ NR8301
■ NR8201
WAN LAN1 L AN2 L AN3 LAN4 LAN5 L AN6 L AN7 LAN8
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8301 Network Video Recorder
1234 5 6 7 8 9101112
WAN
POWER AC IN 100V-240V
LAN8
LAN7
LAN6
LAN5
LAN4
LAN3
LAN2
LAN1
RESET
1234 5 6 7 8 9101112
WAN
POWER AC IN 100V-240V LAN7LAN5LAN3LAN1
RESET eSATA
WAN LAN1 L AN2 L AN3 L AN4
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8201 Network Video Recorder

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9101112
1: Power
2: Relay output COM
3: Relay output N.O.
4: Digital Input 1
5: Digital Input 1 Ground
6: Digital Input 2
7: Digital Input 2 Ground
8: Digital Input 3
9: Digital Input 3 Ground
10: Digital Input 4
11: Digital Input 4 Ground
12: Ground
General I/O Terminal Block
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external
input / output devices. The pin denitions are described below.
DI/DO Diagram
Refer to the following illustration for connection method.

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Status LED
The LED indicates the status of the Network Video Recorder.
LED Status Indication
Power On Power on
Off Power off
POE On Power on
Off Power off
Status Off System not ready
Green System ready
Blink Green During system boot up and maintenance
Orange System failure
Blink Orange System warning
Hard disk Off No HDD attached
Green HDD normal (for 8301, either of the disks)
Blink Green Hard disk is recording or initializing (for 8301, either of the disks)
Blink Orange HDD warning (for 8301, either of the disks)
WAN On With connection on
Off No connection
Blink WAN port activated
LAN (1-8) On With connection
Off No connection
Blink LAN port activated (1-8)
Hardware System Requirement
Computer:
■ Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or above
■ Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Hard disk:
■NR8201: Support 1 x 3.5” SATA I/II HDD, up to 2TB (Supports external eSATA interface)
■NR8301: Support 2 x 3.5” SATA I/II HDD, up to 4TB (Supports RAID0 and RAID1)
Hardware Reset
There is an indented reset button on the back panel of the Network Video Recorder. It is used
to reboot the Network Video Recorder or restore the Network Video Recorder to factory default.
Sometimes rebooting the Network Video Recorder could set it back to normal state. If the
problems still remain after rebooted, restore the Network Video Recorder to factory default and
install again.

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WAN LAN1 L AN2 L AN3 LAN4 LAN5 L AN6 L AN7 L AN8
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8301 Network Video Recorder
Reboot: Press and release the indented reset button. All status LED will extinguish and then
power on again. Wait for the Status LED to blink and then become steady green in normal state.
It takes about 30 seconds to complete the procedure.
Restore:
1. Use a straightened paper clip to press and hold down the reset button.
2. Press the power button for 3 seconds and let go both buttons. Do not press the buttons too
long or the system will power down.
The status LED will flash yellow during the reboot process. Wait for the Status LED to blink
and then become steady green in normal state. Note that all settings will be restored to factory
default. It takes about 50 seconds to complete the procedure. The LAN LEDs will also ash to
indicate the system is accessing network cameras.
■ NR8301
■ NR8201
Steady green in normal state
WAN LAN1 L AN2 L AN3 L AN4
Power PoE
StatusHDD WAN LAN1 L AN2 L AN3 L AN4
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8201 Network Video Recorder
Steady green in normal state
WAN LAN1 L AN2 L AN3 LAN4 LAN5 L AN6 L AN7 L AN8
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8301 Network Video Recorder
Steady green in normal state
■ NR8301

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WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 LAN5 L AN6 LAN7 LAN8
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8301Network Video Recorder
2
34
5
WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 LAN5 L AN6 LAN7 LAN8
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8301Network Video Recorder
6
WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 LAN5 L AN6 LAN7 LAN8
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8301Network Video Recorder
WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 LAN5 L AN6 LAN7 LAN8
Power PoE
StatusHDD
NR8301Network Video Recorder
NOTE
► Please remember to format the hard disks before starting recording. Please refer to Storage on
page 48.
Before using the Network Video Recorder, please prepare SATA hard disk(s) for
recording video.
1. Make sure the power is disconnected.
2. Secure the supplied rack mount ears if you want to install into a rack cabinet.
3. Open the drive tray bezel as shown below and remove the drive tray.
4. Install hard disks to the disk trays by securing it with the supplied four screws.
5. Open the bezel of the drive tray as shown below and insert your hard
disk(s) into the disk bays.
6. Use the supplied bezel key to lock the drive trays in place to prevent unauthor-
ized access.
Installation
Hard Disk installation

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Network deployment
Device Connection
1. Connect the supplied power cable from the NR8201/8301 to a power outlet.
2. Press the power button to power up.
3. Connect network cameras to NR8201/8301 LAN ports.
Because NR8201/8301
supports PoE, if the Network Camera is PoE-compliant (802.3af), an
Ethernet cable transmits both power and data.
4. 4-1. If your local network does not have a DHCP server, you may temporarily connect a PC
to an NVR’s LAN port for initial setup. The NVR comes with a default IP, 192.168.100.1. You
may access the NVR server using this IP, and then manually assign an IP to the NVR WAN
port.
4-2. If your local network has a DHCP server, connect the WAN port to your local network,
and use the IW2 utility to nd the NVR server IP. You may then access the NVR server by en-
tering the discovered IP in the address eld of a web browser.
5. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make connections from general I/O
terminal block.
1234 5 6 7 8 9101112
WAN
POWER AC IN 100V-240V
LAN8
LAN7
LAN6
LAN5
LAN4
LAN3
LAN2
LAN1
RESET
LAN LAN/WAN
Activity
Power/MIC
Activity
Power/MIC
Activity
Power/MIC
Internet
DSL Modem
Router
1
2
Network Camera
(w/ or w/o PoE)
3
5
Cable, DSL
Modem, or router
1: Power
2: Relay output COM
3: Relay output N.O.
4: Digital Input 1
5: Digital Input 1 Ground
6: Digital Input 2
7: Digital Input 2 Ground
8: Digital Input 3
9: Digital Input 3 Ground
10: Digital Input 4
11: Digital Input 4 Ground
12: Ground
5
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Install the IW2 Utility
If your network environment is DHCP, you can use VIVOTEK Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to
discover the IP address for the WAN port.
(1) Install “Installation Wizard 2” from the Software Utility directory on the software CD.
(2) The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network is
analyzed, please click on the “Next” button to continue the program.
(3). The program will search for VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN.
(4). After a brief search, the main install window will prompt. Double-click on the listed NVR
and check if its MAC address matches that printed on the product label. A web browser
console will be established.
Installation
Wizard 2
0002D107893F
NR8301
0002D107893F
00-02-D1-07-89-3F 192.168.5.131 NR8301