Vivotek ND8312 Manual

ND8312‐wired
ND8212W–wirelessNetworkVideoRecorder
HardwareInstallationGuide
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NOTE:
The latest VIVOTEK 9xxx series supports H.265 encoding. If the H.265
cameras are attached to the NVR, you need to manually configure its video
streaming codec to H.264 in order to properly stream video.
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In a complicated wireless network environment where many WiFi APs reside,
transmission latency can occur due to the interference of wireless signals or
overlapped channels.
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Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The
Network Video Recorder is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but
can also be part of a flexible 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 Video Recorder 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 Video Recorder 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, video recording, general
security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best
utilize the Network Video Recorder and ensure proper operations. For creative
and professional developers, the URL Commands of the Network Video
Recorder section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing
homepages or integrating with the current web server.
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Contact Information
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VIVOTEK INC.
6F, No.192, Lien-Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho, New Taipei City 23553, Taiwan
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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VIVOTEK USA (for USA and Canada)
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Netherlands
VIVOTEK Europe (for general inquiry, logistic and inventory info only)
Randstad 22-133, 1316BW Almere, The Netherlands
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VIVOTEK Japan
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VIVOTEK India
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Package Contents
■ND8212W (wireless) or ND8312 (wired version)
■Power adapter
■Quick Installation Guide
■2x wireless antennas
■a Mouse
■Screws and HDD brackets
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Introducing the Network Video Recorder
VIVOTEK ND8312 and ND8212W series is a compact Linux embedded 8-CH
or 4-CH standalone desktop NVR designed for any small-scale video
surveillance installation. The series features ease of installation, and facilitates
“One Button Setup” with its plug & play and auto setup functionality. With a
wireless 2.4Ghz/5Ghz connectivity, wireless cameras can easily connect and
record to the ND8212W NVR.
The ND8312 is the wired version.
Supporting the HDMI local video output, users can control the GUI OSD
interface via mouse & keyboard, eliminating the need for a separate PC to
search video or to playback from the NVR. The new local display design - Auto
Adaptive Stream will dynamically modify Stream 2 resolution of a camera to
best fit the display resolution according to the layout type, resulting in an
efficient display, while maintaining superb image quality.
TogetherwiththeVASTCMSsoftware,userscansetupaneasy‐to‐useIPsurveillance
systemwithease.VIVOTEKalsoprovidesthemobileapplication,iVieweror
VIVOCloud,forbothiOSandAndroidhandhelddevices,enablinguserstomonitor
livevideoanytime,anywhere.
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Safety
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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?
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The relevant electrical engineering regulations must be complied with at all
times during the installation.
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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~ 1.5A, 60-50Hz; the max. consumption:
15.6W (DC12V, 3A)
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 electromagnetic interference.

Chassis Dimensions
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Physical Description
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1 LAN and PoE activity LED: Please refer to page 28 for LED definitions.
2 USB 2.0 port
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Rear View
The difference between the ND8212W and ND8312 is the antenna. The
ND8312 comes without the antenna.
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1 Antenna connector 5 USB port
2 Power socket (DC12V, 3A) 6 WPS/Reset button
3 10/100Mbps uplink port 7 Antenna connector
4 HDMI
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It is important to leave a clearance of 10cm around the chassis. The clearance
is required to ensure an adequate airflow through the chassis to ventilate heat.
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To ensure normal operation, maintain ambient airflow. Do not block the airflow
around chassis such as placing the system in a closed cabinet.
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Hardware Installation
SATA hard disk(s) are user-supplied. The network video recorder can readily
accommodate most of the off-the-shelf SATA hard drives.
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1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the retention screws from the bottom of
the chassis. Remove the top cover.
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2. Secure the HDD brackets to the hard drive.
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3. Connect SATA data and the SATA power cables to the hard drive.
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4. Secure the hard drive to the mounting positions in the chassis with its label
side facing up, and the connectors facing the right hand side of the chassis.
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5. When done, install the top cover.
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6. Install the included wireless antennas. (ND8212W)
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7. Connect a mouse and/or keyboard to the USB connectors.
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If you prefer to hang the NVR on wall, drill and install two screws
104mm apart.
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Interface Connections
1. Connect to a monitor using an HDMI cable.
2. Connect CAT5e or better-quality Ethernet cable to the network.
3. Connect USB devices such as mouse, keyboard, or USB thumb drive
(formatted in FAT format), or UPS.
4. Connect the power adaptor to the power mains and the system.
TheNVRworkswithbothwiredandwirelesscameras.
The ND8312 comes without the wireless connectivity.

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Pressing the Reset button for longer than 10 seconds will restore the factory
defaults.
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Initial Configuration - via a Local Console
A local console requires the following:
1. A monitor is connected via an HDMI cable.
2. A mouse and/or a keyboard are connected to the system.
3. It is presumed that the system has not been configured yet. The Installation
wizard only appears for an unconfigured machine or one that was restored
to its default.
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Follow the onscreen messages to complete the initial configuration:
1. When started for the first time, the system will prompt for the forceful
configuration of a password. This ensures security from malicious network
attack.
Theapplicablealpha‐numericcharactersare
[0‐9][a‐z][A‐Z][!][$][%][‐][.][@][^][_][~],withamax.lengthof64characters.

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Click the Apply button when the new password is accepted.
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2. Select the UI language, Time zone, and current date and time. Click on the
Continue button to proceed.
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IMPORTANT:
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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 files. And those files
may not be playable.
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3. The system will then start to scan the local subnet for connected cameras.
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4. All cameras detected on the network will be automatically selected. If
necessary, deselect the cameras you want to exclude from the configuration.
Click Continue to proceed.
Camerasproperlyinstalledinthesamesubnetshouldallbelisted.Ifyoucannot
findacamera,examineitsnetworkconnections.
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NOTE:
1. The maximum recording bandwidth is 24Mbps. When cameras are recruited
into the configuration, 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 specifications of different cameras.
2. If there are less than 8 cameras, the Auto Setup will automatically move to
the next configuration step.
3. Up to two clients viewing 2x 720P streams is acceptable. If more clients are
simultaneously viewing more video streams, the machine can be stressed.
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5. The system will automatically create a volume from the installed disk drive.
The process may take several minutes.
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6. An optional utility, VIVOCloud, is available through the Apple and Android
App Stores. The VIVOCloud works with a server hosted by VIVOTEK for
bridging and tunneling video requests between client devices and network
cameras/CMS/NVR. The utility simplifies and facilitates network
configuration for access across the Internet.
The prerequisites for using the VIVOCloud are as follows:
1. Download and install the VIVOCloud 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 configure 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 VIVOCloud utility automatically manages the
network parameters required for making the connection. The VIVOCloud
comes with viewing and playback interfaces very similar to those in the
iViewer utility.
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To connect the NVR from a cell phone using the VIVOCloud:
6‐1.ClickontheVIVOCloudbuttononthewizard.
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6-2. The QR code will be generated.
6-3. 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.

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6-4. You can be defaulted to the Live view page. Tap the Add button below to
add devices.

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6-5. Tap the ADD DEVICES MANUALLY button.
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6-6. You can then point your cell phone lens at the NVR screen (Step 5-3.) and
use the SCAN QR CODES function to establish the connection. You may