Vivotek ND8321 User manual

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Rev. 1.6.1.11
Rev. 1.0
User’s Manual
ND8321 Network Video Recorder
8-CH • 2-Bay HDD • 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 ND8321 Network Video Recorder ....................................................................................................... 6
Special Features ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Physical Description ............................................................................................................................................. 8
LED Indicators...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Power Up and Power Down ................................................................................................................................. 19
Section One Management over a Local Console..................................................................................................... 20
Chapter Two Introduction to the Local Console Interface.......................................................................................... 20
2-1. How to Begin................................................................................................................................................. 22
2-2. Operation on Camera View Cell.................................................................................................................... 28
2-2-1. PTZ Panel........................................................................................................................................... 28
2-2-2. PiP (Picture in Picture) Panel.............................................................................................................. 30
2-2-3. Play Recording Clips Panel ................................................................................................................ 31
2-2-4. DI/DO.................................................................................................................................................. 32
2-2-5. Others ................................................................................................................................................. 32
2-2-6. Right-click Commands........................................................................................................................ 33
Chapter Three Conguation Using the Local Console .............................................................................................. 34
The Main Control Portal ....................................................................................................................................... 34
3-1. Layout .................................................................................................................................................... 34
3-2. DI/DO ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
3-3. Search recording clips ........................................................................................................................... 35
3-3-1. Basic Search................................................................................................................................ 35
3-3-2. Advanced Search......................................................................................................................... 39
3-3-3. Storyboard ................................................................................................................................... 42
3-4. Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 46
3-4-1. Settings - Overview...................................................................................................................... 46
3-4-2. Settings - Camera - Management................................................................................................ 47
3-4-3. Settings - Camera - Recording .................................................................................................... 52
3-4-4. Settings - Camera - Media........................................................................................................... 54
3-4-5. Settings - Camera - Image........................................................................................................... 56
3-4-6. Settings - Camera - Motion Detection.......................................................................................... 58
3-4-7. Settings - Camera - PTZ settings ................................................................................................ 59
3-4-8. Settings - Alarm - Alarm............................................................................................................... 61
3-4-9. Settings - Alarm - Email ............................................................................................................... 69
3-4-10. Settings - System - Information ................................................................................................. 70
3-4-11. Settings - System - Maintenance ............................................................................................... 71
3-4-12. Settings - System - Display........................................................................................................ 72
3-4-13. Settings - System - UPS............................................................................................................ 73

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3-4-14. Settings - System - Log ............................................................................................................ 74
3-4-15. Settings - User.......................................................................................................................... 76
3-4-16. Settings - Storage..................................................................................................................... 78
3-4-17. Settings - Network .................................................................................................................... 80
Settings - Network - IP .......................................................................................................................... 80
Settings - DDNS.................................................................................................................................... 81
Settings - Service.................................................................................................................................. 82
3-5. Information ............................................................................................................................................ 83
Section Two Management over a Web Console ..................................................................................................... 84
Chapter Four Login and Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 85
4-1. Login ............................................................................................................................................................ 85
4-2. Graphical Layout and Screen Elements - Liveview...................................................................................... 89
4-2-1. Camera List Panel ............................................................................................................................. 90
4-2-2. Layout ................................................................................................................................................ 92
4-2-3. Layout contents ................................................................................................................................. 93
4-2-4. Logo & Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 93
4-2-5. View Cell panel .................................................................................................................................. 94
4-2-6. PTZ panel ........................................................................................................................................ 103
4-2-7. Alarm panel...................................................................................................................................... 105
4-3. Graphical Layout and Screen Elements - Search recording clips.............................................................. 109
4-3-1. Camera List Panel ............................................................................................................................110
4-3-2. Search recording clips Layout ..........................................................................................................111
4-3-3. Logo & Menu ....................................................................................................................................111
4-3-4. View Cells in Search Recording Clips...............................................................................................112
4-3-5. Alarm Panel ......................................................................................................................................115
4-3-6. Calendar Panel .................................................................................................................................116
Chapter Five System Settings.................................................................................................................................117
5-1. System ........................................................................................................................................................118
5-1-1. System - General..............................................................................................................................118
5-1-2. System - Upgrade.............................................................................................................................119
5-1-3. System - Backup.............................................................................................................................. 120
5-1-4. System - Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 122
UPS support........................................................................................................................................ 123
5-2. Network ...................................................................................................................................................... 124
5-2-1. Network - General............................................................................................................................ 124
5-2-2. Network - DDNS .............................................................................................................................. 125
5-2-3. Network - Service ............................................................................................................................ 127
5-2-4. Network - Utility................................................................................................................................ 128
5-3. Camera ...................................................................................................................................................... 129
5-3-1. Camera - General ............................................................................................................................ 129
5-3-2. Camera - Video................................................................................................................................ 135
5-3-3. Camera - Motion detection .............................................................................................................. 136
5-3-4. Camera - Schedule.......................................................................................................................... 137
5-4. Storage....................................................................................................................................................... 139

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5-4-1. Storage - Volume ............................................................................................................................. 139
5-4-2. Storage - Disk .................................................................................................................................. 143
5-5. Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 145
5-5-1. User account.................................................................................................................................... 145
5-5-2. Access list ........................................................................................................................................ 148
5-6. Alarm .......................................................................................................................................................... 149
5-6-1. General ............................................................................................................................................ 149
5-6-2. Editing Alarms via Source, Action, and Schedule ............................................................................ 159
5-6-3. Alarm History ................................................................................................................................... 160
5-7. Logs ........................................................................................................................................................... 161
Chapter Six Operation............................................................................................................................................ 163
6-1. Liveview ..................................................................................................................................................... 163
6-1-1. Placing Cameras into the Layout..................................................................................................... 163
6-1-2. PTZ and Other Screen Controls ...................................................................................................... 167
6-1-3. Audio................................................................................................................................................ 170
6-1-4. Camera Properties and Controls ..................................................................................................... 171
6-1-5. Alarm Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 172
6-1-6. Layout view Control Buttons ............................................................................................................ 173
6-2. Search Recording Clips ............................................................................................................................. 174
6-2-1. Begin Playback and Search for Past Recordings ............................................................................ 174
6-2-2. Past Alarms and Bookmarks............................................................................................................ 175
6-2-3. Synchronous Playback .................................................................................................................... 176
6-2-4. Export media.................................................................................................................................... 177
6-2-5. Time Search..................................................................................................................................... 179
Technical Specications ......................................................................................................................................... 181
Safety and Compatibility......................................................................................................................................... 182

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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
■ ND8321
■ Power adapter & power cord
■ Software CD
■ Quick Installation Guide & warranty card
■ Mouse
■ Screws and HDD brackets
The operating system and management software are installed on a ash memory mounted on
the main board. Except for the plug-ins for onscreen display, there is no need to install software.
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Chapter One Hardware Installation and
Initial Configuration
Introducing ND8321 Network Video Recorder
VIVOTEK ND8321 is a compact Linux embedded 8-CH standalone desktop NVR designed for
any small-scale video surveillance installation. ND8321 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. Fisheye dewarp is also design in ND8321. ND8321 supports software dewarp of
VIVOTEK fisheye cameras, allowing seamless display in a fisheye surveillance scenario.
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 for local display
● 2 x HDD bay, for a max. capacity of 8TB
● 1 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet port
● 2 x USB Port (1 x Front / 1 x Back)
● Size: 121 mm (W) x 178.5 mm (D) x 185.9 mm (H)
● 8-CH Live View & 4-CH Synchronous Playback (web console)
● H.264 / MJPEG
● PTZ Support
● Snapshot / Export Media
● PiP Video Control
● 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~ 1.6A, 60-50Hz; the max. consumption: 60W (DC12V, 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 be not be blocked.
Use only the cables shipped with system or use appropriate cables that can withstand elec-
tromagnetic interference.

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Physical Description
Front View
Rear View
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1USB port
2 Alarm LED
3 LAN activity LED
4 HDD 2 activity LED
5HDD 1 activity LED
6Recording activity LED
7System Status LED
8 Power LED
9Power button
1Reset button
2 HDMI port
3 RJ-45 LAN port
4 USB port
5DC 12V power input
6Chassis lock hole
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 defaults.
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IMPORTANT:
It is important to leave a clearance of 10cm to the rear
side of the chassis. The clearance is required to ensure
an adequate 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
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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.
2. Slide the top cover back, and then remove the top cover.
1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the retention screw on the rear of the chassis.

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3. Secure the HDD brakets to the hard drives.
4. Gently put the hard disks into drive bays with its label side facing the inside of the chassis
and the connector side facing downwards. When the hard disks reach the bottom, use slightly
more force to engage the the SATA connectors.
5. When done, install the top cover.
HDD 1
HDD 2
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Label side

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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:
LAN / WAN
Router
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2
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1. Connect to a monitor using an HDMI cable.
2. Connect CAT5e or better-quality Ethernet cable to cameras via a local, switched network, or
clients through the Internet. Refer to next page for more information.
3. Connect USB devices such as, mouse, keyboard, USB optical drive, or USB thumb drive (for-
matted in FAT format), or UPS.
4. Connect the power adaptor to the power mains and the system.
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Client computers should support IE10 browser at a minimum of 1280x960 resolution or
higher.
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
ND8321 NVR
AW-FED PoE switch
PoE ON/OFF switch

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Initial Conguration - via a Local Console
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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 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.

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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 32Mbps. When cameras are recruited into the
conguration, their stream 1 is used as the recording stream. The camera stream 1 will be
congured into H.264/720P/30fps/CBR 3Mbps.
The resolution and fps 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. When done, the LiveClient screen will display, and, by default, the recording from the
selected cameras will immediately take place.
Initial Conguration - via a Web Console (Optional)
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2. From a management computer, install the IW2 utility software included in the product CD.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
1. Press the power switch on the front panel to start the NVR. Wait for the system status LED to
light green.
If you already congured the system using an Ethernet web console, please skip the Auto Setup
steps when you connect the HDMI cable. You may accidentally format your storage volumes.
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3. Start the IW2 utility. The IW2 utility will
discover the ND8321 located in the same
subnet.
4. Double-click on the ND8321 entry to start a web session with the NVR system.
5. The login page will prompt. Enter "admin" and "admin" as user name and password for
access for the rst time. Expand the menu on the right of the Login button. Select and click on
the Settings button to begin your conguration.
You can select the display language
from the lower left corner of the screen.

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7. On the Storage settings page, check if your hard drives are present and identied by your
system. Click on the Create... button.
8. Refer to the later discussions for the rest of the conguration procedure.
6. On the Settings page, click on Storage > Volume to access your storage volume
conguration.

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LED Indicators
Name Behavior Denitions
1. Alarm LED 1Flashing Red Pre-dened alarms have been triggered (could be
motion detection, digital inputs, etc.); the LED will
stop ashing after 1 minute.
2. LAN activity
LED
1Flashing Orange Indicating on-going trafc over the LAN connection.
2Constant Orange Ethernet is connected.
3Off Ethernet is disconnected.
3. HDD 2 activity
LED
1 Constant Green H.D.D. is ready and connected.
2Constant Red SMART-related disk errors or a congured H.D.D. is
missing.
3 Flashing Red H.D.D. conguration errors
4Off H.D.D. is disconnected or removed.
4. HDD 1 activity
LED
1 Constant Green H.D.D. is ready and connected.
2Constant Red SMART-related disk errors or a congured H.D.D. is
missing.
3 Flashing Red H.D.D. conguration errors
4Off H.D.D. is disconnected or removed.
5. Record LED 1Flashing Red Camera streams are recorded to the system storage.
2Off No recording
6. Status LED 1 Constant Green System is ready
2 Blinking Green
every 1 second
Updating rmware
3Constant Red SMART-related disk errors, or a congured H.D.D. is
missing, or H.D.D. is full. Buzzer will also be sounded.
When buzzer is turned off, LED will return normal.
7. Power LED 1Off Powered down
2Constant Green System is on
1 2 3 4 5 6
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To power up and power down,
On the initial conguration:
1. Connect the power adapter between the system and power outlet.
2. Turn on the system by pressing the power button for more than one second.
After the initial connection,
1. Press the power button for 1 second to power on.
2. Press the power button for 4 second to power down. the system should start ushing the
cache contents in system memory and gracefully shut down.
Power Up and Power Down
1. No storage system is completely fail-safe. Damage to data might occur due to le system
corruption, operating system malfunction, virus infection, HDD component failures, and so on.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to regularly back up your data, and VIVOTEK disclaims
responsibilities of data loss or recovery.
2. Always power off the system using the power button. Do not disconnect the power cord while
the system is still operating. Doing so will result in data inconsistencies. The normal power-off
procedure allows cached data to be written to disks.
If system buzzer is sounded, turn it off in Settings > Logs > Error page. Click the Stop buzzer
sound button.
Serious system faults, such as a missing volume, can trigger the system buzzer. Verify the
cause of system fault and turn off the buzzer.
NOTE:
WARNING:
On a local console, go to the Settings
window, a Mute button is available there.
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Section One
Management over a
Local Console
Chapter Two
Introduction to the Local Console Interface
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2
Local console