Zhejiang NVR300 Series User manual

NVR300 Series
Network Video Recorders
Quick Guide
Manual Version: P102-20140526

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Notice
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure
accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and
recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any
kind, express or implied.
Environmental Protection
This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on
environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of
this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.
Preface
Audience
This manual is intended for:
Surveillance system planners
Field technical support and servicing engineers
Software installation, configuration, and servicing administrators
Product users
Precautions
If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, you might be
required to take corrective actions.
Do not remove the dismantlement-preventive seal from the chassis
cover of the device without permission. If you want to open the

chassis, contact the local agent of our company for help. Otherwise,
we shall not be held liable for any consequence caused thereby.
Make sure the device is sturdy and well grounded and meets heat
dissipation and lightning protection requirements. Avoid vibration
when using the device.
Provide a stable and compliant power supply before powering on
the device.
Before performing the verification (refer to section “Check Before
Power-On”), make sure that the power is disconnected, for fear of
bodily injury or equipment damage caused by incorrect cable
connection.
Power interruption may cause hard disk damage or abnormal
functions. To shut down the device, strictly follow the instructions.
If power interruption often occurs, configure an uninterrupted
power supply (UPS).
Safety and Compliance Information
Conventions Used Symbol
The symbols in this chapter are shown in the following table. They are
used to remind the reader of the safety precautions during equipment
installation and maintenance.
Safety
Symbol
Description
Generic alarm symbol: To suggest a general safety concern.
ESD protection symbol: To suggest electrostatic-sensitive
equipment.
Electric shock symbol: To suggest a danger of high voltage.

Safety Information
WARNING!
Installation and removal of the unit and its accessories must be carried
out by qualified personnel. You must read all of the Safety Instructions
supplied with your equipment before installation and operation.
Warnings:
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer
or the nearest service center. (We shall not assume any
responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.)
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all the local codes.
Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for
convenient supply interruption.
The separate earthing terminal must be permanently connected to
earth.
For AC supplied model: The plug-socket combination must be
accessible at all times as it serves as the main disconnecting device.
Before the power cable is installed or removed, the power must be
turned off.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a
proper operating environment.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of
explosion. Please use the manufacturer recommended battery
type.

Caution: Fiber optic ports –optical safety.
Never look at the transmit laser while the power is on. Never look
directly at the fiber ports and the fiber cable ends when they are
powered on.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments to the performance or
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
laser emissions.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

LVD/EMC Directive
This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
WEEE Directive–2002/96/EC
The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a
responsible manner.

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Contents
1 Overview..............................................................................................1
2 Mounting .............................................................................................1
Installation Check..........................................................................................1
Installing Hard Disks......................................................................................1
NVR308-48/24/32/16-IN ......................................................................1
NVR308-32L/16L/09L-IN.......................................................................5
Installing the Equipment ...............................................................................9
Mounting to the Workbench..............................................................10
Mounting into a Cabinet.....................................................................10
3 Appearance........................................................................................11
Front View...................................................................................................11
Indicators ....................................................................................................11
Panel buttons..............................................................................................13
Rear View ....................................................................................................16
Interfaces ....................................................................................................17
4 Connecting Cables ..............................................................................19
Connecting to Alarm Input/Output Device .................................................19
Connecting to a Third-Party Device ............................................................21
RS485 Serial Cables.............................................................................21
Connecting to a third-party device via RS485 interface .....................21
Connecting using an audio/video cable ......................................................23
Connecting RS232 Serial And Network Cables............................................24
Connecting a GroundCable .........................................................................25
Connecting a Power Cable ..........................................................................26
5 Switching On/Off the Device ...............................................................26
Check Before Power-On..............................................................................26
Turning on the Device.................................................................................26

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Soft Off........................................................................................................26
Soft Off Using the POWER ON/OFF Button ........................................27
Soft Off Through Man-Machine Interface ..........................................27
Soft Off Through Web Interface .........................................................27
6 Common Configurations .....................................................................27
Man-Machine Interface ..............................................................................27
About the Interface ............................................................................27
Menu Structure ..................................................................................28
Initial Configuration ....................................................................................28
Quickly Adding IPC ......................................................................................35
Preview .......................................................................................................38
Pane Toolbar on the Preview Interface ..............................................38
Preview Status ....................................................................................39
Right-click Context Menu ...................................................................40
Recording ....................................................................................................41
Playback ......................................................................................................42
Backup.........................................................................................................42
Prerequisites.......................................................................................42
Procedure ...........................................................................................43
Web Interface .............................................................................................45
7 Specifications .....................................................................................46
8 HDD Storage Calculation Chart............................................................47

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1 Overview
As our new-generation network video recorders, the NVR300 series
incorporates a wide range of features such as audio and video
decoding, data transmission, and storage, and provides a rich set of
input and output interfaces to meet various business needs.
The NVR300 can connect to coding devices such as IP cameras (IPCs) to
form a separate network or to a central server platform for central
networking to support a diverse range of video surveillance
applications.
2 Mounting
Installation Check
Open the packing box and check the equipment model, accessory
types and quantities to ensure all the components are available. For
equipment model, accessory types and quantities, please refer to the
packing list.
Installing Hard Disks
For supported hard disk types, consult our authorized sales or technical
support staff. The following examples illustrate how to install hard disks
on a workbench. The installation process may varies according to
conditions.
The following tools are required for installation: flat-head and Phillips
screwdrivers.
NVR308-48/24/32/16-IN
The hard drive interface is located inside the device. You need to
remove the front panel to install the hard disk. The hard disks are
hot-swappable and support mixed insertion. The disks can be powered

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on in order to minimize the impulse current produced during the
power-on process.
WARNING!
The hard disk can be hot-plugged only when no data is read
or written. The indicator of hard disk is not blinking when no data is
processed.
Wear anti-static gloves when installing a hard disk.
Insert hard disks into the slots of a running device at an interval of
at least six seconds.
Install a hard disk into the NVR308-48/24-IN as follows:
1. Fix the hard disk with screws to the handle bar on the correct
side.
2. Press the buckles on both sides of the front panel and remove the
panel. Note that the front panel is connected to the device body
through an adapter cable and safety rope. Turn over the removed
front panel and place it on the chassis.

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3. Align the hard disk with the slot and push it in the hard disk gently
and steadily.
4. Push the hard disk in position with your thumb until the buckles
click. Repeat the above steps to install all the hard disks.

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5. Hold the buckles on both sides of the front panel and push in the
front panel as the direction indicated by the arrow.
Install the NVR308-32/16-IN as follows:
1. Fix the hard disk to with screws to the handle bar on the correct
side.
2. Press the buckles on both sides of the front panel and remove the
panel.

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3. Align the hard disk with the slot and push in the hard disk gently
and steadily.
4. Push the hard disk in position with your thumb until the buckles
click.Repeat the above steps to install all the hard disks.
5. Hold the buckles on both sides of the front panel and push in the
front panel into position.
NVR308-32L/16L/09L-IN
WARNING!
Make sure the equipment is disconnected from the power supply before
installation. Please wear anti-static gloves when installing the device.

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Install a hard disk as follows:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two fixing screws on the
upper side of the rear panel.(when rear panel is placed facing
you)
2. Gently push the cover backward to open it.
3. Unscrew the four screws on both sides used to secure hard disk
mounting plates, and remove the upper and lower mounting
plates.

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4. Fix the eight hard disks in turn to the two hard disk mounting
plates with the hard disk interface placed opposite to the
U-shaped notch, and each disk with four screws.
5. Put the lower hard disk mounting plate into the equipment, and
connect four data cables to the hard disks and units on the lower
layer.

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6. Connect four power cables to the hard disks and units on the
lower layer.
7. Tighten the two screws on both sides to fix the lower-layer hard
disks. Follow steps 6 to 9 to install the upper hard disk mounting
plate.
8. Arrange cables between two hard disks or between a board and a
hard disk. Avoid placing cables on a hard disk so that the hard disk
is not pressed when the chassis is covered.

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9. Put on the chassis cover, and tighten the two rear panel screws.
NOTE!
It is recommended that you restore the hard disk array to factory
settings by choosing Configuration > Service > Storage > Array after
installing the eight hard disks for the first time.
When replacing a hard disk, perform the above procedure in the
opposite sequence to remove the disk and follow the procedure to
install a new hard disk.
Installing the Equipment
The equipment provides front, side and back ventilation channels.
Leave room of at least 30cm to the front and back and 10cm to the left
and right sides of the equipment for ventilation.

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Mounting to the Workbench
1. Get the stickers from the foot pads delivered with the equipment,
and attach the pads to the bottom of the equipment where
appropriate.
2. Place the equipment on a clean workbench. Now the installation
process is complete.
Mounting into a Cabinet
WARNING!
Ensure that the cabinet is equipped with a tray or slide rail before
installing the equipment in a cabinet. The equipment must be supported
on a tray or slide rail instead of a suspension loop.
1. As shown in the following figure, place the suspension loop with a
screw hole close to the chassis. Align the suspension loop with
the screw hole, and use two M4*8 screws to fasten the
suspension loop to the chassis.
2. Perform the same procedure to mount the suspension loop on
the other side of the chassis.
1: Screws (4)
2: Slotted hole
3: Suspension loop
3. Place the equipment on the cabinet support, and slid it into the
cabinet. Fix the suspension loop to the floating nut to the front
mounting bar of the cabinet with screws led through the slotted
hole.
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3 Appearance
The photos herein are for illustration only and may vary according to
actual conditions.
Front View
NVR308- 32/16-IN
NVR308-48/24-IN
NVR308-32L/16L/09L-IN
Indicators
As shown in the front view, the following table describes the indicators
on the front panel. The LED color may vary with the equipment model
(blue or green).

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Table 3-1 Status Indicators
Indicators
Color
Status
Description
(Power indicator)
Red
Constantly on
Device powered on.
NET
(Network indicator)
Blue/
Green
Constantly on
Network properly
connected.
Off
No network
connection.
PWR
(Power indicator)
Blue/
Green
Constantly on
Power connected.
Off
No power.
IR
(Remote control
indicator)
Blue/
Green
Constantly on
Device is selected
and can be remotely
controlled.
Blinking
Device is being
verified.
Off
Device is not
selected and cannot
be remotely
controlled.
SHIFT
(Reuse button
indicator)
Blue
Constantly on
The reuse button
becomes a function
key.
Briefly on
A button is pressed
and released.
Off
The reuse
button works in
number or letter
input mode.
Briefly off
A button is pressed
and released.
RUN
(Running indicator)
Blue/
Green
Constantly on
Running normally.
Blinking
Starting.
Off
Shut down.
CODEC
Blue/
Green
Constantly on
Signal input without
coding or decoding.