ACTi INR-350 64 Channel 2 Bay Tower Standalone Network Video Recorder Installation Guide

ACTi INR-350 64 Channel 2 Bay Tower Standalone Network Video Recorder

ACTi INR-350 Standalone Network Video Recorder

The ACTi INR-350 is a 64-Channel 2-Bay Tower standalone NVR that allows you to record and store video from network cameras. It supports up to 64 cameras and comes with two hard disk slots, which can be expanded up to 8TB each.

Hardware Installation

1. Unpack the INR and make sure it’s turned off and disconnected from the power source before proceeding.
2. Open the chassis cover and insert the hard disks into the slots. Secure them with bundled disk screws.
3. Connect the data and power cables from the motherboard to the hard disk connectors.
4. Repeat the process for the other hard disk slot and replace the chassis cover.

Device Connection

Connect the INR to a power source and plug in any external devices such as cameras, monitors, and USB devices. The INR can obtain an IP address automatically if your router has DHCP enabled.
If not, you can assign a static IP address through Windows Network and Sharing Center.

Software Configuration

Create disk volumes using Windows Disk Management so that the INR can access available storage space. Initialize each disk by choosing GPT as the partition style. Create a new volume by selecting a volume type, assigning a drive letter, and giving it a proper label name. Follow the on-screen wizard to complete the process.

For first-time use, set up the administrator password using the NVR3 Administrator Tool. This will be used for succeeding Windows logins.

For detailed instructions on installation, operation, and troubleshooting hard disk issues, please refer to the product manuals provided on the ACTi corporate website or the System Administrator’s manual provided on the ACTi Download Center.

BEFORE YOU START

Thank you for purchasing ACTi Standalone Network Video Recorder. This guide contains all the information you need to quickly set up ACTi INR server system via local interface.
For detailed instructions on installation, operation and how to log in to INR as a web client, please refer to the product manuals provided on ACTi corporate website.

The items below are prerequisite for installation:

• Network cameras
• Network cables
• Network switch
• Monitor (with HDMI, DVI or Display Port cable)
• USB mouse
• At least one ACTi-certified 3.5-inch SATA hard disk
  Find the certified disk models at http://www.acti.com/hddselector

PRODUCT HARDWARE INSTALLATION

UNPACK

This package contains:

• INR
• Power Cord
• Universal Converter
• Disk Screws Pack
• Warranty Card

HARD DISK INSTALLATION

Make sure the unit is turned off and disconnected from the power source before proceeding.

1. Open the chassis cover of the INR.
2. Locate the hard disk bays and inser the the hard disk (sold separately) into the slot.
3. Secure the hard disk to the slot with the bundled disk screws.
4. Connect the data and power cables from the motherboard to the hard disk connectors.
5. Repeat the same process to install another hard disk to the other slot.
6. Replace the chassis cover of the INR.

CONNECT THE DEVICES

The example below displays a network consisting of only INR, network cameras and required peripherals. Please remember to enable the DHCP service on your router for INR to obtain an IP address automatically.

Note
To assign a static IP address to INR, enter Windows and configure the network settings in Network and Sharing Center.

START-UP

1. On the front panel, press the Power Button to turn on the unit.
2. On the Windows login screen, follow the on-screen instructions to setup your login password. This will be used in succeeding Windows login. It is strongly recommended not to leave the password blank.

PRODUCT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

CREATE DISK VOLUMES

Use Windows Disk Management to create disk volumes so that INR can access the available storage space.

1. On Windows Search Box, search and enter “computer management”.
2. Select “Disk Management”, right-click on a disk title and select “Initialize Disk”, choose “GPT” as the partition style and click on“OK”.
3. Right-click on the initialized disk and select the volume type to make a new volume.
4. Follow the on-screen Wizard to complete. Make sure you assign thedesired drive letter and give a proper label name to this volume.
5. After the volume is created, it is shown on Volume List and is ready for recording.

Note

• To make a Striped volume, a Mirrored volume or a RAID-5 volume, it is recommended that you select disks of the same model and capacity.
• For detailed instructions on choosing the RAID types and troubleshooting hard disk issues, please refer to System Administrator’s manual provided on ACTi Download Center at http://www.acti.com/downloadcenter

SET ADMIN PASSWORD

For first-time use, make sure to setup the administrator password.

1. On Windows Search Box, search and enter “administrator tool”.
2. Click NVR3 Administrator Tool to open the application.
3. On the tool interface, go to the Account page, then click the Password Setup button.
4. Type the preferred password, and then click Apply.

LOG IN

On Windows Destop, double-click on to enter NVR interface.

Type the Account and Password, and click Login.

CREATE USERS

On NVR screen, click Setup button to enter Setup page and then Users tab.

1. Select “User Groups”, click “Add” to start adding a new user group.
2. Input group ID, Name, and click “Apply”.
3. Click on the Users panel, click “Add” to start adding a new user.
4. Input the user’s Account, Password, Email address and select its User Group, and then click “Apply”.

SELECT STORAGE DRIVES

1. Go to Setup page and then Storage tab.
2. On Disk Drive List, de-select C Drive, and select other storage drives.
3. Click “Apply“.

ADD CAMERAS

1. Go to Setup page and then Devices tab.
2. Select the Camera panel, and then Click “Add”.
3. Choose a search method based on your network environment and camera brand.

Search Cameras
Use “Hybrid Search” to automatically search the network for all cameras, or click “ONVIF Search” for ONVIF-compliant cameras of any brand.
After selecting your desired cameras, click “Apply”.

Add Camera Manually
If you are adding a camera located in another network, use “Add Camera Manually”. Fill in Media Type, Protocol, IP Address, HTTP Port, Account and Password. Finally, click “Get Device Settings” and then “Apply”.

Add Mobile
Use “Add Mobile” to search for mobile device cameras in the network. Select the device and click “Accept”.

CONFIGURE CAMERA SETTINGS

1. Go to Setup page and then Devices tab. Choose the camera from the Camera List.
2. Select Basic, Video, Audio, PTZ, or Preset Tour tab to configure related settings.
3. Click “Apply“ to save the settings.

Note
Availability of page tabs depend on camera capabilities.

SET RECORDING SCHEDULE

The recording service automatically starts full-time recording for a newly added camera. You can modify the recording schedule to suit your needs.

1. Go to Setup page and then Schedule tab. Select the camera from Camera List.

2. Choose a recording mode: or Schedule Recording: Records video continuously during the scheduled session.
   Event Recording: Records video based on specific triggers such as when a motion is deteced by the camera.

3. Drag on the time table to define the time session.

4. Click “Apply“.

Note
If you have any question during system installation, please feel free to contact our engineers via ACTi Customer Help Desk platform at http://www.acti.com/CHD

CUSTOMIZE VIEWS

1. Go to Live View page. On top of the screen, click on on the View Tool Bar to create a new layout, then click on to enter edit mode.
2. Select a layout style.
3. To add a camera view, pull a camera from Camera List to a channel. To add a map view, mouse over a channel and click on , upload the map. Drag the lower right corner to adjust the channel size.
4. On the View Tool Bar, click on to save this view.
5. You can set this view as default view by clicking on

VALIDATION

To check live streaming of all channels, go to Live View page, double-click on on Camera List.

To check recording, go to Playback page, and then select (double-click) a view from View List or a camera from Camera List. Drag on the time bar to see the recorded video.

Due to continuous product improvements, some contents may have changed from the time this documentation was printed. You can download the latest user documentation, which shall prevail over the printed version provided in the package, from http://www.acti.com/downloadcenter.

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References

• ACTi Corporation
• Login | ACTi Corporation
• Download Center | ACTi Corporation
• Hard Disk Selector | ACTi Corporation

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