Schnellstart Anleitung Network Video Recorder User Guide

Schnellstart Anleitung Network Video Recorder

Quick Start Guide

About this Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in the company website.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.

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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Legal Disclaimer
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ABNORMAL OPERATIONS, PRIVACY LEAKAGE, OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACKS, HACKER ATTACKS, VIRUS INSPECTIONS, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED FOR ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATTER PREVAILS.

Regulatory Information

FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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.

FCC Conditions
This device 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.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and – if applicable – the supplied accessories too are marked with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

points of the

main text.

WARNING| Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in

equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.

DANGER| Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury.

Safety Instructions

• Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.
• Firmly connect the plug to the power socket. Do not connect several devices to one power adapter. Power off the device before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
• Shock hazard! Disconnect all power sources before maintenance.
•  The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
• The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• indicates hazardous live and the external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person.
• Never place the equipment in an unstable location. The equipment may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.
• Input voltage should meet the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the LPS (Limited Power Source) according to the IEC60950-1.
• High touch current! Connect to earth before connecting to the power supply.
• If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then please contact the service center.
• Use the device in conjunction with a UPS, and use a factory-recommended HDD if possible.
• This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
• This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
• CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Improper replacement of the battery with an incorrect type may defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush or cut the battery, which may result in an explosion.
• Do not leave the battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment, which may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Do not subject the battery to extremely low air pressure, which may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions
• Keep body parts away from fan blades and motors. Disconnect the power source during servicing.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:

• The device is designed for indoor use only. Install it in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment without liquids.
• Ensure the recorder is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the recorder as a result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the recorder.
• The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids shall be placed on the equipment, such as vases.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. The openings shall never be blocked by placing the equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or another similar surface.
• For certain models, ensure the correct wiring of the terminals for connection to an AC mains supply.
• For certain models, the equipment has been designed, when required, modified for connection to an IT power distribution system.
• Use only power supplies listed in the user manual or user instruction.

Rear Panel Interfaces Description

The rear panel interfaces vary with different models. Refer to Table 1-1 for the description of the common interface.

analog video input

| VIDEO OUT| BNC connector for video output
AUDIO IN| RCA connector for audio input| AUDIO OUT| RCA connector for audio output

LINE IN

| RCA connector for two-way audio input|

USB

| Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface for mouse, keyboard, or USB flash drive
VGA| DB15 connector for local video

output and menu display

| HDMI| HDMI interface for video output

RS-485

| RS-485 serial interface for pan/tilt unit, speed dome, etc|

RS-232

| RS-232 interface for parameter configuration, or transparent channel
LAN| RJ-45 self-adaptive Ethernet

interface

| eSATA| Storage and expansion interface for

record or backup

ALARM IN/OUT| Alarm input/output interface| GND| Ground
Power

Switch

| Switch for turning on/off the

device

| Power

Supply

| 100 to 240 VAC, 48 VDC, or 12 VDC

power supply, different models vary

Installation and Connections Device Installation

During the installation of the device:

• Use brackets for rack mounting.
• Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.
• When routing cables, ensure the bend radius of the cables is no less than five times of its diameter.
• Allow at least 2 cm (≈0.75 inches) of space among racks mounted devices.
• Ensure the device is grounded.
• The environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F).
• Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.

HDD Installation

Before you start

• Ensure power is disconnected.
• Prepare a factory-recommended HDD, and cross screwdriver.

Fix-on-Bottom Installation
Fix-on-bottom installation is applicable when it requires installing the HDD at the internal bottom. Unfasten screws on each panel to remove the device cover. Refer to Figure 2-1. Connect the data cable and power cable. Refer to Figure 2-2. Match HDD screw threads with the reserved holes on the device bottom, and fix HDD with screws. Refer to Figure 2-3. You can repeat the steps above to install other HDDs. Reinstall the device cover and fasten screws.

Bracket Installation
Bracket installation is applicable when it requires removing the device cover and installing an HDD on the internal bracket. Unfasten screws on the back, and push the cover backward to remove the cover. Refer to Figure 2-4. Fix the HDD on the bracket with screws. Refer to Figure 2-5.
Please uninstall the upper layer bracket first before installing HDD on the lower layer bracket. Connect the data cable and power cable. Refer to Figure 2-6.
You can repeat the steps above to install other HDDs. Reinstall the device cover and fasten screws.

Front Panel Plug-Pull Installation
Front panel plug-pull installation is applicable when it requires opening the device’s front panel with a key. Fix mounting ears to HDD with screws. Refer to Figure 2-7. Use the attached key to unlock the front panel, and press buttons on both sides to open the front panel. Refer to Figure 2-8. Insert the HDD until it is firmly fixed. Refer to Figure 2-9
You can repeat the steps above to install other HDDs. Close the front panel and lock it with key.

Menu Operation

Startup
The proper startup is crucial to expanding the life of your device. It is HIGHLY recommended to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with the device.

• Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
• Press the power button (certain models may have a power button on the front or rear panel).

Activate Your Device

No operation is allowed before activation. For first-time access, it requires setting an admin password for device activation. You can also activate the device via web browser, SADP or client software. Select a language. Click Apply. Enter the same password in Password and Confirm Password.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED

We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in a high-security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product. Activate the network camera(s) connected to the device.

• Check Use Device Password to use the device password to activate the inactive network cameras(s).
• Enter a password to activate the network camera(s). Click Activate.

What to do next:
Follow the wizard to set basic parameters. There are three methods to reset your password when you forget it. You have to configure at least one password resetting method.

Login Unlock Pattern
For the Admin user, you can set the unlock pattern for device login after it is activated. Use mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the pattern is done.

• The pattern shall have 4 dots at least.
• Each dot can be connected for once only. Draw the same pattern again to confirm it.

User Login
You have to log in to the device before operating the menu and other functions. Select the user account. Enter the password for the selected user. Click Login.
For the admin, if you have entered the wrong password for 7 times, the account will be locked for 60 seconds.

NOTE: For the operator, if you have entered the wrong password for 5 times, the account will be locked for 60 seconds.

User Logout, Shutdown, and Reboot
You can log out of the system, shut down, or reboot the device. Click at the upper-right corner. Click Logout, Shutdown, or Reboot as your desire.

Add Network Cameras
Before you can get a live video or record the video files, you should add network cameras to the device.

Before you start
Ensure the network connection is valid and correct, and the network camera has already been activated. Go to Configuration > Camera > IP Camera. Click . Set the IP camera parameters, including IP address, protocol, management port, etc. You can enable Use Camera Activation Password to use the device password to add the IP camera. (Optional) Click Add More to add other IP cameras. Click OK.

Network Settings Configure General Settings
You shall properly configure the network settings before you operate your device over network.

• Go to Configuration > Network > General. Se
• t the general network parameters.
• Click Apply.

Configure Guarding Vision

1. Guarding Vision provides mobile phone applications and platform service to access and manage your connected devices, which enables you to get convenient remote access to the surveillance system.
2. Go to Configuration > Network > Guarding Vision. Turn on Enable to activate the function and accept service terms. The service terms will pop up.
3. Scan the QR code to read the service terms and privacy statement.
4. Check if I have read and agreed to the Service Terms and Privacy Statement if you agree to the service terms and privacy statement.
5. Click OK to save the settings. Click to set the verification code. Enable Platform Time Sync, the device will sync time with the platform server instead of NTP server.
6. (Optional) Check Stream Encryption. It requires entering a verification code in remote access and live view after this function is enabled.
7. (Optional) Edit Server IP. Bind your device with a Guarding Vision account.
8. Use a smartphone to scan the QR code, and download Guarding Vision app.
9. Use Guarding Vision to scan the device QR, and bind the device.

    * If the device is already bound with an account, you can click Unbind to unbind with the current account.
    * You can also use the QR code in the upper-left corner to download Guarding Vision and bind your device.

Live View and Record Settings
Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real-time. The device will automatically enter live mode when powered on. In the live mode, there are icons at the right top of the screen to indicate the status of the record and alarm for each channel.
Live View Icons
In the live view mode, there are icons on the screen to indicate the record and alarm status of each channel.

Playback
The recorded files on HDD can be played back. Refer to the user manual for details of each playback mode.

1. Go to Playback.
2. Check the channel(s) in the channel list for playback.
3. Double click a date on the calendar.
4. (Optional) Use the toolbar in the bottom to control the playing progress.
5. (Optional) Select the channel(s) to execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels.

Access by Web Browser

The use of the product with Internet access might be under network security risks. For the avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center.
You can get access to the device via a web browser. The following web browsers are supported: Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, Internet Explorer 9.0, Internet Explorer 10.0, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. The supported resolutions include 1024*768 and above. Open web browser, enter the IP address of the device and then press Enter. Log in to the device.
– If the device has not been activated, activate the device first by setting the password for the admin user account.
If the device is already activated, enter the user name and password to log in. Follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in before viewing the live video and managing the device.

• You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the plug-in.
• After login, you can perform the operation and configuration of the device, including the live view, playback, log search, configuration, etc.

References

• User Authentication Center
• HOME
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