FOSCAM FN8108H Network Video Recorder User Manual

FOSCAM FN8108H Network Video Recorder

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Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device please contact the customer line.

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Security Warning

• Foscam cameras and NVRs require good security practices to safeguard your privacy. You should regularly change your camera or NVR password which is the combination of numbers, letters, and symbols
• You should update your camera or NVR regularly. Make sure your camera or NVR has the latest firmware installed for your specific model and a better experience.

Hard Disk Installation

WARNING

• Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the NVR.
• It is recommended that a hard drive be used in 7200 high-speed or above.
• Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and bottom.
• Connect one end of the data cable and power cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.
• Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
• Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten the screws.

Device Connection

Procedure

1.  The NVR needs to connect to the router first, and assign an IP address to the IP Camera. If the NVR is not connected to the router, it may appear that the NVR cannot nd the IP Camera.
2.  Connect your display to one of the video outputs (VGA or HD-OUT interface).
3.  Connect an external storage device to the USB interface of the NVR as a backup.
4.  Connect a mouse to the USB interface.
5. Some devices need to connect to your router using an Ethernet cable, including the NVR, PC, and IP Camera. 6. Connect the power adapter to the power input port.

Log In

1.  Turn on the power switch on the rear panel. After the NVR starts up successfully, the power LED and HDD LED indicators will turn green. The startup page is displayed on the screen.
2.  Change password. For your security, please set a new password for your NVR before login.
3. Enter the Username and Password, then click on the OK button.
4.  After modifying the password, you will be taken to the Setup Wizard.

Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings on the NVR.

1.  Setting the time.
2.  Format HDD. Click the Format button to set up the HDD. Note that this will delete all files on the HDD. HDD Full Setting. Select Stop Record and Overwrite.
3.  P2P. If you want to know the UID of the device, please scan the QR code. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard next time, uncheck the Setup Wizard checkbox. Click the Finish button to complete the setup wizard.
4. or Right-click→ Main Menu → Configuration → uncheck the Setup Wizard checkbox. Click the Finish button to complete the setup wizard.

Add IP Camera

You can add an IP Camera that is connected to the internet on the NVR.

1.  Right-click on the main interface, select Channel Config.
2.  Select your IP Camera or Auto added IPC
3.  Click Add.
4.  Enter the username and password of the camera. If your camera is in the factory default state, you do not need to enter the user name and password.
5.  Click OK.
6. Select a protocol depending on which IP Camera you have.
   • FOSCAM protocol: The High Denition (HD) IP Cameras for Foscam.
   • ONVIF protocol: IP Cameras which support ONVIF protocol.

Recording

After the IP Camera is added successfully to the NVR, enable Scheduled Record functionality to the following methods when in the Live View mode.
Scheduled Record Right-click → Main Menu → Record → to choose recording channel → Save (Actually, the NVR system has a default set 24h scheduled recording).

In the Live View mode, the icon is at the bottom right of the screen for each channel, indicating recording is ongoing.  Event Record If you want to start event recording, select Event in Type, use the left mouse button to select the time (turned to green), if the other channels operate in the same way, select

Note: The default alarm type is Motion Detect  → choose target channel, setting Schedule, Delay, Record Channel, Tour, PTZ Activation, Send Email Buzzer→ Save.

Playback

You can see the recording information, including Manual Record, Alarm Record, Schedule Record. Right-click → Main Menu → Playback → choose channel and date → click timeline to check record.

Note: The maximum number of 8 playback video channels have been reached, please deselect other channels first to continue.

Remote Access

You can also access the NVR or IP Camera directly through Foscam VMS and Foscam App Access to the Foscam VMS Foscam VMS is a new tool for PC. It does not require plug-ins and is compatible with Windows & Mac, It supports all Foscam HD cameras and up to 36 cameras at the same time. If you would like to manage multiple cameras, we suggest you install the Foscam VMS. You can download the “Foscam VMS” from foscam.com/vms and can download the “Foscam VMS” Mac version from the APP store: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/foscamvms/id1521202507?mt=12

Note: For the best experience, please update Foscam VMS to the latest version! Add the NVR

1.  Run Foscam VMS, then you can create a local administrator account and login.
2.  Tap the “+” button on the Foscam VMS and follow the setup wizard to add your NVR. Please refer to the user manual for more detailed adding steps.
3.  Preview: click the device in Lan Device list to enter preview interface, select a channel to view its a picture, click  to enter, as follow shows:

Access to the Foscam App

1. 1. You can also simply go to the App Store or Google Play and search for the term “Foscam”. Download the APP to your smartphone, or scan the QR Code below, it will take you to the download page to install the Foscam APP.
2.  Run the Foscam APP, and then register for a Foscam account.
3.  Device Adding: Once logged in, you can tap the “+” button on the APP, after that scan the QR code, which is located at the bottom of your NVR.
4.  Preview: click the device in the list to enter preview interface, select a channel to view it’s a picture, as follow shows:

Upgrade

1. You can upgrade your NVR and cameras system with local Software.
2. NVR Upgrade: Download the firmware to the U disk → Insert U disk to NVR USB port → Right-click→ Main Menu → Upgrade → click Refresh → click Upgrade to upgrade your NVR.
3. Note: Don’t shut down the power during the upgrade. After upgrading, NVR restarts.
4.  You can upgrade the firmware of your NVR with Foscam VMS. Open and Login Foscam VMS, select Setup > System > System Upgrade.

Firmware upgrade step:

1.  Click the “Download the latest firmware” button to download the latest firmware to your computer.
2. Click the “Browse” button, choose the file firmware version you want to upgrade on the web page.
3. Click the “Upgrade” button and wait till it’s finished.
4.  You can upgrade the firmware of your NVR and cameras with Foscam App. Open Foscam APP and Login the NVR, select Settings > NVR Firmware Upgrade.

Technical Support

If you have problems with your Foscam device, please contact the reseller you purchased from, or you can e-mail the headquarters technical support team: support@foscam.com Your valuable comments and suggestions on improving Foscam products are welcomed!

Warranty Conditions

A new product was purchased in the Alza.CZ sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase. The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

• Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
• Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person, or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g. during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
•  Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
• Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage, and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
• If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design, or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative: Importer: Alza.CZ a.s. Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7

The subject of the declaration:

• Title: Network video recorder
• Model / Type: FN8108H
• Directive No. (EU) 2014/53/EU
• Directive No. (EU) 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.

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