1 RS_N4-8-16_SQ 181227 1 2 9 4 7 3 6 5 8 N8 backpanel 1 10 2 9 4 7 6 5 8 N16 backpanel Item Description 1 Switch Power on / off- 2 LAN 1 .. LAN8 Ethernet internal switch ports for IP cameras 3 Ground, Cover screw Ground terminal and screw for cover (1 of 5) 4 48 Vdc power Port for 48 Vdc power adapter 5 AUDIO OUT RCA connector for audio (line) out 6 VGA Connector VGA monitor cable. 7 HDMI Connector HDMI monitor cable. 8 USB (2) USB (3.0, upper) for a USB memory device such as a flash drive or DVD drive and USB (2.0 lower) for a USB mouse. . 9 WAN RJ-45 connector for Ethernet drop cable from network. 10 LINE IN Audio line input (mono) Mouse control A standard 3-button (left / right / scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse: 1. Plug the USB mouse into the either the front panel or back panel USB connector of the NVR. 2. When the recorder is powered on, the mouse will be automatically detected. If the mouse is not detected, the mouse may not be compatible with the NVR. Please refer to the recommended device list from your provider. This guide provides instructions to initially setup the N4 (4 channel), N8 (8 channel) and N16 (16 channel) network video recorders (NVRs). The NVRs support these advanced features: • Supports IP cameras with ONVIF, ALIBI and other protocols • Recording bandwith up to 128 MBps • Supports recording resolutions of 8 MP, 5 MP, 3 MP, 2 MP (1080P), 1.3 MP (960P), 1.0 MP (720P) • H.264/H.265 Video encoding • Supports 1 HDD up to 8TB. See specifications. • Simultaneous HDMI / VGA monitor output • Supports HDVision mobile app for iOS and Android • DDNS, PoE and P2P remote connectivity NVR Front Panel USB Interface Power LED HDD in use N4, N8, N16 front panels Item Usage Power LED Indicator turns green when NVR is powered up. HDD in use Indicator turns red when HDD is reading / writing. USB Interface This port can be used for a USB mouse or USB flash memory devices. NVR Back panel 1 2 9 4 7 6 5 8 N4 backpanel N4, N8, N16 Network Video Recorders Quick Setup Guide 10
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Item Description
1 Switch Power on / off-
2 LAN 1 .. LAN8 Ethernet internal switch ports for IP cameras
3 Ground, Cover screw Ground terminal and screw for cover (1 of 5)
4 48 Vdc power Port for 48 Vdc power adapter
5 AUDIO OUT RCA connector for audio (line) out
6 VGA Connector VGA monitor cable.
7 HDMI Connector HDMI monitor cable.
8 USB (2) USB (3.0, upper) for a USB memory device such as a flash drive or DVD drive and USB (2.0 lower) for a USB mouse. .
9 WAN RJ-45 connector for Ethernet drop cable from network.
10 LINE IN Audio line input (mono)
Mouse control
A standard 3-button (left / right / scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse:
1. Plug the USB mouse into the either the front panel or back panel USB connector of the NVR.
2. When the recorder is powered on, the mouse will be automatically detected. If the mouse is not detected, the mouse may not be compatible with the NVR. Please refer to the recommended device list from your provider.
This guide provides instructions to initially setup the N4 (4 channel), N8 (8 channel) and N16 (16 channel) network video recorders (NVRs). The NVRs support these advanced features:
• Supports IP cameras with ONVIF, ALIBI and other protocols• Recording bandwith up to 128 MBps• Supports recording resolutions of 8 MP, 5 MP, 3 MP, 2 MP (1080P), 1.3 MP (960P), 1.0 MP (720P)• H.264/H.265 Video encoding• Supports 1 HDD up to 8TB. See specifications.• Simultaneous HDMI / VGA monitor output• Supports HDVision mobile app for iOS and Android• DDNS, PoE and P2P remote connectivity
NVR Front Panel
USB Interface
Power LED HDD in use
N4, N8, N16 front panels
Item Usage
Power LED Indicator turns green when NVR is powered up.
HDD in use Indicator turns red when HDD is reading / writing.
USB Interface This port can be used for a USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.
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N4, N8, N16 Network Video Recorders Quick Setup Guide
Installing the SystemStep 1. Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment
What’s in the box
Your system includes:
• NVR • USB mouse• 48 Vdc Power adapter for NVR• Remote control
Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a flat, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present, contact your supplier for a replacement. Verify that your order is complete.
What you need
Although each security system installation is different, most require the following items not included with your system components:
• Cameras and cables compatible with the NVR. The LAN1 .. LAN8 connectors on the back panel support many types of IP cameras. See the Specifications section of this guide for more information.
• IP cameras installed on the Ethernet network (LAN) associated with the NVR must be compatible. Check the Specifications section of this guide for more information.
• Tools to install the cameras and route power and cables• VGA or HDMI compatible computer monitor to connect to the NVR. • Un-interuptable power supply (UPS) is recommended. This UPS is used to ensure system stability during voltage surges, sags, and
outages. If a UPS is not available, a power strip with strong surge protection is highly recommended.
Step 2. Install the NVR
HDD Installation
If your NVR was purchased without an HDD, or you want to replace one that is installed, follow the guidelines shown here. The HDD installation should be performed before using your NVR. For lasting performance and reliability, install only security grade HDDs in your NVR. The chassis is designed to accommodate one 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch HDD, with an HDD capacity up to 8 TB. Additionally, the HDD should be formatted using the NVR’s embedded firmware before use. The example shown here is for an N8 NVR.
To install a 3.5 inch HDD:
1. Disconnect all cables attached to the NVR.
Using the mouse
1. Left Button:
— Click to select menu options. — During live viewing in split-screen view, double-click on a channel to view it in full-screen. Double-click the channel again to
return to split-screen viewing. — Click upon a channel on Live Viewing screen to open Camera Quick Toolbar.
— Click and hold to drag sliders and scales on menu mode
2. Right Button:
— Click once to open the taskbar on the Live Viewing screen. — In menus, click to go back or close the menu.
3. Scroll Wheel:
— In menus, scroll to move up / down through the menu content. — While hovering over the volume control wheel, scroll to turn system volume up / down.
Using the Remote Control
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1 1-8 Numeric keys Press to display channel 1~8
2 9, 0 Numeric keys
3 ALL Press to display all channels Multiple display mode
4 Menu Press to enter or exit the Main Menu
5 Mute Mute On/off
6 Submenu Go to submenu
7 Up arrow key; Volume increase
8 SEL Press to enter the selected menu item and edit the setting
9 Left/Right key; Decrease/increase parameter value of control bar.
10 Down arrow key; Volume decrease
11 Press to rewind during video playback
12 Press to fast forward during video playback
13 Press to play recorded video or enter the recording search menu
14 Press to start manual recording
15 Press to stop manual recording or stop the video playback
16 | | Press to pause the video playback or enter frame-playback mode
Using the Virtual KeyboardWhen you click in an editable data entry field, a virtual keyboard will appear. Click on the character in the keyboard to enter it into the field. When the data entry is complete, click the Enter key in the lower right corner.
7. Holding the HDD in place, turn over the NVR with the HDD, and then use four (4) screws to attach the HDD to the chassis.
HDD mounting screws
8. Lay the NVR on the table, top up. Verify that the SATA and power connector on the HDD is fully seated on the PC board connector.
9. Reinstall the NVR cover.
Install the NVR
1. Place the NVR in a location that is secure, well ventilated and clean. The NVR should be positioned such that the back panel connectors are accessible and the ventilation holes on the top and sides are not blocked.
2. Lay the NVR on a clean, flat table, and then remove the five cover screws. Three cover screws are on the backpanel (see below), and one cover screw is on each side of the chassis.
Cover Screw (3)
3. Slide the cover toward the back, then lift it away from the NVR chassis.
PC boardSATA Data + Power connector
Holes for HDD mounting screws
4. Unpackage your HDD.
5. Connect a SATA cable and one of the HDD power cables to the HDD as shown in the picture below on the left.
6. Place the HDD in the chassis as shown below, sliding the HDD SATA + power connector onto the PC board SATA + power connector.
If it is the first time powering on the recorder, an activation screen will appear. You must use this menu to setup an admin password for the system, and an Unlock Pattern, if preferred, for quickly accessing the configuration menus if the recorder.
1. In the screen shown above, enter your admin password in the New Admin Password and Confirm Password fields (see below). Ensure that the Password Strength of your password is at least Medium (preferably Strong).
NOTE If you forget your password, you will be unable to login the system, please contact your vendor to reset the password.
2. If you want to use an Unlock Pattern to access the configuration menus, open the Unlock Enable drop down list, and then click Enable. Click Apply to continue.
3. Click the Draw button to open the Set Unlock Pattern window.
4. In the Set Unlock Pattern window, drag the mouse cursor across a pattern of circles, then release the mouse.
2. Connect the ground terminal on the back of the NVR (if available) to an earth ground. Refer to local electrical codes for grounding requirements.
CAUTION Do not apply power to the NVR at this time.
Step 3. Connect devices to the NVR
Your NVR security system is highly configurable and is designed meet most application requirements. Refer to the Specifications section for more information about the capacities of your NVR.
Cameras
Install your security cameras. Always follow the installation instructions provided with the camera.
1. Install the analog cameras that will connect to the LAN1 .. LAN8 connectors on the back of the NVR.
2. Route Ethernet extension cable(s) between the cameras and the NVR.
3. Connect the extension cable(s) to the camera(s) and the NVR.
Install a monitor, mouse, microphones, network, power etc
For the following steps, refer to the back panel photo above for the location of connectors.
1. Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time.
NOTESome monitors have multiple inputs such including VGA ,HDMI, etc. If you are using this kind of monitor, configure your monitor to display the input connected to your NVR (HDMI or VGA).
2. Cable the HDMI or VGA connector to your monitor’s HDMI or VGA input. The HDMI interface provides the best performance.
3. Plug the mouse provided into the USB 2.0 connector on the front or back of the NVR.
4. Plug a drop cable from your local area network (LAN) router into the RJ45 WAN connector on the back of the NVR.
5. If using speakers, plug your speaker set into the AUDIO OUT RCA female connector on the back of the NVR. The AUDIO OUT connector provides a line level signal output. An audio adapter may be needed to connect your speaker set to the NVR RCA connector.
6. Connect the power cord with the 48 Vdc power adapter, and then connect the power adapter to the 48 V(DC) power connector on the back panel of the NVR, and then into a UPS (recommended) or surge protector.
Power on the system
1. Apply power to your power adapter. Because the NVR does not have a power switch, applying power to the adapter will power on the NVR.
2. Apply power to the monitor.
3. If using a speaker set, apply power to your speakers.
Step 4. Using the Wizard for basic configuration setup
When the NVR powers on, a “SYSTEM INITIALIZING” splash screen normally appears within 3 minutes. An a system activation screen will appear.
a. It is preferred to have fixed network settings instead of dynamic settings, however. To change from dynamic network settings to fixed settings, copy the settings found through DHCP for the Local Connection and DNS, uncheck the DHCP select box near the top of the menu, then re-enter the DHCP Local Connection and DNS settings. You can also enter your own network settings for the recorder (these must be compatible with other devices on the LAN). If you choose to enter your own network parameters, consider the following:
IP Address: The IP address identifies the NVR in the network. It consists of four groups of numbers between 0 to 255, separated by periods. For example, “192.168.001.100”.
Subnet Mask: Subnet mask is a network parameter which defines a range of IP addresses that can be used in a network. If IP address is like a street where you live then subnet mask is like a neighborhood. The subnet address also consists of four groups of numbers, separated by periods. For example, “255.255.000.000”.
Gateway: This address allows the NVR to access the Internet. The format of the Gateway address is the same as the IP Address. For example, “192.168.001.001”.
DNS1/DNS2: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. Usually should be enough just to enter the DNS1 server address.
b. You can also configure the ports the NVR. If you need to change the port numbers of your NVR, consider the following:
Web Port: This is the port that you will use to log in remotely to the NVR (e.g. using the Web Client). If the default port 80 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
Client Port: This is the port that the NVR will use to send information through (e.g. using the mobile app). If the default port 9000 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
RTSP Port: This is the port that the NVR will be allowed to transmit real-time streaming to other device (e.g. using a streaming Media player.).
HTTPS: HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol over which data is sent between your browser and the website that you are connected to. If you want to log in remotely to the NVR using Web Client, you need to complete the port forwarding in your router. The default port number is 0443.
PPPoE: PPPoE is an advanced protocol that allows the DVR to connect to the network more directly via DSL modem. Check the Enable PPPOE box, and then enter the User name and Password of the PPPoE.
c. Click Next to continue.
5. Repeat the pattern you entered, and then click Apply to save the configuration. The configuration Wizard initial screen will open.
Using the Wizard for initial configuration
Use the Wizard to setup the basic configuration of your system. Advanced configuration options are available in the Setup menus. Refer to the firmware user manual (to be provided) for your recorder for more information.
1. When the initial Wizard window appears, click Start Wizard to continue.
2. The next Wizard screen is used to configure the network settings of the recorder. Initially, the recorder acquires network using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Processor) which usually exists somewhere on your LAN. DHCP provides network settings that are compatible with other devices on your LAN.
If changing the DST settings, consider the following:
DST: Enable if Daylight Saving Time (DST) is observed in your region.
Time Offset: Select the amount of time to offset for DST
Time Mode: Choose to set the daylight saving time in weeks or in days
Start Time/End Time: Set the start time and end time for daylight saving.
4. Click Next to continue.
5. The camera menu allows you to add IP cameras on the network to the NVR. Click Search to search IP cameras in the same network. Choose the IP camera(s) you want to add.
6. Choose the camera in the list on the left that you want to add, and then click the blue arrow to add it.
7. In the settings menu, enter the camera username and password, and then click Add.
a. You can also click the green dot with the + icon to add a camera.
3. Use the Date/Time menu to set the Date, Time, Date Format, Time Format, Time Zone, NTP and DST (daylight savings time).
a. When changing parameters in the Date and Time tab, consider the following:
Date: Click on the calendar icon to set the system date.
Time: Click to set the system time.
Date Format: Choose from the drop down menu to set preferred date format.
Time Format: Choose time format between 24-hour and 12-hour.
Time Zone: Set the correct time zone.
b. Click the NTP tab. To use a Network Time server to automatically set the date and time in your recorder, check the Enable NTP box, and then select a Server Address from the drop down list. Click Update Now to acquire the current Date and Time information.
c. Click the DST (Daylight Savings Time) tab. Setup the values in the DST menu to match your local DST custom, if preferred.
i. Check the select box for the HDD you want to format from the list above.
ii. Click the Format button. Allow the format operation to complete before continuing.
10. Click Next to continue.
11. Use the Resolution menu to select an output resolution that matches your monitor. The NVR automatically adjusts the output resolution during start up to match the highest resolution of your monitor.
a. To change the resolution, open the drop down list, select the resolution you prefer, and then click Apply.
b. Click Next to continue.
b. Click Search to find IP cameras, and then click one of the IP camera in the device list.
c. Enter the parameters for the camera in the menu at the bottom.
— IP Address/Domain: IP address or domain name of the IP camera — Alias: Name of the IP camera — Position: Position to display the camera name on the screen. — Port: Port of the IP camera — Protocol: Choose the protocol of the IP camera from the dropdown menu User Name: User Name of the IP camera — Password: Password of the IP camera — Bind channel: Choose a channel of the NVR you want to attach to.
d. Click Add.
8. Click Next to continue.
9. In the Disk menu, you can configure how your disk (HDD) will be used. The Overwrite (Auto) feature enables you to always keep the previous (optional) days of data written to the HDD when the disk becomes full, and Format initializes the HDD for use in the recorder and erases all data on the disk. If you installed HDDs in your recorder, it is strongly advised to format these drives before using your recorder.
a. To configure the HDD for Overwrite:
i. Check the select box for the HDD you want to configure from the list above.
ii. Open the Overwrite drop down list, and then select Auto or the number of days you prefer.
3. Check the parameters in the menu to ensure they are correct (see above), and then click the Add button. Video from the camera will appear in the viewing frame.
Status Icons
• Status icons
This indicates that the NVR is currently recording.
This icon appears when the camera has detected motion.
The icon indicates that the external I/O alarm device is triggered
This icon indicates that the HDD is in error to work
This icon indicates the HDD is unformatted
This icon indicates the HDD is full.
This icon indicates the HDD is read-only.
The Mobile screen shows the P2P settings provided with your recorder, and a QR code you can scan to easily connect the NVR to the mobile app HDVision (available free for Android and iOS).
12. Click Next to continue.
The Summary screen shows the settings selected the Wizard.
13. In the Summary screen, you can:
— Check the select box to Don’t show this window next time. — Click Previous to return to the Wizard screens and change your selections. — Click Finish to close the Wizard.
14. Click Finish to close the Wizard.
Step 5. Using the Live View screen - add camera
Click to add camera
1. To add a camera to a frame, click the + icon in the upper right corner.
2. In the Quick Add menu that opens, a list of cameras that can be added appears at the top. Click on the one you want to add to the viewing frame.
Click to Lock / Unlock the screen. Unlock state allows access to the configuration menus.
Click to Shutdown, Reboot and Logout of the system.
• Filter Panel
The Filter panel opens when the mouse cursor is moved to the right of the screen. It provides links to playback recordings, and allows you to filter recordings by the alarm type.
Click the Play icon in the thumbnail to open Search window and playback the recording. See below.
• Setup (Menu mode)
To open the Setup menus, click the icon in the lower right corner of the Task Menu Bar, and then click the Setup icon. Click the block for the setup configuration you want to see or change. Using these menus may require authentication.
• Camera Quick Setting Toolbar
Play last 5 min. recorded
Record start/stop Zoom* Mainstream / Substream
Adjust color Add custom tag
* ZOOM: Click to zoom-in on the channel. When the zoom icon appears, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag across the area you want expand.
• Task Menu Bar
The Task Menu Bar appears at the bottom of the screen when you right click on the Live View window or move the mouse to the bottom of the screen.
Task menu bar Date / TimeStart button
Filter panel
To open the Task Menu Bar, click the right mouse button anywhere in the Live View screen.
Screen layout n x n
Open Start menuInformation available*** Layout options
Network disconnected
Manual Record or Alarm start / stop
View channel sequence
Search playback*
Mainstream /substream
Adjust volume
Preview policy**
* Quick playback: Click to playback all channels from start of day or playback last 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 5 min.
** Preview policy: Realtime. Balanced, Smooth.
*** Preview policy: Click to view system, channel, or record information, or network state.
