Planet NVR-401 User manual

User’s Manual

Version 1.0

4-Channel

Network Video Recorder

NVR-401

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ent has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

d in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

r, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

use harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

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To assure continued compliance. (example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or

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compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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, and ( 2 ) this Device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to

avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna

shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

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Manual for PLANET 4-ch Network Video Recorder

odel: NVR-401

.0 (March, 2010)

o. EM-NVR401

Contents

. Product Description ................................................................................................................. 5

2. In

3. C

s NVR with its default IP address....................................................................... 15

. L e View............................................................................................................................... 16

era’s video stream ................................................................................... 17

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back Videos............................................................................ 25

AVI Files........................................................................... 30

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6.2.1 Add a Camera ................................................................................................... 37

6.2.2 OSD Settings..................................................................................................... 40

6.2.3 PTZ Preset Settings........................................................................................... 41

6.2.4 PTZ Preset Sequence ........................................................................................ 42

6.2.5 Local Map Setting............................................................................................. 43

6.2.6 Google Map Setting .......................................................................................... 45

6.3 Event Configurations ................................................................................................... 47

6.3.1 General Settings................................................................................................ 47

6.3.2 DI Settings ........................................................................................................ 48

6.3.3 Event Servers .................................................................................................... 49

6.3.4 Event Triggers................................................................................................... 50

6.4 Recording Configurations............................................................................................ 52

6.4.1 General Settings................................................................................................ 52

6.4.2 Schedule Recording .......................................................................................... 53

6.5 System Options ............................................................................................................ 55

6.5.1 Device Information ........................................................................................... 55

6.5.2 Logs and Reports .............................................................................................. 55

Table of

1

1.1 Product Features............................................................................................................. 5

1.2 System Requirements..................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Packet Content ............................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Specification .................................................................................................................. 7

1.5 Front Panel..................................................................................................................... 8

1.6 LEDs Definition............................................................................................................. 8

1.7 Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 8

1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 8

stall Hard Disk...................................................................................................................... 9

onnect to the NVR............................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Use Device Search Utility............................................................................................ 11

3.2 Acces

4 iv

4.1 Retrieve cam

4.2 Retrieve camera’s status..

4.3 Perform Sequence Viewing.....................................

4.4 PTZ Control ............................................................................................

4.5 Perform PTZ Preset Viewing ..........................................

4.6 Live Video Control Buttons ...........

4.7 Change Web UI Display Language................

5. Playback.....................................................

5.1 Methods to Search Play

5.2 Export Playback Videos to

6. System Setup..................................................................................................

6.1 System Configurations.....

6.1.1 Network Settings.....

6.1.2 Time and Date..............................

6.1.3 User Account .................................................................................................... 34

6.1.4 Group Privilege................................................................................................

6.1.5 Disk Setup...........

6.2 Channel Configurations ..........

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6.5.3 Maintenance

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57 6.5.4 Disk Status ........................................................................................................

5

cription

e Network Video R within a surveillance system,

and performs recordin pictures from network cameras in the

stem. It is a recordin to record camera pictures

of using video writing

de d picture quality. Up to 4 cameras

nnected via a ir camera pictures. It

is possible to perform ing a web browser

installed on a PC conne etwork, or remote controller. Recorded video can

yed back from remote site by a PC. The NVR is compatible with most major

cameras and i to automatically search and find the available

cameras on the network can greatly reduce the user effort when expanding the

m.

Product Feature

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e phon th WinCE 6.1, Android, Symbian S60,

kberry 4

Multiple Languages

1. Product Des

Th ecorder is designed for use

gs and playbacks

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will not experience

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1.2 System Requirements

The following are minimum system requirements for the system to operate

Network Video Recorder (NVR):

Operating System

Windows® XP Professional (32 bit), Windows® Server 2003 (32 bit),

Windows Vista or Windows 7

Browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or above

CPU

Minimum Intel® Core2 Duo E6300 2.8GHz or higher (Core2 Quad is

recommended)

RAM

Minimum 1 GB of RAM, 2GB or above is recommended

Network

t (Gigabit Ethernet is recommended)

Video Graphics Adapter

-Expre ndalo Ram, minimum 1024x768, 16 bit colors.

(256MB is recommended, we highly recommend to work above the 1024 x

resolu to get t nce of the software)

Make s et to default at 96DPI

.

To set DPI value, right-clic

“Adva >> “

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 1 x Quick Inst

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Minimum 10/100 Etherne

PCI ss Sta ne, 128MB

768 tion he full experie

.

ure your display DPI setting is

k on desktop, choose “Settings” tab >>

s

nced” General”

1

 1 x NVR

1 x Pow ord

1 x RJ-45 Cable

1 x CD-RO

allation Guide

rew 8 x HDD S

English

1.4 Specification

Product NVR-401

General

7

OS Embedded Linux

Ethernet 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Base-TX

USB Interface 2 x USB2.0 for backup device and firmware upgrade

Storage Device 2 x 3.5” SATA hard disk

Button Power, Reset, Restart, Manual Record

LED Display

1 x Power

1 x OS

1 x HDD

1 x LAN

Video Input 4 channel IP cameras

Record nual, Schedule, Event ing Mode Ma

E-Map Web Browser

Network Service SMTP TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, NTP,

Network File Protocol Microsoft Networks (CIFS/SMB), Internet (HTTP), FTP

Management

Web-based administration

Network Time Protocol

Multiple users account

E-mail notification

System log

Firmware upgrade

User Interface Web browser

Multiple Language panish, English, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, S

Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese

Power DC12/5V, 3/4.2A

Operating Temperature 0~45 Degree C

Storage Temperature -40~70 Degree C

Humidity 0~90% (non-condition)

Weight 1.2 kg

Dimension (L x W x H) 244 x 139 x 82mm

8

English

1.5 Front Panel

OS HDD

1.6 LEDs Definition

LEDs Color Description

Power Blue Off: Power off.

On: Power on.

O Green

Off: System no activity.

S Blinking: System activity.

HDD Green

Blinking: HDD is accessing.

Off: HDD is no action.

1.7 Buttons

Button Description

Manual

Record Press to start/stop record manualy.

Power Press to start or shut down.

1

.8 Connectors

Connector Description

USB Connect your USB flash disk for firmware upgrade.

LAN Connect to your network hub/switch.

.

2. Install Hard Disk

1.

Remove the screws on the bottom.

2. Pull out the case inside.

3. Connect the SATA bus cable and power cable to the HDD.

4. Lock the HDD with bundled HDD screws on both sides.

5. If there is

a second HDD, please repeat step 3 and 4.

the inside housing back and secure it with the screws in

6. Place

step 1.

7. Connect the bundled power adapter to the power connector on the rear panel.

8. Press the power button to power on.

3. Connect to the NVR

There the

.

the NVR

by using

.

ou are

If rk where a

DHCP serv ch” utility from

the

are various ways you can connect to the NVR and below are

suggested methods for different network setup:

The NVR is placed in a network with a DHCP server: Connect to

“Device Search” Utility.

The NVR is placed in a network without DHCP server (or y

connecting to it directly): Access NVR with its default IP (192.168.0.20).

3.1 Use Device Search Utility

the NVR is placed in a corporate network or a local area netwo

er is already presented, please install the “Device Sear

bundled CD disk.

o begin, launch the “Device Search” utility from the CD and proceed with the

installation.

T

Please click “Next” to continue.

stallation.

Please click “Install” to start the in

Once the installation is complete, please check the “Finish”.

Please go to Start => Programs => NVR => Search NVR to run the search tool.

Then you will see the utility start search the network.

The yed: Double-click

on it and the progr NVR’s

web .administration page fr

NVR should be located and its IP address should be displa

am should automatically access the

om your default browser.

You may change NVR’s IP address by click on the button highlighted below.

You will be prompted for the NVR’s login information before proceeding to

change device’s IP address.

in. Or

dministration

page.

ess NVR’s web administration page

VR’s username and password. Enter its

default username “admin” and password “admin” and then click ”OK” to

enter the system.

You may click on the button highlighted below to perform search aga

double-click on any of the search results to access NVR’s web a

Perform search again Acc

You should be prompted for the N

3.2 Access NVR with its default IP

ur .20”.

is no DHCP server presented in the

to u e PC

r CAT.

address

ed static IP address “192.168.0The NVR comes with a pre-config

and PC

ve

However, it is only used when there

network. Connect the NVR

directly to the NVR using a crosso

yo r switch or hub, or connect th

5 Ethernet cable.

The PC that is connected directly to the NVR (or within the same local area

network) should receiv from your web

wse s.

e an IP from it. Simply access the NVR

bro r with NVR default IP addres

You sh

ould be prompted for the user name and password. Enter its default

username “admin” and password “admin” and then click” OK” to enter the

system.

4.

Live View

The

disp hannel from the drop-down menu

to display its video on the larger split window. You can also double-click

on an y its video to the larger window.

“Live View” page provides the following functions:

.

Retrieve camera’s status

.

Perform PTZ Preset Sequence viewing

.

Perform manual recording

.

Take snapshot

.

Receive audio of a video stream

.

Send audio

.

Control “Buzzer”

.

Change web UI display language

NVR-401 comes with a 4-video split window view with one video

lays on a larger window. Select a c

y of the smaller one to displa

The

Retrieve camera’s video stream

Perform Live Sequence Viewing

PTZ Control

4.1 Retrieve camera’s video stream

he camera list is expanded and

Live View page.

display videos in

the 4-video mode.

.

Click on any camera to

y video in single-view

4.2 Retrieve camera’

The camera h

status is represented with diffe

explained on the left.

T

displayed on the

.

Click “All” to

displa

mode.

s status

list can show each camera’s current status. Eac

rent colors and their meanings are

Camera is connected

Camera is NOT connected

Camera is current performing recording

iewing

view is a function that allows you to view multiple video

streams from certain cameras in sequence automatically with having to

se

To ence view, select “Sequence” from the upper-left hand

corner. Then select one or more camera(s) or camera group(s) for sequence

4.3 Perform Sequence V

Sequence

lect them one by one.

perform sequ

viewing

Then select dwell interval from the drop-down menu

Finally click “Start” to start sequence viewing

Or simply select the desired channels and press “Start” to start sequence

view.

4.4 PTZ Control

PTZ control provides functions to pan, tilt, zoom a PTZ camera as well

st camera focus and iris.

as the ability to adju

currently b listed

wn menu. PTZ

ntrol the cam

eing selected for live viewing will be

Simply select a camera then use the

era.

Camera(s) that are

in the PTZ drop-do

nel to cocontrol pa

The bar shown below allows you to control the pan/tilt speed.

. Perform preset point viewing of a particular camera.

.5 Perform PTZ Preset Viewing 4

There are three functions provided in the “Preset” section:

. Auto pan a particular camera.

. Perform preset point sequence viewing.

Preset Point Viewing

Start by selecting a PTZ camera from the drop-down list:

Its available PTZ preset points will be listed in the drop-down list

shown below:

Select a preset position from the drop-down list and click

“Go to” to move the live view to that position.

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