ALI-HVR3000H Series Alibi 4/8/16-Channel 960H HD-TVI Hybrid+ Security Digital Video Recorder User Manual Products: ALI-HVR3004H, ALI-HVR3008H, ALI-HVR3016H ALI-HVR3004H Series DVR PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Operate this device only in environments where the temperature or humidity is within the recommended range. Operation at extreme temperatures or in very high or low humidity levels may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Regulatory information FCC information FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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.
Safety Instructions Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • iv Please refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or system installers. Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings. Place the unit on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 Systems Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 DVR Controls, connectors and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1.1 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 vi 3.1.2 Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 3.1.3 Rebooting the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Live View Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8 SECTION 9 SECTION 10 SECTION 11 APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C 7.3 Configuring NTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 7.4 Configuring Multicast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 7.5 Configuring RTSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Systems Overview Congratulations on purchasing your new ALI-HVR3000H Series 960/720P/1080P TVI Hybrid+ Digital Video Recorder security system! Your system will accommodate analog, Alibi HD-TVI and Alibi IP cameras. Key features include: General • • • • • • • • H.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Recording and Playback • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Holiday recording schedule configuration Cycle and non-cycle recording modes; Normal and event video encoding parameters Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm 8 recording time periods with separated recording types Pre-record and post-record for motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for schedule and manual recording Searching record files by event Customization
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Network Functions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 self-adaptive 10Mbps / 100Mbps network interface IPv6 is supported TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™, HTTPS are supported TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast Auto/manual port mapping by UPnPTM Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking the record files, and downloading files broken transfer resume Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters Remote v
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW DVR Front Panel Status TX / RX Power LED IR Receiver USB Interface ALI-HVR3004H, ALI-HVR3008 front panel (ALI-HVR3016H (not shown) has the same items) Item Usage Power LED Indicator turns green when DVR is powered up. Status STATUS indicator lights in red when HDD is reading/writing. TX / RX LED indicator blinks green when network connection is functioning properly. IR Receiver Sensor for the remote control.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1 2 5 3 6 7 8 4 9 10 11 12 ALI-HVR3016H backpanel Item Description 1 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for camera video channels in. Number of channels is dependent on the model of the DVR. 2 Monitor Out Not used. 3 AUDIO IN RCA connector for audio in cable. 4 ON / OFF switch Switch for powering the DVR on and off 5 USB This port can be used for a USB mouse or USB memory device such as a flash drive or DVD burner.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW 17 18 6 13 16 15 12 14 Item Name Function 1 POWER Power on/off the device. 10 8 6 4 11 9 7 5 1 3 2 2 DEV Enables/Disables Remote Control. 3 Alphanumeric Buttons Switching to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ Control mode. Inputting numbers and characters in Edit mode. Switching between different channels in All-day Playback mode. 4 EDIT Button Editing text fields.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Item Name Function 17 PTZ Control buttons Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera. 18 F2 button Cycle through tab pages. NOTE Before using the Remote Control, install two AAA batteries. Remote Control setup Before using the Remote Control, you must setup the ID number in the Remote Control to match the DVR ID number configured in the recorder: 1. Start the DVR, and then use the mouse to go to Menu | Settings | General | More Settings.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2. The mouse will be automatically detected. If the mouse is not detected, the mouse may not be compatible with the DVR. Please refer to the recommended device list from your provider. The operation of the mouse: Action Effect Single click: Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu. Menu: Select and enter. Left click Right click Scroll wheel Double click: Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen. Click and drag: PTZ control: pan, tilt and zoom.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM SECTION 2 Installing the System 2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment What’s in the box Your system includes: • • • • • • • ALI-HVR3000H Series DVR Remote Control USB mouse HDMI cable Power adapter for DVR CD with documentation This Quick Start Guide 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.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.2.2 Placement Your monitoring and recording equipment is the core device for constant surveillance and the reliable capture of video evidence. Observint Technologies strongly suggest that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized personnel. DVRs and monitors generate heat and should be placed in a clean and well ventilated area. A high temperature environment will reduce the life span and reliability of the equipment.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 5. If you plan to access your DVR remotely, or configure your DVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop cable from your local area network (LAN) into the RJ-45 LAN connector on the back of the DVR. (By default, the DVR automatically acquires network settings using DHCP.) 6. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back panel of the DVR, and then into a UPS (preferred) or surge protector. NOTE Do not power on the DVR at this time. 2.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Weatherproof cameras compatible with your DVR may have cables attached to the camera body and not routed through the camera base. If these cameras are installed in a moist environment, a drip loop should be constructed in the drop cable such that moisture will tend to flow away from the camera and drop cable connectors. Drop Cable Drip Loop NOTE Cable connectors are not weatherproof.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.5.1 Using the Wizard for basic configuration setup When the DVR is powered on, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes. 1. After the initial Alibi loading window (see above), a menu language screen may appear. Select the preferred language from the drop-down list, then click Apply. 2. The Setup Wizard can assist you in making important configuration settings in the DVR. Click Next button on the Wizard window to open the Login window.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM NOTE The configuration settings presented in the setup Wizard can also be made and changed using the Menu system. See Chapters 5 - 7 for more information. 3. Enter the admin password in the appropriate field. To do that, click inside the Admin Password field to open the virtual keyboard. Click the appropriate icons to enter the password, then click the Enter icon. The default admin password is 1111.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 4. Click the Next button to open the date and time settings window. 5. In the date and time setup window, click the field you want to change, then use the drop-down list or setup aid to select the appropriate values. For instance, click the Time Zone field, then highlight Time Zone for your DVR.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Click the other fields in the window and make the appropriate changes, if needed. 6. Click Next to confirm your settings or Cancel to discard them and open the network setup Wizard window. 7. In the Network setup Wizard window, click the field value you want to change, then use the pop-up aid to enter a new value. By default, the DVR uses DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Processor) to acquire compatible (dynamic, changeable) network settings from a network DHCP server.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM In the screen below, other fields were changed appropriately, and the Preferred DNS Server address was set to 8.8.8.8. 8. Click Next after you configured the network parameters. In the screen shown below, you can change the Server Port, HTTP port, and RSTP port if using these port numbers interferes with other devices on your network. In most cases, they will not. To change a port number, click the field, then enter the new number using the pop-up soft keyboard.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM In the screen above, you can also enable UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) and DDNS, Dynamic DNS to easily access your DVR from outside the local network (i.e., the Internet). If setting up DDNS, the parameters you must configure depend on the DDNS server you use. Refer to “SECTION 7 Network Settings” on page 101 for more information about these features. Click Next to continue. 9.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM To add the IP camera shown in the screen below, click the box for the camera in the list you want to add to check mark it, then click the Add button. Click Next to continue. 11. In the camera recording screen, you can initially select the recording mode for each camera attached to the camera input BNC connectors on the back panel and the IP cameras you added. By default, the DVR is configured to record the video from all cameras continuously.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM b. Click the Start Recording box to check it if not checked, then click the bullet for either Continuous mode recording or Motion Detection mode recording. c. 20 Do one of the following: * To copy these recording settings to other cameras connected to the DVR, click Copy, then select the other cameras to you want to apply the settings to. * To configure another camera differently, open the Camera graphical menu and select the next camera to configure.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM d. After configuring the recording mode for each camera, click OK to confirm your settings and close the Wizard. The Wizard will close and the DVR will present the Live View display. For more information about the Live View display, see “SECTION 4 Live View Interface” on page 48. Live View display 12. While viewing video from each cameras in the Live View display, adjust the direction of each camera to aim it at its surveillance target.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.6 Opening the Menu system After the initial setup of your DVR using the Wizard, the Menus interface enables you to refine your configuration settings and expand the functionality of the system. To use most menus, the user must log into the DVR system, either locally or remotely, with administrative privileges. To open the Main menu system from the Live View screen, right click anywhere in the live view screen, then select Menu.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM A window of Menu icons will open. Main menu screen 2.7 Using the Camera menu The Camera menu includes several submenus that allow you to add additional IP cameras to your system, configure individual analog cameras, control PTZ cameras, and other functions. 2.7.1 Adding IP cameras to the DVR The Camera | IP Camera submenu displays a list of the IP cameras added to the system, and the Alibi IP cameras it discovered on the network.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. In the screen shown above the camera listed includes a round, green ““+” icon in the Add/Delete column. It also shows the IP Camera Address, an icon in the Edit column, the Protocol, and the Device Model (SKU). To add this camera to your system, click the round, green “+” icon. The add process should take a few seconds.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 3. After the add process (see the screen above), an “alert” icon is in the Status column. Click on the alert icon to display the cause of the status. 4. To correct the alert condition (“user name or password is wrong”), click the icon for the camera in the Edit column to open the Edit IP Camera menu. Use the edit window to correct and add the information about the camera. Note that in the edit window, the Admin Password is missing.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 5. To enter the camera password, click the Admin Password field, then use the soft keyboard to click in the password of the camera, click the Enter key, and then click OK to close the window. 6. In the screen shown above, notice that the icon in the Status column changed to a round, blue icon with a “u” symbol. Click this icon to display live video from the camera. Verify that the video is being played acceptably.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM To apply OSD labels to the video image: 1. Open the Camera OSD menu. Go to Main menu | Camera | OSD 2. In the screen shown above: a. On the Camera line, open the drop down list and select the camera you want to configure. b. On the Camera Name line, click on the line to open the soft keyboard to edit the name. Click the Enter key to close the keyboard. c.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Image setup Using the Camera Image submenu, you can adjust several aspects of the image (brightness, contrast, etc) to improve the visual quality of the video. You can configure two different camera image setups to adjust the camera for two different lighting conditions, such as day and night. To adjust the image quality: 1. Open the Camera OSD menu. Go to Main menu | Camera | Image 2. In the screen shown above: a.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM f. Repeat steps 2.a through 2. e above for a different analog camera until the video images of all analog cameras is configured. Motion setup When using motion detection recording, the DVR initially senses for motion everywhere in the video image. You can configure the DVR to sense for motion in the camera video channel only in specific areas of the video, which is more efficient for the DVR.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM d. In the screen shown above, notice that motion is detected in the cells of the grid where motion was sensed. You can adjust the sensitivity slider as needed for more or less detection sensitivity. e. Click the Settings icon. f. In the Settings Trigger Channel window, select the other channels that should trigger recording on this channel, then click Apply to save your settings. g. Click the Arming Schedule tab.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM h. Click Apply to save the settings. You can also click Copy to copy the Arming Schedule setup in the window to other days of the week. i. Click the Action tab. In the Action tab, you can cause certain actions to occur when motion triggered recording occurs. j. Select the actions you want to occur, then click Apply to save your settings, and OK to return to the Motion Detection menu.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Privacy Mask setup The Privacy Mask feature allows you to block areas (zones) of the video image for privacy consideration. The zones blocked will appear covered by a box in both live video and recorded video from the camera. You can define up to four privacy zones for each camera. To block areas of the video image for privacy: 1. Open the Camera Motion menu. Go to Main menu | Camera | Privacy Mask 2. To change the Privacy Mask settings for a camera: a.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM d. Repeat the previous step to mask additional zones. You can define up to four privacy mask zones. To delete a zone, click the Clear Zone button associated with the zone you want to delete. e. Click Apply to save your settings for the camera you configured. f. Repeat step 2.a above and select a different camera to configure, if needed. g. Repeat steps 2.b through 2.e until all cameras are configured as needed. 2.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. To setup the video quality thresholds for a camera: a. On the Camera line, open the drop down list and select the camera you want to configure. b. On the Enable Video Quality Diagnostics line, click the box to check mark it. c. Adjust the thresholds for the Blurred Image, Abnormal Brightness, and Color Cast aspects as needed. You can test your settings using the manual Video Quality Diagnostics below. d. Click the icon on the Handling row. e.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM f. After setting up the schedule for one day, you can click the Copy button to copy the schedule to other days of the week. Click Apply to save your settings, and then click teh Linkage Action tab. g. Select the actions you want to occur, then click Apply to save your settings, and OK to return to the Video Quality Diagnostics menu. NOTES: The Notify Surveillance Center and Send Email options require additional network settings.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.8.1 Check video quality manually After configuring video quality thresholds using the Video Quality Diagnostics menu, you can check your settings using the Manual Video Quality menu. To use this menu: 1. Open the manual Video Quality Diagnostics menu. Go to Main menu | Manual | Manual Video Quality Diagnostics 2. On the Analog line, check mark the boxes for the cameras you want to diagnose. 3. Click the Diagnose button at the bottom of the window.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.9 Configuring HDD settings 2.9.1 Checking HDD status Check the status of the HDD installed in the DVR to assure it is functioning normally. 1. Open the HDD Information display. Go to Menu | HDD |General 2. Check the status of the HDD. If the status is: —— —— —— Normal or Sleeping - The HDD is working normally. Uninitialized or Abnormal - Initialize the HDD before continuing.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Before you start: 1. Make sure that an HDD is installed. If not, install a HDD and initialize it. Go to Menu | HDD | General. 2. Click Advanced to check the storage mode of the HDD. a. If the HDD mode is Group, you can select a group of cameras to record to that HDD. See “2.9.4 Configuring HDD Group mode” on page 39 for more information. b. If the HDD mode is Partition, you can set the maximum recording capacity for each camera in the DVR: 38 i.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.9.4 Configuring HDD Group mode For systems with multiple disk storage drives (ALI-HVR3016H only) a recording data from group of cameras can be written to a specific to ach camera can be configured with an allocated quota for the storage of recorded files. After making configuration changes to the Storage Mode menu (see below), the DVR must be restarted for new settings to be applied. NOTE: Example screens shown in this section do not include multiple HDDs. 1.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 5. Click Apply, and then click Yes in the Attention pop-up window to reboot the DVR. 6. After the DVR reboots, open the HDD Genera menu. Go to Main menu | HDD 7. 40 On the entry for the HDD, click the Edit icon. The Local HDD Settings window will open.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 8. In the window shown above, select the Group number you want to assign to the HDD, then click OK. 2.9.5 HDD Detect The HDD Detect feature provides two methods of monitoring the HDD: display of S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) data, and Bad Sector Detection. These methods can be used to assure the normal functioning of the disk, and anticipate failures. S.M.A.R.T. Display 1. Open the S.M.A.R.T. display menu.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. To execute a self-evaluation test on an HDD (see above): a. On the HDD line, open the drop down list to select the HDD to test. b. On the Self-test Type line, open the drop down list to select the type of test to execute. You can choose either Short Test, Expanded Test or Conveyance Test. c. Click the icon on the S.M.A.R.T. line to execute the test. Allow the test to complete before continuing.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 4. Click the Detect button to start the detection. Bad sectors are identified in the array as red colored cells. The screen below shows the Key Area Detection test executing. Click Pause to temporarily stop the scan, and click Cancel to end the scan. Click Error info (if errors were found) to see the “Damaged” information. 2.10 Configuring Exception Alarms The DVR monitors for and respond to certain system-related alarm conditions (exception alarms).
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Responses to exception alarms include: • • Audible Warning: Trigger an audible beep when an alarm is detected. Send Email: Send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected. To configure exception alarms: 1. Open the Exception menu. Go to Main menu | Configuration | Exceptions 2. Check the box on the Enable Event Hint line to enable this feature.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 3. On the Exception Type line, open the drop down list and select the exception condition you want to configure. If you select All, all exception conditions will be treated the way you configure the response. 4. Select either or both of the following response options: Audible Warning or Send Email. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. 6. Repeat these steps 3 through 5 for another Exception Type you want to configure.
SECTION 3: STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, REBOOT SECTION 3 Startup, Shutdown, Reboot After the DVR and cameras are installed, the DVR system must be configured to function in the surveillance mode(s) that best serve your needs. This chapter includes the essential steps to get your system running, including configuring the DVR date and time, and setting up the LAN interface, cameras and recording modes. Advanced features, including remote access, video export, adding user names and setting user permissions, etc.
SECTION 3: STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, REBOOT NOTE The default User Name with administrative privileges and its associated Password are admin and 1111. 3. In the Menu window, click the Shutdown icon, then click Shutdown in the pop-up window. 4. Click Yes in the Attention window. 5. When the message Please power off! appears, rock the power switch on the back panel to the off (“O”) position. 3.1.3 Rebooting the DVR In the Shutdown menu, you can also reboot the DVR. 1.
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE SECTION 4 Live View Interface The Live View interface is the primary camera viewing and monitoring mode. It can be configured to present video from the cameras configured in the system singularly or in multi mode, or using a “patrol” feature wherein video from each of a select group of cameras is displayed singularly and sequentially, with each camera view shown for a preset duration (dwell).
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE Icon Type Reason Record and Alarm Both alarm and record status 4.1 Quick Setting Toolbar Left-clicking the mouse on a viewing frame opens a Quick Setting Toolbar at the top or bottom of the frame. Enable/disable manual record Mute/audio on Instant playback Digital zoom PTZ control Close Image setting Instant Playback: Plays what was recorded in the previous five minutes. Nothing is played if a recording was not made at that time.
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE 4.2 Live View pop-up menu Right-clicking the mouse on the desktop opens the pop-up window shown below. Clicking one of the items listed produces the result described below. —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— 50 Menu: Opens the configuration menu window. See “SECTION 5 Record, Playback and Video Backup” on page 53. Single Screen: showing only one camera channel on the monitor. Open the drop-down list to select the camera channel you want to view.
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE —— —— All-day Playback: Opens a playback menu where you can playback video recorded at a specific time of the day. In If in Multi-screen mode, double-click on the viewing frame of the camera recording video you want to replay, then select All-day Playback. A marker on the timeline shows the time recording being played back was made. Aux Monitor: Switch to the auxiliary output mode (CVBS). The operation of the main output is disabled. 4.2.
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE Single-, multi-screen select icons Viewing screens 4. Click the single- or multi-screen select icon for the screen split you prefer. In the example shown above, a 2*2 screen is selected. 5. Click an item in the Video Output Interface column, and then click the Viewing Screen where you want the video image to appear. In the example above, the D1 ALI-IPU3030RV item was placed in the viewing screen in the lower right corner. 6. Click the Apply button to save your setting.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP SECTION 5 Record, Playback and Video Backup After the initial setup of your DVR using the Wizard, the Menus interface enables you to refine your configuration settings and expand the functionality of the system. To use most menus, the user must log into the DVR system, either locally or remotely, with administrative privileges. To open the Menu system from the Live View screen, right click anywhere in the screen, then select Menu.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.1 Configuring record settings 5.1.1 Setting camera Record Parameters In the Record Parameters screen you can configure the camera performance for Mainstream (Continuous) and Mainstream (Event) recording. Each camera video channel also includes a substream channel that is configured separately. 1. Enter the Record settings interface to configure the camera parameters. Go to Menu | Record | Parameters 2.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 3. Set the Encoding Parameters (Stream type, Resolution, Max bitrate, etc.) for the Continuous and Event streams as needed for the camera. NOTE: If you are configuring an IP camera on a ALI-HVR3004H or ALI-HVR3008H, do not set the Resolution above 1280*720 (HD720P). 4. Select the Record tab page you want to configure. You can configure the stream type, the resolution, and other parameters.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each camera installed on the system. 7. Open the Sub-stream tab page. a. Configure the sub-\stream parameters for each camera as needed. b. Click Apply to save the settings. 8. Repeat steps 2 through 5 above for each camera in the system. 5.1.2 Configuring Record schedule The record schedule can be used to automatically start and stops recording at preset times. 1. Open the Record Schedule menu.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. To configure the Record schedule: a. Open the Camera drop-down list to select the camera you want to configure. b. Check the Enable Schedule box. c. Click Edit, or use the graphical method to apply recording modes to hours of the day. i. If you clicked the Edit button, a record schedule list opens. —— —— —— —— NOTE Open the Schedule line drop down list and select the day you want to create a record schedule for.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP ii. To use the graphical method to draw the schedule: —— —— —— In the right column, click the color icons for the type of recording you want to perform. You can choose either Continuous, Motion, Alarm, M | A (Motion or Alarm), M & A , or none. Drag the mouse pointer across the area of the chart (day of the week, hours of the day) where you want to use that type of recording.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 4. In the Copy menu, click the channels you to which you want to copy the schedule to, then click OK. 5.1.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording When using motion detection recording, the DVR initially senses for motion everywhere in the video image. You can configure the DVR to sense for motion in the camera video channel only in specific areas of the video, which is more efficient for the DVR.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. To change the motion detection settings for a camera: a. On the Camera line, open the drop down list and select the camera you want to configure. b. On the Enable Motion Detection line, click the box to check mark it. c. 60 To change the area of the video image where you want to sense for motion, click the Clear button, then drag the mouse across the area of the video where you want to sense for motion. An example of the result is shown below.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP d. In the screen shown above, notice that motion is detected in the cells of the grid where motion was sensed. You can adjust the sensitivity slider as needed for more or less detection sensitivity. e. Click the Settings icon. f. In the Settings Trigger Channel window, select the other channels that should trigger recording on this channel, then click Apply to save your settings. g. Click the Arming Schedule tab.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP i. Click the Action tab. In the Action tab, you can cause certain actions to occur when motion triggered recording occurs. j. Select the actions you want to occur, then click Apply to save your settings, and OK to return to the Motion Detection menu. NOTE The Notify Surveillance Center and Send Email options require additional network settings. See “SECTION 7 Network Settings” on page 101 for more information. k. Repeat step 2.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. To enable Manual Record: a. Select Record on the left menu frame. b. Click the status button before camera number to change the label from OFF to ON, if necessary. c. Click the icon after Normal or Motion Detection. d. When the Attention window opens, click Yes. 3. To disable Manual Record: a. Select Record on the left menu frame. b. Click the status button before camera number to change the label from ON to OFF. c.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP NOTE Green “ON” icon means that the channel is configured with a record schedule. If the DVR is rebooted, manual record operations are canceled. 5.1.5 Configuring HDD Group for Recording You can form a group of cameras and save the record files from them to a specific HDD. You must have multiple HDDs installed in the system to use this configuration. NOTE: In the example shown below, the DVR configuration does not include multiple HDDs.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 6. On the entry for the HDD, click the Edit icon. The Local HDD Settings window will open. 7. In the window shown above, select the Group number you want to assign to the HDD, then click OK. 5.1.6 Files Protection You can lock the recorded files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the record files from being overwritten. 1. Open the Export menu.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. Check the box(es) for the channel(s) you want to investigate. 3. Configure the record type, File Type (locked or unlocked), and Start Time and End Time. 4. Click Search to show the results. 5.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP a. Determine which files you want to protect, and then click the icon in the Lock column to show a “locked” padlock (indicating that the file is locked). Similarly, unlock files by clicking on the “locked” icon to show an “unlocked” padlock. 6. To unlock a file, click a locked icon, and then respond appropriately to the Attention pop-up window. NOTE File of recording in progress cannot be locked. 5.2 Playback 5.2.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Instant playback by channel In Live View mode, click the channel you want to playback, then click the playback icon on the Quick Setting toolbar. In the instant playback mode, only recordings made during the previous five minutes on the channel are played. Instant playback During playback, the menu changes to a playback control bar you can use to pause and cancel playback. 5.2.2 Playing back video by channel 1. Open the Playback menu. Go to Menu | Playback.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Playback controls are shown below.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Playback toolbar icons NOTES: • • In the “Recorded video clips” markings, blue marks represent Normal recording, red marks indicate event recording (motion, alarm, motion | alarm, motion & alarm). Timeline: Use the mouse to click any point of the timeline bar to locate special frames, and drag the cursor to show the thumbnail of the current time. 5.2.3 Playing Back by Time Play back video files recorded in specified time duration.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. Check the box of the channel(s) in the channel list you want to playback, then double-click the date on the calendar to select the day when video was recorded. On the calendar, days when video was recorded for the cameras selected is marked in blue. The day selected is bordered in yellow.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP For the definition of icons in the playback toolbar, see “5.2.2 Playing back video by channel” on page 68. NOTES: • • In the “Recorded video clips” markings, blue marks represent Normal recording, red marks indicate event recording (motion, alarm, motion | alarm, motion & alarm, VCA). Timeline: Use the mouse to click any point of the timeline bar to locate special frames, and drag the cursor to show the thumbnail of the current time. 5.2.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. Open the drop-down list in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select Event. 3. Open the Type drop down list (in the upper right corner), then select the kind of event you want to search for. In the example above, only Alarm Input and Motion type events are available. 4. On the right side of the screen, click the icons to select the Start Time and End Time within which the event occurred.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Click Search. A list of events (channel and time) that occurred during the time frame selected will appear on the right side of the screen. 6. Select an entry in the list (camera channel and the time), then click the Play icon in the playback toolbar to show the video associated with the event. For the definition of icons in the playback toolbar, see “5.2.2 Playing back video by channel” on page 68.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.2.5 Playback by Tag Video tags provide a convenient way to identify video clips, then find and replay them later. Tags are associated with vido clips during playback using the icons in the lower left corner of the screen. 1. Open the Playback interface. Go to Menu | Playback 2. Search for and play back the record file(s). See “5.2.2 Playing back video by channel” on page 68 for more information. 3. Play the file you want to tag. 4.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. In the pop-up window above, the tag auto theft was keyed in. After entering the tag name, click Enter, then click OK to close the Add Tag window. Tag management 1. Click the icon to open the Tag management window. In the example below, two tags are shown. In the Tag management window, click the Edit icon to edit the Tag Name, or click the Del... icon to delete it.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Search for tagged video clips 2. In the Playback interface window, open the drop-down list in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select Tag. 3. Select the camera channels that contain tags you want to search for. 4. On the right side of the screen, click the icons to select the Start Time and End Time within which the event occurred. 5. Click Search.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP In the Playback window, you can change the Pre-play and Post-play values to see more video around the tag. 5.2.6 Playback using System logs You can play back record file(s) associated with channels after searching system logs. 1. Open the Log Information menu.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. Select a Start Time, End Time, Major Type and Minor Type., then click Search. In the example below, the search criterion specified are “All” (Major Type) entries. 3. Find the entry in the search results list that is associated with a Play icon. See the example above. 4. Click the Play icon to watch the video associated with the event.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.2.7 Playing Back an external file You can playback a file on an external device, such as a video file saved on a backup disk or flash drive. 1. Open the Playback interface. Go to Menu | Playback 2. Open the drop-down list in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select External file . See above. 3. Attach the external storage device containing the file to one of the USB ports.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Click the Play icon associated with the file you want to play. 5.2.8 Auxiliary Functions - Playback frame by frame Play video files frame by frame, in case of checking image details of the video when abnormal events happen.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Using a Mouse Go to Menu | Playback Playback a file. During playback, click the button tt until the speed changes to Single. One click on the playback screen advances playback to the next frame forward. Click uu to increase the playback speed in forward. During reverse playback click the button tt until the speed changes to Single. One click on the playback screen advances playback to the next frame in reverse. Click uu to increase the playback speed in reverse.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Date selected (yellow border) Video recorded (blue, red fill) For the definition of icons in the playback toolbar, see “5.2.2 Playing back video by channel” on page 68. 5.2.10 Digital Zoom 1. Click the magnifier button on the playback control bar to enter Digital Zoom screen. The video image will expand to fullscreen, with an inset box in the lower right corner. 2. Use the mouse to click in the inset box on the area of the screen you want to expand.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Zoom selection area 3. Right-click on the image to exit the digital zoom mode. 5.3 Backing up Record Files - Export 5.3.1 Export by video search The Export by video search feature allows you to export specific video clips. The export operation writes the selected file(s) to an USB device. 1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, to the DVR USB port. 2. Open the Export menu.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 3. Check the boxes for the camera channels you want to back up. 4. Select the Start Time and End Time of the period when the video clips of interest were recorded. To change the time, click on the field, then select the target date or time from the pop-up menu. 5. Click Search to list the video clips recorded during the selected time span. In the Search Result list, you can play the video clip by clicking the icon in the Play column associated with the file. 6.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. Close the playback window, then click Export. 9. In the Export window, select the directory where you want to copy the files, or create a New Folder. 10. Click the Export button to start the Export.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 11. In the pop-up window that appears, you can export the file and player (upper option), or just the player. Choose the option you prefer, and then click OK. 12. Allow the Export process to finish, and then click in the status window. 13. Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.3.2 Export by Event Search Video recordings triggered my Events, such as motion detection, can be searched for and exported to a USB storage device such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, or USB optical drive. 1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, to the DVR USB port. 2. Open the Export menu. Go to: Menu | Export | Event 3. On the Event Type line, select open the drop down list and select, for example, Motion. 4.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 7. Click the file you want to export, then click the select box on the left to check mark it. 8. To playback the video file you selected, click Details. In the Events Detail window, click the play icon to watch the file. When finished, close the Playback window.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 9. Click Export to save the video file. A pop-up window will open showing the file structure of your external storage device. If your USB device is not shown in the Device Name field, click the Refresh button. 10. In the Export window, select the directory where you want to copy the files, or create a New Folder, and then click Export. 11. In the pop-up window that appears, you can export the file and player (upper option), or just the player.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 13. Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device. 5.3.3 Exporting Video Clips during playback Segments of video recordings can be backed up (exported) during playback. These files exported to a USB storage device such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, or USB optical drive. 1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive or USB optical drive, to the DVR USB port. 2. Playback a video file.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Clip (Stop clipping) icon 5. Right click anywhere in the video window, then select Exit. The Attention pop-up window shown below will appear. 6. Click Yes to save the video clip you marked.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 7. In the Clips Export window, click the clip you created to highlight it, then check mark the box to the left. 8. Insert a USB flash drive with sufficient capacity (see the file size above) into one of the USB ports on the DVR. 9. Click Export to begin the process. The Export window will open. If the USB drive doesn’t appear on the Device Name line, click Refresh until it shown.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 10. Click the Export button in the Export window to continue. In the pop-up window that appears, you can export the file and player (upper option), or just the player. Choose the option you prefer, and then click OK. 11. Allow the Export process to finish, and then click OK in the status window. 12. Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS SECTION 6 Managing User Accounts User accounts are created to control access to the system both at the DVR and when logging into the DVR from a remote computer. Each account has a User Name, Password, and a selection of permissions granted to the user. By default, one user, named “admin”, is provided. The admin user is granted all permissions with the system, and can create, modify, and delete other users. User Name “admin”, is assigned the default password “1111”.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS 3. Enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Level and User’s MAC Address. —— —— Set the user Level to Operator or Guest. Different Levels have different operating permission. * Operator: The Operator user level has permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and all operating permission in Camera Configuration by default.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS 6. Set the operating permission of Local Configuration, Remote Configuration and Camera Configuration for the user. Local Configuration options: —— —— —— —— —— Local Log Search: Searching and viewing logs and system information of DVR. Local Parameters Settings: Configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and importing/exporting configuration files. Local Camera Management: Configuring camera parameters, add/delete cameras.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— Remote Log Search: Remotely viewing logs that are saved on the DVR. Remote Parameters Settings: Remotely configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and importing/exporting configuration files. Remote Serial Port Control: Reserved for future expansion. Remote Video Output Control: Sending remote button control signal. Two-Way Audio: Realizing two-way radio between the remote client and the DVR.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS NOTE Only the admin user account has permission to restore the DVR to factory default settings. 6.1 Deleting a user account 1. Enter the User Management interface. Go to Menu | Configuration | User 2. Click the entry for the user to be deleted from the list. When the item is selected, it is highlighted. 3. Click the trash icon to delete the selected user. 6.2 Editing a user account 1. Enter the User Management interface. Go to Menu | Configuration | User 2.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS Operator and Guest Edit User menu admin user Edit User menu 4. Select and edit the menu options as needed: —— —— Operator and Guest: You can edit the user information, including user name, password, permission level and MAC address. To change the password, check the Change Password box, then enter the new password in the Password and Confirm fields. Record your new password and save it in a secure location.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS SECTION 7 Network Settings 7.1 Configuring General Settings Network settings must be properly configured before you connect the DVR to cameras on network, or access it remotely. By default, the DVR will use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Processor) to acquire network settings from the network’s Domain Name Server (DNS). Since with DHCP, the IPV4 (IP address) of the DVR can change, it is preferable to use a fixed IP address for easy access through your local network. 1.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 7.2 Configuring Extranet Access You can configure your DVR to use Extranet Access (or Dynamic DNS, DDNS). DDNS is especially useful for access to your DVR from outside the local network (i.e., the Internet), and you use DHCP to configure your DVR network settings. To configure the DVR to use DDNS: 1. Open the Network Settings menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Network 2. Check the Enable DDNS box to enable this feature. 3.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS —— —— i. Enter Server Address for DynDNS (i.e. members.dyndns.org). ii. In the DVR Domain Name text field, enter the domain obtained from the DynDNS website. iii. Enter the User Name and Password registered in the DynDNS website. NO-IP: Enter the account information in the corresponding fields. Refer to the DynDNS settings. i. Enter Server Address for NO-IP. ii. In the DVR Domain Name text field, enter the domain obtained from the NO-IP website (www.no-ip.com). iii.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 2. Check the Enable NTP box to enable this feature. 3. Select the following NTP settings: —— —— —— Interval: Interval in minutes between the two synchronizing actions with an NTP server. NOTE: The synchronization time interval can be set from 1 to 10080 minutes. The default value is 60 min. If the DVR is connected to a public network, use an NTP server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44).
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS NOTE The multicast function must be supported by the network switch to which the DVR is connected. 7.5 Configuring RTSP The RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) is a network control protocol designed for use in communication systems to control streaming media servers. 1. Open the Network More Settings menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Network | More Settings 2. In the menu shown above, enter the RTSP port number. The default RTSP port is 1050. 3.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS NOTE The Server Port number must be in the range 2000 .. 65535. it is used for remote client software access. The HTTP port is used for remote IE access. 3. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 7.6 Configuring Email The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated users if an alarm event is detected, etc., an alarm or motion event is detected or the administrator password is changed.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 5. Configure the following Email settings: —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— Enable Server Authentication (optional): Check the checkbox to enable the server authentication feature. User Name: The user account of sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication. Password: The password of sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication. SMTP Server: The SMTP Server IP address or host name (e.g., smtp.263xmail.com). SMTP Port No.: The SMTP port.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 7.7 Configuring UPnP™ The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature allows the device to seamlessly discover other network devices and establish functional network services for data sharing, communications, etc. You can use the UPnP function to enable the fast connection of the device to the WAN via a router without port mapping. If you want to enable the UPnP function of the device, you must enable the UPnP function of the router to which your device is connected.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SECTION 8 System Maintenance The Maintenance menus provide several displays that report system device information, log information, and network traffic. Features also include the export and import of the system configuration file, firmware upgrade, and factory reset. 8.1 System Information The System Information displays include status reports of the DVR, cameras, record settings, the network and the HDDs.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. Select a Start Time, End Time, Major Type and Minor Type. You can modify your search to find only specific log messages. In the example below, the search criterion specified are “All” (Major Type) entries with “All” (Minor Type). 3. Click Search. If the search didn’t find a file matching your search criteria, the message No matched log file. will appear.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4. You can Export the result of the log search (click Export), choose a log entry with record file and click the playback button to play the file, or click the icon in the Details column to see more information about the entry. The Log Information Details screen is shown below. 8.2.2 Log Export Log information can be exported to a backup device such as a USB storage device. The exported log file is in .
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 5. Click the Export button at the bottom of the screen. 6. On the Device Name line, open the drop down list and select the destination for the file export. 7. Select the directory where you want to copy the files, or create a New Folder. 8. Click the Export button to start the Export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 9. Check the Export result on a computer by opening a file that was saved. 8.3 Import / Export system configuration You can export the DVR configuration, then import the file later to restore the earlier configuration. 1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, to the DVR USB port. 2. Open the Import/Export menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Import/Export Export configuration file 3.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4. Click the Export button to start the export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. When the export operation is successful, an “Attention” “Export succeeded” pop-up window will open. 5. Click OK to close the pop-up window. NOTE The configuration backup file a binary file with a timestamp in the format devCfg__YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.bin 6. Record the name of the exported file for future reference. Import configuration file 1.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4. In the file list of the USB device, highlight the DVR configuration file you want to load, and then click Import (see the screen above). 5. When the Attention message box opens, click Yes. 6. Allow the DVR to fully reboot, then use it normally. 8.4 Upgrade Firmware You can upgrade the firmware through a local device or remote FTP server. You should check the current Firmware version before upgrading your DVR firmware.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 3. If installing firmware from a local device such as a USB flash drive or disk: a. Connect the local device to the DVR, if necessary. b. Open the Device Name drop down list and select the device that contains the firmware. c. Click the firmware file you want to load. d. Click the Upgrade button, the follow the on-screen instructions for completing the upgrade. 4. If installing firmware from a FTP server: a. Click the FTP upgrade tab at the top of the menu. b.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.5 Default The default option will reset the DVR to its factory settings. Except the network parameters (including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MTU, NIC working mode, default route and server port), all other configuration parameters are restored to factory default settings. To restore the factory default configuration: 1. Open the Log Information menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Default 2. Click OK, then allow the DVR to reboot before continuing. 8.6 Net Detect 8.6.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE You can view the sending rate and receiving rate information on the interface. Traffic data is refreshed every 1 second. 8.6.2 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect 2. Click the Network Detection tab to open the menu. 3. Click on the Destination Address field, then use the virtual keyboard to enter a address to connect (ping) to. In the field shown below, 1492.168.75.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.6.3 Exporting Network Packet By connecting the DVR to network, the captured network data packet can be exported to a USB device such as a flash drive, HDD, DVD-R/W and other local USB backup devices. 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect 5. Click the Network Detection tab to open the Network Detection menu. 6. Select the backup device from the Device Name drop down list. In the example below, the packet is being exported to USB1-1.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 7. Click the Export button to start the export. 8. When the export is complete, click OK. Up to 1 M data can be exported during one operation. 8.6.4 Checking the network status You can also check the network status and quickly set the network parameters. 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect 2. Click the Network Detection tab to open the Network Detection menu. 3. Click the Status button at the bottom of the screen to report the status.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4. If the message box shows shows an error, click the Network button to open the Network parameters menu. After changing parameters, click Apply, and then click OK to save your settings. 8.6.5 Checking Network Statistics Use the following procedure to view real time network status of your DVR. 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect 2. Click the Network Stat. tab to open the Network status report.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS SECTION 9 Remote Access If you DVR is connected to a local network (LAN), you can access it from another computer on the LAN through Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 11. Internet Explorer 9 or 10 can also be used, but must be run in “Compatibility” mode for the IP address you are logging into. When connecting to the DVR, you must enter a User Name and Password. Note that some user permissions disallow remote access and/or features of this access method.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS 2. In the login window, enter your User Name and Password in the appropriate fields, then click Login. The default User Name and Password for the DVR is admin and 1111. 3. If this is the first time you are logging into a camera at this IP address AND you are using Internet Explorer 10 or newer, you must configure it for Compatibility mode: a.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS c. After clicking Add, the IP address will appear in the Websites list. Click Close. 4. If this login is the first login to the DVR from your computer and browser, continue with the following sub-steps: a. After a successful login to the DVR, a message will appear at the bottom of the screen requesting to Allow the add-on WebVideoActiveX. Click Allow to continue. b. In the Setup - Web Components window opens, click Next to continue.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS c. Allow the plug-in installation to complete. When the following window appears, click Finish. 9.2 Remote Live View screen The Live View window initially appears in a multi-screen configuration with no live view images shown. You can: • Change the viewing screen layout by clicking the multi-screen select button and selecting the icon for a 1 screen or a 2 x 2 layout.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS Screen select tabs Camera list Channel viewing frames Multi-screen mode select Remote Live View toolbar Logout button PTZ camera controls To view video from a camera in the Live View screen: —— —— 126 Click a viewing frame to select it. When selected, the frame is surrounded by a bright box. Double click the camera channel you want to see.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS —— • To expand the image to full frame, double click the image in the viewing frame. To return to normal viewing mode, press ESC (keyboard escape key). You can control many Live View functions quickly with the Live View toolbar. The function of the toolbar icons are similar to those on the DVR channel viewing frame. Start/stop all camera recording Capture Previous - Next screens Enable/disable PTZ Enable/mute audio Start/stop 2-way audio Full screen 9.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS Multi-screen mode select Play motion controls Timeline (drag to reposition) Zoom Capture Audio play / mute Download Full screen Stop Snip Set playback time playback Playback timestamp Record legend Expand / contract timeline To playback recorded video: Click the multi-screen mode button to select the number of viewing frames you need to display. You can select either a 1, 2 x 2, or 3 x 3 frame pattern.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS 2. Check the box of the video segment you want to download. 3. Click the Download button. 9.4 Remote Log screen Open the Log screen by clicking Log in the screen header. The DVR log report is created by specifying a search criteria using the menu in the right frame (or using the default options), then clicking the Search button. The search criteria menu includes filters to search for Major and Minor type events, and specify the start and end time of the report.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS The location of local files is defined on the Configuration | Local Configuration screen. Options in the configuration menu function identically as those in the embedded DVR Menu system. For more information on how to use these options, refer to the DVR Menu descriptions in previous sections of this manual. After making configuration changes click Save to apply your changes.
SECTION 10: CLEANING SECTION 10 Cleaning Clean the camera lens and IR lamp shield with a mild glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth. • Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time. • Dust can be removed from equipment by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove stains, gently rub the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution, then rinse and dry it with a soft cloth.
SECTION 11: SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 11 Specifications Section Item Video/Audio Input Video Compression Video Input Supported camera resolutions ALI-HVR3004H 4 channels 8 channels 16 channels 720p30, 720p60, 720p30, 720p60, 1080p30 720p30, 720p60, 1080p30 Video Input Interface BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω) Audio Compression G.711u 1 channel, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ) Two-way audio input HDMI / VGA Output Frame Rate Synchronous Playback 1 channel, RCA (2.
SECTION 11: SPECIFICATIONS Section Item General Power supply Consumption Working temperature ALI-HVR3004H ALI-HVR3008H ≤ 15 W ≤ 20 W Dimension (w × d × h) Weight ≤ 30 W 14°F ~ 131 °F (-10 °C ~ +55 °C) Working humidity Chassis ALI-HVR3016H 12 Vdc 10 % ~ 90 % 1 U chassis 15.0" 1 U chassis 12.4” × 9.53” × 1.8” (315 mm × 242 mm × 45 mm) 15.0” × 11.4” × 1.89” (380 mm × 290 mm × 48 mm) ≤ 3.3 lb (1.5 Kg) ≤ 4.
APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY APPENDIX A Glossary Dual Stream: Dual stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locally while transmitting a lower resolution stream over the network. The two streams are generated by the DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 1080p and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of 960H (WD1). HDD: Acronym for Hard Disk Drive. A storage medium which stores digitally encoded data on platters with magnetic surfaces.
APPENDIX B: FAQ APPENDIX B FAQ QQ Why does my DVR make a beeping sound after booting? AA The possible reasons for the warning beep are: a. There is no HDD installed in the DVR. b. The HDD is not initialized. c. HDD error To cancel the beeping sound and use the DVR without HDD, open the Configuration | Exception menu and de-select the Audible Warning.
APPENDIX B: FAQ QQ Why doesn’t my remote control doesn’t work? AA There may be several reasons. Begin by checking the following: —— —— Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. Make sure you are aiming the remote control at the IR receiver on the front panel, and the sensor is not obstructed or dirty. If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot: a.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION APPENDIX C HDD Installation The following procedures illustrate hard disk drive (HDD) installation in a ALI-HVR3000H series DVR without an HDD. If you purchased your DVR without a HDD, or you want to replace the HDD installed in your DVR, use this procedure as a guideline. C.1 DVR compatible HDDs For the best performance of your system, install only a high-reliability security grade HDD. Security grade HDDs are designed to stream video efficiently. C.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION 3. Attach the SATA data and power cables provided to the mating connectors on the HDD. See below. Underside of an HDD HDD mounting screw holes SATA data cable HDD power cable 4. Locate the holes on the underside of the HDD for the mounting screws. See the photos above. Insert screws in the HDD mounting screw holes and turn them in 2 ~ 3 turns. 5. Locate the slotted holes in the chassis for the HDD mounting screws. See the photo below.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION PC board connectors for the HDD power and SATA cables Chassis PC board Front panel cable Slotted holes for the HDD mounting screws (4) Front panel 6. Position the HDD as shown in the photo below, with the HDD mounting screw heads in the slotted holes. Slide the HDD to the left until the screws are fully seated in the slots. Note that the HDD is placed under the black cable from the front panel to the chassis PC board.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION PC board connectors for the HDD power and SATA cables Chassis PC board Front panel cable Front panel 7. Plug the HDD power and SATA data cables into the mating connectors on the chassis PC board. 8. While holding the HDD in place in the chassis, carefully turn over the chassis with the HDD, and then tighten the four HDD mounting screws to secure the HDD to the chassis. Tighten the screws until snug.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION HDD mounting screws fully seated 9. Turn the chassis over (top up). Check the SATA data and power cable connectors at both ends to ensure they are fully seated. 10. Reinstall the DVR cover using the cover screws removed earlier. 11. Reattach the power adapter to the back of the DVR. 12. During the DVR initialization, follow the options in the Wizard to initialize/reformat the HDD. You can also initialize the HDD using the DVR Menu HDD submenu. 11.5.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION HDD 1 PC board SATA1 HDD connector SATA2 HDD connector Front panel HDD power connector HDD 2 ALI-HVR3016H HDD configuration 142
