ClareVision Network Video Recorder Installation Guide Model CV-M321620-08 Doc ID 2015-01-622 • Rev 02
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Content Package contents...1 NVR pre-installation...1 NVR installation...1 Hard disk installation (optional)...2 Front panel...4 Rear panel...7 Peripheral connections...8 Wiring of alarm input...8 Wiring of alarm output...8 Using of alarm connectors...9 Controller connection...9 HDD storage calculation chart...10 Menu operation...11 Startup and shutdown...11 Using the Setup Wizard...12 Live View...15 Adding and configuring IP cameras...
ii ClareVision Network Video Recorder Installation Guide
Package contents 1 X 32 channel NVR appliance 1 X AC power cord 1 X optical mouse 1 X remote control 2 X rack mount ears 16 X mounting screws 1 X SATA hard drive cable NVR pre-installation This NVR is highly advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with care. Please take into consideration the following precautionary steps before installation of the NVR. • Keep all liquids away from the NVR. • Install the NVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
Hard disk installation (optional) Additional SATA hard disks can be installed in your NVR. Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended HDD should be used for this installation. Up to 8 SATA hard disks can be installed on your NVR. Tools required: Philips head screwdriver. To install the hard disk drive into the NVR: 1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side panel.
4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device, and then fasten the screws on the bottom to attach the HDD.
Front panel No. Name Setting Function Description 1 Status indicators POWER Turns green when NVR is powered up. READY The LED is green when the device is running normally. STATUS The light is green when the IR remote control is enabled. The light is red when the function of the composite keys (SHIFT) are used. The light is out when none of the above conditions are met. 2 DVD-R/W 3 Control buttons ALARM The light is red when there is an alarm occurring.
No. Name Setting Function Description 4 Composite keys SHIFT Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out; Realize functions when the light is red.) 1/MENU Enter the numeral “1” Access the main menu interface. 2/ABC/F1 Enter the numeral “2”. Enter the letters “ABC”. The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in the list.
No. Name Setting 5 JOG SHUTTLE control Function Description Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection up and down. In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different channels. In the Playback mode, it can be used to jump 30 seconds forward/backward in video files. In the PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera. 6 POWER ON/OFF Power on/off switch.
Rear panel (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) SW RS-485 ON KB ALARM IN ALARM OUT eSATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) No. Item Description 1 eSATA (Optional) Connects an external hard drive. 2 RS-232 Interface Connector for the RS-232 devices. 3 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for the video output. 4 VGA VGA output 15 pin connector. Displays the local video output and the menu. 5 LINE IN BNC connector for the audio input.
Peripheral connections Wiring of alarm input The alarm input is an open/closed relay. To connect the alarm input to the device, use the following diagram. Note: If the alarm input is not an open/close relay, connect an external relay between the alarm input and the device. RS-485 KB ALARM OUT ALARM IN Alarm Input Alarm Input Alarm Output Alarm Output Wiring of alarm output To connect to an alarm output (AC or DC load), use the following diagram.
Example: If you connect an AC load to the alarm output 3 of the NVR, then you must remove the JP3 jumper. Using of alarm connectors To connect alarm devices to the NVR: 1. Disconnect the terminal block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT port. 2. Unfasten the stop screws from the terminal block, insert the signal cables into the slots, and then fasten the stop screws. Ensure the signal cables are tight. 3. Connect the terminal block back into the port.
HDD storage calculation chart The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel for an hour at a fixed bit rate.
Menu operation Startup and shutdown Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR. To start your NVR: 1. Connect to a monitor using VGA or HDMI. 2. Check that the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet, and then flip the rear power switch to ON. We highly recommend that you use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in conjunction with the device. 3. Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED turns green as the unit starts.
Using the Setup Wizard By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the NVR has loaded. To operate the Setup Wizard: 1. The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at this time, click Cancel. You can also choose to use the Setup Wizard the next time by selecting the Start wizard when device starts? checkbox. 2. Click Next on the Wizard window to enter the Login window. 3. Enter the admin username and password.
6. Enter the correct time zone, date, and time for your location in their corresponding fields. 7. After the time settings, click Next to enter the Network Setup window. The internal NIC IPv4 address should be configured for the cameras connecting to the PoE network interface of the NVR. 8. Click Next to enter the HDD Management window.
9. To initialize the desired HDD, click Init. Initialization removes all the data saved in the HDD. Note: The HDDs are initialized in the factory and are ready to record out of the box. 10. Click Next. You will enter the Adding IP Camera interface. 11. Click Search to find online IP Camera. 12. Select the IP camera to be added, and then click Add. 13. Click the Next button. Configure the recording settings for the searched IP Cameras. 14. Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.
15. Click OK to complete the Setup Wizard and return to Live View. Live View Some icons are provided on the screen in Live View mode to indicate different camera status. Icons appear at the top right of the screen for each channel. They show the status of the record and alarm in the channel so that you can identify problems quickly.
To add the online cameras with same network segment: 1. Click Search to search the online cameras. 2. Select the checkboxes for the cameras to be added. 3. Click Quick Add to add the cameras. To add other IP cameras: 1. In the left side of the window, enter the IP address, protocol, management port, and other information for the IP camera. 2. Click Add to add the camera. Configuring basic parameters of IP cameras After the adding the IP camera, the basic information displays on the page.
Table 3: Basic icons Icon Description Edit basic parameters of the camera Delete the IP camera Get the live view of the camera To configure basic parameters: 1. Click the icon to edit the parameters. You can edit the IP address, protocol, and other parameters. 2. Click Apply to save the settings, and then click OK to exit the editing interface. To edit more parameters: 1. Click the Advance Set icon.
2. You can edit the network information and the password of the camera. 3. Click Apply to save the settings, and then click OK to exit the interface. PTZ control Before you begin, ensure the PTZ is properly connected to the NVR through the RS-485 interface. PTZ settings To set PTZ: 1. Enter the PTZ Settings interface (Menu > Camera > PTZ). 2. In the Camera drop-down menu, select the camera for the PTZ setting. 3. Enter the parameters of the PTZ camera.
Table 4: PZT control icons Icon Description Direction button and the auto-cycle button The speed of the PTZ movement 3D-Zoom Patrol Previous item Stop the patrol or pattern movement Zoom+, Focus+, Iris+ Light on/off Image Centralization Pattern Next item Minimize windows Zoom-, Focus-, IrisWiper on/off Preset Menu Start pattern/patrol Exit Playback Play back the record files of a specific channel in the Live View menu.
Playback by channel To playback by channel: 1. Enter the Playback menu. Mouse: Right-click a channel in Live View mode and select from the menu. Front Panel: Press PLAY to play back the record files of the channel under single-screen live view. Under multi-screen live view, record files of the selected channel will be played back. Note: Pressing numerical buttons will switch playback to the related channels for the playback process.
Check the channel or channels if you want to switch playback to another channel, or execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels. Backup Recorded files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB flash drives, USB HDDs, or a DVD writer. To back up recorded files: 1. Enter the Video Export interface (Menu > Export > Normal). 2. Select the channel(s) you want to back up, set the search condition, and then click Search to enter the search result interface. 3.
Note: You can choose to export the record file(s) and the related log file(s), or the player. 5. Check the backup results. Choose the record file in the Export interface, and then press to check it.
Understanding camera capacity in an NVR When setting up your NVR and cameras, you may notice that some of the camera images may not display in Live View. This most often occurs when you are displaying images in 1+5 mode, or 1+7 mode because the total bit rate for all cameras is exceeding the NVR’s capacity. The actual capacity depends on the total bit rate from all the cameras. However, it is good practice to allow some headroom for machine operations, such as remote streaming.
Each channel can support a different camera, as long as they do not exceed the total bit rate limit. It is entirely possible to mix 5 MP cameras with 4CIF IP cameras, etc. Generally, 5 MP at 30 fps requires around 20 Mbps for best quality. A 4-channel NVR is currently limited to 16 Mbps. Adjusting settings Be aware of your NVR’s capacity and make adjustments, if necessary. Adjust the bit rate by lowering the resolution, frame rate, or video quality setting. To adjust the setting: 1.
Specifications Video/Audio input Video/Audio output IP video input 32-ch Two-way audio 1-ch, BNC (2.0 Vp-p, 1k Ω) Recording resolution 5 MP /3 MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF /QCIF Frame rate Main stream: 25 fps (P) / 30 fps (N) Sub-stream: 25 fps (P) / 30 fps (N) CVBS output 1-ch, BNC (1.
Others 26 Power supply 100 to 240 VAC, 6.3 A, 50 to 60 Hz Consumption (without hard disk or DVD-R/W) ≤ 45 W Working temperature 14 to 131ºF (-10 to 55 ºC). Working humidity 10 to 90 % Chassis 19-inch rack-mounted 2U chassis Dimensions (W × D × H) 17.5 × 15.4 × 3.5 (44.5 × 39.0 × 9.0 cm) Weight ≤ 8.
