Approach Tech NVR-2018 User Manual

Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completelyINSTALLATION &OPERATING MANUALNetwork Video RecorderNVR-2018

8 A-rec Indicator: This indicator of the alarm recording mode lights up to indicate the alarm record setting is on. DISK Indicator: The indicato

9 2.2 Rear View SD CardRS-232ALARMDC12VMONITOR AUDIOETHERNETI/O25 26 272829 30 31 32 33 ETHERNET 10/100 Connector: This is one standard RJ-45 co

10 2.3 ALARM In/Out ALARM OUTRECORD IN GROUNDDISK FULLNO CONNECTIONNO CONNECTIONNO CONNECTIONNO CONNECTIONNO CONNECTION123456789 THIS FIGURE IS LOO

113. INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system. 3.1 Basic Connection CONNECTING WITH A SINGLE CAM

12LANCAM, NVR, ROUTER, CONNECTION STRUCTURE SD CardRS-232ALARMDC12VMONITOR AUDIOETHERNETI/OMonitorLAN CAMERA(UP TO 8 LAN CAMERA)WANLANL1L2L3L4L5L6L7

133.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation The NVR is equipped with two compartments of hard disk drive. The unit usually comes with one hard-disk drive ins

143.3 System Information You can display system settings information as shown on Table 3.3 A below at any time by pressing the Display button . In

153.4 Updating System Software If the system software of the NVR-2018 needs to be upgraded, please take the following steps to safely update it.

164. BASIC OPERATIONS This section shows you how to operate and manage the NVR when it gets in the way. 4.1 Configuring Recording Settings

174.2 Recording Operations This section details the way to record video into hard-disk drives. Before commencing with the recording function, please

18NOTE: You can proceed to start the scheduled recording from the current time if it is in the scheduled interlude as soon as setting is completed, a

19 MAIN MENU LAN CAMERA RECORD / BANDWIDTH CLOCK / TIMER / SEQ ALARM COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOT

20 4.2.3 Alarm Recording Take the following steps to activate the programmed alarm recording. For ALM OPERATION, ALM DURATION, MAX REC RATE, and P

214.2.4 Motion Detection Take the steps detailed below to activate a programmed motion detection. For MOTION SETTING, as well as its two distinct f

22SENSITIVITY / REGION SETTING SENSITIVITY HIGHEST REGION ( 30, 25 ) – ( 90, 70 ) OK CANCEL MOTION S

234.2.5 Externally triggered Recording By connecting the RECORD IN of ALARM I/O on the rear panel of the NVR, you can activate/deactivate the

24 4.3 Playback Operations This section shows you how to operate the fast, slow, and single-picture playback functions, and details how the unit is

254.3.2 Slow Forward/Reverse There are 5 speeds available for a slow playback: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32. While playing back recorded video at the

26 4.4 Search Operations This section shows you how to access recorded video. 4.4.1 Full List Search Take the following steps to proceed

27 4.4.3 TIME Search Take the following steps to proceed with the time-list search function. (1) Press the Search button to enter the se

1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the following safety and operated instructions which will prevent harm or damage to the operator and other persons should be

28(5) There are 5 levels of recording range modes to choose from: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes, 1 Minute, 10 Seconds and 1 Second. Select the specific field of

29 4.5 Backup Operations 4.5.1 Mobile Rack HD Backup Operations There are three ways available to duplicate the recorded video from HD 1 (Fixed

30 SELECT: Duplicate a particular recorded video from HD1 to HD2.  Stay on the DISK SETTING page.  Use the “^” and “v” buttons, and , to high

31 4.5.2 Secure Digital Card (SD Card) Backup Operations The SD card slot of the rear unit has three functions as shown below: 1. Archive Singl

32 4.6 Key Lock Operation The Key lock operation protects the unit against unauthorized use by disabling the entire front panel controls. Simultaneo

335. MENU SETUP There are 6 categories for operation setting in the setup menu system as shown below. The following sections will instruct you step

345.1 LAN CAMERA SETTING This page allows you can select your desired LAN Camera, whose images you can save in the NVR hard disk. The login name a

35 MAIN MENU LAN CAMERA RECORD / BANDWIDTH CLOCK / TIMER / SEQ ALARM COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM LANCAM SETTING LANCAM SETTING IP / ACCOUN

36IMAGE: (1) Press the Setup button to enter the MAIN MENU. (2) Select the item termed "LAN CAMERA" and press the Enter button to

37 AUDIO ENABLE: (1) Press the Setup button to enter the MAIN MENU. (2) Select the item termed "LAN CAMERA" and p

2Table Of Contents 1. PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 1.1 Produ

38 MOTION SETTING MOTION ENABLE : OFF ON SET LANCAM PAGE SET MOTION ENABLE MOTION SETTING MOTION ENAB

39 MOTION: Take the steps detailed below to activate a programmed motion detection. For MOTION SETTING, as well as its two distinct functions of MO

40 MAX REC RATE: This option is used for limiting the number of pictures recorded every second into a storage disk. The recording rate controls the

415.3 CLOCK / TIMER / SEQ SETTING The NVR provides a weekly table, consisting of two periods of time each day for scheduled recording. This option a

42SEQUENCER: To regulate dwell time of the sequencer, you can use the “^” button and the “v” button to select dwell time provided here, ranging

43MAX REC RATE: This option is the number of pictures recorded every second into a storage disk when an alarm input is activated. There are 2 diffe

445.5 COMMUNICATION This option allows you to configure the status of the RS-232 communication port when connected to an external device, and the

45COMM SETTING NET IP NET DHCP LEASED IP TABLE IP POOL RANGE SET COMM ID RS232 MAIN PAGE SET IP POOL RANGE IP

465.6 DISK SETTING REFORMAT: This option allows you to clear out all the data in the hard-disk drive. You will be required to enter the pre-set

47 5.7 SYSTEM SETTING This page is used for accessing the history of the operation status, setting the password, resuming factory default, and de

36. RS-232 PROTOCOL ... 50 6.1 Setup...

48from the oldest one. OSD LANGUAGE: This option allows you to select the OSD language display as English, or Chinese. MENU BACKGND: There are 3 l

49 DEFAULT: This option allows you to reload the factory default setting. Please do note that the password can not be changed in the factory defaul

506. RS-232 Protocol 6.1 Setup 6.1.1 Use a Null Modem cable (the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and Pin 3 exchanged, see pin configuration

51 < The value of a specific front panel key > KEY_PLAY 1 KEY_STOP 3 KEY_PAUSE 4 KEY_POWER 5 K

52 6.2.2.2 Request Time (Second Category=0x02) PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x02>, <0x00>, <

537. IDE Hard Disk Installation Usually, the unit comes with one hard-disk drive installed in compartment HD 1, which is default-configured as a mas

546. 6. Secure the driver in the rack using two mounting screws in both the side-mounting holes. Please don’t tighten the screws too much, otherwis

55 2. Pull the active-handle outward to remove the carrier body away from the mobile rack 3. Slide the top cover backward and remove. 4. Setting th

56 7. Place the top cover back to the carrier body by sliding forward to secure. 8. Slide the carrier body back in the mobile rack. 9. Push the car

578. O.S.D Message No. O.S.D Message Meanings 1 NO DISK No hard-disk detected after power activated 2 BATTERY LOW Suggest change the battery and

41. PRODUCT FEATURES 1.1 Product Introduction The NVR is a storage media of digital video image, which uses hard disk drives instead of NAS de

589. Network Viewer and Image Viewer This section provides instructions for installing and using the Network Viewer, and Image Viewer, which are inc

59 Physical specification for Ethernet Wire Type Cat. 5 Connector Type RJ-45 Max. Cable Length 30 m Hub Wiring Configuration Straight Through PC Wi

609.1.3 View the NVR video from a remote PC Once Network View is executed a Login prompt will appear, you must enter the default User Name: admin

61Functions Description  Device List Displays the entire list of connected devices if and as necessary. This list includes a lot of information abo

62Function Buttons Description Playback function bar.  Play- Click to a recorded video from the PLAY LIST.  Pause- Click to freeze the image

63This allows you to search a recorded video kept in the HDD of the device. Enter the MONTH/DAY/YEAR HOUR: MINUTE you wish to search and click GO to

649.1.4 Change the Record & Timer Properties Via the Network Follow the instructions below to reconfigure the record and schedule recording sett

65Set the regular record settings 1. When in the single –device mode, click to enter the SETUP page. (See the sample screen as in A above) 2. Se

669.1.5 Archive Images to the Computer Playback images can be stored in a local PC in the JPEG format. Follow the instructions below to save the vie

679.2 The Image Viewer This is image integrity-protect software. It not only allows you to view an archived image from the SD card or HDD of a com

5＊ High stability and reliability. ＊ Operation-status record log. ＊ Distribution of live and recorded images throughout the TCP/IP network environ

6810. Index Table The following description details how the NVR manages an index table issue. The NVR will generate a time index table indicating r

6911. Network Configuration 11.1 Cable Connections Please follow the instructions below to connect your NVR to a computer or a network and to choose

70RJ-45 PIN configuration for LAN Hub PIN NO. PIN Assignment 1. TX + 2. TX - 3. RX + 4. Not Connected 5. Not Connected 6. RX - 7. Not Connec

71NOTE: This function can only work if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a DHCP server. If the DHCP server is working, the NVR will obtain a

72NOTE: When connecting to a network, each connected NVR must be assigned a unique IP, which must be in the same class type as your network address.

73  Click on the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IC is included among the network components list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process ste

7411.5 TCP/IP Configuration setting  Click Start  Settings  Control Panel  Network.  Select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.  Before proce

75  Type in ping 192.168.0.1 then Enter. (See the sample screen below) ** This IP is the NVR IP address that is assigned for the connected NVR in s

7612. Microsoft Internet Explorer This section provides instructions for using the Microsoft Internet Explorer, which are included with the NVR-20

77 Function Buttons Description Click to stop playing back the recorded video or to cease recording. Click to a recorded video from the PLAY LI

62. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW 2.1 Front View Power DisplaySaveEnterSetupPLAYSTOPRECFWDREVPAUSEA-recSearchT-recPOWERDISK1 3 4 5 67 8 9 1

78 Recorded video list box. This box allows you to access all recorded video, which are stored in the HDD of the connected devices. To review a recor

7912.2 Change LANCAM SETUP Setting Please follow the steps given below to change the LANCAM setting through the network as and when necessary. (1) C

8012.3 Change Record / Alarm Setting Please follow the steps given below to change the RECORD / ALARM setting through the network as and when necessa

8112.4 Change Timer Record Setting Please follow the steps below to change the Timer Record setting through the network as and when necessary. 1. Cli

8213. SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 8CH NVR-2018 Lancam Connection Lancam x 8 Image System NTSC PAL Image Resolution 720 x 480 pixels 352 x 240 pi

83APPENDIX 1. –SCANIP Follow the instructions below to use the SCANIP software to search the NVR devices from a local location. 1. Click the butt

845. Manual insertion of “Free IP Address”. If you have clicked “No”, please manually type in insertions as required in the “Free IP Address”, “Ga

85 8. To change any IP address, type in the new address in the “Free IP Address” box on the right as well as the device “Login Name” and “Password”

7 Setup/Save button: Press this to enter the setup menu. Press again to exit the setup mode. In SD card backup mode, press to save the desired