The ACTi INR-100 is a 16-channel desktop standalone Network Video Recorder (NVR) designed for recording and managing video surveillance from network cameras. It provides a local display interface for quick setup and operation, making it suitable for various surveillance applications.
Function Description:
The INR-100 serves as a central hub for recording and managing video streams from connected network cameras. It allows users to view live video, play back recorded footage, and configure camera settings. The NVR is equipped with ACTi's NVR workstation software, providing a comprehensive interface for system management. It supports both scheduled and event-based recording, offering flexibility in how video data is captured. Users can create custom user groups with specific permissions, ensuring secure access to the system. The device also facilitates the addition of new cameras, either through automatic network search (Hybrid Search for ACTi cameras, ONVIF Search for ONVIF-compliant cameras) or manual configuration.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model: INR-100
- Channels: 16-Channel
- Type: Desktop Standalone NVR
- Storage: Supports one ACTi-certified 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD). The installation guide details the process of adding an optional HDD, including securing it with screws and connecting SATA and power cables to the mainboard. The system requires disk initialization using Windows Disk Management, where GPT partition style is recommended, especially for disks larger than 2TB. Users can create simple volumes, assign drive letters, and format partitions.
- Connectivity:
- Front Panel:
- Rear Panel:
- Power Connector x 1
- Display Port x 1
- LAN Ports x 2
- COM Port x 2 (for RS-232)
- Audio Output x 1
- eSATA Connector x 1
- HDMI Port x 1
- USB 3.0 Ports x 4
- DVI Connector x 1
- Audio Input x 1
- Power: Requires a power adapter (included in the package).
- Operating System: The NVR runs on a Windows-based system, accessible via a local display interface. The default login password for the administrator account is "123456," which should be changed for security reasons. Network settings, including assigning a static IP address, can be configured in the Windows Network and Sharing Center.
Usage Features:
- Quick Installation: The provided guide emphasizes a quick setup process via the local display interface.
- Peripherals: Requires a monitor (HDMI or DVI input), USB mouse, USB keyboard, network cameras, network cables, and a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch for operation.
- User Management: Allows the creation of user groups with customizable permissions (e.g., Live, Playback, Setup access) to control NVR access. Individual users can be added and assigned to specific groups, with definable accounts, passwords, and email addresses.
- Storage Management: Users can select specific disk drives for storing recordings and configure recording folder names, system log retention days, and specific storage locations.
- Camera Addition: Supports various methods for adding cameras:
- Hybrid Search: Auto-searches for ACTi cameras on the local network.
- ONVIF Search: Searches for ONVIF-compliant cameras from any brand.
- Manual Addition: Allows manual configuration of camera details such as media type, protocol, IP address, HTTP port, account, and password.
- Camera Settings: Provides a comprehensive interface to configure camera settings, including basic, video, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom), and preset tour options, with available tabs varying based on the camera model.
- Recording Schedule: Offers flexible recording options:
- Schedule Recording: Continuous video recording during defined time sessions.
- Event Recording: Records video based on specific triggers, such as motion detection by the camera. Users can define time sessions for these recording modes using a time table.
- Live View: Customizable live view interface where users can drag camera channels to layout windows, save layout styles, create view groups, and set a default view.
- View and Record: Facilitates live streaming of all channels and playback of recorded video. Users can double-click on "All Cameras" or individual cameras in the Camera list for live view, and navigate to the Playback page to review recorded footage using a time bar.
Maintenance Features:
- Hard Disk Installation: Detailed steps for installing an optional hard disk drive, including removing the top cover, securing the HDD plate, attaching side screws, connecting SATA and power cables, and initializing the disk through Windows Disk Management.
- Documentation: Users can download the latest user documentation from the ACTi download center (http://www.acti.com/downloadcenter) for detailed instructions on installation and operation.
- Customer Support: ACTi provides a Customer Help Desk platform (http://www.acti.com/CHD) for assistance with system installation questions.
- System Log: The NVR allows configuration of how long system logs are kept, aiding in troubleshooting and auditing.
- Password Management: Emphasizes changing the default administrator password for enhanced security.
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