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ALIBI ALI-NVR5100P Series User Manual

ALIBI ALI-NVR5100P Series
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ALI-NVR5100P Series
Embedded Network Video Recorder
User Manual
Products: ALI-NVR5116P, ALI-NVR5132P
ALI-NVR5100P Series Network Video Recorder
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety
and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
ALI-NVR5116P_SM
10/5/15

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ALIBI ALI-NVR5100P Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandALIBI
ModelALI-NVR5100P Series
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Regulatory information

FCC compliance and conditions for device operation.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Important operational advice and warnings before using the device.

Safety Instructions

General safety guidelines for installation and device usage.

SECTION 1 Systems Overview

1.1 NVR Controls, connectors and indicators

Identifies and describes the physical NVR components.

1.1.1 Mouse control

Explains how to use a USB mouse with the NVR for navigation.

1.1.2 Soft keyboard

Describes the on-screen keyboard for data entry.

SECTION 2 Installing the System

2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment

Lists included items and required external components.

2.2 NVR installation general guidelines

Provides general recommendations for NVR installation.

2.2.1 Installing an HDD in the NVR

Step-by-step instructions for internal hard drive installation.

2.2.2 NVR Placement

Guidance on selecting a suitable physical location for the NVR.

2.3 Connecting alarm devices to the NVR

Instructions for wiring alarm input and output terminals.

2.3.1 Wiring alarm inputs to the NVR

Details for connecting external sensors to alarm inputs.

2.3.2 Wiring alarm outputs to the NVR

Details for connecting external devices to alarm outputs.

2.4 Install a monitor, mouse, power

Connecting essential peripherals for initial setup.

2.5 Connecting it together – initial system setup

Steps to connect cameras and power for initial operation.

2.5.1 Using the Wizard for basic configuration setup

Guide to the initial system configuration wizard.

2.6 Access the Menu system

How to open and navigate the NVR's main configuration menu.

2.7 Customize camera configurations

Settings for individual connected cameras.

2.7.1 Camera OSD setup

Configuring On-Screen Display settings for cameras.

2.7.2 Camera Image setup

Adjusting camera image parameters like brightness and contrast.

2.7.3 Camera PTZ setup

Configuration options for PTZ-capable cameras.

2.7.4 Camera Motion detection setup

Setting up motion detection zones and sensitivity.

2.7.5 Camera Privacy Mask setup

Defining privacy zones to mask specific areas in video.

2.7.6 Camera Video Tampering setup

Configuring alerts for video tampering detection.

2.7.7 Camera Video Loss setup

Configuring alerts for video signal loss.

2.7.8 VCA

Setting up Video Content Analysis features.

2.8 Adding cameras manually

Procedure to manually add IP cameras to the system.

2.8.1 Configuring customized protocols

Setting up custom protocols for camera communication.

2.9 Configuring HDD settings

Managing and configuring internal and external storage devices.

2.9.1 Checking HDD status

Verifying the operational status and health of HDDs.

2.9.2 Managing Network Storage

Configuring NAS and SAN storage devices.

2.9.3 Configuring the HDD

Allocating storage space in Partition or Group modes.

2.9.4 HDD Detect

Monitoring HDD health and detecting potential failures.

2.10 Configuring Exception Alarms

Setting up system alerts for various exception conditions.

2.11 Setting sensor alarms

Configuring how the NVR responds to sensor alarms.

2.12 Setting alarm response actions

Defining actions triggered by alarms or exceptions.

SECTION 3 Startup, Shutdown, Reboot

3.1 Starting Up, Shutting Down and Rebooting the NVR

Procedures for managing the NVR's power state.

3.1.1 Startup

Steps to correctly power on the NVR.

3.1.2 Shutdown

Steps to correctly power off the NVR.

3.1.3 Rebooting the NVR

Procedure for restarting the NVR system.

SECTION 4 Live View Interface

4.1 Operations in Live view mode

Available features and controls in the live viewing interface.

4.1.1 Using the mouse in Live view

Mouse interaction for live view controls.

4.1.2 Using an Auxiliary monitor

Utilizing a secondary monitor for live view display.

4.1.3 Live View Status icons

Explanations of status icons displayed on camera feeds.

4.2 Quick Setting Toolbar

Toolbar for rapid access to common live view functions.

4.3 Live View pop-up menu

Contextual menu for live view adjustments.

4.3.1 Live View settings

Customizing display layout, dwell time, and audio.

4.4 Channel-Zero Encoding

Optimizing bandwidth for remote live view.

SECTION 5 PTZ Controls

5.1 Configuring PTZ settings

Initial setup for PTZ camera control.

5.2 Setting PTZ presets, patrols and patterns

Configuring automated camera movements.

5.2.1 Customizing Presets

Saving specific camera positions for quick recall.

5.2.2 Calling Presets

Activating saved camera positions.

5.2.3 Customizing Patrols

Creating sequences of camera movements (patrols).

5.2.4 Calling Patrols

Initiating predefined camera patrol sequences.

5.2.5 Customizing Patterns

Recording and saving custom PTZ movement sequences.

5.2.6 Calling Patterns

Activating recorded PTZ movement patterns.

5.3 PTZ Control Panel

Direct control interface for PTZ cameras.

SECTION 6 Record, Playback and Video Backup

6.1 Configuring record settings

Settings for video recording parameters and schedules.

6.1.1 Setting camera parameters

Configuring encoding parameters for camera video streams.

6.1.2 Configuring Record schedule

Setting up automated start/stop times for recording.

6.1.3 Configuring Capture schedule

Scheduling periodic image capture.

6.1.4 Configuring Motion Detection Recording

Setting up motion detection to trigger recording.

6.1.5 Manual record

Manually initiating and stopping video recording.

6.1.6 Configuring HDD Group for Recording

Grouping hard drives for organized recording.

6.1.7 Files Protection

Locking recorded files to prevent overwriting.

6.2 Playback

Accessing and reviewing recorded video footage.

6.2.1 Instant playback by channel

Quick playback of the previous few minutes of video.

6.2.2 Playing back video by channel

Standard playback of recorded video for a selected channel.

6.2.3 Playing Back by Time

Reviewing footage from a specific date and time.

6.2.4 Playback by Event Search

Searching playback based on event types like motion or alarm.

6.2.5 Playback by Tag

Locating and replaying video clips using user-assigned tags.

6.2.6 Smart Playback

Intelligent playback that skips non-event periods.

6.2.7 Playback using System logs

Accessing playback through system event logs.

6.2.8 Playing Back an external file

Playing video files from external storage devices.

6.2.9 Auxiliary Functions - Playback frame by frame

Reviewing video one frame at a time.

6.2.11 Digital Zoom

Magnifying specific areas of playback video.

6.3 Backing up Record Files - Export

Saving recorded video data to external media.

6.3.1 Quick Export

Efficiently exporting video clips from selected cameras.

6.3.2 Export by video search

Exporting video clips based on search criteria.

6.3.3 Export by Event Search

Exporting video segments triggered by specific events.

6.3.4 Exporting Video Clips during playback

Saving video segments directly from playback.

SECTION 7 Managing User Accounts

7.1 Adding a user account

Creating new user profiles with specific permissions.

7.2 Deleting a user account

Removing existing user accounts from the system.

7.3 Editing a user account

Modifying user details, passwords, and permissions.

7.3.1 Edit admin user

Specific instructions for changing the admin account's password.

SECTION 8 Network Settings

8.1 Configuring General Settings

Setting up basic network parameters like IP address and gateway.

8.2 Configuring Advanced Settings

Configuring advanced network functionalities.

8.2.1 Configuring DDNS

Setting up Dynamic DNS for remote access.

8.2.2 Configuring NTP Server

Configuring Network Time Protocol for accurate time synchronization.

8.2.3 Configuring Remote Alarm Host

Setting up a remote server for receiving alarm notifications.

8.2.4 Configuring Multicast

Enabling multicast for network streaming capabilities.

8.2.5 Configuring RTSP

Configuring Real Time Streaming Protocol for media streaming.

8.2.6 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports

Customizing server and HTTP port numbers.

8.2.7 Configuring Email

Setting up email notifications for system events.

8.2.8 Configuring UPnP™

Enabling Universal Plug and Play for network device discovery.

SECTION 9 System Maintenance

9.1 System Information

Displays current system status and configuration details.

9.2 Log Information, Log Export

Accessing and exporting system operational logs.

9.3 Import / Export system configuration

Backing up and restoring the NVR's configuration settings.

9.4 Upgrade Firmware

Updating the NVR's firmware to the latest version.

9.5 Default

Resetting the NVR to its factory default settings.

9.6 Net Detect

Tools for monitoring and testing network performance.

9.7 Hot Spare device backup

Configuring a redundant hot spare for system reliability.

9.8 Configuring Disk Clone

Copying HDD data to an eSATA disk for backup or migration.

SECTION 10 Remote Access

10.1 Remote login

Accessing the NVR's interface from a remote computer.

10.2 Remote Live View screen

Viewing live camera feeds remotely via web browser.

10.3 Remote Playback screen

Remotely reviewing recorded video footage.

10.4 Remote Log screen

Remotely accessing and reviewing system logs.

10.5 Remote Configuration screen

Remotely modifying NVR configuration settings.

SECTION 11 Cleaning

SECTION 12 Specifications

APPENDIX A Glossary

APPENDIX B FAQ

APPENDIX C HDD Installation

C.1 NVR compatible HDDs

Information on recommended hard drive types for NVRs.

C.2 HDD Installation

Detailed steps for installing HDDs into the NVR chassis.

APPENDIX D NVR Compatible Cameras

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