ALIBI ALI-NVR5316P - User Manual

The ALIBI™ ALI-NVR5316P is an Embedded Network Video Recorder (NVR) designed for surveillance systems, offering a range of features for video recording, management, and remote access. This quick setup guide provides essential instructions for initial setup and use, while a more comprehensive user manual details its extensive capabilities.

Function Description

The NVR serves as the central hub for a surveillance system, capable of connecting to and managing up to 16 IP cameras. It records video streams, stores them on Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), and provides various interfaces for monitoring, control, and network integration. The device supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for its camera channels, simplifying installation by providing both power and data connectivity through a single Ethernet cable.

Front Panel Features:

The front panel includes status indicators for power, HDD activity, and network connection. The power indicator is green when the unit is on and red when power is available but the unit is off. The HDD indicator blinks red during data read/write operations, and the TX/RX indicator blinks green when the network connection is active. Two USB ports are available on the front for connecting peripheral devices like a mouse or external HDD.

Back Panel Features:

The back panel offers a comprehensive set of connectors:

RS-232 Interface: A DB9 male connector for RS-232 devices.
Video Output: VGA and HDMI1, HDMI2 ports for connecting monitors, providing the best performance with HDMI. A CVBS video out is also available.
Audio In/Out: RCA connectors for line-level audio input and output.
RS-485, Alarm IN/OUT: These connector blocks handle alarm inputs (up to 16) and outputs (4 with ground terminations), as well as RS-485 half-duplex terminations for devices like PTZ cameras.
Power Connector: For AC 100 V ~ 240 V power supply.
ON/OFF Switch: To power the device on or off.
Ground Terminal: For connecting to earth ground before powering on the NVR.
LAN Interface: A 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface for connecting to the local area network.
USB Interface: A USB 3.0 port for additional USB devices.
Internal Ethernet Switch Ports: 16 PoE-enabled RJ45 ports for IP cameras.
eSATA: For external storage.

Usage Features

Initial Setup Wizard:

Upon first power-on or factory reset, the NVR enters an "Inactive" state. The initial configuration wizard guides the user through activation and essential settings:

Activation: Requires setting a unique admin password. Guidelines for creating a strong password are provided.
Export GUID: Allows creating a GUID file on a flash drive for login recovery if the admin password is lost.
Enable Unlock Pattern: Enables login via a mouse-drag pattern on a 3x3 matrix.
Security Question Configuration: Sets up security questions for password recovery.
Create Channel Default Password: Sets a default password for admin users of cameras connected to the NVR's internal switch.
Date and Time Setup: Configures the time zone, date format, system date, and time. It also allows enabling NTP (Network Time Protocol) to automatically retrieve precise time from a timeserver.
Network Setup: Configures network settings, including DNS server addresses and DHCP. Users can choose between DHCP (dynamic IP) or fixed IP settings.
Hard Disk Initialization: Lists installed HDDs and their status. Any uninitialized HDDs must be initialized before use, which erases all data on the disk.
Camera Setup: Discovers and allows activation and addition of network cameras to the surveillance system.
Platform Access: Configures Alibi Connect for smartphone app access and control.
Enable DDNS: Enables Dynamic Domain Name System access for remote connection, especially when the NVR's IP address changes.
Enable Stream Encryption: Encrypts video streams for live view, playback, download, and backup.
Change Password and Ports: Allows modifying the admin password and changing Server, HTTP, and RTSP port numbers.

Mouse Control:

A standard 3-button USB mouse can be plugged into either the front or back panel USB connector.

Right-click: Shows the menu in live view; exits the current menu to the upper level.
Single click (Live view): Selects a channel and shows the quick set menu.
Single click (Menu): Selects and enters an item.
Double click (Live view): Switches between single-screen and multi-screen.
Click and drag: Used for PTZ control (pan, tilt, zoom), selecting target areas for tamper-proof, privacy mask, and motion detection, digital zoom-in, and dragging the channel/time bar in live view.
Scroll wheel: Scrolls up/down through screens or menu items.

Soft Keyboard:

The NVR features on-screen keyboards for text and numerical entry, appearing when a field requires input. There are alphanumeric, numeric, and symbol keyboards. Control keys toggle functions like uppercase/lowercase and switching between keyboard types.

Alarm Wiring:

The NVR supports up to 16 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs.

Alarm Inputs: Wired to the RS-485, Alarm IN/OUT connector blocks on the back panel. An alarm input is tied to ground through the alarm sensor.
Alarm Outputs: Each output has two terminations (e.g., 1-G for output 1 and ground). Jumpers (JP1-JP4) inside the chassis determine if an output is configured for a DC or AC load. For DC loads, the jumper remains in place. For AC loads, the corresponding jumper must be removed, and an external relay should be used for safety.

Shutdown:

To shut down the recorder, open the Live View screen, click the Power Off icon, and then select "ShutDown" from the pop-up window.

Logging In:

After initial setup, if an unlock pattern was configured, the unlock screen appears. Users drag the mouse cursor across the selected pattern to log in. Otherwise, the Welcome screen appears, requiring the admin password for login.

Maintenance Features

HDD Management:

The NVR monitors the status of installed HDDs. If an HDD shows an "Uninitialized" status, it must be initialized to become usable. This process erases all data on the disk.

Firmware Updates and Documentation:

Users can refer to the ALIBI™ Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V4.1.50 (or later) User Manual for detailed information on the NVR's capabilities. Additional documentation and software are available at AlibiSecurity.com/Resources.

Remote Access:

The NVR supports remote access through its LAN connection and can transmit alerts and emails to external servers. Configuring network settings, including DHCP or fixed IP, is crucial for reliable remote access. The Alibi Connect service and DDNS features further facilitate remote connectivity.

ALIBI ALI-NVR5316P Specifications

General

Model	ALI-NVR5316P
Maximum Bandwidth	160 Mbps
IP Camera Input	16
Video Output	1 HDMI, 1 VGA
Maximum Resolution	8MP
Resolution	8MP (3840x2160)
Storage Capacity	Up to 10TB capacity for each HDD
Network Interface	1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Power Supply	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
PoE Ports	16
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3 af/at
Audio Output	1
USB Interface	2x USB 2.0
Operating Temperature	-10°C to +55°C
Video Compression	H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264