ALIBI ALI-NVR5332P User Manual

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RS-485, ALARMS IN/OUT
RS-485, Alarm IN / OUT terminations
Item Description
SW ON
RS-485 termination switch:
Up position is not terminated.
Down position is terminated with 120 Ω resister.
RS-485 (T+, T-, R+. R-) T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R- pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
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Controller port:
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller.
For cascading devices, the rst NVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next NVR
ALARM IN (1 through 16) Alarm inputs 1 - 16. Alarm input is tied to ground through the alarm sensor.
ALARM OUT (1-G through 4-G) Alarm outputs 1 - 4 with ground terminations.
Mouse Control
A standard 3-button (left/right/scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse:
1. Plug USB mouse into the either the front panel or backpanel USB connector of the NVR.
2. The mouse will be automatically detected. If the mouse is not detected, the mouse may not be compatible with the NVR. Please refer
to the recommended device list from your provider.
The operation of the mouse:
Action Eect
Right click
Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Left click
Single click: Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu.
Menu: Select and enter.
Double click: Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen.
Click and drag: PTZ control: pan, tilt and zoom.
Tamper-proof, privacy mask and motion detection: Select target area.
Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area.
Live view: Drag channel/time bar
Scroll wheel
Scroll up: Live view: Previous screen.
Menu: Previous item.
Scroll down: Live view: Next screen.
Menu: Next item.
This quick setup guide provides instructions to initially setup and use the ALI-NVR5332P network video recorder (NVR). For additional
information on the extensive capabilities of your NVR, refer to the ALIBI™ Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V4.21.005 (or
later) User Manual provided by your vendor.
NVR Front Panel
Status
indicators
USB ports (2)
Item Function / Description
Status Indicators
POWER Indicator is green when the unit is powered on. When the unit is o, the LED is red if power is available.
HDD HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to an HDD.
TX/RX Blinks green when the network connection is functioning normally.
USB Interfaces Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional USB devices such as a mouse or Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
NVR Backpanel
Camera Channels (24, with POE) LAN
RS-485, Alarms IN / OUT Power connector
Fan outlet ON / OFF switch
RS-232, Monitor Out (BNC, VGA, HDMI), eSATA
Audio IN / OUT GroundUSB 3.0
Item Description
RS-232 Interface DB9 (male) connector for RS-232 devices
VIDEO OUT (VGA, HDMI1, 2),
eSATA
See Specications section
AUDIO IN / OUT RCA connector for Line level audio input and output.
RS-485, ALARMS IN/OUT See below.
POWER CONNECTOR AC 100 V ~ 240 V power supply.
ON / OFF Switch Switch for powering the device on or o.
GROUND Terminal for ground. Connect to earth ground before powering on the NVR.
LAN Interface 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface
USB interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 port for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Internal Ethernet switch ports 24 ports for IP cameras. These ports provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) to the cameras.
ALI-NVR5332P Embedded Network Video Recorder Quick Setup Guide

ALIBI ALI-NVR5332P Specifications

General

Brand	ALIBI
Model	ALI-NVR5332P
Category	DVR
Language	English

Summary

NVR Front Panel Overview

Status Indicators

Describes the function and color of the NVR's status LEDs for power and activity.

USB Interfaces

Details the Universal Serial Bus ports for connecting external devices like mice or HDDs.

NVR Backpanel Connectivity

RS-232 Interface

Explains the DB9 (male) connector for RS-232 serial devices.

Video and eSATA Outputs

Describes VIDEO OUT (VGA, HDMI1, 2) and eSATA ports for display and storage.

Audio Input/Output

Details the RCA connectors for Line level audio input and output.

RS-485 and Alarm Terminations

Covers RS-485, Alarm IN (1-16), and Alarm OUT (1-4) connections.

Power and Ground Connections

Describes the power connector, ON/OFF switch, and ground terminal.

Network and USB Ports

Details LAN interface and USB 3.0 ports for network and device connectivity.

Internal PoE Ethernet Ports

Explains the 24 internal Ethernet ports providing Power over Ethernet (PoE) to cameras.

Mouse Operation and Control

Mouse Input Actions

Summarizes mouse actions like right-click, single-click, and double-click effects in live view.

On-Screen Keyboard Usage

Connecting Alarm Devices

Wiring Alarm Inputs

Instructions for connecting up to 16 alarm inputs to the NVR's RS-485, Alarm IN/OUT connector.

Wiring Alarm Outputs

Details connecting 4 alarm outputs, including jumper configuration for AC/DC loads.

DC Load Alarm Output Circuits

Provides a diagram and guidelines for connecting DC loads to alarm outputs.

AC Load Alarm Output Circuits

Initial Setup: Monitor, Mouse, Power

Monitor and Mouse Connection

Steps for connecting a monitor via HDMI/VGA and a mouse via USB.

Network Connection

Instructions for connecting the NVR to the local area network via RJ45 LAN connector.

Power Connection

Details connecting the power cord to the NVR and a UPS or surge protector.

Initial System Setup Steps

Camera Connectivity

Connecting camera LAN cables to NVR PoE ports and other network cameras.

Powering On NVR and Monitor

Steps to power on the NVR and its connected monitor.

System Activation and Password Setup

Create Admin Password

Steps to create a strong administrator password using the on-screen keyboard.

Reserved Email Settings

Option to enter an email address for password recovery.

Export GUID

Feature to create a GUID file on a flash drive for password recovery.

Security Question Configuration

Setting up security questions for password recovery.

Channel Default Password

Setting a default password for cameras connected to the NVR.

Security Question Configuration Details

Unlock Pattern Setup

Setup Wizard: Date and Time

Time Zone and Date Format

Setting the local time zone and date format for accurate timestamps.

System Date and Time Entry

Manually setting the system date and time or enabling NTP for automatic updates.

Setup Wizard: Network Configuration

DHCP vs. Fixed IP Settings

Explains DHCP default and how to configure fixed network settings and DNS.

Network Settings Parameters

Details IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server configuration.

Setup Wizard: Hard Disk Initialization

Setup Wizard: Camera Configuration

Activating Network Cameras

Process to activate network cameras discovered on the local network.

Adding Network Cameras

Steps to add activated cameras to the NVR surveillance system.

Setup Wizard: Platform Access

Platform Access Configuration

Enabling Alibi Witness 2 smartphone app access and configuring its settings.

Enable DDNS

Configuring Dynamic Domain Name System for simplified remote recorder access.

Enable Stream Encryption

Securing video streams for live view, playback, and downloads using encryption.

Setup Wizard: Change Password and Ports

Customize NVR Configuration

Basic Camera Setup

Camera Adjustments

Specifications