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ALIBI ALI-QVR3100H Series User Manual

ALIBI ALI-QVR3100H Series
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ALIBI™ Embedded Video Recorder
Firmware V3.5 User Manual
Products: ALI-QVR3100H Series, ALI-QVR4100, and ALI-QVR5100 Series Recorders
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-QVR_3.5.37_RM
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ALIBI ALI-QVR3100H Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVR
Video Channels16
Video OutputHDMI, VGA, BNC
Audio OutputRCA x 1
Operating SystemEmbedded Linux
Mobile App SupportYes
Power SupplyDC 12V
ModelALI-QVR3100H
Video InputBNC
Recording Resolution1080p
Hard Drive SupportSATA
Maximum HDD Capacity10TB
Audio InputRCA
CompressionH.264
Network InterfaceRJ45
Operating Temperature-10°C to 55°C

Summary

SECTION 1 Systems Overview

1.1 Soft keyboard

Details on-screen keyboards for data input, including alphanumeric and numeric options.

1.1.1 Mouse control

Explains USB mouse usage for navigation and interaction within the recorder interface.

SECTION 2 System Setup

2.1 Using the setup Wizard

Guides through initial recorder configuration using an automated setup wizard.

2.2 Opening the Menu system

Details how to access the main menu interface by right-clicking on the live view screen.

2.3 Using the Camera menu

Covers camera management, including adding IP cameras and configuring analog cameras.

2.4 Configure analog cameras - basic adjustments

Covers basic image adjustments for analog cameras like OSD and image settings.

2.5 Check video quality manually

Provides instructions for manually checking video quality diagnostics on selected cameras.

2.6 Configuring HDD settings

Covers configuration of internal and network HDDs for storage, including group modes and cloud.

2.7 Configuring Exception Alarms

Details how to configure system-related alarms like HDD errors or network disconnections.

SECTION 3 VCA Features

3.1 Face Detection

Detects when a face appears in the field of view and allows specific actions upon detection.

3.2 Line Crossing Detection

Detects objects crossing a virtual line and allows configuration of direction and duration.

3.3 Intrusion Detection

Detects objects entering a defined virtual area and triggers actions based on intrusion events.

3.4 Region Entrance Detection

Detects objects entering a predefined virtual region and allows response actions.

3.5 Region Exiting Detection

Detects objects exiting a predefined virtual region and allows response actions.

3.6 Unattended Baggage Detection

Detects unattended objects left in a predefined area, triggering response actions.

3.7 Object Removal Detection

Detects when an object is removed from a predefined area, triggering response actions.

3.8 Audio Exception Detection

Detects abnormal sound levels (increase/decrease) in the surveillance area.

3.9 Defocus Detection

Detects image blur caused by lens defocus, triggering response actions.

3.10 Sudden Scene Change Detection

Detects changes in the surveillance environment caused by external factors.

3.11 PIR Alarm

Detects infrared heat signatures from people or animals, triggering an alarm.

3.12 VCA Search features

Features for quickly analyzing data generated from VCA analysis of video images.

SECTION 5 Live View Interface

5.1 Setting monitor resolution

Configures display resolution for VGA and HDMI monitors, with default at 720p.

5.2 Live View pop-up menu

Describes how to access the pop-up menu by right-clicking on the desktop.

5.3 Triple monitor support - Main (HDMI/VGA) and Aux (CVBS) monitors

Explains support for multiple monitors and output options for Main and Aux displays.

5.4 Using the mouse in Live view

Details mouse operations for navigation and interaction within the Live View screen.

5.5 Live View Status icons

Explains the meaning of icons appearing in the Live View for record and alarm status.

5.6 Quick Setting Toolbar

Describes the toolbar at the top/bottom of the frame for quick access to features like recording and zoom.

SECTION 6 Record, Playback and Video Backup

6.1 Configuring record settings

Covers general configuration for recording settings, including parameters, schedules, and modes.

6.2 Playback

Overview of playback features, including instant, by channel, time, event, tag, logs, smart, sub-periods, external files, and frame-by-frame.

6.3 Backing up Record Files - Export

Covers exporting recorded files via video search, event search, and during playback.

SECTION 7 PTZ Controls

7.1 Matching the RS-485 QVR interface to the PTZ camera

Explains matching QVR RS-485 interface to PTZ camera communication settings.

7.2 PTZ Control Panel

Provides access to PTZ camera features, requiring pre-configuration.

7.3 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols and Patterns

Covers setting up camera positions (presets), patrol paths, and movement patterns.

7.4 Setting Linear Scan Limit

Enables horizontal scanning within a predefined range for PTZ cameras.

SECTION 8 Managing User Accounts

Adding a user account

Details the process of creating new user accounts with specific permissions for system access.

8.1 Deleting a user account

Explains how to remove existing user accounts from the system.

8.2 Editing a user account

Describes how to modify existing user account settings.

SECTION 9 Network Settings

9.1 Configuring General Settings

Configures general network settings, preferring static IP over DHCP for stable access.

9.2 Configuring DDNS Access

Sets up Dynamic DNS for accessing the QVR from outside the local network.

9.3 Configuring NTP Server

Configures the Network Time Protocol server for accurate system date and time synchronization.

9.4 Configuring Multicast

Enables multicast functionality for connecting more than 64 cameras.

9.5 Configuring RTSP

Configures RTSP port numbers for controlling streaming media servers.

9.6 Configuring Email

Sets up email notifications for alarm events or system changes.

9.7 Configuring UPnP™

Enables Universal Plug and Play for seamless device discovery and network connection.

SECTION 10 Managing HDDs

10.1 Initializing HDDs

Details the process of initializing HDDs before they can be used for data storage.

10.2 Adding network HDDs to the system

Covers adding NAS or IP SAN devices for expanded storage capacity.

10.3 Configuring the HDD Partition/Group mode

Allocates HDD space using Partition or Group modes for camera recording.

10.4 HDD Maintenance

Covers HDD monitoring through S.M.A.R.T. and Bad Sector Detection.

SECTION 11 System Maintenance

11.1 System Information

Displays status reports for the QVR, cameras, network, and HDDs.

11.2 Log Information

Provides information on system logs, including alarm, exception, and operation events.

11.3 Import / Export system configuration

Allows exporting and importing the QVR's configuration file for backup or restoration.

11.4 Upgrade Firmware

Guides on upgrading the QVR firmware via cloud, USB, or FTP server.

11.5 Default

Restores the QVR configuration to original settings via Restore Defaults, Factory Defaults, or Restore to Inactive.

11.6 Net Detect

Checks network traffic and tests network delay and packet loss.

SECTION 12 Remote Access

12.1 Login

Guides on accessing the QVR from another computer on the LAN, including plugin installation.

12.2 Live View screen

Describes the remote Live View window, including screen layout and camera selection.

12.3 Playback screen

Allows reviewing recorded video remotely, with options for downloading to a local computer.

12.4 Configuration screen

Enables viewing and modifying QVR configuration remotely.

APPENDIX A Glossary

APPENDIX B FAQ

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