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ALIBI ALI-QVR3104H User Manual

ALIBI ALI-QVR3104H
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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-QVR3104H Specifications

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BrandALIBI
ModelALI-QVR3104H
CategoryDVR
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this manual

LEGAL NOTICE

Disclaims liability for unauthorized accessories and advises compliance with surveillance laws.

SECTION 1 Systems Overview

1.1 Soft keyboard

Details the on-screen keyboard layouts for inputting data like passwords or IP addresses.

1.1.1 Mouse control

Explains how to use a standard 3-button USB mouse for navigation and interaction with the recorder.

SECTION 2 System Setup

2.1 Using the setup Wizard

Guides through the initial configuration of the recorder upon first power-on.

2.2 Opening the Menu system

Describes how to access the main menu interface by right-clicking on the Live View screen.

2.3 Using the Camera menu

Covers adding IP cameras, configuring analog cameras, and PTZ controls.

2.3.1 Signal Input Status - Convert analog channel to IP channel

Configures analog channels to function as IP camera channels for network camera integration.

2.3.2 Adding IP cameras to the QVR from the Live View display

Explains how to add IP cameras directly from the Live View screen interface.

2.3.3 One Touch Activate

Details the process for activating Alibi IP cameras before they can be used.

2.3.4 Adding IP cameras using the Camera Management menu

Provides an alternative method for adding IP cameras via the Camera Management menu.

2.4 Configure analog cameras - basic adjustments

Covers OSD, image settings, motion detection, and privacy mask for analog cameras.

2.4.1 OSD setup

Configures On-Screen Display labels for camera identification and timestamps.

2.4.2 Image setup

Adjusts image quality parameters like brightness, contrast, and saturation for cameras.

2.4.3 PTZ setup

Covers the configuration of PTZ features for compatible cameras.

2.4.4 Motion setup

Explains how to configure motion detection zones and sensitivity for cameras.

2.4.5 Privacy Mask setup

Allows blocking specific areas of the video image for privacy considerations.

2.4.6 Camera Video Tampering setup

Configures detection for when a camera lens is covered or obscured.

2.4.7 Camera Video Loss setup

Sets up alarms and actions for when a video signal is lost.

2.4.8 VCA menu

Enables configuration of Video Content Analytics features for supported cameras.

2.4.9 Video Quality Diagnostics

Analyzes video quality and sets thresholds for image issues.

2.5 Check video quality manually

Allows manual checks of video quality settings and diagnostics.

2.6 Configuring HDD settings

Manages internal and network storage, including initialization and configuration.

2.6.1 Checking HDD status

Checks the operational status of installed HDDs to ensure normal functioning.

2.6.2 Network Storage

Details adding network storage devices like NAS or IP SAN.

2.6.3 Configuring the HDD

Covers initial setup and configuration of the Hard Disk Drive.

2.6.4 Configuring HDD Group mode

Assigns HDDs to groups for camera recordings, requiring a QVR reboot.

2.6.5 Using Cloud Storage

Enables saving video and event data to cloud servers like OneDrive or Dropbox.

2.6.6 HDD Detect

Monitors HDD health using S.M.A.R.T. data and bad sector detection.

SECTION 3 VCA Features

3.1 Face Detection

Detects human faces in the camera's field of view and triggers actions.

3.2 Line Crossing Detection

Detects objects crossing a virtual line and triggers actions based on direction.

3.3 Intrusion Detection

Detects objects entering a defined virtual region and triggers alarms.

3.4 Region Entrance Detection

Detects objects entering a predefined virtual region and triggers alerts.

3.5 Region Exiting Detection

Detects objects leaving a predefined virtual region and triggers alerts.

3.6 Unattended Baggage Detection

Detects unattended objects left in a defined area, triggering alarms.

3.7 Object Removal Detection

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

3.8 Audio Exception Detection

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

3.9 Defocus Detection

Senses image blur caused by lens defocus, triggering alerts.

3.10 Sudden Scene Change Detection

Detects changes in the surveillance environment caused by external factors.

3.11 PIR Alarm

Detects heat signatures from people or animals, triggering infrared alarms.

3.12 VCA Search features

Allows quick analysis of video data generated from VCA analysis.

3.12.1 Behavior search

Analyzes suspicious behavior based on VCA data, triggering specific linkage actions.

SECTION 4 Startup, Shutdown, Reboot

4.1 Starting Up, Shutting Down and Rebooting the QVR

Covers essential procedures for powering on, shutting down, and rebooting the QVR system.

4.1.1 Startup

Details the steps for properly powering on the QVR unit.

4.1.2 Shutdown

Provides instructions for safely shutting down the QVR system.

4.1.3 Rebooting the QVR

Explains how to restart the QVR system through the shutdown menu.

SECTION 5 Live View Interface

5.1 Setting monitor resolution

Configures the output resolution for connected VGA and HDMI monitors.

5.2 Live View pop-up menu

Describes the context menu that appears when right-clicking on the Live View screen.

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

Explains the support for multiple monitors via HDMI, VGA, and CVBS outputs.

5.3.1 Setting Menu Output Mode

Configures how the menu interface is displayed across different monitors.

5.4 Using the mouse in Live view

Details mouse operations for interacting with the Live View display.

5.5 Live View Status icons

Explains the meaning of icons displayed in the Live View for status indicators.

5.6 Quick Setting Toolbar

Provides quick access to common functions via icons at the top or bottom of the frame.

5.6.1 Live View settings

Customizes Live View display aspects like screen split, placement, and dwell time.

5.6.2 Channel-Zero Encoding

Reduces bandwidth for remote viewing without affecting image quality.

SECTION 6 Record, Playback and Video Backup

6.1 Configuring record settings

Sets up parameters for continuous and event recording for each camera channel.

6.1.1 Setting camera Record Parameters

Configures main and sub-stream recording parameters like resolution and bitrate.

6.1.2 Holiday setup

Allows configuring special recording schedules for holidays that override normal schedules.

6.1.3 Configuring Record schedule

Defines schedules for automatically starting and stopping recording at preset times.

6.1.4 Advanced Record parameters

Enables or disables advanced features like H.264+/H.265+ for analog cameras.

6.1.5 Configuring Motion Detection Recording

Sets up motion detection to record only in specific areas of the video image.

6.1.6 Manual record

Initiates and cancels manual recording operations outside of scheduled or event-based recording.

6.1.7 Configuring HDD Group for Recording

Assigns HDDs to groups for camera recordings, requiring a QVR reboot.

6.1.8 Files Protection

Locks recorded files or sets HDD property to Read-only to prevent overwriting.

6.2 Playback

Allows reviewing recorded video files from cameras.

6.2.1 Instant playback by channel

Plays back recordings from a specific channel in Live View mode.

6.2.2 Playing back video by channel

Opens the playback interface to select and play recorded video by channel.

6.2.3 Playing Back by Time

Plays back video files recorded within a specified time duration.

6.2.4 Playback by Event Search

Searches and plays back record files based on event types like motion or alarm.

6.2.5 Playback by Tag

Uses tags to identify, find, and replay video clips.

6.2.6 Playback using System logs

Plays back record files associated with channels after searching system logs.

6.2.7 Smart Playback

Bypasses unimportant information by speeding up video without motion or VCA events.

6.2.8 Playback by Sub-Periods

Divides video files into segments for playback based on split-screen configuration.

6.2.9 Playing an external file

Plays back video files saved on external devices like USB drives.

6.2.10 Auxiliary Functions - Playback frame by frame

Allows playing video files frame by frame for detailed image checking.

6.2.11 Digital Zoom

Enables zooming in on specific areas of the video image during playback.

6.3 Backing up Record Files - Export

Allows exporting specific video clips to USB storage devices.

6.3.1 Export by video search

Exports video clips by searching for them based on specific criteria.

6.3.2 Export by Event Search

Searches for and exports video recordings triggered by events like motion detection.

6.3.3 Exporting Video Clips during playback

Allows backing up segments of video recordings during the playback process.

SECTION 7 PTZ Controls

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

Connects the QVR RS-485 interface to PTZ cameras by sensing communication format and protocol.

7.2 PTZ Control Panel

Provides quick access to PTZ features for camera control.

7.2.1 The PTZ Live View menu

Details the items available in the PTZ Live View menu for camera control.

7.3 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols and Patterns

Configures preset camera positions, patrol routes, and movement patterns.

7.3.1 Customizing Presets

Sets specific camera positions that the PTZ camera can be moved to.

7.3.2 Calling Presets

Moves the camera to a pre-configured position by calling a saved preset.

7.3.3 Customizing Patrols

Sets up patrol routes by defining a sequence of key points (presets) and dwell times.

7.3.4 Calling Patrols

Executes a pre-configured patrol route on the PTZ camera.

7.3.5 Customizing Patterns

Records and replays PTZ camera movements as patterns.

7.3.6 Calling Patterns

Executes a recorded pattern to move the PTZ camera.

7.4 Setting Linear Scan Limit

Enables horizontal scanning within a predefined range for PTZ cameras.

7.4.1 Calling a Linear Scan

Executes a predefined linear scan on the PTZ camera.

7.4.2 One-touch Park

Moves the PTZ camera to a home or park position after a period of inactivity.

SECTION 8 Managing User Accounts

Adding a user account

Creates new user accounts with specific permissions for system access.

8.1 Deleting a user account

Removes existing user accounts from the system.

8.2 Editing a user account

Modifies existing user account details and permissions.

SECTION 9 Network Settings

9.1 Configuring General Settings

Sets up basic network parameters like IP address, subnet mask, and DNS.

9.2 Configuring DDNS Access

Configures Dynamic DNS for remote access to the QVR from outside the local network.

9.3 Configuring NTP Server

Sets up an NTP server for accurate system date and time synchronization.

9.4 Configuring Multicast

Configures multicast function for connecting more than 64 cameras.

9.5 Configuring RTSP

Configures the RTSP port for controlling streaming media servers.

9.5.1 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports

Changes the default server and HTTP ports for network access.

9.6 Configuring Email

Sets up email notifications for alarm events and system status changes.

9.7 Configuring UPnP™

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

SECTION 10 Managing HDDs

10.1 Initializing HDDs

Prepares new or replaced HDDs for use by the recorder by initializing them.

10.2 Adding network HDDs to the system

Connects external NAS or IP SAN devices for additional storage.

10.2.2 Using HDD Add

Adds NAS or IP SAN storage devices to the QVR system.

10.3 Configuring the HDD Partition/Group mode

Allocates storage space on HDDs for individual cameras or groups of cameras.

10.3.1 Setting HDD property

Assigns properties like redundancy or read-only to HDDs for data protection.

10.4 HDD Maintenance

Performs maintenance tasks on HDDs, including status reporting.

10.4.1 HDD status reporting

Enables daily reporting of the HDD status for monitoring.

SECTION 11 System Maintenance

11.1 System Information

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

11.2 Log Information

Provides access to system logs, including alarms, exceptions, and operations.

11.2.1 Log Search

Searches system logs for specific entries based on criteria like time and type.

11.2.2 Log Export

Exports system log information to a USB device in a readable text format.

11.3 Import / Export system configuration

Exports and imports the QVR configuration to restore settings.

11.4 Upgrade Firmware

Updates the QVR firmware via USB, Alibi Connect cloud, or FTP server.

11.5 Default

Restores the QVR configuration to its original factory default settings.

11.6 Net Detect

Monitors network traffic, tests network delay, and exports network packets.

11.6.1 Checking Network Traffic

Displays real-time network traffic information like linking status and rates.

11.6.2 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss

Tests network delay and packet loss by pinging a destination address.

11.6.3 Exporting Network Packet

Exports captured network data packets to a USB device for analysis.

11.6.4 Checking the network status

Checks the network status and allows adjustment of network parameters.

11.6.5 Checking Network Statistics

Views real-time network status, including bandwidth usage.

SECTION 12 Remote Access

12.1 Login

Details the process for logging into the QVR from a remote computer.

12.2 Live View screen

Describes the remote Live View interface, including screen layouts and controls.

12.3 Playback screen

Allows reviewing recorded video remotely and downloading it to a local computer.

12.4 Configuration screen

Enables viewing and changing QVR configuration remotely.

12.4.1 Local Configuration

Sets Live View parameters and storage locations for remote access.

12.4.2 Log information

Accesses and reviews QVR logs remotely.

12.4.3 Basic Information

Displays device model, serial number, and firmware versions installed in the QVR.

APPENDIX A Glossary

Dual Stream

Records high-res video locally and transmits lower-res stream over network.

HDD

Acronym for Hard Disk Drive, a storage medium for digital data.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for obtaining network configuration.

HTTP

Hypertext Transfer Protocol for transferring information between servers and browsers.

PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet for encapsulating PPP frames inside Ethernet.

DDNS

Dynamic DNS service to update IP address in real-time for domain name servers.

Hybrid DVR

A DVR that combines DVR and NVR functionalities.

NTP

Network Time Protocol for synchronizing computer clocks over a network.

NTSC

Analog television standard used in US and Japan.

DVR

Digital Video Recorder for centralized management and storage.

PAL

Analog television standard used in broadcast systems.

PTZ

Pan, Tilt, Zoom camera controls.

USB

Universal Serial Bus for interfacing devices to a host computer.

APPENDIX B FAQ

Why does my QVR make a beeping sound after booting?

Possible reasons for beeping: no HDD, uninitialized HDD, or HDD error.

Why does the QVR seem unresponsive when operating with the IR remote control?

Troubleshooting steps for unresponsive IR remote control operation.

Why is there no video recorded after setting the motion detection?

Checks recording schedule, motion detection area, and channel triggers.

Why doesn’t the QVR detect my USB export device for exporting recorded files?

Suggests checking USB device compatibility and referring to the company website.

Why doesn’t my remote control doesn’t work?

Troubleshooting steps for a non-functional remote control, including checking batteries and device ID.

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