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ALIBI ALI-QVR4108H User Manual

ALIBI ALI-QVR4108H
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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-QVR4108H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Video Output1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA
Compression FormatH.264
Power SupplyDC 12V
Operating SystemEmbedded Linux
Video Inputs8 channels
Recording Resolution1080p
Storage CapacityUp to 6TB HDD
Network Interface1x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps
Hard Drive Support1 x SATA HDD
Audio Input1 channel
Audio Output1 channel
Operating Temperature-10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)

Summary

About This Manual

Legal Notice

Contains legal disclaimers, trademarks, and copyright information.

Section 1: Systems Overview

Soft Keyboard

Describes the on-screen keyboard interface for data input.

Mouse Control

Explains how to use a USB mouse for navigation and control.

Section 2: System Setup

Using the Setup Wizard

Guides the user through the initial setup process using a wizard.

Opening the Menu System

Details how to access the main menu system from the live view.

Using the Camera Menu

Covers managing cameras, including adding IP cameras and configuring analog cameras.

Configure Analog Cameras - Basic Adjustments

Explains basic image and OSD settings for analog cameras.

OSD Setup

Describes how to apply labels to video images for identification.

Image Setup

Details how to adjust image quality settings like brightness and contrast.

Motion Setup

Configures motion detection parameters and zones within the video.

Privacy Mask Setup

Describes how to block areas of the video image for privacy.

Camera Video Tampering Setup

Sets up alarms for video tampering detection.

Camera Video Loss Setup

Configures alarms for video loss detection.

Video Quality Diagnostics

Allows analysis and configuration of video quality thresholds.

Section 3: VCA Features

Face Detection

Detects faces and triggers actions when they appear in the field of view.

Line Crossing Detection

Detects objects crossing a virtual line in the image.

Intrusion Detection

Detects objects entering a predefined virtual area in the image.

Region Entrance Detection

Detects objects entering a predefined virtual region in the field of view.

Region Exiting Detection

Detects objects exiting a predefined virtual region in the field of view.

Unattended Baggage Detection

Detects unattended objects left in a predefined area.

Object Removal Detection

Detects when an object is removed from a predefined area.

Audio Exception Detection

Detects abnormal sound intensity changes in the surveillance area.

Defocus Detection

Senses image blur caused by lens defocus.

Sudden Scene Change Detection

Detects changes in the surveillance environment due to external factors.

PIR Alarm

Triggers an alarm when heat energy from a person or animal is detected.

VCA Search Features

Allows quick analysis of data generated from VCA analysis.

Behavior Search

Analyzes suspicious behavior based on VCA analysis.

Face Search

Displays occurrences of the VCA Face Detection feature.

Counting

Determines the number of objects entering or leaving a designated area.

Heat Map

Presents a graphical representation of heat data using colors.

Section 4: Startup, Shutdown, Reboot

Starting Up, Shutting Down and Rebooting the QVR

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

Startup

Details the steps for starting up the QVR system.

Shutdown

Explains how to properly shut down the QVR.

Rebooting the QVR

Guides the user on how to reboot the QVR.

Section 5: Live View Interface

Setting Monitor Resolution

Explains how to set the monitor resolution for VGA and HDMI outputs.

Live View Pop-up Menu

Describes the pop-up menu accessed by right-clicking the mouse.

Triple Monitor Support - Main (HDMI/VGA) and Aux (CVBS) Monitors

Details support for multiple monitors and their configurations.

Setting Menu Output Mode

Configures the menu output mode for monitors.

Using the Mouse in Live View

Explains mouse operations within the Live View interface.

Live View Status Icons

Describes icons indicating record and alarm status.

Quick Setting Toolbar

Provides quick access to common settings and functions.

Live View Settings

Allows customization of Live View display settings.

Channel-Zero Encoding

Reduces bandwidth for viewing multiple channels remotely.

Section 6: Record, Playback and Video Backup

Configuring Record Settings

Covers settings for continuous and event recording parameters.

Setting Camera Record Parameters

Configures main and sub-stream recording parameters for cameras.

Holiday Setup

Allows configuring different recording schedules for holidays.

Configuring Record Schedule

Sets up automatic start and stop times for recording.

Advanced Record Parameters

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

Configuring Motion Detection Recording

Configures motion detection sensitivity and zones in specific areas.

Manual Record

Allows manual initiation and cancellation of recording.

Configuring HDD Group for Recording

Assigns HDDs to groups for camera recordings.

Files Protection

Protects recorded files from being overwritten.

Playback

Covers various methods for playing back recorded video.

Instant Playback by Channel

Plays back recorded video of a specific channel from live view.

Playing Back Video by Channel

Allows playback of recorded video files by channel and date.

Playing Back by Time

Plays back video files recorded within a specified time duration.

Playback by Event Search

Searches and plays back record files based on event types.

Playback by Tag

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

Playback using System Logs

Plays back files associated with channels after searching system logs.

Smart Playback

Bypasses unimportant information by analyzing motion or VCA data.

Playback by Sub-Periods

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

Playing an External File

Plays back video files from external devices like backup disks or flash drives.

Auxiliary Functions - Playback Frame by Frame

Allows playing video files frame by frame for detailed inspection.

Digital Zoom

Enables digital zoom functionality during playback.

Backing up Record Files - Export

Covers exporting recorded files to external devices.

Export by Video Search

Exports specific video clips found via video search.

Export by Event Search

Searches and exports video recordings triggered by events.

Exporting Video Clips During Playback

Backs up video segments by exporting them during playback.

Section 7: PTZ Controls

Matching the RS-485 QVR Interface to the PTZ Camera

Configures RS-485 communication parameters for PTZ cameras.

PTZ Control Panel

Provides access to PTZ features and controls for cameras.

The PTZ Live View Menu

Details the items available in the PTZ Live View menu.

Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols and Patterns

Configures preset positions, patrols, and movement patterns for PTZ cameras.

Customizing Presets

Sets specific camera positions to be saved as presets.

Calling Presets

Moves the camera to a pre-configured preset position.

Customizing Patrols

Defines sequences of preset movements for PTZ cameras.

Calling Patrols

Executes pre-configured patrol sequences for PTZ cameras.

Customizing Patterns

Records and replays PTZ camera movement patterns.

Calling Patterns

Executes recorded movement patterns for PTZ cameras.

Setting Linear Scan Limit

Enables horizontal scanning within a predefined range.

Calling a Linear Scan

Executes a pre-configured linear scan.

One-touch Park

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

Section 8: Managing User Accounts

Deleting a User Account

Describes the process for removing user accounts.

Editing a User Account

Explains how to modify existing user account settings.

Section 9: Network Settings

Configuring General Settings

Configures basic network settings like IP address and DHCP.

Configuring DDNS Access

Sets up Dynamic DNS for remote access to the QVR.

Configuring NTP Server

Configures the Network Time Protocol server for accurate time sync.

Configuring Multicast

Enables multicast functionality for connecting multiple cameras.

Configuring RTSP

Configures the Real Time Streaming Protocol for media servers.

Configuring Server and HTTP Ports

Changes default server and HTTP port numbers.

Configuring Email

Sets up email notifications for alarm events and system changes.

Configuring UPnP™

Enables Universal Plug and Play for network device discovery.

Section 10: Managing HDDs

Initializing HDDs

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

Adding Network HDDs to the System

Covers adding NAS or IP SAN devices for storage.

Using Cloud Storage

Enables saving camera data to cloud servers like OneDrive or Dropbox.

Using HDD Add

Describes adding NAS or IP SAN storage via the HDD Add function.

Configuring the HDD Partition/Group Mode

Allocates HDD space using Partition or Group modes.

Setting HDD Property

Assigns properties like redundancy or read-only to HDDs.

HDD Maintenance

Includes monitoring HDD status and detecting bad sectors.

HDD Status Reporting

Configures daily reporting of HDD status.

Section 11: System Maintenance

System Information

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

Log Information

Details how system logs are generated, saved, and searched.

Log Search

Describes how to search for specific log entries.

Log Export

Explains how to export log files to a backup device.

Import / Export System Configuration

Allows exporting and importing QVR configuration files.

Upgrade Firmware

Provides instructions for upgrading the QVR firmware.

Default

Options to revert QVR configuration to original settings.

Net Detect

Tools for checking network traffic, delay, and packet loss.

Checking Network Traffic

Displays real-time network traffic information.

Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss

Tests network delay and packet loss.

Exporting Network Packet

Exports captured network data packets to a USB device.

Checking the Network Status

Checks the network status and parameters.

Checking Network Statistics

Views real-time network status and bandwidth usage.

Section 12: Remote Access

Login

Guides on accessing the QVR remotely via a web browser.

Live View Screen

Describes the remote live view interface and its controls.

Playback Screen

Allows reviewing recorded video remotely.

Configuration Screen

Provides access to QVR configuration settings remotely.

Local Configuration

Sets Live View parameters and storage locations locally.

Log Information

Displays and allows export of QVR log reports.

Basic Information

Shows device model, serial number, and firmware versions.

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: FAQ

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