This document provides a quick start guide for the Concept Pro VUHDIP-4, VUHDIP-8, and VUHDIP-16 Network Video Recorders (NVRs), which are designed for high-definition IP camera surveillance systems. The NVRs are central to recording, managing, and viewing video footage from connected IP cameras, offering various features for installation, setup, recording, searching, and remote access.
Function Description:
The Concept Pro NVRs are network video recorders that serve as the core component of an IP surveillance system. They are designed to connect to IP cameras, record video streams, and provide various functionalities for monitoring, playback, and management. The NVRs support Power over Ethernet (PoE) for connecting and powering network video cameras, simplifying installation. They offer multiple display outputs, including VGA and HDMI, for connecting to monitors, and network ports for internet connectivity and integration with other devices like routers or hubs. The NVRs are capable of managing and storing video data, supporting different recording profiles, and offering advanced video analytics features, including Deep Learning Video Analytics (DLVA) for enhanced object detection and classification. Remote access is facilitated through a web interface and a dedicated mobile application, allowing users to view live video, search recordings, and configure settings from various locations.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Models: VUHDIP-4 (4-channel), VUHDIP-8 (8-channel), VUHDIP-16 (16-channel).
- Camera Connectivity: Ethernet ports for connecting IP cameras, providing Power over Ethernet (PoE) with a maximum of 15W per channel.
- Network Ports:
- ETHERNET/WAN (UPLINK): For connection to the internet, router, or hub.
- LAN (DOWNLINK) (VUHDIP-16 only): Dedicated for the 8CH PoE Expansion Hub accessory.
- Video Outputs:
- VGA: Max. 1920x1080 display resolution.
- HD MONITOR (HDMI): Max. 3840x2160 display resolution.
- SPOT OUT (VUHDIP-16 only): BNC display output for a spot monitor.
- Audio: Audio Input (for microphone), Audio Output (for speaker).
- Alarm: Alarm Input terminals (AI1, AI2, ..., AI16, GND), Alarm Relay Output port (N/O, N/C, COM).
- Control: RS-485 communications port for peripheral equipment (e.g., control keyboard).
- Power: DC48V power input.
- USB: For connecting USB devices like a mouse or memory drive.
- Video Compression: Supports H.265 codec for more optimal compression compared to H.264, especially when combined with VBR.
- Storage: Supports Smart Storage Compression (SSC) to limit camera bit rate based on recording FPS, reducing bandwidth and storage requirements. Maximum backup capacity for one-time archiving is 20GB.
Usage Features:
- Quick Start Guide: Provides step-by-step instructions for initial setup and installation.
- Setup Wizard: Guides users through configuring important system settings upon first boot-up, including password, date/time, and network settings.
- Password Security: Emphasizes creating a complex password for device security and recommends changing the default password immediately.
- Status Bar: Offers quick access to key features and displays device status (Power, Recording, Network, Alarm). Icons include:
- MENU: Access system setup, record setup, search, and archiving.
- ID: Displays logged-in user ID.
- UI MODE: Pin/unpin status bar and timeline.
- SPLIT: Select split-screen view.
- SEQ: Select alternative split-screen view or display sequence.
- OSD: Display/hide OSD menu.
- PTZ: Move to PTZ Control screen.
- AUDIO ON: Turn on selected channel's audio input.
- ZOOM: Move to Digital Zoom screen.
- LOG: Lists recent recording events.
- PANIC: Toggles panic recording for all channels.
- ALARM: Blinks on event, displays real-time overview of events.
- NET: Check network connection status and connected users.
- DISK: Display updated hard disk information, indicates overwrite mode (OW).
- DATE: Displays current time and date.
- MIC ON: Transmit audio to selected channel.
- Quick Menu: Provides shortcuts for Channel No., Playback, Zoom, Snapshot, PTZ Control, Cam Change, Audio on, and Mic on.
- Automatic Recording Profiles: Offers various pre-configured recording profiles:
- Continuous Record (Long Duration/Low Quality, High Quality/Short Duration).
- Motion Record (records only when motion is detected).
- DLVA/Alarm Record (records only when an alarm event occurs).
- Motion/DLVA/Alarm Record (records when motion or alarm events occur).
- Intensive Motion Record (continuous low quality, high quality on motion).
- Intensive DLVA/Alarm Record (continuous low quality, high quality on alarm).
- Intensive Motion/DLVA Alarm Record (continuous low quality, high quality on motion or alarm).
- Manual Configuration: Allows for customized recording profiles and schedules.
- Searching Recorded Video: Supports Time Search, Thumbnail Search, Event Search, and Text-in Search. Recording data is color-coded (Light Green: Pre-Recording, Green: Continuous, Blue: Motion, Red: Alarm, Yellow: Panic).
- Video Analytics (VA): Supports line crossing, area entrance/exit, loitering, stopped, and object removed detection. Configuration involves selecting a camera, applying VA, and using a wizard for rule setup and calibration.
- Deep Learning Video Analytics (DLVA): Provides highly accurate human and/or vehicle intrusion detection and illegal parking detection. Requires a license purchase and activation. Configuration involves selecting a channel, activating DLVA, adjusting monitoring area, and configuring settings. Thumbnails of detected objects are displayed on the timeline for quick playback.
- Optimizing Video for Image Quality & Storage:
- Constant Bit Rate (CBR): Fixed bit rate, improved image quality, higher bandwidth/storage.
- Variable Bit Rate (VBR): Adjusts bit rate based on scene complexity, reducing bandwidth/storage while focusing quality on important scenes.
- VBR+: More intelligent video processing for aggressive bit rate reduction, focusing optimal quality on scene complexity.
- Regions of Interest (ROI): Manually set areas for optimal image quality, reducing quality in other areas to save bit rate. Auto ROI tracks moving objects.
- Archiving Recorded Video: Allows users to select specific dates and times from a calendar, choose channels, logs, codecs, and players for archiving. Supports export to external USB devices and reserving data on the internal hard disk.
- Accessing from the Web: Users can access the NVR via a web browser (Internet Explorer recommended, Firefox and Chrome supported with reduced functionality) by entering the device's IP address and HTTP port. Requires ActiveX controls installation and user login.
- Mobile App Access (Concept Pro Viewer): Free app available on iOS App Store and Play Store. Allows adding devices via QR Code, DDNS, or IP Address. Supports Sequrinet registration/login for Easy IP and Push features. Provides live video, search, and configuration options.
Maintenance Features:
- Firmware Updates: While not explicitly detailed, NVRs typically support firmware updates for bug fixes and feature enhancements.
- Data Reservation: Allows users to reserve important video data on the internal hard disk, preventing it from being overwritten, even if the NVR is set to overwrite mode. This is useful for temporary backup before exporting.
- Technical Documents: QR code provided for accessing technical documents, suggesting resources for troubleshooting and detailed information.
- Customer Support: Contact information (+44(0)1924 528000) is provided for license activation and support.
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