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CONCORD CNK4242WPA-A - User Manual

CONCORD CNK4242WPA-A
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4 Channel Wireless NVR
with 4 x HD Wireless Cameras
CNK4242WPA-A
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Summary

Safety Precautions

Power Supply and Handling

Guidelines for power supply usage, device handling, environment, and general care precautions.

Operational and Environmental Safety

Safety measures for operation, ventilation, problem handling, and avoiding environmental hazards.

Product Overview

Rear Panel Interface Description

Detailed description of the NVR's rear panel interfaces and their functions.

Common Operations and Controls

Using the NVR Mouse

Instructions on operating the NVR using the supplied USB mouse for navigation.

Virtual Keyboard Input

Guide to using the on-screen virtual keyboard for entering text and data.

System Security and Access

Password Management and Security

Procedures for setting and managing the administrator password to protect system privacy.

Initial NVR Setup

Startup Wizard Configuration Steps

Step-by-step guide to configure the NVR during the initial startup process.

Network Connectivity Setup

Configuring essential network settings like IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for device operation.

Date and Time Configuration

Setting System Date, Time, and Zone

Configuring the system's date, time, date format, time format, and time zone.

Time Synchronization and Daylight Saving

NTP for Automatic Time Sync

Configuring Network Time Protocol to automatically synchronize the NVR's clock.

Daylight Saving Time Adjustments

Settings for managing Daylight Saving Time based on regional observance.

Storage and Display Settings

Hard Drive Management and Overwrite

Managing the NVR's internal hard drive, including formatting and overwrite options.

Video Output Resolution Setup

Configuring the video output resolution for optimal display on connected monitors.

Remote Access and Setup Summary

Mobile Device Remote Access

Enabling and configuring remote access to the NVR via smartphone or tablet.

Startup Wizard Configuration Summary

Reviewing the summary of configured settings before completing the NVR startup wizard.

Live Viewing Interface

Live View Screen Layout and Status Icons

Overview of the live viewing screen layout, including status icons and display areas.

Live View Control Elements

Camera Quick Toolbar Functions

Features and operations accessible via the camera quick toolbar during live view.

Taskbar Navigation and Information

Utilizing the taskbar for system navigation, status checks, and quick actions.

System Menu and Screen Management

Start Menu Options and Navigation

Accessing core system functions and navigating through the start menu options.

Screen Locking and Unlocking

Procedures for securing the NVR interface by locking and unlocking the screen.

System Power Management

Shutdown, Reboot, and Logout Procedures

Steps for safely shutting down, rebooting, or logging out of the NVR system.

Wireless NVR System Setup

Channel Configuration and Management

Setting up and managing wireless camera channels, live view, and pairing.

Live View Channel Settings

Camera Parameter Adjustments for Live View

Configuring individual camera parameters and display settings for live viewing.

Camera Image Quality Tuning

Adjusting Image Color and Appearance

Fine-tuning camera image quality by adjusting Hue, Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation.

Motion Detection Configuration

Setting Motion Detection Parameters

Configuring motion detection sensitivity, areas, and enabling/disabling the feature.

PIR Sensor Configuration

PIR Detection Sensitivity and Areas

Configuring PIR sensor sensitivity and defining detection areas for motion events.

Alarm and Notification Settings

Configuring Alarm Buzzer, Recording, and Alerts

Setting up alarm functions including buzzer duration, event recording, and email/message alerts.

PIR Alarm and FTP Upload

Configuring FTP for PIR Alarm Images

Setting up FTP to upload captured images when PIR detection is triggered.

Privacy Zone Configuration

Creating Video Privacy Zones

Defining and applying privacy zones to mask specific areas within the camera's field of view.

Recording Configuration Options

Channel Recording Parameters Setup

Configuring recording switch, stream mode, and pre-record settings for each channel.

Recording Schedule Setup

Defining Channel Recording Schedules

Creating custom schedules for normal, motion, or PIR recording for each channel.

Image Capture Settings

Automatic Snapshot Capture Configuration

Enabling automatic image capture and setting intervals for normal and alarm events.

Snapshot Capture Scheduling

Scheduling Snapshot Capturing Events

Defining schedules for capturing snapshots based on normal intervals or motion detection events.

Exception Event Monitoring

Configuring Event Notifications

Setting up system notifications for exceptions like disk errors, video loss, or disk space issues.

Network Settings Configuration

General Network Parameter Setup

Configuring general network parameters including DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

PPPoE Network Connection

PPPoE Connection Setup and Credentials

Configuring the NVR to connect to the network using PPPoE, requiring user credentials.

Port Configuration for Remote Access

Web, Client, and RTSP Port Setup

Configuring various ports (Web, Client, RTSP) and UPnP for remote access and streaming.

Dynamic DNS Service Setup

DDNS Server and Domain Configuration

Setting up Dynamic DNS service for simplified remote connection using a domain name.

Email Notification Setup

Email Server and Receiver Configuration

Configuring email server details, user credentials, and recipient addresses for alerts.

Email Notification Scheduling

Scheduling Email Alerts by Event Type

Defining schedules for email notifications based on motion detection, PIR events, or exceptions.

FTP Snapshot Upload Configuration

Setting Up FTP for Snapshot Storage

Configuring FTP client settings to upload captured snapshots to a remote server.

Device Storage Management

Hard Drive Formatting and Overwrite Settings

Managing the NVR's hard drive, including initial formatting and setting overwrite policies.

Hard Drive S.M.A.R.T. Diagnostics

Performing Hard Drive Health Tests

Displaying S.M.A.R.T. information and performing diagnostic tests to evaluate hard drive health.

Cloud Storage Integration

Dropbox Cloud Storage Setup

Configuring Dropbox cloud storage for uploading captured pictures and snapshots.

General System Information

System Device and Language Settings

Configuring system settings like device name, ID, language, and video format.

System Date and Time Settings

Setting System Date, Time, and Formats

Configuring the system date, time, date format, time format, and time zone.

Time Synchronization and Daylight Saving

NTP and DST Configuration Details

Detailed configuration for NTP time synchronization and Daylight Saving Time adjustments.

Video Output Configuration

Setting Video Output Parameters

Configuring video output options, sequence mode, layout, and resolution for the NVR.

LIVE-OUT Display Settings

Adjusting Live Output Display Properties

Fine-tuning the live output display by adjusting scale, offset, cursor behavior, and transparency.

User Account Management

Multi-User Setup and Permissions

Managing multiple user accounts, setting levels, and enabling/disabling user access.

User Authentication and Addition

Password Protection and Adding New Users

Enhancing security with password protection and adding new user accounts to the system.

User Permission Management

Setting Specific User Permissions

Defining granular access permissions for each user account to specific menus and functions.

System Maintenance Functions

System Log Viewing and Backup

Accessing and managing system logs, including viewing events and creating log backups.

Default Settings and Log Search

Resetting to Default NVR Settings

Loading default settings for the entire system or specific menus to restore factory configurations.

Searching System Log Entries

Searching system log entries by date, time, and event type to troubleshoot issues.

System Software and Parameter Management

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Steps for upgrading the NVR system firmware via USB drive.

Parameter Export and Import Options

Managing NVR configuration settings by exporting to or importing from a USB flash drive.

Automatic Reboot and System Integrity

Configuring Automatic System Reboot

Setting up the NVR to automatically reboot on a schedule to maintain operational integrity.

IP Camera Maintenance and Upgrade

Upgrading IP Camera Firmware

Procedures for upgrading the firmware of connected IP cameras.

System and Network Information

Viewing System and Device Details

Accessing and viewing comprehensive system information, including device ID, network status, and P2P QR code.

Network State Details

Network Status Attribute Display

Viewing detailed network status attributes like IP address, subnet mask, and connection status.

Search, Playback, and Backup Functions

Using the Search Functionality

Searching and playing back recorded videos, events, and snapshots stored on the NVR.

Video Playback Controls

Detailed Description of Playback Controls

Comprehensive explanation of all playback control bar functions, including speed, zoom, and volume.

General Video Playback

Searching and Playing Recorded Video Clips

Selecting date, time, type, and channels to search and play back specific video recordings.

Video Clip Backup to USB

Saving Video Clips from Playback

Creating and saving video clips from playback sessions to a USB flash drive.

Backup Destination Management

Selecting Folder for Backup Files

Navigating the file system to choose a destination folder for saving backup files.

Event Search and Management

Searching, Playing, and Backing Up Events

Locating specific events, playing them back, and backing them up to a USB drive.

Event Details and Locking Mechanism

Detailed Event View and Locking Function

Viewing detailed information for each event and locking events to prevent data loss.

Event Playback Control Interface

Controlling Event Playback Operations

Managing the playback of events using the control interface and timeline features.

Sub-periods Playback Functionality

Simultaneous Playback of Channel Segments

Playing multiple recording segments or events from a single channel concurrently.

Snapshot Search and Retrieval

Searching, Viewing, and Copying Snapshots

Locating, viewing, and copying snapshot images to a USB flash drive.

Snapshot Preview and Management

Controlling Snapshot Slideshows and Saving

Managing the display of snapshots in a slideshow and saving selected images to USB.

Web Client Access Requirements

System Environment Prerequisites for Web Client

Minimum hardware and operating system requirements for using the NVR's web client.

Web Client Plugin Installation

Downloading and Installing the Web Client Plugin

Instructions for downloading and installing the necessary browser plugin for web client access.

Web Client Login Procedure

Logging into the Web Client Interface

Steps to log in to the web client using username and password after plugin installation.

Mac Safari Web Client Setup

Installing Surveillance Client on Mac

Guide for installing the surveillance client software on Mac OS using Safari browser.

Web Client Manager Interface

Live View Interface and Controls

Overview of the web client's live view interface, channel list, and control buttons.

Video Color Adjustment in Web Client

Adjusting Video Hue, Brightness, and Contrast

Fine-tuning video appearance in the web client by adjusting Hue, Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation.

Playback Functionality in Web Client

Searching and Playing Recorded Files

Searching and playing back recorded files stored on the NVR's HDD via the web client.

Synchronous Playback Control

Managing Synchronous Channel Playback

Enabling and controlling synchronous playback of multiple channels in the web client.

Web Client Playback Controls

Playback Control Bar Functions Explained

Detailed explanation of all playback control functions available in the web client.

Record File Download via Web Client

Downloading Recorded Files to PC

Downloading matched record files from the NVR to the local PC and monitoring the download process.

Local Settings for Web Client

Configuring Local Paths and File Types

Setting local drive paths for recordings, downloads, snapshots, and selecting file types.

Mobile Remote Access Setup

Installing the Concord Security Mobile App

Searching for and installing the Concord Security mobile application on Android or iOS devices.

Mobile App Device Configuration

Adding NVR and Viewing Live Feed

Adding the NVR to the mobile app, viewing live feeds, and using app features like snapshots.

Mobile App Menu Navigation

Accessing Mobile App Features and Settings

Navigating the mobile app menu to access live view, playback, recorded files, and settings.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

HDD, Password, and Video Signal Problems

Solutions for common issues like HDD detection, forgotten passwords, and abnormal video signals.

Usage and Maintenance Best Practices

Proper Shutdown, Cleaning, and Ventilation

Guidelines for safely shutting down the NVR, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring adequate ventilation.

System Accessories and Package Contents

Included NVR System Accessories

Listing and identifying all accessories included in the NVR package, such as cameras, mouse, and cables.

CONCORD CNK4242WPA-A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels4
Video CompressionH.264
Recording Resolution1080p
Remote ViewingYes
Motion DetectionYes
Operating SystemEmbedded Linux
Power Supply12V DC

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