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HIKVISION DS-7108NI-SL - User Manual

HIKVISION DS-7108NI-SL
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Network Video Recorder
User Manual
UD.6L0202D1956A01

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HIKVISION DS-7108NI-SL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHIKVISION
ModelDS-7108NI-SL
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Quick Start Guide

About this Manual

Provides information about the manual's applicability and subject matter.

Trademarks Acknowledgement

Acknowledges Hikvision's trademarks and those of other companies.

Legal Disclaimer

Outlines the legal limitations and responsibilities regarding the product's use.

Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Details FCC compliance statements and conditions for digital devices.

EU Conformity Statement

Explains CE marking and compliance with European directives like WEEE and battery directives.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

States compliance with Canadian ICES-003 standards for digital apparatus.

Safety Instruction

Warnings

Highlights critical safety precautions to prevent serious injury or death if neglected.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Product Key Features

General

Lists general features like connectivity to network cameras and dual-stream support.

Local Monitoring

Describes features for on-site monitoring, including HDMITM/VGA outputs and live view functions.

HDD Management

Details HDD connection, capacity limits, and management features like S.M.A.R.T. detection.

Recording and Playback

Covers scheduling, recording types, and pre/post-record settings for video capture.

Backup

Explains how to export video data and manage backup devices.

Alarm and Exception

Details configurable alarm triggers and response actions like notifications and email alerts.

Other Local Functions

Lists local operational features such as user management and configuration import/export.

Network Functions

Describes network interfaces, protocols, and connectivity options like P2P and DDNS.

Development Scalability

Mentions SDK availability and development support for system integration.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Front Panel

Describes the control panel buttons and interfaces on the front of the NVR.

1.2 IR Remote Control Operations

Explains how to use the infrared remote control and its key functions.

1.3 USB Mouse Operation

Details how to use a USB mouse for NVR navigation and control.

1.4 Input Method Description

Describes the soft keyboard layout and button functions for text input.

1.5 Rear Panel

Illustrates and describes the various ports and connectors on the rear panel of different NVR models.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR

Explains the correct procedures for powering the NVR on and off to ensure device longevity.

2.2 Setting Admin Password

Guides users through setting an initial administrator password for device activation and security.

2.3 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration

Details the setup wizard for configuring essential NVR settings like date, time, and network.

2.4 Login and Logout

Explains the process of logging into the NVR to access its functions and how to log out.

2.5 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras

Guides users on adding, activating, and connecting network cameras to the NVR.

2.5.1 Activating the IP Camera

Details how to activate IP cameras to ensure they are in an active status before adding them.

2.5.2 Adding the Online IP Cameras

Guides users on how to add network cameras to the NVR for live view and recording.

2.5.3 Editing the Connected IP Cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols

Explains how to modify IP camera parameters and set up custom protocols for connectivity.

2.5.4 Editing IP Cameras Connected to the PoE or the Built-in Switch Interfaces

Details editing camera connections for PoE or built-in switch interfaces, including disabling PoE.

2.5.5 Checking the PoE Information

Shows how to view the status of PoE ports, including connection status and power consumption.

Chapter 3 Live View

3.1 Introduction of Live View

Explains what live view is and describes the icons used to indicate status on the live view screen.

3.2 Operations in Live View Mode

Details various operations and controls available within the live view mode.

3.2.1 Using the Mouse in Live View

Describes mouse operations for navigating and controlling the live view interface.

3.2.2 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode

Details the quick setting toolbar available on each channel for immediate access to functions like recording and zoom.

3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings

Guides on customizing live view settings like output interface, dwell time, and audio.

3.4 User Logout

Explains how to log out of the NVR, returning it to live view mode.

Chapter 4 PTZ Controls

4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings

Details how to set up PTZ parameters, including RS-485 settings, before controlling PTZ cameras.

4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns

Covers setting PTZ presets, patrols, and patterns for automated camera movements.

4.2.1 Customizing Presets

Guides on setting preset locations for PTZ cameras to point to specific positions for events.

4.2.2 Calling Presets

Explains how to activate a preset position to make the PTZ camera point to a specified location.

4.2.3 Customizing Patrols

Details how to set up patrols by defining key points and dwell durations for PTZ camera movement.

4.2.4 Calling Patrols

Explains how to activate a patrol path to move the PTZ camera according to predefined sequences.

4.2.5 Customizing Patterns

Guides on setting patterns by recording PTZ movement for later playback.

4.2.6 Calling Patterns

Explains how to activate a stored pattern to move the PTZ camera along a predefined path.

4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit

Details how to set linear scan limits for horizontal movement within a predefined range.

4.2.8 Calling Linear Scan

Explains how to activate the linear scan function within the defined range.

4.2.9 One-touch Park

Describes how to configure a park action that activates automatically after a period of inactivity.

4.3 PTZ Control Panel

Describes how to access and use the PTZ control panel for camera movement and settings.

Chapter 5 Recording Settings

5.1 Configuring Parameters

Guides on setting recording parameters like stream type, resolution, and quality for optimal image capture.

5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule

Details how to set up recording schedules for cameras, including continuous, event, and custom time periods.

5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording

Explains how to set up motion detection areas, sensitivity, and trigger recording or other actions.

5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording

Describes how to configure alarm inputs and set up recording or other actions when an alarm is triggered.

5.5 Configuring VCA Triggered Recording

Details how to set up VCA (Video Content Analysis) alarms and trigger recording or other responses.

5.6 Manual Recording

Explains how to manually start and stop recording, overriding scheduled recordings.

5.7 Configuring Holiday Recording

Allows setting specific recording schedules for holidays throughout the year.

5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording

Explains how to enable redundant recording to save data on both main and secondary HDDs for reliability.

5.9 Configuring HDD Group for Recording

Details how to group HDDs and assign specific channels to record onto those groups.

5.10 Files Protection

Describes methods to protect recorded files by locking them or setting HDDs to read-only.

Chapter 6 Playback

6.1 Playing Back Record Files

Covers methods for playing back recorded video files.

6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel

Guides on playing back recorded video for a specific channel, including instant playback.

6.1.2 Playing Back by Time

Explains how to play back video files recorded at a specific time, supporting multi-channel playback.

6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search

Details how to search and play back video files based on event types like alarm or motion detection.

6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag

Explains how to add and use tags for searching and locating specific video segments.

6.1.5 Smart Playback

Describes smart playback, which prioritizes motion or VCA events, playing them at normal speed and others faster.

6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs

Explains how to play back video files associated with system log entries.

6.1.7 Playing Back External File

Guides on playing back files stored on external devices.

6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback

Covers additional playback functions like frame-by-frame viewing and digital zoom.

6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame

Explains how to play back video frame by frame for detailed image inspection.

6.2.2 Digital Zoom

Describes how to use digital zoom on playback to magnify specific areas of the video.

6.2.3 Reverse Playback of Multi-channel

Details how to play back video from multiple channels in reverse simultaneously.

Chapter 7 Backup

7.1 Backing up Record Files

Covers methods for backing up recorded video files to various devices.

7.1.1 Quick Export

Explains how to quickly export record files to backup devices like USB drives.

7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search

Guides on backing up files found through normal video search using various devices.

7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search

Explains how to back up event-related record files using USB devices or SATA writers.

7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips

Details how to export selected video clips during playback to USB or SATA devices.

7.2 Managing Backup Devices

Covers management of backup devices like USB flash drives, HDDs, and writers, including formatting and deletion.

Chapter 8 Alarm Settings

8.1 Setting Motion Detection Alarm

Guides on setting up motion detection areas, sensitivity, and configuring alarm response actions.

8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms

Details how to configure handling actions for external sensor alarms and set arming schedules.

8.3 Detecting Video Loss Alarm

Explains how to detect video loss and configure alarm response actions and arming schedules.

8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm

Guides on detecting video tampering, setting sensitivity, and configuring alarm response actions.

8.5 Detecting VCA Alarm

Details how to detect VCA alarms from IP cameras and configure alarm response actions.

8.6 Handling Exceptions Alarm

Explains how to configure handling actions for various system exceptions like HDD full or network disconnection.

8.7 Setting Alarm Response Actions

Describes various alarm response actions, including event hint display, full screen monitoring, and audible warnings.

8.8 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually

Explains how to manually trigger or clear alarm outputs from the NVR.

Chapter 9 Network Settings

9.1 Configuring General Settings

Guides on configuring general network settings like IP address, subnet mask, and DNS server.

9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings

Covers advanced network configurations including P2P, DDNS, PPPoE, and NAT.

9.2.1 Configuring EZVIZ Cloud P2 P

Details how to enable EZVIZ Cloud P2P for remote access via mobile app or web platform.

9.2.2 Configuring DDNS

Explains how to configure Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access using various DDNS types.

9.2.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings

Guides on configuring PPPoE settings for dial-up access over Ethernet.

9.2.4 Configuring NTP Server

Details how to configure the NTP server for time synchronization across the network.

9.2.5 Configuring SNMP

Explains how to use SNMP protocol to get device status and parameter information.

9.2.6 Configuring Remote Alarm Host

Describes how to configure a remote alarm host to receive alarm events or exception messages.

9.2.7 Configuring Multicast

Details how to configure multicast for live view connections exceeding 128 users.

9.2.8 Configuring RTSP

Explains how to configure RTSP port for streaming media servers.

9.2.9 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports

Guides on changing server and HTTP ports for remote access.

9.2.10 Configuring Email

Details how to configure email notifications for alarm events or system changes.

9.2.11 Configuring NAT

Explains NAT configuration for remote access via UPnP™ or manual port mapping.

9.3 Checking Network Traffic

Guides on checking real-time network traffic information, including linking status and rates.

9.4 Configuring Network Detection

Covers network detection methods like delay testing and packet export.

9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss

Explains how to test network delay and packet loss to diagnose connectivity issues.

9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet

Details how to export captured network data packets for analysis.

9.4.3 Checking the Network Status

Guides on checking the current network status and parameters.

9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics

Explains how to check network statistics and bandwidth usage.

Chapter 10 HDD Management

10.1 Initializing HDDs

Guides on initializing newly installed HDDs before they can be used with the NVR.

10.2 Managing Network HDD

Details how to add and manage network HDDs like NAS or IP SAN disks.

10.3 Managing HDD Group

Covers managing HDDs by grouping them for storage and recording assignments.

10.3.1 Setting HDD Groups

Explains how to group multiple HDDs for managing storage and recording assignments.

10.3.2 Setting HDD Property

Guides on setting HDD properties like redundancy, read-only, or read/write for data safety and reliability.

10.4 Configuring Quota Mode

Details how to configure quota limits for each camera's storage capacity.

10.5 Checking HDD Status

Explains how to check the status of installed HDDs for potential failures and maintenance needs.

10.6 HDD Detection

Covers HDD detection methods like S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector scanning.

S.M.A.R.T. Settings

Guides on using S.M.A.R.T. technology for HDD monitoring and failure anticipation.

Bad Sector Detection

Details how to perform bad sector detection on HDDs to check for surface errors.

10.7 Configuring HDD Error Alarms

Explains how to configure alarms for HDD errors, such as uninitialized or abnormal status.

Chapter 11 Camera Settings

11.1 Configuring OSD Settings

Guides on configuring OSD (On-screen Display) settings for cameras, including date, time, and camera name.

11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask

Details how to set up privacy masks to block specific areas from being viewed or recorded.

11.3 Configuring Video Parameters

Explains how to adjust video parameters like brightness, contrast, and saturation for camera images.

Chapter 12 NVR Management and Maintenance

12.1 Viewing System Information

Covers viewing system information, including device details and network status.

12.1.1 Viewing Device Information

Guides on viewing system information, including device details, firmware version, and network status.

12.2 Searching & Export Log Files

Details how to search and export system log files for troubleshooting and auditing.

12.3 Importing;Exporting IP Camera Info

Explains how to import/export IP camera configuration information via Excel files.

12.4 Importing;Exporting Configuration Files

Guides on exporting NVR configuration for backup or importing to other NVRs.

12.5 Upgrading System

Covers methods for upgrading the NVR system firmware.

12.5.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device

Details how to upgrade the NVR firmware using a local backup device.

12.5.2 Upgrading by FTP

Explains how to upgrade the NVR firmware using an FTP server.

12.6 Restoring Default Settings

Guides on restoring NVR settings to factory defaults or an inactive status.

Chapter 13 Others

13.1 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port

Details how to configure the RS-232 serial port for parameter configuration or transparent channel communication.

13.2 Configuring General Settings

Explains how to configure general interface settings like language, resolution, and time zone.

13.3 Configuring DST Settings

Details how to configure Daylight Saving Time (DST) settings for automatic time adjustments.

13.4 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters

Guides on configuring additional device parameters like name, number, and auto-logout settings.

13.5 Managing User Accounts

Covers managing user accounts, including adding, deleting, and editing.

13.5.1 Adding a User

Details how to add new user accounts with specific permissions and levels.

13.5.2 Deleting a User

Explains how to delete existing user accounts from the NVR.

13.5.3 Editing a User

Guides on editing user account parameters, including password and permissions.

Appendix

Glossary

Provides definitions for technical terms and acronyms used in the manual.

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common issues like no image display, audible warnings, or IP camera connection problems.

Summary of Changes

Lists the changes and updates made in different software versions of the NVR.

List of Compatible IP Cameras

Provides a comprehensive list of IP cameras compatible with the NVR.

List of Third-party IP Cameras

Lists third-party IP cameras compatible with the NVR, noting ONVIF and AXIS support.

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