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HIKVISION DS-7108NI-SN/P - User Manual

HIKVISION DS-7108NI-SN/P
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Network Video Recorder
User Manual
UD.6L0202D1956A01

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HIKVISION DS-7108NI-SN/P Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelDS-7108NI-SN/P
Max Incoming Bandwidth80 Mbps
HDD InterfaceSATA
HDD Slots1
Decoding FormatH.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264
ChassisMetal
TypeNVR
Video Input8
HDD CapacityUp to 4TB capacity for each HDD
Video OutputHDMI, VGA
VGA Output Resolution1920x1080
Audio Input1
Audio Output1
Live View / Playback Resolution6MP/5MP/4MP/3MP/1080p/720p
Synchronous Playback4-ch
Network Interface1 x 10/100 Mbps
USB Interface2 x USB 2.0
Power SupplyAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature-10°C to +55°C
Operating Humidity10% to 90%
Weight1.5 kg
HDMI Output Resolution4K (3840×2160)

Summary

Quick Start Guide

About this Manual

Provides information about the NVR manual, including applicability, content, and version updates.

Trademarks Acknowledgement

Acknowledges Hikvision's trademarks and logos, and those of other respective owners.

Legal Disclaimer

Outlines the product's warranty, liability limitations, and user responsibilities regarding usage.

Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Details FCC compliance statements for the digital device, including conditions for operation.

EU Conformity Statement

Explains CE marking, WEEE directive for disposal, and battery directive compliance.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

States compliance with Industry Canada's ICES-003 standards for digital apparatus.

Safety Instruction

Warnings

Provides critical warnings to prevent serious injury or death, covering security settings and electrical safety.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Offers tips for installation and operation to avoid device damage and ensure proper functioning.

Product Key Features

General

Highlights general features like camera connectivity, dual-stream support, and channel configuration.

Local Monitoring

Details features for local display, including HDMITM/VGA outputs, multi-screen display, and VCA alarms.

HDD Management

Explains HDD connectivity, capacity limits, and management features like S.M.A.R.T. detection.

Recording and Playback

Covers recording types, schedules, pre/post-record settings, and playback capabilities.

Backup

Describes methods for exporting video data and managing backup devices.

Alarm and Exception

Details alarm triggers for events like video loss, HDD full, and network disconnection.

Other Local Functions

Lists functions like front panel operation, user management, and device configuration import/export.

Network Functions

Covers Ethernet interfaces, PoE support, protocols like TCP/IP, and remote access features.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Front Panel

Describes the buttons and indicators located on the front panel of different NVR models.

IR Remote Control Operations

Explains how to use the included IR remote control for device operation.

USB Mouse Operation

Details how to use a standard USB mouse for navigating the NVR interface.

Input Method Description

Illustrates the soft keyboard layout and describes the function of its buttons.

Rear Panel

Provides an overview of the rear panel interfaces for various NVR models.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR

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

Setting Admin Password

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

Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration

Explains how to use the setup wizard for essential NVR configurations like date, time, and network.

Login and Logout

Covers the process of logging into and out of the NVR system for user access control.

Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras

Details the steps for activating IP cameras and adding them to the NVR for monitoring.

Editing the Connected IP Cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols

Explains how to modify IP camera parameters and configure custom connection protocols.

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

Describes how to configure cameras connected via PoE or built-in switch interfaces.

Checking the PoE Information

Provides information on how to view the status and power consumption of PoE ports.

Chapter 3 Live View

Introduction of Live View

Explains the Live View function, which displays real-time video from cameras, and its icons.

Operations in Live View Mode

Details various operations available in Live View mode, such as single/multi-screen and auto-switch.

Using the Mouse in Live View

Describes mouse operations for navigating and interacting within the Live View interface.

Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode

Explains the quick setting toolbar for common actions like manual recording and digital zoom.

Adjusting Live View Settings

Covers customizing Live View settings like output interface, dwell time, and camera order.

User Logout

Details the process of logging out of the NVR system to return to the live view mode.

Chapter 4 PTZ Controls

Configuring PTZ Settings

Guides users on setting up PTZ parameters, including RS-485 configurations.

Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns

Explains how to define and manage PTZ presets, patrols, and patterns for camera movement.

Customizing Patrols

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

Calling Patrols

Describes how to activate predefined patrol paths for PTZ cameras.

Customizing Patterns

Explains how to record and call PTZ movement patterns.

Calling Patterns

Guides users on activating predefined movement patterns for PTZ cameras.

Customizing Linear Scan Limit

Details how to set the horizontal scan limits for PTZ cameras.

Calling Linear Scan

Explains how to activate the linear scan function for PTZ cameras.

One-touch Park

Describes how to configure automatic park actions for PTZ cameras after inactivity.

PTZ Control Panel

Provides an overview of the PTZ control panel interface and its icons.

Chapter 5 Recording Settings

Configuring Parameters

Covers settings affecting image quality, like stream type, resolution, and bitrate.

Configuring Recording Schedule

Details how to set up recording schedules for cameras, including daily and weekly time periods.

Configuring Motion Detection Recording

Explains how to set up motion detection parameters and trigger recording or other actions.

Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording

Guides users on configuring recording triggered by alarm inputs.

Configuring VCA Triggered Recording

Details how to set up VCA alarm detection and trigger recording.

Manual Recording

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

Configuring Holiday Recording

Allows setting up custom recording schedules for specific holidays.

Configuring Redundant Recording

Describes enabling redundant recording for enhanced data safety and reliability.

Configuring HDD Group for Recording

Explains how to group HDDs and assign channels for recording to specific HDD groups.

Files Protection

Covers methods to protect recorded files by locking them or setting HDD to read-only.

Chapter 6 Playback

Playing Back Record Files

Details how to access and play back recorded video files.

Playing Back by Channel

Explains how to play back recorded video for a specific camera channel.

Playing Back by Time

Guides users on playing back video files recorded within a specified time duration.

Playing Back by Event Search

Describes how to search and play back files based on event types like alarms or motion detection.

Playing Back by Tag

Explains how to use video tags to search for record files and specific time points.

Smart Playback

Details the smart playback function, which highlights motion/VCA events and speeds up non-event video.

Playing Back by System Logs

Covers playing back record files associated with channels after searching system logs.

Playing Back External File

Explains how to look up and play back files stored on external devices.

Auxiliary Functions of Playback

Details additional playback features like frame-by-frame playback and digital zoom.

Playing Back Frame by Frame

Describes how to play video files frame by frame for detailed image analysis.

Digital Zoom

Explains how to use digital zoom to enlarge specific areas of the video playback.

Reverse Playback of Multi-channel

Details how to play back record files of multiple channels in reverse.

Chapter 7 Backup

Backing up Record Files

Covers methods for backing up record files to various devices.

Quick Export

Explains how to quickly export record files to backup devices.

Backing up by Normal Video Search

Details backing up record files using normal video search criteria.

Backing up by Event Search

Describes backing up event-related record files using event search criteria.

Backing up Video Clips

Explains how to select and export video clips during playback.

Managing Backup Devices

Covers management tasks for backup devices like USB flash drives and HDDs.

Chapter 8 Alarm Settings

Setting Motion Detection Alarm

Guides users on setting up motion detection parameters and alarm response actions.

Setting Sensor Alarms

Explains how to set handling actions for external sensor alarms.

Detecting Video Loss Alarm

Details how to detect video loss and configure alarm response actions.

Detecting Video Tampering Alarm

Covers setting up video tampering detection and alarm response actions.

Detecting VCA Alarm

Explains how to set up VCA alarm detection and configure alarm response actions.

Handling Exceptions Alarm

Details handling actions for various system exceptions like HDD full or network disconnection.

Setting Alarm Response Actions

Configures how the system responds to alarms, including event hints and full-screen monitoring.

Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually

Explains how to manually trigger or clear alarm outputs.

Chapter 9 Network Settings

Configuring General Settings

Covers basic network settings like IP address, gateway, and DNS server configuration.

Configuring Advanced Settings

Details advanced network configurations such as EZVIZ Cloud P2P, DDNS, and PPPoE.

Configuring EZVIZ Cloud P2 P

Explains how to enable and configure EZVIZ Cloud P2P for remote mobile access.

Configuring DDNS

Guides users on configuring Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access.

Configuring PPPoE Settings

Details how to configure PPPoE settings for network access via Point-to-Point Protocol.

Configuring NTP Server

Explains how to configure NTP server settings for time synchronization.

Configuring SNMP

Describes how to use SNMP protocol for device status and parameter information.

Configuring Remote Alarm Host

Details how to configure a remote alarm host to receive alarm events.

Configuring Multicast

Explains how to configure multicast for live view with more than 128 network connections.

Configuring RTSP

Details how to configure RTSP for controlling streaming media servers.

Configuring Server and HTTP Ports

Covers changing server and HTTP ports for network access.

Configuring Email

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

Configuring NAT

Details port mapping methods (UPnP and manual) for remote access.

Checking Network Traffic

Explains how to check real-time network traffic information like linking status and rates.

Configuring Network Detection

Covers network detection functions for obtaining connection status, delay, and packet loss.

Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss

Guides users on testing network delay and packet loss.

Exporting Network Packet

Details how to export captured network data packets to backup devices.

Checking the Network Status

Explains how to check the network status and quick-set network parameters.

Checking Network Statistics

Describes how to check network statistics like bandwidth usage.

Chapter 10 HDD Management

Initializing HDDs

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

Managing Network HDD

Explains how to add and manage NAS or IP SAN disks as network HDDs.

Managing HDD Group

Details how to manage HDDs by grouping them for recording purposes.

Setting HDD Groups

Covers the process of setting up HDD groups for organizing storage.

Setting HDD Property

Explains how to set HDD properties to redundancy, read-only, or read/write (R/W).

Configuring Quota Mode

Details how to configure allocated storage quotas for recorded files per camera.

Checking HDD Status

Explains how to check the status of installed HDDs for maintenance and failure detection.

HDD Detection

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

Configuring HDD Error Alarms

Details how to configure alarms for HDD errors like uninitialized or abnormal status.

Chapter 11 Camera Settings

Configuring OSD Settings

Explains how to configure On-Screen Display (OSD) settings for cameras, like date/time and name.

Configuring Privacy Mask

Details how to set up privacy mask zones to prevent certain surveillance areas from being viewed.

Configuring Video Parameters

Covers adjusting image parameters such as brightness, contrast, and saturation.

Chapter 12 NVR Management and Maintenance

Viewing System Information

Explains how to view system information, including device, camera, record, alarm, network, and HDD details.

Viewing Device Information

Details how to view the device's information, such as model, serial number, and firmware version.

Searching & Export Log Files

Covers searching, viewing, and exporting NVR log files.

Importing;Exporting IP Camera Info

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

Importing;Exporting Configuration Files

Details how to export NVR configuration for backup or import to other devices.

Upgrading System

Covers upgrading the NVR firmware via local backup device or FTP server.

Upgrading by Local Backup Device

Guides users on upgrading the NVR firmware using a local backup device.

Upgrading by FTP

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

Restoring Default Settings

Details how to restore NVR settings to factory defaults.

Chapter 13 Others

Configuring RS-232 Serial Port

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

Configuring General Settings

Covers configuring general settings like language, resolution, and time zone.

Configuring DST Settings

Details how to configure Daylight Saving Time (DST) settings.

Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters

Explains how to configure additional device parameters like name, number, and auto-logout.

Managing User Accounts

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

Adding a User

Guides users on adding new user accounts with specific permissions.

Deleting a User

Explains how to delete existing user accounts from the system.

Editing a User

Details how to edit parameters for existing user accounts.

Appendix

Glossary

Provides definitions for technical terms used throughout the manual.

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common issues like no image display, audible warnings, and camera disconnections.

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