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HIKVISION DS-96128NI-I16

HIKVISION DS-96128NI-I16
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Network Video Recorder
User Manual
UD02027B

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HIKVISION DS-96128NI-I16 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio system2-way
Input bandwidth576 Mbit/s
Output bandwidth512 Mbit/s
Maximum frame rate30 fps
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Alarm input channels16
Video input channels128 channels
Alarm output channels8
Supported resolutions4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768
Video formats supportedH.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+, MPEG4
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10
HDD capacity- GB
RAID supportYes
HDD interfaceSATA
Maximum storage capacity160 TB
Number of HDDs installed0
eSATA ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
Supported network protocolsIPv6, HTTPS, UPnP, SNMP, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, PPPoE, DDNS
Wi-FiNo
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)140 W
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Product colorBlack
Display typeLCD
Display diagonal7 \
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth494 mm
Width442 mm
Height146 mm
Weight16000 g

Summary

Introduction

Front Panel Overview

Describes the physical buttons and indicators on the front panel of the NVR for basic operation and status indication.

USB Mouse and Input Method

Explains how to use a USB mouse and the on-screen keyboard for device navigation and input.

Rear Panel Interface

Details the various ports and connectors available on the rear panel for system integration and expansion.

Getting Started

Powering On and Off

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely starting up, shutting down, and rebooting the Network Video Recorder.

Device Activation and Password Setup

Guides users through the initial device activation process, including setting a strong administrator password.

Login Methods

Explains how to configure and use the unlock pattern and standard login methods for accessing the NVR.

Initial Setup Wizard

Details the use of the setup wizard for basic configuration of essential NVR settings like date, time, and network.

User Login and Logout

Describes the procedures for logging into and out of the NVR system, including account protection measures.

Adding IP Cameras

Covers the process of activating, searching, and adding IP cameras to the NVR for video surveillance.

Live View

Live View Introduction

Introduces the live view function, explaining its purpose and the meaning of on-screen icons for status monitoring.

Live View Operations

Details various operations within live view mode, such as single/multi-screen display, auto-switch, and using auxiliary monitors.

Adjusting Live View Settings

Explains how to customize live view settings, including video output, dwell time, and audio options for optimal viewing.

Channel-Zero Encoding

Describes how to configure channel-zero encoding to reduce bandwidth requirements for remote viewing without compromising image quality.

PTZ Controls

Configuring PTZ Settings

Guides users on how to set PTZ parameters before controlling PTZ-enabled cameras for optimal operation.

Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns

Details how to customize and call PTZ presets, patrols, and patterns for automated camera movements and surveillance.

Recording Settings

Configuring Recording Parameters

Explains how to configure parameters affecting image quality, stream type, resolution, and encoding for recording.

Configuring Recording Schedule

Guides users on setting up a schedule for automatic recording based on time or specific events like motion detection.

Configuring Motion Detection Recording

Details how to configure motion detection, set detection areas, and define alarm response actions for recording.

Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording

Explains how to configure recording or capture triggered by external alarm inputs, including setting up alarm response actions.

Manual Recording

Describes how to manually start and stop recording or continuous capture, which takes priority over scheduled recordings.

Configuring Holiday Recording

Guides users on configuring recording or capture schedules specifically for holidays, allowing different plans.

Configuring Redundant Recording

Explains how to enable redundant recording and capture to save data on both R/W and redundant HDDs for enhanced safety and reliability.

Configuring HDD Group for Recording

Details how to group HDDs to save recorded files and captured pictures onto specific HDD groups for organized storage.

Files Protection

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

Playback

Playing Back Record Files

Provides instructions on how to play back recorded video files using various search methods like instant, normal, and smart playback.

Auxiliary Playback Functions

Details additional playback features such as frame-by-frame playback, thumbnail view, fast view, digital zoom, and file management.

Backup

Backing up Record Files

Guides users on how to export record files quickly or through normal video/picture and event searches to backup devices.

Managing Backup Devices

Explains how to manage backup devices like USB flash drives and HDDs, including creating folders and formatting.

Hot Spare Device Backup

Describes how to set up a hot spare device system to ensure continuous operation and data reliability in case of device failure.

Alarm Settings

Motion Detection Alarm

Details how to configure motion detection, set detection areas, and define arming schedules for alarm handling.

Sensor Alarms

Explains how to configure handling actions for external sensor alarms, including trigger channels, arming schedules, and PTZ linkage.

Video Loss Alarm

Guides users on setting up alarms and response actions for detecting video loss on camera channels.

Video Tampering Alarm

Details how to configure video tampering detection, set sensitivity, and define alarm response actions for tampering events.

Handling Exceptions Alarm

Explains how to configure handling actions for various system exceptions like HDD errors, network disconnection, and illegal logins.

Setting Alarm Response Actions

Describes how to configure various alarm response actions such as event hint display, full-screen monitoring, audible warnings, and email notifications.

Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually

Explains how to manually trigger or clear alarm outputs for testing or specific operational needs.

VCA Alarm

Face Detection

Guides users on configuring face detection, setting rules, and defining alarm response actions for detected faces.

Vehicle Detection

Details how to configure vehicle detection for road traffic monitoring, including license plate capture and alarm notifications.

Line Crossing Detection

Explains how to set up line crossing detection, define virtual lines, directions, and sensitivity for monitoring intrusions.

Intrusion Detection

Guides users on configuring intrusion detection by setting thresholds, sensitivity, and drawing detection regions for unauthorized entry alerts.

Region Entrance Detection

Details how to configure region entrance detection to identify people or vehicles entering a defined virtual area and trigger alarms.

VCA Search

Face Search

Explains how to search for detected face pictures and play associated video files based on specified conditions.

Behavior Search

Guides users on searching for suspicious behaviors detected by VCA, such as line crossing or intrusion, based on time and type.

Plate Search

Details how to search for captured vehicle plate pictures and related information using conditions like time, country, and plate number.

People Counting

Explains how to use the people counting function to analyze entry/exit data and generate reports for customer flow analysis.

Heat Map

Describes how to use the heat map function to visualize customer dwell times and popular areas within a configured zone.

Network Settings

Configuring General Settings

Guides users through configuring general network settings like working mode, NIC type, IP address, and DNS server for network connectivity.

Configuring Advanced Settings

Details advanced network configurations including DDNS, NTP server, SNMP, more settings, HTTPS, Email, and NAT for remote access and system management.

Checking Network Traffic

Explains how to check network traffic for real-time information on linking status, MTU, and sending/receiving rates.

Configuring Network Detection

Guides users on configuring network detection to obtain connection status, including network delay, packet loss, and exporting network packets.

RAID

Configuring Array

Explains how to enable RAID and configure disk arrays using one-touch or manual methods for data redundancy and storage.

Rebuilding Array

Details the process of automatically or manually rebuilding a RAID array when a disk fails to restore data security and reliability.

Deleting Array

Guides users on how to delete a configured RAID array, which will erase all data on the disk.

Checking and Editing Firmware

Explains how to view firmware information and set the background task speed for system maintenance.

HDD Management

Initializing HDDs

Guides users through the essential process of initializing newly installed hard disk drives before they can be used by the NVR.

Managing Network HDD

Explains how to add and configure NAS or IP SAN disks to be used as network HDDs for expanded storage capacity.

Managing eSATA

Details how to configure external eSATA devices for record/capture or export functions, managing them within the NVR.

Managing HDD Group

Guides users on managing HDDs in groups, setting HDD properties (read-only, redundancy), and configuring quota modes for storage allocation.

Configuring Quota Mode

Explains how to configure allocated quotas for each camera to manage the storage of recorded files or captured pictures.

Configuring Disk Clone

Details how to clone HDD data to an eSATA disk manually, typically when an HDD is detected as abnormal.

Checking HDD Status

Guides users on checking the status of installed HDDs to perform timely maintenance and identify potential failures.

HDD Detection

Explains how to use S.M.A.R.T. and Bad Sector Detection techniques to monitor HDD reliability and anticipate failures.

Configuring HDD Error Alarms

Guides users on configuring alarms for HDD errors (uninitialized or abnormal status) and setting response actions.

Camera Settings

Configuring OSD Settings

Explains how to configure OSD settings for cameras, including date/time, camera name, and display modes.

Configuring Privacy Mask

Guides users on configuring privacy mask zones to prevent specific surveillance areas from being viewed or recorded.

Configuring Video Parameters

Details how to customize image parameters like brightness, contrast, and saturation for live view and recording quality.

NVR Management and Maintenance

Viewing System Information

Explains how to view detailed system information about the NVR, including device, camera, record, alarm, network, and HDD status.

Searching & Exporting Log Files

Guides users on searching, viewing, and exporting log files that store NVR operations, alarms, and exceptions for auditing and troubleshooting.

ImportingExporting IP Camera Info

Details how to export and import IP camera configuration information for backup or transferring settings to multiple devices.

ImportingExporting Configuration Files

Explains how to export NVR configuration files for backup and import them to multiple NVR devices for efficient setup.

Upgrading System

Guides users on upgrading the NVR system firmware using local backup devices or remote FTP servers for performance improvements and new features.

Restoring Default Settings

Explains how to restore the NVR to factory default settings, including options for resetting all parameters or only specific ones.

Others

Configuring General Settings

Details how to configure general system settings like language, resolution, time zone, and mouse pointer speed for display and input.

Configuring DST Settings

Guides users on configuring Daylight Saving Time (DST) settings, either automatically or manually, to ensure accurate timekeeping.

Configuring More Settings

Explains how to configure additional system settings such as device name, auto-logout, and HDMI/VGA output modes for system customization.

Managing User Accounts

Guides users on adding, deleting, and editing user accounts, managing their permissions and security settings for access control.

Appendix

Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for different NVR models, covering hardware, software, and performance capabilities.

Glossary

Offers a glossary of technical terms and acronyms used throughout the manual to aid understanding of NVR functionalities.

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions to common issues users might encounter, such as no image display, audible warnings, or camera connectivity problems.

List of Compatible IP Cameras

Lists compatible Hikvision and third-party IP cameras, including their models, versions, and supported features for integration.

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