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Network Video Recorder
Protect Series User Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

Legal Information

About this Manual

Provides instructions for using and managing the product.

Trademarks

Lists trademarks and logos of InVid and other companies.

Disclaimer

Limits InVid's liability and outlines user responsibilities for product use.

Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Details FCC compliance and requirements for digital devices.

FCC Conditions

States conditions for FCC compliance.

EU Conformity Statement

Confirms compliance with European standards and directives.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

States compliance with Industry Canada standards.

Applicable Model

Symbol Conventions

Safety Instruction

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Chapter 1 Overview of NVR

1.1 Front Panel

Describes the components and indicators on the NVR's front panel.

1.2 Rear Panel

Details the ports and connectors on the NVR's rear panel.

1.3 HDD Installation

Guides the user through the process of installing a hard disk drive.

1.4 IP Camera and Monitor Connection

Explains how to connect IP cameras and monitors for video output.

1.5 Power Supply Connection

Instructs on connecting the NVR's power adapter and checking cables.

1.6 USB Mouse Operation

Explains how to use a USB mouse with the NVR for navigation and control.

1.7 Input Method Description

Describes the on-screen keyboard input methods available on the NVR.

Chapter 2 Startup

2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR

Details the procedures for powering the NVR on and off safely.

2.2 Activate Your Device

Guides the initial activation of the NVR, including setting an admin password.

2.3 Using the Startup Wizard

Explains how to use the Startup Wizard for initial NVR configuration.

2.4 Login and Logout

Covers user login and logout procedures for accessing the NVR interface.

2.4.1 Set Unlock Pattern

Details how to set a graphical unlock pattern for device access.

2.4.2 Log in via Unlock Pattern

Explains how to log into the NVR using the set unlock pattern.

2.4.3 Log in via Password

Describes the process of logging in using a username and password.

2.4.4 User Logout

Guides the user on how to log out of the NVR system.

2.5 Adding the Online IP Cameras

Explains how to add IP cameras to the NVR for monitoring and recording.

2.6 Editing the connected IP cameras and Configuring

Details how to edit and configure settings for connected IP cameras.

2.7 Editing IP Cameras Connected to the PoE Interfaces

Covers configuration for cameras connected via PoE interfaces.

Chapter 3 Live View

3.1 Introduction of Live View

Explains the live view interface and its basic functionalities.

3.2 Operations in Live View Mode

Outlines various operations available in the live view mode.

3.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mod

Describes the quick setting toolbar for channel adjustments in live view.

3.4 Quick menu

Explains the context-sensitive quick menu accessed via right-click.

Chapter 4 Playback

4.1 GUI Introduction

Introduces the playback interface and its components.

4.2 Normal Playback

Guides on playing back recorded videos normally.

4.3 Event Playback

Explains how to search and play back event-triggered recordings.

4.4 Back up Clip

Details how to clip and export video segments for backup.

Chapter 5 Backup

Chapter 6 Configuration (Common Mode)

6.1 System Configuration

Allows configuration of system-wide settings like language and time.

6.1.1 System - Base

Configures basic system parameters such as time zone and host name.

6.1.2 User

Manages user accounts, permissions, and access levels.

6.1.3 Alarm events & Trigger process

Sets up alarm events and defines trigger processes for alerts.

6.2 Network Configuration

Configures network settings for device connectivity and remote access.

6.2.1 General - TCP;IP

Sets up TCP/IP parameters like IP address, gateway, and DNS.

6.2.2 P2 P

Configures P2P for remote access via mobile apps.

6.2.3 Email

Sets up email notifications for event alerts and system messages.

6.3 Camera Management

Manages connected IP cameras, including adding and configuring them.

6.3.1 Network Camera

Details how to add network cameras using quick set or manual methods.

6.3.2 OSD Settings

Configures On-Screen Display settings like date format and camera names.

6.3.3 Smart Event

Configures intelligent video analytics events like motion detection.

Motion Detection

Sets up motion detection parameters and detection areas for alerts.

Line Crossing

Configures line crossing detection rules and direction for perimeter security.

Area Intrusion

Sets up area intrusion detection rules and defines detection zones.

Region Entrance

Configures region entrance detection for objects entering a virtual zone.

Region Exiting

Configures region exiting detection for objects leaving a virtual zone.

Configure Arming Schedule

Sets up schedules for when smart event detection is active.

Configure Alarm Trigger process

Defines actions to be taken when an alarm event occurs.

6.4 Recording Management

Manages recording schedules, status, and storage settings.

6.4.1 Storage

Manages storage devices, including HDD initialization and formatting.

6.4.2 Configure Recording Schedule

Sets up recording schedules for continuous, motion, or alarm-triggered recording.

6.4.3 Configuring video encoding

Configures video encoding parameters like resolution, frame rate, and compression.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

7.1 Restore Default

Restores device settings to factory defaults or specific function defaults.

7.2 Log

Views and exports system logs for operations, alarms, and exceptions.

7.3 Upgrade

Manages firmware upgrades for the NVR and connected cameras.

Chapter 8 Alarm Status & Show Message

8.1 Alarm Status

Displays the current status of all triggered alarm events.

8.2 View Alarm in Show Message

Shows how to view alarm messages configured in trigger processes.

Chapter 9 Web Operation

9.1 Introduction

Introduces web browser access and supported resolutions.

9.2 Login

Guides the user through logging into the NVR using a web browser.

9.3 Preview

Describes the preview interface accessed via web browser login.

9.4 Playback

Explains how to access the playback interface through the web browser.

9.5 Set

Accesses the configuration interface via the web browser.

9.6 Log

Accesses and searches system logs through the web interface.

Chapter 10 Configuration (Advanced Mode)

10.1 System Configuration

Advanced system configuration options for the NVR.

10.1.1 Basic Settings

Advanced configuration of basic system settings like DST and NTP.

10.1.2 Display Settings

Adjusts video output parameters like resolution, hue, and brightness.

SEQ

Configures patrol screen sequences for monitor display.

Dwell Time

Sets dwell time for channel switching in auto-switch mode.

View setting

Configures specific view layouts and camera assignments for preview screens.

10.1.3 Reminder

Sets up reminders for patrol detection and other system events.

10.1.4 Basic info

Displays device version and firmware information.

10.1.5 Maintenance

Manages device maintenance tasks like auto reboot and upgrades.

Import;Export

Backs up and restores device configuration parameters.

Default Settings

Restores default parameters for specific functions or all settings.

10.1.6 Account

Manages user accounts, permissions, and access levels.

Add Group

Creates user groups and assigns specific permissions.

Modify Group

Modifies existing user group attributes and permissions.

Access Control

Manages IP addresses for blocking or trusting access to the NVR.

Blocked Sites

Lists IP addresses that are blocked from logging into the NVR.

Trusted Sites

Lists IP addresses that are allowed to log into the NVR.

Online Users

Shows currently connected users and allows disconnection or shielding.

10.2 Network Configuration

Configures network settings for device connectivity and remote access.

10.2.1 Basic Settings

Configures fundamental network settings including TCP/IP, MAC, and DNS.

HS Download

Enables high-speed downloads over the network.

Transfer Mode

Sets the mode for video stream transfer (quality, fluency, adaptive).

Net Flow

Monitors network traffic (receive and transmit) by LAN port.

10.2.2 P2 P

Configures P2P for remote access via mobile apps.

10.2.3 Advanced

Advanced network configuration options.

FTP

Configures FTP settings for uploading record files to a server.

Email

Sets up email notifications for event alerts and system messages.

SNMP

Configures SNMP for network device management and monitoring.

UPnP

Enables UPnP for automatic network device discovery and communication.

DDNS

Configures Dynamic DNS for remote access using a domain name.

10.3 Camera Management

Manages connected IP cameras, including adding and configuring them.

10.3.1 Camera Management & POE Power

Details camera management and POE power settings.

Protocol Password

Sets a protocol password for initial camera connection.

Encode

Configures video encoding parameters for main and sub streams.

10.3.2 Video;Audio

Configures audio settings and refers to video encoding details.

10.3.3 Image

Adjusts image parameters for cameras like brightness and contrast.

Privacy Mask

Configures privacy masks to block sensitive areas in video feeds.

10.3.4 PTZ

Configures PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) camera actions and presets.

Chapter 10 Normal Event

Manages normal event types like motion detection and video diagnosis.

10.4.1 Motion detection

Sets up motion detection parameters and detection areas for alerts.

10.4.2 Video Diagnosis

Configures video diagnosis events like video lost and cover detection.

Blurred detection

Sets up blurred detection for abnormal lens focus detection.

Scene change detection

Configures scene change detection for significant visual changes.

10.4.3 Audio detection

Configures audio exception detection for abnormal sound events.

10.4.4 Alarm

Configures alarm inputs and outputs for external sensors.

Alarm Input

Sets up linkage actions for external sensor alarms.

Alarm Output

Configures alarm output actions triggered by system events.

Network Alarm

Manages network alarms from IPCs and triggers NVR actions.

10.4.5 System Alert

Configures handling actions for system exceptions like disk errors.

Chapter 10 Smart Event

Configures advanced intelligent event detection.

10.5.1 Perimeter Protection

Manages line crossing, area intrusion, and region events for security.

10.5.2 Behavior Analysis

Configures behavior analysis events like fast moving and unattended objects.

Fast Moving

Configures fast moving detection parameters.

Unattended Object

Configures unattended object detection parameters.

Object Missing

Configures object missing detection parameters.

Loitering Detection

Configures loitering detection parameters.

Parking Detection

Configures parking detection parameters.

People Gathering Detection

Configures people gathering detection parameters.

10.5.3 Face Detection

Configures face detection parameters for identifying faces.

10.5.4 Crossing Line

Configures crossing line statistics and detection rules.

Chapter 10 Storage

Manages storage devices and recording settings.

10.6.1 Record

Manages recording schedules and checks record status.

10.6.2 Storage

Manages HDD settings, including full strategy and sleep mode.

HDD Management

Manages HDDs, including initialization and settings.

HDD Setting

Configures HDD full strategy, overwriting, and sleep mode.

Cloud Storage

Configures cloud storage for uploading video and pictures.

10.6.3 Advanced

Advanced storage configuration options.

Group Management

Manages HDDs in groups for video storage.

Configure HDD Quota (Capacity)

Sets storage quotas for cameras based on capacity.

Configure HDD Quota (Time)

Sets storage quotas for cameras based on time duration.

S.M.A.R.T.

Performs HDD health detection using SMART technology.

Chapter 10 Smart search

Searches for specific events and data within recordings.

10.7.1 Normal Search

Performs standard searches for recorded video clips.

10.7.2 Smart Search

Performs intelligent searches based on event types like face or motion detection.

Face Detection

Searches for recordings containing detected faces.

Smart Motion Detection

Searches for recordings triggered by smart motion detection.

Perimeter Protection

Searches for perimeter protection events like line crossing or area intrusion.

10.7.3 Statistics

Displays statistical reports for events like crossing line data.

Chapter 10 Playback

Accesses and plays back recorded video footage.

10.8.1 Normal Playback & Event Playback

Plays back normal recordings and event-triggered recordings.

10.8.2 Label Play

Plays back recordings that have been tagged with labels.

10.8.3 Smart Play

Plays back recordings filtered by smart event types.

Draw Line

Enables drawing lines on video for smart playback filtering.

Draw Quadrilateral

Enables drawing quadrilaterals on video for smart playback filtering.

Motion Draw Rectangle

Enables drawing rectangles for motion detection playback filtering.

Motion Full Screen

Enables full-screen playback filtering for motion events.

Face search

Filters playback by detected faces.

Human Shape search

Filters playback by human shape detection.

10.8.4 Time Division play

Plays back recordings divided into time segments across multiple windows.

10.8.5 Normal Play (Picture)

Plays back recorded video as still pictures.

Chapter 11 Appendix

11.1 Glossary

Defines technical terms and acronyms used in the manual.

11.2 Communication

Provides information on accessing support resources, FAQs, and guides.

InVid Tech Protect Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryDVR
SeriesProtect Series
Channels4 / 8 / 16
Motion DetectionYes
Operating SystemEmbedded Linux
Video OutputHDMI, VGA
CompressionH.264
Remote ViewingYes
Network InterfaceEthernet
USB Ports2

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