ALI-DVR3000H Series 960H Digital Video Recorder User Manual Products: ALI-DVR3004H, ALI-DVR3008H, ALI-DVR3016H ALI-DVR3000H Series DVR PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Operate this device only in environments where the temperature or humidity is within the recommended range. Operation at extreme temperatures or in very high or low humidity levels may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 Systems Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 DVR Controls, connectors and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1.1 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 vi 4.2.1 Live View settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Record, Playback and Video Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 5.1 Configuring record settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 5.1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8 SECTION 9 SECTION 10 SECTION 11 APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C 7.1.7 Configuring UPnP™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 8.1 System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Systems Overview Congratulations on purchasing your new ALI-DVR3000H Series 960H Digital Video Recorder security system! Your system includes the following key features: General • • • • • • • • H.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition. Each channel supports dual-stream. Main stream supports encoding at up to 4CIF resolution and sub-stream encoding at CIF/QCIF resolution.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Recording and Playback • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Holiday recording schedule configuration. Normal and event video encoding parameters. Multiple recording types: manual, normal and motion. 8 recording time periods with separated recording types. Pre-record and post-record for motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for schedule and manual recording. Searching record files by event. Customization of tags, searching and playing back by tags.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW • • • • • • • • • • • • • TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, UPnP™, RTSP, iSCSI are supported. TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast. Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking the record files, and downloading files broken transfer resume. Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters. Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status. Remote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW DVR Backpanels 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 9 10 11 12 ALI-DVR3004H backpanel 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 9 10 11 12 ALI-DVR3008H backpanel 1 2 5 3 6 7 8 4 9 10 11 12 ALI-DVR3016H backpanel 4 Item Description 1 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for camera video channels in. Number of channels is dependent on the model of the DVR. 2 Monitor Out (CVBS) BNC connector for CVBS video monitor. 3 AUDIO IN RCA connector for audio in cable.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Item Description 11 12 Vdc Plug for 12 Vdc power adapter. 12 GND terminal Ground terminal post. 1.1.1 Remote control The enter key on the remote control or the front panel has the same function as a mouse left click. The IR Range of the remote control is 10 meters. The buttons on the remote control correspond with the buttons on the front panel. 17 18 13 16 15 12 14 Item Name Function 1 POWER Power on/off the device.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Item Name Function 12 DIRECTION/ENTER buttons Navigating between different fields and items in menus. In Playback mode, the UP and DOWN button are used to speed up and slow down recorded video. The LEFT and RIGHT buttons select the next and previous day of recordings. In LIVE view mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels. 13 PTZ button Enter the PTZ Control mode. 14 ESC button Return to the previous menu.
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1.3 Soft keyboard An on-screen QWERTY keyboard appears when you click in a field that accepts a text entry, such as a password or name. The keyboard is shown in the following picture. Some control keys toggle their function when they are clicked.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM SECTION 2 Installing the System 2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment What’s in the box Your system includes: • • • • • • ALI-DVR3000H Series DVR Remote Control USB mouse 6 foot Ethernet cable 6 foot HDMI cable Power adapter and cable for DVR Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a flat, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present, contact your supplier for a replacement. Verify that your order is complete.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.2.2 Placement Your monitoring and recording equipment is the core device for constant surveillance and the reliable capture of video evidence. Observint Technologies strongly suggest that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized personnel. DVRs and monitors generate heat and should be placed in a clean and well ventilated area. A high temperature environment will reduce the life span and reliability of the equipment.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 4. Plug the mouse into the USB connector on the front or back of the DVR. 5. If you plan to access your DVR remotely, or configure your DVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop cable from your local area network (LAN) into the RJ-45 LAN connector on the back of the DVR. (By default, the DVR automatically acquires network settings using DHCP.) 6.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM About weatherproof cameras Weatherproof cameras can be mounted in any open area, such as on a telephone pole or on the side of a building. For best results, we recommend you mount your cameras in a sheltered area, such as under the eave or roof of a building, if possible. Weatherproof cameras compatible with your DVR may have cables attached to the camera body and not routed through the camera base.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.5.1 Using the Wizard for basic configuration setup When the DVR is powered on, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes. 1. After the initial Alibi loading window (see above), a monitor resolution selection screen may appear. The DVR will offer the optimal resolution for your monitor, but you can select another resolution if you prefer. At this screen, select the preferred resolution, then click Next, or allow the setup Wizard to open. 2.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM NOTE The configuration settings presented in the setup Wizard can also be made and changed using the Menu system. See Chapters 5 - 7 for more information. 3. Enter the admin password in the appropriate field. To do that, click inside the Admin Password field to open the virtual keyboard. Click the appropriate icons to enter the password, then click the Enter icon. The default admin password is 1111.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 4. Click the Next button to open the date and time settings window. 5. In the date and time setup window, click the field you want to change, then use the drop-down list or setup aid to select the appropriate values. Click Next to confirm your settings or Cancel to discard them and open the network setup Wizard window. 6. In the Network setup Wizard window, click the field value you want to change, then use the pop-up aid to enter a new value.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Generally, it is preferable to setup the DVR with a fixed network settings, if possible, to assure the DVR has an unchanging IP address for remote logins. To enable fixed network settings, uncheck the Enable DHCP box, then edit the appropriate fields to change the settings. Consult with your network administrator to determine the best network settings for your DVR. When finished, click Next. 7. Click Next after you configured the network parameters.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 8. In the camera setup wizard, you can initially select the recording mode for each camera attached to the camera input BNC connectors. To use this menu: Click here to open the camera graphical menu a. In the Camera menu shown above, open graphical menu select the camera to configure. “1” (Analog 1) identifies the camera plugged into the camera input BNC connector 1, “2” (Analog 2) identifies the camera on BNC connector 2, etc. b.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM * To configure another camera differently, open the Camera graphical menu and select the next camera to configure. Then repeat the steps above to configure the recording mode for that camera. You can also Copy these settings to other cameras. d. After configuring the recording mode for each camera, click OK to confirm your settings and close the Wizard. 9. Click OK when the recording mode for each camera is selected.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Live View display 10. While viewing video from each cameras in the Live View display, adjust the direction of each camera to aim it at its surveillance target. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures for aiming the cameras.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.6 Using the Menu system After the initial setup of your DVR using the Wizard, the Menus interface enables you to refine your configuration settings and expand the functionality of the system. To use most menus, the user must log into the DVR system, either locally or remotely, with administrative privileges. To open the Menu system from the Live View screen, right click anywhere in the screen, then select Menu.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM To validate the camera information, open the Camera Management menu. Go to Main menu | Camera. The Camera Management menu opens with the OSD submenu, used to configure the on-screen display information. You can opt to display the camera name, date and day of the week, assign the camera name, and set the format and mode for the date, time and OSD display for each camera individually. Click Apply to save your settings.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.7 Configuring HDD settings 2.7.1 Checking HDD status Check the status of the HDD installed in the DVR to assure it is functioning normally. 1. Open the HDD Information display. Go to Menu | HDD |General 2. Check the status of the HDD. If the status is: —— —— —— Normal or Sleeping - The HDD is working normally. Uninitialized or Abnormal - Initialize the HDD before continuing.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. Click the Add button at the bottom of the screen to open the Add NetHDD menu. 3. In the NetHDD drop down list, select the NetHDD ID (NetHDD 1 .. NetHDD 8) you want to add. 4. In the Type drop down list select either NAS or IP SAN. 5. Configure the device type you selected. —— 22 For a NAS disk: i. Click the NetHDD IP Address field to open a virtual keyboard and enter the IP address of the storage device. ii.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM iv. —— Click OK to add the NAS disk to your system. For an IP SAN disk: i. Enter the NetHDD IP address in the text field. ii. Click Search to discover the available IP SAN disk directories on the network. iii. Select the IP SAN disk directory from the list shown below. iv. Click OK to add the selected IP SAN disk to your system. NOTE: If the added NetHDD is uninitialized, select it and click the Init button for initialization.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.7.3 Configuring the HDD By default, all cameras will record to the one partition of the internal HDD. If multiple disks (internal HDD and network drives) are installed, individual cameras or groups of cameras can be configured to save their recordings to assigned areas on those drives. Before you start: 1. Make sure that an HDD is installed. If not, install a HDD and initialize it. Go to Menu | HDD | General. 2. Click Advanced to check the storage mode of the HDD. a.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 1. Open the Storage Mode menu. Go to Menu | HDD | Advanced 2. On the Mode line, open the drop down list and select Group. 3. On the Camera line, open the drop down list and select the camera channel you want to configure for Quota mode. 4. Enter the storage capacity in the text field of Max. Record Capacity (GB) 5. You can copy the quota settings of the current camera to other cameras if required. Click Copy to open the Copy Camera menu.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 6. In the Copy to menu, check the boxes of the camera channels you want to copy the settings to. 7. Click OK to perform the copy and close the Copy to menu. 8. In the Storage Mode menu, click Apply. 9. Reboot the DVR to activate your quota settings. 2.7.5 HDD Detect The HDD Detect feature provides two methods of monitoring the HDD: display of S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) data, and Bad Sector Detection.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. To execute a self-evaluation test on an HDD: a. On the HDD line, open the drop down list to select the HDD of interest. b. On the Self-test Type line, open the drop down list to select the type of test to execute. You can choose either Short Test, Expanded Test or Conveyance Test. c. Click the icon on the S.M.A.R.T. line to execute the test. Allow the test to complete before continuing. The result of the test is shown on the Self-evaluation line. 3. Examine the S.M.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Click Pause to temporarily stop the scan, and click Cancel to end the scan. Click Error info to see the detailed damage information. 2.8 Configuring Exception Alarms The DVR monitors for and respond to certain system-related alarm conditions (exception alarms). Monitoring for and response to these exceptions are configurable. Exception alarm conditions include: • • • • • • • HDD Full: The HDD is full. HDD Error: Writing HDD error or unformatted HDD.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM To configure exception alarms: 1. Open the Exception menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Exceptions 2. On the Exception Type line, open the drop down list and select the exception condition you want to configure. If you select All, all exception conditions will be treated the way you configure the response. 3. Select either of the following response options: Audible Warning or Send Email. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. 5.
SECTION 3: STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, REBOOT SECTION 3 Startup, Shutdown, Reboot After the DVR and cameras are installed, the DVR system must be configured to function in the surveillance mode(s) that best serve your needs. This chapter includes the essential steps to get your system running, including configuring the DVR date and time, and setting up the LAN interface, cameras and recording modes. Advanced features, including remote access, video export, adding user names and setting user permissions, etc.
SECTION 3: STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, REBOOT NOTE The default User Name with administrative privileges and its associated Password are admin and 1111. 3. In the Menu window, click the Shutdown icon, then click Shutdown in the pop-up window. 4. Click Yes in the Attention window. 5. When the message Please power off! appears, rock the power switch on the back panel to the off (“O”) position. 3.1.3 Rebooting the DVR In the Shutdown menu, you can also reboot the DVR. 1.
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE SECTION 4 Live View Interface The Live View interface is the primary camera viewing and monitoring mode. It can be configured to present video from the cameras configured in the system singularly or in multi mode, or using a “patrol” feature wherein video from each of a select group of cameras is displayed singularly and sequentially, with each camera view shown for a preset duration (dwell).
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE Icon Type Reason Record and Alarm Both alarm and record status 4.1 Quick Setting Toolbar Left-clicking the mouse on a viewing frame opens a Quick Setting Toolbar at the top or bottom of the frame. Enable/disable manual record Mute/audio on Instant playback Digital zoom PTZ control Close Image setting Instant Playback: Plays what was recorded in the previous five minutes. Nothing is played if a recording was not made at that time.
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE 4.2 Live View pop-up menu Right-clicking the mouse on the desktop opens the pop-up window shown below. Clicking one of the items listed produces the result described below. —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— 34 Menu: Opens the configuration menu window. See “SECTION 5 Record, Playback and Video Backup” on page 37. Single Screen: showing only one camera channel on the monitor. Open the drop-down list to select the camera channel you want to view.
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE —— Aux Monitor: Switch to the auxiliary output mode (CVBS). The operation of the main output is disabled. 4.2.1 Live View settings Live View settings can be customized according to differing needs. You can configure the screen frame split, placement of camera channels on the screen, dwell time for screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for each channel, etc. 1. Open the Live View Settings menu.
SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE Single-, multi-screen select icons Viewing screens 4. Click the single- or multi-screen select icon for the screen split you prefer. In the example shown above, a 1*5 screen is selected. 5. Click a viewing screens, then double-click the camera in the list on the right that you what to show there. When the selection is made, label in the viewing screen changes to the camera channel number. 6. Click the Apply button to save your setting.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP SECTION 5 Record, Playback and Video Backup After the initial setup of your DVR using the Wizard, the Menus interface enables you to refine your configuration settings and expand the functionality of the system. To use most menus, the user must log into the DVR system, either locally or remotely, with administrative privileges. To open the Menu system from the Live View screen, right click anywhere in the screen, then select Menu.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.1 Configuring record settings 5.1.1 Setting camera encoding parameters 1. Enter the Record settings interface to configure the encoding parameters. Go to Menu | Encoding | Record 2. Select the Record tab page you want to configure. You can configure the stream type, the resolution, and other parameters. —— —— —— —— Pre-record: The length of time you set to record before the scheduled time or event.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP a. Configure the parameters of the camera. b. Click Apply to save the settings. 5.1.2 Configuring Record schedule The record schedule can be used to automatically start and stops recording at preset times. 1. Open the Record Schedule menu. Go to Menu | Record | Schedule 2. To configure the Record schedule: a. Open the Camera drop-down list to select the camera you want to configure.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP b. Check the Enable Schedule box. c. Click Edit, or use the graphical method to apply recording modes to hours of the day. i. If you clicked the Edit button, a record schedule list opens. —— —— —— —— NOTE You can define up to eight recording time periods for each day, each with a specified recording type. Recording time periods cannot overlap with each other. Each recording period can use either Normal or Motion triggered recording.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP ii. To use the graphical method to draw the schedule: —— —— —— Click the color icons for either Normal or Motion in the right panel. Drag the mouse pointer across the area of the chart (day of the week, hours of the day) where you want to use that type of recording. Blocks on the chart, each representing 1 hour of one day, will be colored for the recording mode you selected. A descriptions of the color icons are shown in the figure below.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 4. In the Copy menu, click the channels you to which you want to copy the schedule to, then click OK. 5.1.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters. A motion detection events can trigger several kind of actions by the DVR, including channels to start recording, full screen monitoring, an audio warning, notification sent to the surveillance center, etc.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. To configure Motion Detection: a. Choose camera you want to configure. b. Check the Enable Motion Detection box. c. Use the mouse to drag a rectangle across the area where you want to detect motion. If you want to sense for motion detection in all areas of the video, drag a rectangle across the entire video screen or click Full Screen. You can select to multiple areas (rectangles on the screen) where motion will be detected.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP h. In the Action Trigger Channel window, select the other channels that should trigger recording on this channel, then click Apply to save your settings. i. Click the Arming Schedule tab. With the Arming Schedule, you can define up to eight periods for each day of the week. Time periods cannot overlap. j. Click Apply to save the settings. You can also click Copy to copy the Arming Schedule setup in the window to other days of the week. k.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP l. Select the actions you want to occur, then click Apply to save your settings, and OK to return to the Motion Detection menu. NOTES: The Notify Surveillance Center and Send Email options require additional network settings. See “SECTION 7 Network Settings” on page 79 for more information. 5.1.4 Manual record Follow the steps below to begin manual recording. Manual recording, once initiated, requires a manual cancel of the record.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP d. When the Attention window opens, click Yes. 3. To disable Manual Record: a. Select Record on the left menu frame. b. Click the status button before camera number to change the label from ON to OFF. c. Click the icon after Normal or Motion Detection. d. When the Attention window opens, click No. NOTE Green “ON” icon means that the channel is configured with a record schedule. If the DVR is rebooted, manual record operations are canceled. 5.1.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. To Edit Holiday schedule. a. Click the icon in the Edit (right) column of the line you want to edit. The Edit window will open. b. In the Edit menu, check the Enable box. c. Select Mode from the drop-down list to select the duration. There are three different modes for the date format to configure holiday schedule: Date, Week, and Month. d. Set the start and end dates. e. Click Apply to save settings. f. Click OK to exit the Edit menu. 3.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. Click Advanced in the left frame to open the Storage Mode menu. 3. In the Mode drop down list, select Group. The Group definition window will open. 4. Click Apply to create the group. NOTE: Creation of a group will force a DVR reboot. 5.1.7 Files Protection You can lock the recorded files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the record files from being overwritten. 1. Open the Export menu.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. Check the box(es) for the channel(s) you want to investigate. 3. Configure the record type, File Type (locked or unlocked), and Start Time and End Time. 4. Click Search to show the results. 5.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP a. Determine which files you want to protect, and then click the icon in the Lock column to show a “locked” padlock (indicating that the file is locked). Similarly, unlock files by clicking on the “locked” icon to show an “unlocked” padlock. b. Respond appropriately to the Attention pop-up window. NOTE File of recording in progress cannot be locked. 5.2 Playback 5.2.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Playback by channel 1. Open the Playback menu. Go to Menu | Playback. 2. In the Playback screen, select the camera channel you want to playback. De-select the other channels. 3. Select the start and end times of the date and time range when the video segment was recorded.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 4. Click the Search button. 5. In the window that opens, click the entry of the video segment you want to play, then click the icon in the Play column. 6. In the screen that opens, select the camera or cameras you want playback, then click OK to continue. By default, only the camera of the video you selected will play.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP To open the Results list ( the right frame - see above), move the mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen. You can play a different video segments by clicking the segment to highlight it, then clicking the Play icon associated with it. Move the mouse pointer away from the right side to close the frame. The Playback control panel is shown below. The line across the top of the control panel shows the mode that initiated the recording.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP The tag management icons in the lower left corner allow you to “tag” the video segment with a unique name. Click the Add Tag icon to open the Add Tag pop-up menu, then enter a Tag name. Tagged videos can easily searched for and retrieved later. Right click anywhere on the video frame to open a pop-up menu. With this menu, you can return to Video Search, zoom in on the video, open and close the control panel at the bottom of the screen, and Exit. 5.2.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 7. Click Details to preview video from the event and see more information about the video clip. 8. Select the video clip from the list, then click the Play icon associated with it.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP The control panel at the bottom of the screen is described earlier in this section. See “5.2.1 Playing back video by channel” on page 50. 9. To open the search result list during video playback, move the mouse cursor to the right edge of the screen. In this example, only one clip is listed. If others are listed too, click the Play icon to see it. 5.2.3 Playback by Tag You can easily search for and play back video files that were tagged. 1.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Click Search to generate a list of tagged video files. 6. Select the video clip from the list, then click the Play icon associated with it. The control panel at the bottom of the screen is described earlier in this section. See “5.2.1 Playing back video by channel” on page 50. 7. To open the search result list during video playback, move the mouse cursor to the right edge of the screen.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. To playback a different motion event video clip, click the segment to highlight it, then click the associated Play icon. In the screen above: —— —— Click the Add default tag icon in the lower left corner of the screen during video playback to add a default tag. Click the Add customized tag icon in the lower left corner of the screen during video playback to add a customized tag. NOTE: You can add up to 64 tags to a single video file. Tag management.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP • • Information events - Start/stop recording, local/network HDD information, HDD S.M.A.R.T., etc. Operation events - power on, login, local operation logout, etc. 1. Open the Log Information screen. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Log Information 2. Click Log Search tab to enter Playback by System Logs. 3. Select a Start Time, End Time, Major Type and Minor Type. 4. Click Search.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Choose a log with record file and click the Play icon to play the file, or click the icon in the Details column to see more information about the entry. If there is no playback file associated with the log entry, the message box No result found. will appear. The Log Information details screen is shown below.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.2.5 Auxiliary Functions - Playback frame by frame Play video files frame by frame, in case of checking image details of the video when abnormal events happen. Using a Mouse: Go to Menu | Playback Playback a file. During playback, click the button tt until the speed changes to Single. One click on the playback screen advances playback to the next frame forward. Click uu to increase the playback speed in forward.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 3. Click Playback to play back the record files, then click the reverse control icon to play the files in reverse. 5.2.7 Digital Zoom 1. Click the magnifier button on the playback control bar to enter Digital Zoom screen. 2. Use the mouse to draw a rectangle over the area you want to zoom in on. The area can be enlarged up to 16 times the original size on the screen. Zoom selection area 3. Right-click on the image to exit the digital zoom mode. 5.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Click the Quick Export button. A pop-up window will open showing the file structure of your external storage device. If your USB device is not shown in the Device Name field, click the Refresh button. 6. If the device you are exporting to is a rewritable device such as a USB flash drive, select the directory where you want to copy the files, or create a New Folder.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 7. Click the Export button to start the Export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. Note: The Player utility player.exe will be exported automatically during video file export. 8. Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device. 5.3.2 Export by video search The Export by video search feature allows you to export specific video clips. The export operation writes the selected file(s) to an USB device. 1.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP b. Click the Play icon. A pop up window will appear. 8. Click Export. A pop-up window will open showing the file structure of your external storage device. If your USB device is not shown in the Device Name field, click the Refresh button. NOTE: Some USB devices types include the New Folder and Format options, other types include only an Erase option.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 9. In the Export window, select the directory where you want to copy the files, or create a New Folder. 10. Click the Export button to start the Export. Allow the process to finish before continuing. Note: The Player utility player.exe will be exported automatically during video file export. 11. Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device. 5.3.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 3. On the Event Type line, select open the drop down list and select, for example, Motion. 4. Check the boxes for the analog cameras you want to search. In the example above, A1 and A2, representing camera channel input 1 and 2, are selected. 5. Select the Start Time and End Time of the period when the video clips of interest were recorded. To change the time, click on the field, then select the target date or time from the pop-up menu. 6.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. In the Events Detail window, click Export to open the Export window. A pop-up window will open showing the file structure of your external storage device. If your USB device is not shown in the Device Name field, click the Refresh button. NOTE: Some USB devices types include the New Folder and Format options, other types include only an Erase option. 9. 68 In the Export window, select the directory where you want to copy the files, or create a New Folder.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 10. Click the Export button to start the Export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. Note: The Player utility player.exe will be exported automatically during video file export. 11. Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device. 5.3.4 Exporting Video Clips during playback Segments of video recordings can be backed up (exported) during playback.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Clip (Start clipping) icon 3. Advance the file playback to the start of the segment you want to export, then click the Clip icon (Start clipping scissors) at the bottom of the screen to mark the start of the clip you want to save. 4. Advance the file playback to the end of the segment you want to export, then click the Clip icon (Stop clipping scissors) again to mark the end of the clip you want to save.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Clip (Stop clipping) icon 5. Right click anywhere in the video window, then select Exit. The Attention pop-up window shown below will appear. 6. Click Yes to save the video clip you marked. 7. In the Export window, select the directory where you want to save the file if available, or just click Export, then click Quick Export. A pop-up window will open showing the file structure of your external storage device.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. Click the Export button to start the Export. The Export window will list the files that were transferred. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. The Player utility player.exe is exported during video file export. 9. 72 Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device.
SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Exported file ALI-DVR3000H Series 960H DVR User Manual 73
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS SECTION 6 Managing User Accounts User accounts are created to control access to the system both at the DVR and when logging into the DVR from a remote computer. Each account has a User Name, Password, and a selection of permissions granted to the user. By default, one user, named “admin”, is provided. The admin user is granted all permissions with the system, and can create, modify, and delete other users. User Name “admin”, is assigned the default password “1111”.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS 3. Enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Level and User’s MAC Address. —— —— Set the user Level to Operator or Guest. Different Levels have different operating permission. * Operator: The Operator user level has permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and all operating permission in Camera Configuration by default.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS 6. Set the operating permission of Local Configuration, Remote Configuration and Camera Configuration for the user. Local Configuration options: —— —— —— —— Local Log Search: Searching and viewing logs and system information of DVR. Local Parameters Settings: Configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and importing/exporting configuration files.
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS —— —— —— —— —— —— —— 7. Local Manual Operation: Locally starting/stopping manual recording, picture capturing and alarm output of the selected camera(s). Remote Manual Operation: Remotely starting/stopping manual recording, picture capturing and alarm output of the selected camera(s). Local Playback: Locally playing back recorded files of the selected camera(s). Remote Playback: Remotely playing back recorded files of the selected camera(s).
SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS 3. Click the Edit icon to open the Edit User interface. Note: The admin user can also be edited. Operator and Guest Edit User menu admin user Edit User menu 4. Select and edit the menu options as needed: —— —— Operator and Guest: You can edit the user information, including user name, password, permission level and MAC address. To change the password, check the Change Password box, then enter the new password in the Password and Confirm fields.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS SECTION 7 Network Settings 7.1 Configuring General Settings Network settings must be properly configured before you connect the DVR to cameras on network, or access it remotely. 1. Open the Network Settings menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Network 2. In the General Settings menu, select or enter the following parameters: NIC Type, IPv4 Address, IPv4 Gateway, MTU and DNS Server.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 2. Click the DDNS tab to open the DDNS Settings menu. 3. Check the Enable DDNS box to enable this feature. 4. Open the DDNS Type drop down list and select one of five options: IPServer, DynDNS, NO-IP. 80 —— IPServer: Enter Server Address for IPServer. —— DynDNS: i. Enter Server Address for DynDNS (i.e. members.dyndns.org). ii. In the DVR Domain Name text field, enter the domain obtained from the DynDNS website. iii.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS —— NO-IP: Enter the account information in the corresponding fields. Refer to the DynDNS settings. i. Enter Server Address for NO-IP. ii. In the DVR Domain Name text field, enter the domain obtained from the NO-IP website (www.no-ip.com). iii. Enter the User Name and Password registered in the NO-IP website. 7.1.2 Configuring NTP Server A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can be configured on your DVR to ensure the accuracy of system date/time. 1.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS —— NTP Port: Port of NTP server 5. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 7.1.3 Configuring Multicast Using the multicast function, more than 64 cameras are connectable. A multicast address spans the Class-D IP range of 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. We recommended that you use the IP address range from 239.252.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. 1. Enter the Network Settings interface. Go to Menu | Configuration | Network 2.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 7.1.4 Configuring RTSP The RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) is a network control protocol designed for use in communication systems to control streaming media servers. 1. Open the Network Settings menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Network 2. Click the More Settings tab to open the More Settings menu. 3. In the menu shown above, enter the RTSP port number. The default RTSP port is 554. 4. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 7.1.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS NOTE The Server Port number must be in the range 2000 .. 65535. it is used for remote client software access. The HTTP port is used for remote IE access. 4. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 7.1.6 Configuring Email The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated users if an alarm event is detected, etc., an alarm or motion event is detected or the administrator password is changed.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 3. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 4. Click the Email tab to open the email settings men. 5. Configure the following Email settings: —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— Enable Server Authentication (optional): Check the checkbox to enable the server authentication feature. User Name: The user account of sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication. Password: The password of sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication.
SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 7. Click the Test button to test your Email settings. The corresponding Attention message box will pop up. 7.1.7 Configuring UPnP™ The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature allows the device to seamlessly discover other network devices and establish functional network services for data sharing, communications, etc. You can use the UPnP function to enable the fast connection of the device to the WAN via a router without port mapping.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SECTION 8 System Maintenance The Maintenance menus provide several displays that report system device information, log information, and network traffic. Features also include the export and import of the system configuration file, firmware upgrade, and factory reset. 8.1 System Information The System Information displays include status reports of the DVR, cameras, record settings, the network and the HDDs.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. Select a Start Time, End Time, Major Type and Minor Type. In the example below, the search criterion specified are “Operation” (Major Type) entries with “All” (Minor Type). 3. Click Search. If the search didn’t find a file matching your search criteria, the message No matched log file. will appear.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4. You can Export the result of the log search (click Export), choose a log entry with record file and click the playback button to play the file, or click the icon in the Details column to see more information about the entry. The Log Information Details screen is shown below.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.2.2 Log Export Log information can be exported to a backup device such as a USB storage device. The exported log file is in .txt format and readable with an ASCII text viewer such as Microsoft® Windows® Notepad or Wordpad. The filename, prefixed with the date and timestamp, in the format YYYYMMDDHHMMSSlogBack.txt. To export the log file: 1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, to the DVR USB port. 2. Open the Log Information menu.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 9. Check the Export result on a computer by opening a file that was saved. 8.3 Import / Export system configuration You can export the DVR configuration, then import the file later to restore the earlier configuration. 1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, to the DVR USB port. 2. Open the Import/Export menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Import/Export Export configuration file 3.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4. Click the Export button to start the export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. When the export operation is successful, an “Attention” “Export succeeded” pop-up window will open. 5. Click OK to close the pop-up window. NOTE: The configuration backup file a binary file with a timestamp in the format devCfg__YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.bin 6. Record the name of the exported file for future reference. Import configuration file 1.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. In the file list of the USB device, highlight the DVR configuration file you want to load, and then click Import. 3. Allow the DVR to fully reboot, then use it normally. 8.4 Upgrade Firmware You can upgrade the firmware through a local device or remote FTP server. You should check the current Firmware version before upgrading your DVR firmware. Firmware upgrade should only be performed when recommended by your DVR support organization. 1.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 3. If installing firmware from a local device such as a USB flash drive or disk: a. Connect the local device to the DVR, if necessary. b. Open the Device Name drop down list and select the device that contains the firmware. c. Click the firmware file you want to load. d. Click the Upgrade button, the follow the on-screen instructions for completing the upgrade. 4. If installing firmware from a FTP server: a. Click the FTP upgrade tab at the top of the menu. b.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. Click OK, then allow the DVR to reboot before continuing. 8.6 Net Detect 8.6.1 Checking Network Traffic You can see real-time information of your DVR network traffic, such as linking status, MTU, sending/receiving rate, etc. The traffic data is refreshed every 1 second. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect You can view the sending rate and receiving rate information on the interface. Traffic data is refreshed every 1 second.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.6.2 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect 2. Click the Network Detection tab to open the menu. 3. Click on the Destination Address field, then use the virtual keyboard to enter a address to connect (ping) to. In the field shown below, 1492.168.75.3 was entered in the destination field. 4. Click the Test button to begin the test for network delay and packet loss. The testing result appear in the window.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Note: Click the Refresh button if the connected local backup device cannot be displayed. When it fails to detect the backup device, verify that it is compatible with the DVR. Format the backup device if the format is incorrect. 7. Click the Export button to start the export. 8. When the export is complete, click OK. Up to 1 M data can be exported during one operation. 8.6.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 3. Click the Status button at the bottom of the screen to report the status. 4. If the message box shows shows an error, click the Network button to open the Network parameters menu. After changing parameters, click Apply, and then click OK to save your settings.
SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.6.5 Checking Network Statistics Use the following procedure to view real time network status of your DVR. 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect 2. Click the Network Stat. tab to open the Network status report. Use this display to check the bandwidth of the IP Camera, bandwidth of Remote Live View, bandwidth of Remote Playback, bandwidth of Net Receive Idle and bandwidth of Net Send Idle. 3.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS SECTION 9 Remote Access If you DVR is connected to a local network (LAN), you can access it from another computer on the LAN through Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 11. Internet Explorer 9 or 10 can also be used, but must be run in “Compatibility” mode for the IP address you are logging into. When connecting to the DVR, you must enter a User Name and Password. Note that some user permissions disallow remote access and/or features of this access method.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS 3. If this login is the first login to the DVR from your computer and browser, continue with the following sub-steps: a. After a successful login to the DVR, a message will appear in the middle of the Live View window requiring you to load a plug-in. Click on the message to continue. b. When the Opening WebComponents.exe window opens, close the internet browser window, then click Save File in the window. c.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS d. In the Setup window, click Next to install the plug-in. 102 e. The following window may appear. If so, close the application (in this example, Firefox), then click Next. f. When the software setup is complete, click Finish.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS g. If necessary, open your Internet browser again, then login to the DVR again as you did in Step 1 and 2 above. 9.2 Remote Live View screen The Live View screen initially appears in a 3 x 3 channel viewing frame configuration with no live view images shown. You can: • • • Change the viewing screen layout by clicking the multi-screen select button and selecting the icon for a 1 screen or a 2 x 2 layout.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS To view video from a camera in the Live View screen: —— —— —— • Click a viewing frame to select it. When selected, the frame is surrounded by a bright box. Click the camera channel you want to see. To expand the image to full frame, double click the image in the viewing frame. To return to normal viewing mode, press ESC (keyboard escape key). You can control many Live View functions quickly with the Live View toolbar.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS Multi-screen mode select Play motion controls Timeline (drag to reposition) Capture Audio play / mute Download Snip Set playback time Stop playback Playback timestamp Record legend Expand / contract timeline To playback recorded video: 1. Click the multi-screen mode button to select the number of viewing frames you need to display. You can select either a 1, 2 x 2, or 3 x 3 frame pattern. 2. In the left frame, click the camera channel you want to play recorded video from.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS 2. Check the box of the video segment you want to download. 3. Click the Download button. 9.4 Remote Log screen Open the Log screen by clicking Log in the screen header. The DVR log report is created by specifying a search criteria using the menu in the right frame (or using the default options), then clicking the Search button. The search criteria menu includes filters to search for Major and Minor type events, and specify the start and end time of the report.
SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS Remote Configuration - Local Configuration screen Typical remote Configuration screen Options in the configuration menu function identically as those in the embedded DVR Menu system. For more information on how to use these options, refer to the DVR Menu descriptions in previous sections of this manual. After making configuration changes click Save to apply your changes.
SECTION 10: CLEANING SECTION 10 Cleaning Clean the camera lens and IR lamp shield with a mild glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth. • Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time. • Dust can be removed from equipment by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove stains, gently rub the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution, then rinse and dry it with a soft cloth.
SECTION 11: SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 11 Specifications Section Item Video/Audio Input Video Compression Video Input ALI-DVR3004H ALI-DVR3008H 4 channels 8 channels Video Input Interface G.711u Audio Input 1 channel, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ) Two-way audio input 1 channel, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ) (using the audio input) CVBS Output HDMI / VGA Output 1 channel, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), resolution: 704 × 480 1 channel, resolution: 1920 × 1080 × 60Hz , SXGA: 1280 × 1024 × 60Hz.
APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY APPENDIX A Glossary Dual Stream: Dual stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locally while transmitting a lower resolution stream over the network. The two streams are generated by the DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 4CIF and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF. HDD: Acronym for Hard Disk Drive. A storage medium which stores digitally encoded data on platters with magnetic surfaces.
APPENDIX B: FAQ APPENDIX B FAQ QQ Why does my DVR make a beeping sound after booting? AA The possible reasons for the warning beep are: a. There is no HDD installed in the DVR. b. The HDD is not initialized. c. HDD error To cancel the beeping sound and use the DVR without HDD, open the Configuration | Exception menu and de-select the Audible Warning.
APPENDIX B: FAQ QQ Why doesn’t my remote control doesn’t work? AA There may be several reasons. Begin by checking the following: —— —— Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. Make sure you are aiming the remote control at the IR receiver on the front panel, and the sensor is not obstructed or dirty. If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot: a.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION APPENDIX C HDD Installation The following procedures illustrate hard disk drive (HDD) installation in a ALI-DVR3000H series DVR without an HDD. If you purchased your DVR without a HDD, or you want to replace the HDD installed in your DVR, use this procedure as a guideline. C.1 DVR compatible HDDs For the best performance of your system, install only a high-reliability security grade HDD. Security grade HDDs are designed to stream video efficiently. C.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION HDD SATA power cable SATA data cable 4. Locate the holes in the chassis for the HDD mounting screws, and holes on the underside of the HDD for the mounting screws. See the photos below. HDD mounting screw holes Holes for HDD screws 5. Position the HDD as shown in the photo below, aligning the chassis holes for the HDD screws with the HDD mounting screw holes. Note that the HDD is placed under the cable from the front panel to the chassis PC board.
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION Cable Front panel Chassis PC board PC board connectors for the HDD SATA and power cables 6. Plug the HDD SATA power and data cables into the mating connectors on the chassis PC board. 7. While holding the HDD in place in the chassis, carefully turn over the chassis with the HDD, then install the four HDD mounting screws provided to anchor the HDD to the chassis. Tighten the screws until snug. HDD mounting screws 8. Turn the chassis over (top up).
