TetherX Camera Setup Guide v2, Tether your video surveillance, alarm panels, network infrastructure and other IP or Serial devices to the cloud. Monitor the health of your sites, cloud record cameras and integrate with third party services.

The steps required to set up Samsung Cameras / DVRs and NVRs

Setting Correct Profiles

Please ensure you have 2 profiles configured on your device:

IP Cameras

Cameras are the easiest to set up and should work out of the box. If the cameras are not working for any reason, please try one of the following for the Analytics Path and Recording Path:

Multi-Sensor IP Cameras & Encoders

If your device is a multi-sensor camera or an encoder, please set the Analytics Path as follows:

NVR – Network Video Recorders

DVR – Digital Video Recorders

DVR recorders setup is similar to NVR setup with the following differences:

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Can I use TetherX alongside HikConnect?

Can I use Hik-Connect on my Hikvision cameras and recorders?

Yes.

Please make sure that stream encryption is switched off under Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings:

HikConnect stream encryption uses a proprietary mechanism which is not available to third-parties. Please note TetherX will encrypt the stream to the highest standards, for more information please see our security white-paper.

Note: If you are still getting a broken stream or no live view, please try updating the camera and/or recorder firmware to the latest. There are known issues that have been addressed by Hikvision.

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Live View – Technical Implementation Details

How TetherX implements live view to be compatible with all manufacturers

Introduction

The quality, latency and smoothness of live view streaming is dictated by many factors:

Available Streams from Cameras

Typically cameras will provide 2 video streams as well as the ability to request a single image. These limitations dictate what is and isn’t possible when it comes to both recording and streaming.

💡 Note: More expensive and speciality cameras will provide additional video streams and custom streams of crops/de-warps of the same image (e.g. 180 or 360 cameras).

The streams are usually accessed through RTSP and the images through HTTP. For example:

Formats

Transcoding vs Proxying

TetherX supports both transcoding and proxying/packaging. The differences between the two are as follows:

Transcoding is a process of taking the stream from a camera, decoding it and then re-encoding it into a different format. This is the ideal method to hit a specific requirement of Internet bandwidth and viewing size, but it is in most cases cost prohibitive as you need power hungry and expensive hardware to achieve.

​For context, a TetherBox Pico capable of recording 10 cameras will only be able to record 2 if transcoding (you can enable transcoding in TetherX by editing a camera and switching to the advanced tab).

Proxying & Packaging is what is used in most cases, where the original video stream is maintained but is packaged into different containers, for example .mp4 for video recording and .ts for local and high-def live streaming (see streaming technologies below).
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This means that ultimately, you are at the mercy of the camera/recorder. If you need to open 16 cameras and each one is 1mbit, but your upload speed is only 10mbit, it will simply not work because the stream size cannot be adjusted without either:

Video vs Images

TetherX use a combination of images and video to achieve different goals. It is important to understand the differences and advantages/disadvantages of each, which in turn dictate when either is used in TetherX.

The main difference between image and video compression is every image is self contained, where every video frame is part of a stream. While you may skip an image, skipping a frame in a video stream leads to parts of the image breaking / disappearing:

Systems that ignore broken/skipped data (e.g. streaming over UDP) will show a broken image while many systems will simply show a loading spinner while they wait for the next key frame (which is controlled by the key-frame interval set on the camera/recorder, typically set to 1 second, or the same number as fps, but sometimes much longer).

Because each image is self contained, it is typically 5 to 25x larger in bitrate vs video at 25 images per second. It may initially seem obvious that video should be used when accessing remotely, however there are certain important underlying trade-offs that make it a much tougher question which needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis, according to the following:

Advantages of Images

Live View Streaming Technologies

TetherX uses all mainstream streaming technologies available and choses between them depending on the specific requirements and constraints:

How TetherX Does It

TetherX supports most streaming technologies and switches between them depending on context.

When local streaming (the TetherBox is able to detect if you are on the same network), if we are viewing less than 10 cameras simultaneously TetherX switches to LHLS (see above) to show the primary video stream from each camera at full resolution/frame-rate (assuming your viewing device is capable of displaying this many streams). If this is not working well for you, you are presented with a toggle to switch off High-def streaming to fall back to loading images.

When full screening a camera (double tap/click a camera), we assume you want the higher quality and we switch to the full primary stream. If your connection is not able to sustain this stream, we automatically fall back to loading images.

When viewing multiple sites / cameras over Internet in record mode, we switch to image viewing but we transcode/transize the images depending on the size of each live view box on your screen. This ensures that you are able to view many simultaneous cameras, the latency is lower than video, it automatically adapts to the available bandwidth and it does not impact recording quality. This does however mean a lower fps.

When viewing multiple sites / cameras over Internet in monitor mode, we proxy the connection directly to the image provided by the camera. This leads to a further lowering of fps but ensures the TetherBox can monitor the health of and provide live view of 10x more cameras than in record mode.

Learn more about using Live View in TetherX here.

How Hikvision iVMS Does it

Because of the constrains outlined above, in order to show smooth video in iVMS (and Dahua PSS) software, if the connection speeds both on site and viewing device cannot accommodate the streams, the software temporarily reconfigures the cameras to send a lower bitrate stream while keeping the resolution the same.

💡 Note: if you happen to kill the software at this point (or lose connection), this can cause the camera to permanently record in lower quality.

Because many cameras or recorders only support a single stream at above D1 resolution, this means that not only is the live view quality reduced, but also the video being recoded which can lead to losing critical video evidence.

In our testing, limiting the connection to 5mbit 200ms upload and streaming just 4 cameras in HD resulted in blocky and usable footage being recorded on the NVR. It also took over 10 seconds to get an initial image, however the motion was smooth (25fps) once loaded.

In comparison when using images (outside of the iVMS/PSS software), the images loaded almost immediately, the image quality was significantly higher, but the frame-rate was poor (3-4fps) – still sufficient for making decisions in a control room setting, but understandably disappointing in smoothness by comparison. (Note: higher fps can still be achieved by full screening a single camera on demand).

When viewing a smaller number of cameras from the same manufacturer on a single PC or phone, it looks impressive to have smooth 25fps video on iVMS/PSS/others. However, when dealing with 100+ or even 32 cameras, from different manufacturers, different firmware versions, with multiple users, across multiple sites, with differing and fluctuating bandwidths, you begin to appreciate the trade-offs and advantages/disadvantages of each approach.

💡 Note: This approach of custom code to adjust Hikvision camera settings to achieve smoother live view is only suitable if you do not care about recording quality and you are optimising for a single manufacturer with compatible models/firmware.

​TetherX is an open platform with a focus on convention over configuration, we prioritise the integrity of recorded footage above live view and we implement approaches that work across all recorders/cameras as well as viewing devices.

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Uniview / UNV Camera Setup Guide (for use with TetherX)

Using TetherX with Uniview / UNV Cameras

Summary

Uniview or UNV cameras should work out of the box in most cases. However please note depending on the age of the camera and firmware versions, the RTSP path may be different.

Please try the following paths:

3. Open the Advanced tab and enter the required Analytics Path and Recording Path. Please try all the paths given as examples above.

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Camera Setup Checklist

Adding IP cameras to TetherX Please note your camera may have a different interface and options may be located in a different part of the interface. Please refer to the camera manual if you are not able to find the relevant option.

Network

Set a Static IP

Set camera to unused IP on 192.168.88.x network
set DNS/Gateway to 192.168.88.100

Important: Although it’s possible to configure your camera with DHCP, and TetherBox is capable of detecting any IP changes, we strongly advise against this practice for security reasons. This setting can potentially allow the camera to connect directly to the internet, raising a range of security issues. These include unauthorised access through back doors, or the risk of security holes in the camera’s firmware if it’s not updated regularly.

Video & Audio

Recording Stream (primary)

Analytics Stream (secondary)

Conditions

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Audio (optional)

Date & Time

One option is to disable time from being displayed in the camera at all. You generally do this under OSD settings. If you do wish time to be displayed in the image, you need to set the following:

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Once you have the NAS setup you can come back to this post and follow the steps below:
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Step 1: Login to your Synology NAS via a browser​

Step 2: Click the Package Center icon​

Step 3: Search for and install the Surveillance Station software (it should be on the home page of the package center, if not you can use the search bar to find it)​

Step 4: Click the Synology main menu at the top left of your screen and open the newly installed Surveillance Station software​

Step 5: Click the IP Camera icon​

Step 6: Click the add button when the new window open and then click add camera from the drop-down​

Step 7: Select Quick Setup and then click the next button​

Step 8: Enter the camera details manually or click the Search icon next the IP Address box​

Step 9: Check both the Synology Supported Cameras and ONVIF lists (some camera models are not directly supported by Synology, but as long as the camera is ONVIF compliant you should be able to add it to the Surveillance Station software)​

Step 10: Select the camera you want to add from one of the lists and click OK​

Step 11: Check that all the camera details are filled in, including the cameras username & password (also give the camera a unique name to help you identify it from other cameras)​

Step 12: Click the Test Connection button and if the test is successful you’ll get a green tick and a live shot from the camera, you can then click Finish and the camera will be added to your Synology NAS​

If the test is not successful you will have to go back and check the camera’s settings are correct, the most common problem is that the camera has an IP address that is not on your network, after you have followed our instructions from a previous video on how to change the IP address you should get a successful connection and be able to add the camera.

How To Install Synology Surveillance Station

Read Also : Dahua NVR Troubleshoot All Series

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If you need more help with installing Surveillance Station and adding an IP Camera to your Synology NAS you can watch this video:

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Synology NVRs and VisualStation​

NVR1218, DVA1622, DVA3221, VS360HD

NVR’s (Network Video Recorders) are a neccessary part of any security setup.
They work to store, playback and support the live feed of security footage from connected IP Cameras, and with Synology, can offer even more.

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Offering a range of Network Video Recording solutions, from their energy efficient NVR1218, and compact VS360HD, to their deep learning, AI powered DVA series, Synology’s selection of NVRs were designed to appeal to a range of different users and applications.
At Use-IP you can now choose from these four Synology NVRs and decide which is best suited for your needs.
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NVR1218​

The Synology NVR1218 is a 2-Bay (Reaching a max. of 7 bays, with an Expansion unit) Network Video Recorder, able to support a max. of 12 IP camera channels.
Its design is also fit for a PC-less experiance (only needing to be connected to a monitor) and can be accessed remotely, via Synology’s Surveillance Station, or, DS cam mobile application (allowing for Live view, playback, adjustments, and notifications, on a mobile device).

Key Features:
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Deep Learning NVR (DVA) Series​

The Deep Learning NVR Series combines the Management features of Synology’s Surveillnace Station, with Advanced Analytics, designed to fit deployments of all sizes.
Intelligent Analytics – Included in DVA NVRs to strengthen on-premises security, offering deep learning algorithms and detection profiles
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Users can choose between the more compact design of the DVA1622, or the larger storage of the DVA3221, the key features of which are both listed below.
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DVA1622

DVA3221​

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The DVA Series NVRs also come equipped with the use of Dynamic Maps, allowing for improved situational awareness, and to help users to determine camera/event locations, and provide instant access to video feeds for more efficient site monitoring. This also includes the features listed below:​

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VisualStation

VS360HD
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Synology’s VisualStation offers a PC-less, live view and playback solution, for your surveillance footage, with the ability to work in mobile environments.
Designed to work as a companion system, the VisualStation also offers an ultra-compact design, and features Synology SurveillanceStation live view and management tools. It is a perfect alternative for a Video recording solution, for users facing budget or space constraints.

Key Features:
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How It Works:
Plug in an Ethernet cable, connect the VisualStation to a LCD-monitor or TV, log into the Synology SurveillanceStation – and its all set up, for quick and easy use.
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The VS360HD is also equipped for use in harsh and mobile environments. With a design free from mechanical moving parts, the VisualStation is more resistant against vibration and hardware failure, than other Network Video Recording solutions.
Its design also features a solid outer case, built to keep it running in industrial temperature ranges (-20°c ~ 50°c)
This is what makes the Synology VisualStation both a cost effective, and reliable system, for any user.

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Synology NAS/SAN Systems​

Synology’s Data Storage/Management Systems come in a range of styles and sizes, each designed to fit different user needs. Being able to appeal to a range of users and suitable for numerous applications, Synology’s NAS/SAN Systems are an ideal addition to any personal data management, business data management, or security setup.
Choose from Synology’s range of NAS types; RackStations, DiskStations, FlashStations, and more.​

What is a NAS?​

NAS = Network Attatched Storage.
A NAS is a device that provides users with a networked location to store their data, and are designed to be equipped for use at home or for businesses (or other applications).
But a Synology NAS has even more to offer, as they are designed to offer private cloud storage, backup systems, and secure file sharing.
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Benefits For Home Use

The DiskStation Manager 7.0​

The DiskStation Manager is the operating system for Synology NAS systems, it was designed with focus on reliability and impressive performance, and offers users a wide range of data management features.​

Users can also feel secure when using their Synology NAS, as the DiskStation Manager offers Secure Sign-in, with app-based login approval, hardware security keys, and 2-factor authentication options. Keep your data, and your data management, as secure as possible.

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Data Backup Solutions​

With the DiskStation Manager as its operating system, a Synology NAS will also offer users a selection of effective and reliable backup solutions, which include:
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Active Backup for Business
Expands user data protection with agent-based Linux backup, possible for five major distributions, and AES-256 encryption.

Active Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
Maintain offsite copies and restart backup tasks in a different location.

Hyper Backup
Protect data with backup support for DSM settings and 12 additional software packages.

Synology C2
Synology’s Cloud Storage Solution
Back-up NAS data to the cloud (with Hyper backup), and, sync requested data between C2 storage and branch offices (with Hybrid share)
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Synology NAS Systems also include the Btrfs File System, that allows for even more backup solutions, so users can keep their data as secure as possible (keeping data safe even in the event of data corruption or system failure). These Solutions include:
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Synology’s NAS Lineup
Now Avaliable at Use-IP​

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RackStations​

A selection of Rackmount style NAS Systems.
Synology RackStations offer impressive performance and large storage space, all in a rackmount design.
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XS+/XS Series – RS4021xs+, RS3621xs+, RS3621RPxs, RS1619xs+
+ Series – RS422+, RS820+, RS820RP+, RS1221+, RS1221RP+, RS2421+, RS2421RP+, RS2821RP+
Value Series – RS819
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DiskStations​

A style of NAS perfect for a Desktop application.
Synology DiskStations range from being compact storage solutions for Business environments, to being an ideal starting point for Home users.
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XS+/XS Series – DS3622xs+, DS1621xs+
+ Series – DS220+, DS420+, DS620slim, DS720+, DS920+, DS1522+, DS1621+, DS1821+, DS2422+
j Series – DS220j
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FlashStations​

Synology’s FS Series, with an All Flash Array, Rackmount design.
Synology FlashStations offer uncomromising performance, and solid-state drives. Perfect for more demanding applications, and to accelerate Business operations.
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FS Series – FS6400, FS3600, FS3400, FS2500

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SA, HD, and, UC Series​

All in a Rackmount style, these NAS systems appeal to a range of storage requirements.​

SA Series – Offers a Scalable storage solution (ideal for enterprises) with high-performance and capacity requirements. – SA3600, SA3400, SA3200D
HD Series – Offers a High-density SAS Storage server, designed for Rapid data scaling, optimizing operational efficiency, and IT infrastructure.- HD6500
UC Series – Offers a dependable high-avaliability SAN Storage solution, fit for iSCSI and FC environments. – UC3200

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Expansion Units​

Synology NAS/SAN Systems can also be expanded, with compatible Synology Expansion Units.
Increase your storage space by adding additional drive bays, using a range of Expansion Unit models, also avaliable at Use-IP

FX2421 – Expansion for FS6400, FS3600, and, FS3400
RX6022sas – Expansion for HD6500
RXD1219sas – Expansion for SA3200D and UC3200
DX1222 – Expansion for DS3622xs+ and DS2422+
RX1222sas – Expansion for SA3600 and SA3400

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Access from smartphone

(1)Download APP

Search and download “Eseecloud” app from App store or Google play on your phone.

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(2) Register

 If you install and open “Eseecloud” app at the first time, an account need to be registered initially.

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(3) Add device

Method 1: Add the device via QR code.

EseeCloud Devices Advanced User Guide

Read Next : EseeCloud Wireless Security Camera System Installation.

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Method 2: Add by cloud ID.

     Cloud ID: Enter NVR’s System Setup – Network Setup to input Cloud ID or Scan QR Code)

     Device name: Choose a name for your system of your choice.

     User Name: Enter the NVR’s User Name (default: admin)

     Password: Enter the NVR’s Password (default: NO password)

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Method 3: Add by LAN scan.

Please make sure you are connected to the same wifi.

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Access from remote PC

1. Access from remote PC (Log in with Cloud ID)

Operation Steps: ( We suggest you to use microsoft IE, otherwise some services will be invalid. )

1. Open your browser

2. Enter http://www.e-seenet.com

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Cloud ID: (Enter NVR’s System Setup-Network Setup to input ID or Scan QR Code)

Username: Enter the NVR’s User Name (default: admin)

Password: Enter the NVR’s Password (default: NO password)

3. Enter the correct device ID, user name and password.

4. Click login to enter live view interface.

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Note: To successfully remote access your system, the device ID should be ONLINE.

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2. Access from PC Client (CMS)

1. Please download CMS from the below link:

http://www.tontonsecurity.com/download/page_show_67.html

2. Login user: admin, password: (default: NO password, please keep it blank)

3. Please enter “Add” to add device, you can add it “By IP/DDNS” or By Cloud ID”

4. By IP/DDNS:

IP/DDNS: (Enter NVR’s System Setup-Network Setup to find IP)

Port: (default: 80)

Username: Enter the NVR’s User Name (default: admin)

Password: Enter the NVR’s Password (default: NO password)

Device name: Choose a name for your system of your choice.

Type: choose “NVR”.

Number of Channels: please input the correct number of the channels.

Click “Finish” and go back to “Preview”, click the device name to view live video.

5. By Cloud ID:

Cloud ID: (Enter NVR’s System Setup-Network Setup to find IP)

Username: Enter the NVR’s User Name (default: admin)

Password: Enter the NVR’s Password (default: NO password)

Device name: Choose a name for your system of your choice.

Type: choose “NVR”.

Number of Channels: please input the correct number of the channels.

Click “Finish” and go back to “Preview”, click the device name to view live video.

Add the IP camera to the NVR by matching code

1.  When you use Match Code
1.1 Add new add-on cameras to your system
1.2 Re-pair camera to NVR when they lose connection. You need to delete the
Network Unreachable channel at first, then re-pair the camera to an unoccupied
channel. (unoccupied channel always shows No Video Source under Status.)

Tips: The IP cameras in pre-packed kits have already been paired to the NVR. So the
cameras will automatically connect to the NVR once they are plugged in power.

2.  Add camera by matching code.
2.1  Power on the camera which has no video, and connect this camera to the NVR
via Network cable.

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2.2  Right click mouse on the main interface, select “Video Manage“

2.3  Click “Refresh“, find the camera’s IP. Click “Match Code“, then click “Yes“, the
NVR will start to match code to the camera.

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2.4  After matching code successfully, the “status” will show “Connect success“.

Then you will see the camera is added to the NVR and display video on the screen.

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What is the WiFi distance of the wireless kits?

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Between each camera to the NVR:

In open space we tested 350m (1150ft) working distance;

With normal obstacles like 1-2 walls, we tested 35m (115ft) working distance.

For distance we only have theoretical values.

No certain distance can be guaranteed due to different environments applied in.

It varies depending on obstacles and signal interference.

on the contrast, if there are many blocks and signal interference between, the distance could be closer. 

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What if your NVR system keeps beeping?

1. Please right click your NVR mouse, then click System Setup – General Setup – Error setup, make sure that “Enable” and “Buzzer” are unchecked.

2. Please right click your NVR mouse, then click System setup – Channel setup –  Video detection, make sure that “Buzzer” is unchecked for all channels.

3. If you have checked above 2, and none of the buzzer are checked.

    Follow below to stop the beeping:

    a. Right click your NVR mouse, then click System setup – System Admin –  Factory setting, uncheck WiFi Reset, then click Apply to reset NVR settings.

    b. If you cannot view the cameras on the NVR after resetting, please right click your NVR mouse, then click Exit system, choose shutdown. Follow on-screen message to unplug NVR from power and then re-plug it back to NVR. Wait for NVR to initialize.

Then the cameras shall come back.

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How to upgrade the NVR system

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1. Please download the update file to your computer and unzip it, then plug the USB flash drive,and move the unzipped update file to the root directory of the USB flash drive. 

Note: 

1)Please move the update file to the root directory of the USB flash drive, do not move the subdirectory.

2)Do not change the file name.

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2. Connect USB-disk/mouse and USB hub with NVR shown as flowing.

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3. Enter the NVR’s menu (System setup\System Admin\System upgrade),
Click “Start” to begin upgrading.
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Note: Please keep power supply well during the upgrade.

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4. Once the upgrade is done, NVR will restart system automatically.

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How to view playback on NVR system

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1. Right click the mouse , choose video playback

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2. In the menu bar on the right, choose record type/channel/data to search what
you want to and click playback.

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3. Click Backup and the video will be saved in USB storage

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How to Add C8601 Cameras to Tonton NVR System

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How to connect and set up the Wireless Network Camera System?

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1. Connect the DC 12V/2A power adapter to the Power port of the NVR.

When Power indicator light is on, NVR starts to work.

2. Use VGA / HDMI cable to connect your NVR and Monitor / TV, then preview interface can be seen.

3. Plug the network cable and mouse to the ports of NVR rear panel.

4. Connect the DC 12V/1A power adapter to the IP camera (IPC).

Each camera has one 6ft length power adapter.

5. After finish connecting, the NVR will search the IPC automatically and start to initialize the connection.

When completed connection, the images will display.

6. Login this system:

Username :  admin

Password:  (there is no password, please keep it blank)

(Note: if you want to change the password, you can go to NVR’s System Setup – System Admin -User management – Set password to change it.)

7. Then you can follow up the below steps to set up on your phone:

If you want to view the cameras remotely, the NVR should be connected WAN network, Please ensure DHCP in your Router is open.

If you don’t know how to enable the Router’s DHCP, please input the IP Address of your  

Router to IE browser, then you will find the network information, you can enable the “DHCP”.

After that, please go to NVR’s System Setup – Network Setup to enable “DHCP”

Then the system will obtain the IP Address, DNS from your Router automatically.

Or you can go back main menu to select “Fast Network”, Then the system will connect the WAN network automatically.

8.   Access from smartphone

(1). Please download “Eseecloud” app from App store or Google play on your phone.

    (2). If install and open “Eseecloud” app at the first time, an account need to be registered initially.

(3) Add the device.

Method 1: Add the device via QR code.

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Method 2: Add by cloud ID.

Cloud ID: Enter NVR’s System Setup – Network Setup to input Cloud ID or Scan QR Code)

Device name: Choose a name for your system of your choice.

User Name: Enter the NVR’s User Name (default: admin)

Password: Enter the NVR’s Password (default: NO password)

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Method 3: Add by LAN scan.

Please make sure you are connected to the same wifi.

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9. Access from remote PC (Log in with Cloud ID)

    PC : our item only support IE browser, please input “www.e-seenet.com” to IE Browser to view your cameras.

       Cloud ID: (Enter NVR’s System Setup – Network Setup to input ID or Scan QR Code)

       Username: Enter the NVR’s User Name (default: admin)

       Password: Enter the NVR’s Password (default: NO password)

(Input the correct Cloud ID, user name and password, click login to enter live view interface.)

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NVR video backup.

1.Right click mouse > select Video backup.

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2. Enter into the interface of Video backup.

   Select Channel, Record mode and Search time.

   Click “Search”. After that, the chosen video will display in the list.

3. Select the section which you want to backup.

   Then, click the bottom “Backup”.

4. Next, there will pop up a dialog box asking are you sure to backup this record.

   Click “Yes” if you are sure.

   Before start to backup, system will inform you to insert U disk within one minute. 

   If you want to cancel the operation of backup, you can click “Cancel” to withdraw.

   NOTE: The NVR only one USB port, so you have to unplug the mouse

and plug the U disk within one minute.

5. After you insert U disk, what you should do is just wait a moment.

6. Backup is completed when system inform you “Backup record succeed“.

   And you can unplug your USB disk at that time.

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How to setup audio function?

1. System connection

(1) The monitor must have HDMI input port.

  (2) Connect the HDMI port on both sides with the included HDMI cable.

2. NVR setup

  (1) Choose the option “Private” on this interface during NVR’s restarting. It allows you select audio or not.

(2) Check whether the encode mode is “AV stream” or not.

(3) On the live window, click mouse to select any channel to pop-up the hidden volume icon like a speaker, click it repeatedly to hear or mute the sound from camera.

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How to use a new Gmail mailbox account to set NVR mail alarms?

How to use a new Gmail mailbox account to set NVR mail alarms?

1.Register a new Gmail mail account, and log in.

2.Get into your mailbox>click the “” in top right of page>get into “My Account“.

3.     Click “Sign-in&security” and enter the interface,Turn on “Allow less secure APP on“.

4.  After that, you will receive an email from Google, which means “less secure sign in” has been turned on.

5. Get into NVR system. Right click mouse>select System setup>Network setup>Network Status.

   Check if your NVR’s network connected successfully.

   Before operate what mentioned above:

    Make sure Cloud(P2P) display “ONLINE“.

   Make sure the Network Status display “Healthy Network“.

6.Then, click the “E-Mail”. 

Input your Gmail SMTP Server (smtp.gmail.com) in ” SMTP Server” Input your Gmail account in “Username” and “Sender”.

Change the “Encryption Type” to “TLS”.

Input your Gmail password in “Password”

Input your two inbox address in “Sendee 1\2” 

After that, click “Apply”>click “Test”.

7.        When the system remind you “Test successful”, which means NVR’s mail alarm is set successfully.

8. PIR video detection setting as below picture:

    (1). Click “Channel setup” and “Video detection”

    (2). Choose Motion Detection, disable it

(3). Choose PIR Input Armed Detection, Enable E-mail Notice

9. After finished setting, When alarm is triggered, you will receive email from NVR.

PIR alarm setting

Only PIR detection recording setup

1.      Disable motion detection function, click ok to save

2.      Choose Detection Model with PIR Input Armed.

Please noted: If you want to set Buzzer, Email notice or App alarm, you can enable them, in this way, you will get notification on email or App.

3.      Press “Reset” to clear default setting

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4.      Click the icon “Alarm”

5.      Press and drag the left button of the mouse to select needed schedule.

6.      Click ok to save

7.      Cancel the manual recording mode

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8.      Once the PIR detection is trigged, the live window will display an icon like below, it means PIR recording is running

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How to Reset NVR’s Password

Reset NVR’s Password

1. The interface when you log in. 

 2. Click “OK”. If you input incorrect password,

     monitor will display “Username/Password Is Incorrect!”.

 3. Continuously and successively click left button and right button in blank space of prompt box for six times.After that, monitor will display “Restore default user”.

4. Click “Yes”, and you will access to the interface where you can reset NVR’s password.

Tips:   1. The username must be “admin”, or else the password won’t be retrieved.

           2. If you want to make new password, please leave it blank in column of “Old password”.

           3. Delete the old password after reset the new one.

           4. If you have set a new password for NVR, remember that NVR password cannot exceed 10 characters, or the NVR will not save it correctly.

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 reset NVR’s password             click to download video

How to install iSmkit PC client 

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How to install iSmkit PC client                  Click here to download

Gmail Mail Configuration Guide

(DE) Gmail Mail-Konfiguration Anleitung 

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(FR) Guide de configuration de Gmail Mail 

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(CN) Gmail邮件配置指南操作步骤20230922

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(EN) Gmail Mail Configuration Guide 

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Email SMTP and POP3 settings

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Solve the problem of the white light always on(Applicable to 3.6.60 and above Version)

Precautions:

1. Please check your IPC version first, only 3.6.60 and above version can be solved the problem through upgrade.

2. The camera must be able to produce the image, if the camera can’t be viewed or resetted, it can’t be upgraded.

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Check IPC Version:

Go to “System Admin” – “IPC Maintenance” to check the version of the problem camera. Please note: Don’t upggrade the version 3.6.16 and below version with these upgard file.

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Download the upggrade file:

For 3.6.60 Version: Download Link

For: 3.6.60 Above Version: Download Link

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Upgrade Method

1. Upgrade the IPC via NVR system

（1）Please download the update file to your computer and unzip it, then copy the update file(IPCAKV3C_xxxxx.rom) to a USB flash drive. Please note: Don’t change the file name

（2）Plug the USB flash drive to the NVR’s USB interface

Enter the NVR’s menu (System Setup-> Channel Setup-> IPC Upgrade)

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（4）Click the “Channel” and select the upgarde channel of the IPC.

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（5）Click “Start” and “Yes”, the IPC will be upgrading. Please note: During the upgrade, please don’t power off the NVR and the camera.

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（6）If the camera upgraded successfully, the Status will show “Success!”.

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2. Upgrade the IPC via TF card.

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（1）Unzip the upgrade file, then copy the “help.rom” file to the TF card. Please don’t change the file name and move it to the root directory, do not move the subdirectory.

（2）Power off the camera, then insert the TF card to the TF card slot. Then power on the camera.

（3）Waiting for about 1 minutes, the camera will start up. Then press 3 times continuously of the reset button for the camera(In order to prevent operation errors, you can press several times, which will not affect the upgrade).

（4）About 2 seconds later, the camera will makes a sound for an upgrade. Then waiting for about 2-3 minutes, if the camera restart and works normally, it means that the upgrade is successful.

New Manual for Dual light

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If the IP camera doesn’t work with NVR system,please check …

1. First of all,please confirm both of the camera and the NVR are powered on .

(1) Camera is powered on: Please plug the power adapter to the camera ,and then cover the IR-Cut with your hand (See picture), finally to check if the night vision will be activated or not .

(2) NVR is powered on : Please plug the adapter to the NVR ,and then see whether the power indicator is on.

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2. Secondly please enter NVR system — Video Manage ,and check if the status of camera is connected successfully or disconnected. 

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3. Thirdly, if the camera is disconnected,please confirm the distance of the camera and NVR system. The far distance will affect the signal transmission.Please follow the below steps to fix the issue:

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(1) . Please enter NVR system —  Video Manage — delete camera (The same page as the Step 2)

(2). Remove the camera and take it next to the NVR system,and prepare a network cable and start to match code for the camera and the NVR.

(3). How to Match code :

A. Connect this camera to the NVR via Network cable.

B. Right click mouse on the main interface, select “Video Manage“

C .Click “Refresh“, find the camera’s IP. Click “Match Code“, then click “Yes“, the NVR will start to match code to the camera.

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D. After matching code successfully, the “status” will show “Connect success“.Then you will see the camera is added to the NVR and display video on the screen.

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4. Finally, you could unplug network cable and put the camera to the place where you want .

How to change the channel

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1.Please click “Video Manage”.

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2.Make a note of the camera IP address you want to change.

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3.Click “Manual Edit” and enter the IP address on the corresponding channel.

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How to fix black screen Monitor for 10” /15.6”NVR

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How to get the NVR system ONLINE?

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1. Please make sure you enabled DHCP of your Router.

2. If you don’t know how to enable the Router’s DHCP,

    please input the IP Address of your Router to your computer browser,

    then you will find the network information, you can enable the “DHCP”.

3. After that, please plug a network cable to the WAN port on back of NVR.

4. If the system refuses to go ONLINE?

Basic troubleshooting:

  (1).  Check if your network cable can work well.

         If NVR is getting signal, there should be flash light. If not, please check the connection and cable.

  (2).  If the port is right and NVR is still OFFLINE, then it should be DHCP issue.

         Enable DHCP on your NVR.

        Click right button of mouse, go to NVR’s System Setup – Network Setup – check the DHCP and enable it,

        apply and save it. Wait for 1 minute to see if the status on bottom right corner changes to ONLINE.

5. Or you can go back main menu to select “Fast Network“, 

        Then the system will connect the WAN network automatically.

        Within 1 minute, you shall see NVR status changes to ONLINE and the NVR is ready to be viewed

        from anywhere anytime.

6. If this can’t help you, probably your Router disabled DHCP or block new devices from connecting.

    What DHCP does is: when Router find new device connected, DHCP allocate new IP to the device

                              and connect it to the Internet.

   An easiest way to know if your router enables DHCP:

   When you connect a new device to your WiFi for Internet service (or a visitor/ friend wanted WiFi

   connection), does it require WiFi password only? If only password required, then your router has

   DHCP enabled; if that requires not only password but also some settings, then your Router is secured

   from connecting new devices. Please ask people who secured the WiFi (who set password) to enable

   the NVR to connect.

The Step 4 and Step 5 should enable 95% users to get NVR ONLINE.

Even if the status shows OFFLINE after all this, we suggest you to use APP and access the Cloud ID

to see if it works.

Note:   Always wait for 1 minute after any change.

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Advanced troubleshooting

If the basic steps above does not solve the issue. Follow below steps to do further troubleshooting.

1. Make sure the cable you connect to NVR has Internet access. 

Please use a laptop or any PC has RJ45 port

· Disable the wireless connection of laptop.

· Unplug the network cable from NVR and plug it into the PC, see if the PC can access the Internet via the cable.

· If it does, then the cable is good; if it does not, change a cable.

· If cable is good yet no Internet connection, please ask help from your network administrator

· to give the cable Internet access.

2. Enable DHCP of your router, please refer to Step 2.

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If you don’t want to use DHCP, or you want to set up a static IP Address for your NVR system,

you can follow the below steps to set up:

   Well, we can allocate IP manually for the NVR and connect it to Internet. 

  1. Know your router gateway. 

  This is the IP that goes to the menu of your router. 

  This will vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, and will be listed in the documentation.

  Here are some common IP addresses for various routers:

   Linksys, 3Com, Asus, Dell, US Robotics: 192.168.1.1

   Qwest (AKA CenturyLink), DLink, Netgear, Trendnet, Senao: 192.168.0.1

   Belkin, Microsoft, and SMC: 192.168.2.1

   Apple: 10.0.1.1

If you have misplaced your documentation, and you do not see your router listed here,

search on Google for your router name and “default IP address” to find the correct information.

Another way to locate your router’s IP address: on a PC, open the command prompt (click on Start >

Run/Search for cmd) and enter ipconfig. Look for the Default Gateway line, and try that number.

On a Macintosh, open the Network control panel (System Preferences…, Network) and look for Router: 

This is your router’s IP address.

2. Go to NVR’s System Setup Network Setup

How to switch wireless connection to wired connection

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1. Please connect IP camera to NVR by net cable

2. Checking the Network setup of NVR, remember the network segment of the IP address with NVR

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3.Right click mouse, Enter into VIDEO MANAGE

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4.Click Refresh, search the IP address of camera which connect to NVR

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5.When you find the IP camera on NVR, please click Modify, revise the IP address of camera to the same network segment with NVR

Please noted: The IP address of camera can’t conflict with the IP address of other devices

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Click Yes to save

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Double click the IP address, the camera will connect to NVR automatically

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6. After setting the IP camera, connect NVR and the IP camera to the same router by net cable, Refresh NVR, search for the IP camera, then add it to NVR, in this way, the IP camera will connect to NVR by wired

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When 3MP IPC is added to NVR, it prompts “resolution too big”

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When adding a 3MP camera to the NVR, if the “resolution is too large” prompt appears.Please modify the NVR resolution, the detailed operation is as follows:

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1.Please click “Video Manage”.

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2.Select the camera that appears “Resolution too big”, and then click “Channel Setup”.

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3.In “Channel Setup-Encode setup”, modify the resolution to 1920*1080, and then click “Apply” to save the settings.

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4.Disconnect the power of the camera and restart it, after adding the camera, the camera can be used normally.

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Dual light and AI function setting instructions

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iSmKit CMS user manual

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How to upgrade the 8CH NVR to 10 Channel(Only for Version 3.1.8.0M)

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1. Comfirm your system version if is the version 3.1.8.0M first. 

Note: This update file only supports NVR version(3.1.8.0M) to update to 10 channel, if your system version is not 3.1.8.0M, please don’t use this update file to upgrade your system, otherwise it will cause the system not work.

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Go to “System Admin” – “System Version” to check.

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2. Download the upgrade file to your computer. Click here to download

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3. Unzip the upgrade file via rar or zip, then plug the USB flash drive, and move the unzipped update file to the root directory of the USB flash drive. 
Note: 
1)Please move the update file to the root directory of the USB flash drive, do not move the subdirectory.
2)Do not change the file name.

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4. Connect USB-disk to the NVR.

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5. Enter the NVR’s menu (System setup\System Admin\System upgrade), Click “Start” to begin upgrading.
Note: Please keep power supply well during the upgrade.

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6. Once the upgrade is done, NVR will restart system automatically.

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Effective Troubleshooting for Non-Functional 16-Inch Monitor

Effective Troubleshooting for Non-Functional 16-Inch Monitor

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Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/QVtIkMScO0Q 

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1. If the indicator lights in the bottom right are OFF, replace the monitor’s 3A power supply.

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2. If the indicator lights in the bottom right are ON, but the screen is black, check the screen cable.

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If the display shows “Power Saving,” there are two possible scenarios:

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3. For “No Signal → Power Saving”:

When there is no signal, immediately press the “Auto” button. This will bring up the signal source selection menu. Use the “←” or “→” keys to navigate to the first option (“Auto select”), then press the “Menu” button to confirm.

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4. For “No Cable → Power Saving”:

Please check the two connecting cables in these locations.

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<p>The post EseeCloud Devices Advanced User Guide first appeared on NVR IPCAMERA SECURITY.</p>

The Avigilon AI NVR is a network security appliance that provides all of the functionality of an Avigilon Network Video Recorder with:

System Recommendations

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Uninterruptible Power Supply

Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to protect your video surveillance system hardware. A UPS system is used to protect critical equipment from mains supply problems, including spikes, voltage dips, fluctuations and complete power failures using a dedicated battery. It can also be used to power equipment during the time it takes for a standby generator to be started and synchronized.

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Camera Frame Rate

The AI NVR can provide analytics for non-analytics cameras. For optimal analytics performance, the source camera should stream a minimum of 10 frames per second (fps).

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NOTE

It is acceptable to use frame rates lower than 10 fps for LPR analytics.

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Web Browser

Basic administration settings for the AI NVR are managed through its Server Management page, which can be accessed from the ACC Client application or a web browser on a network workstation connected to the AI NVR

Supported web browsers for Windows®, Mac or mobile devices include:

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NOTE

Your web browser must be configured to accept cookies or the Server Management page will not function correctly.

It is recommended to use the latest version of any supported web browser.

Networking

When locating where to install the AI NVR in a multi-server deployment, consider the following items:

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Passwords

The first time you start the AI NVR you must create new administrator passwords for both:

Without these passwords the AI NVR can only be brought back into service by resetting it to its default state as it was when first delivered — all recorded data, updates made to the ACC Server software, and all configuration settings are lost and cannot be restored.

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Certificate Management

By default, the AI NVR is configured with a self-signed certificate, which generates a connection warning in the web browser. Organizations that deploy their own PKI can use the Certificates pane of the Server Management page to manage certificates on the device. For more information, see Manage Certificates on page 36.

Package Contents

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Ensure the package contains the following hardware:

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NOTE

North American AI NVR Premium and Premium+ models come with two sets of two power cables. One set is rated NEMA 5-15P / C19 and the other set is rated C19 / C20. Use one of these sets of two power cables to power your AI NVR Premium and Premium+ models. Do not mix and match the cables by using one cable from each set.

AI NVR Premium and Premium+ models in other regions will receive a single set of 2 power cables.

Avigilon AI NVR User Guide

Read Next : Avigilon DVR/NVR Password Reset All Model

Overview of the AI NVR Premium and Premium+ Models

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Figure 2: Front view of AI NVR Premium and Premium+ with bezel removed.

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Figure 3: Back view of the AI NVR Premium and Premium+.

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NOTE

North American AI NVR Premium and Premium+ models come with two sets of two power cables. One set is rated NEMA 5-15P / C19 and the other set is rated C19 / C20. Use one of these sets of two power cables to power your AI NVR Premium and Premium+ models. Do not mix and match the cables by using one cable from each set.

AI NVR Premium and Premium+ models in other regions will receive a single set of 2 power cables.

Overview of the AI NVR Standard Models

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Figure 4: Front view of AI NVR Standard showing information tag (accessible after removing front bezel)

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Figure 5: Front view of AI NVR Standard with bezel removed.

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Figure 6: Back view of the AI NVR Standard

Overview of the AI NVR Value Models

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Figure 7: Front view of AI NVR Value showing information tag (accessible after removing front bezel).

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Figure 8: Front view of AI NVR Value with bezel removed.

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Figure 9: Back view of the AI NVR Value

NIC Teaming for Network Resiliency

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To further increase network resilience, it is recommended to use network interface controller (NIC) teaming with the AI NVR network connections. This can be set up using the Server Management page.

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The AI NVR supports three types of NIC teaming. For more information, see NIC Teaming Modes below.

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NIC Teaming Modes

The AI NVR supports three types of NIC teaming: Active Backup, Dynamic Link Aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad), and Adaptive Load Balancing.

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Active Backup

In this mode, one port out of the teamed network ports is designated as the primary port, and the others are set as the backup ports. While the primary network port is functioning properly, the backup ports will not be used. In the event that the primary network port fails, the backup network ports will take over. Both network ports work as unique virtual network interfaces with a single mac address visible to other network devices.

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Dynamic Link Aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad)

In this mode, all of the teamed network ports will be aggregated into a single connection that has a combined bandwidth equal to the sum of all the teamed port’s individual bandwidth. All teamed network ports will be utilized simultaneously while in this mode and all devices using the teamed ports will operate at the same speed and duplex. If one network port were to fail, then all traffic will be forced through the remaining network ports and your bandwidth will be reduced to the sum of the remaining ports’ bandwidth.

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NOTE

This mode requires a switch that can support IEEE 802.3ad Dynamic Link Aggregation, and will require some setup on that switch.

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Adaptive Load Balancing

In this mode, both network ports will be used as separate 10 Gb/s or 1 Gb/s connections, but the AI NVR will attempt to dynamically load balance the transmitted and received traffic that passes through each network port. Each network port can be connected to different network switches on the same IP subnet to increase redundancy. In the event that one network port fails, all traffic will be redirected to the working network port.

This mode provides many of the benefits of Dynamic Link Aggregation without the need for any switch configuration or support. Additionally, this mode supports network ports of different speeds (10 Gb/s and 1 Gb/s) to be teamed together.

Setting Up the AI NVR

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Install the Sliding Rack Rails and Cable Management Arm

If the AI NVR will be mounted in a server rack, install the Sliding Rack Rails and the Cable Management Arm (CMA) provided in the appliance package. Follow the procedures outlined in the Rack Installation Instructions and the CMA Installation Instructions provided in the assembly kits.

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NOTE

When rack-mounting the recorder, ensure no interference occurs from the sliding arms of adjacent equipment in the rack. Every sliding rack rail on the server rack must be aligned before you insert the recorder into the rail for a smooth installation. For more information, refer to the dimensions in your server rack design documentation.

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Install the Bezel

The bezel can be installed on the front of the recorder to help protect the hard drives against unauthorized access.

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Connect the Cables and Power On

Refer to the diagrams in the Overview section for the location of the different connectors. Make the following connections as required:

Download and Install the Latest ACC Client Software

Install the latest version of the ACC Client software (from avigilon.com/support/software) on a workstation connected to the same network on which you are going to connect the new AI NVR.

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NOTE

The first time you access the web site from which you download the software you will be prompted to register. Enter all of the required information and click Complete Registration. Your registration is automatically accepted and you will proceed to the web site.

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Connect to the AI NVR (using DHCP)

If you use DHCP to assign IP addresses in your network, the new AI NVR is immediately detected after it is connected to the security network. The ACC server software then adds it to the list of sites that is displayed in the System Explorer when you start the ACC Client.

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IMPORTANT

Save the password in a secure format and location either physically or electronically so that it can be retrieved if the password is forgotten.

5.In the Explorer right-click on the AI NVR and select Setup.

6.Click to select the server below the site you right-clicked in the previous step.

7.Click Server Management.

8.Click Trust on the certificate message that opens.

9.You are prompted to log in to the Server Management interface.

You are prompted to create a new password for the administrator user of the AI NVR operating system. Enter and confirm the new administrator password, then click Apply. It is recommended to not use the same credentials as the ACC system administrator.

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IMPORTANT

Save the password in a secure format and location either physically or electronically so that it can be retrieved if the password is forgotten.

The Dashboard panel of Server Management for the AI NVR is displayed.

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NOTE

On subsequent logins, you will need to enter the administrator username and this password when logging in to the AI NVR Server Management interface. The administrator is the only user that can log in to the Server Management interface.

To increase your network resiliency, it is recommended to use network interface controller (NIC) teaming with your network connections. For more information, see NIC Teaming for Network Resiliency on page 16.

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Connecting to the AI NVR (using Static IP)

You must use this procedure if:

Check that the appliance LED indicators display the correct status. See LED Indicators on page 48 for more information.

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IMPORTANT

By default, the AI NVR is configured with a self-signed certificate, which generates a connection warning in the web browser. Organizations that deploy their own PKI can use the Certificates pane of the Server Management page to manage certificates on the device. For more information, see Manage Certificates on page 36.

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IMPORTANT

Save the password in a secure format and location either physically or electronically so that it can be retrieved if the password is forgotten.

The Dashboard panel of the Server Management page is displayed.

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NOTE

On subsequent logins, you will need to enter the administrator username and this password when logging in to the Server Management interface. The administrator is the only user that can log in to the Server Management interface.

To increase your network resiliency, it is recommended to use network interface controller (NIC) teaming with your network connections. For more information, see NIC Teaming for Network Resiliency on page 16.

Configuring the AI NVR for the First Time

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Change the language for Server Management

Replace the default server name with a user-friendly hostname

Click Device  General  Choose your language from the drop

down Language list

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Hostname  Change the Hostname

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Set the time zone  Time  Specify the Time Zone and identify the time source in the NTP drop-down and Servers list.

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For more information, see Manage Device Settings on page 33.

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For more information about the other configuration settings in Server Management, see Using Server Management

on page 30.

If you are installing the first Avigilon appliance in your security network, you can now install the ACC Client software on a network workstation or on the computer you are using to access Server Management. For more information, see Download and Install the Latest ACC Client Software on page 19.

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Activate the ACC Software and Connect to Avigilon Cloud Services

After you have deployed your AI NVR, activate your ACC software and feature licenses and connect to Avigilon Cloud Services.

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Activate ACC Software and Feature Licenses

You can activate, deactivate, and reactivate product or feature licenses. Licenses are called Product Keys in the ACC system, and Activation IDs in the licensing portal.

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IMPORTANT

When a new server is added to or removed from a multi-server site, the existing site licenses become inactive and must be reactivated to confirm system changes. See Reactivating a License on page 25.

Printable versions of these guides are available on the Avigilon website: avigilon.com/support/software/. Once your license is activated, you can immediately use the new licensed features.

Connect to Avigilon Cloud Services (Optional)

After activating your ACC software, you can connect your ACC site to the cloud, which may require a subscription, and take advantage of the capabilities and features that provide centralized access across distributed systems.

To connect your site to Avigilon Cloud Services, see help.avigilon.com/cloud.

For information about the cloud services, see avigilon.com/support/cloud/avigilon-cloud-services.

You can start to back up the system settings for your new site in the ACC Client software after it is configured. These settings include the ACC password, and the settings for the camera connections. For more information on backing up the site and server configurations, see the Avigilon ACC Client User Guide.

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Activating a License

Once your license is activated, you can immediately use the new licensed features.

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Finish organizing your multi-server site before activating a new license to avoid reactivating the site license each time a new server is added.

Online Activation

If you have internet access, use online activation. However, if your site is large and contains hundreds of licenses, the server may time out. See Offline Activation below instead.

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1.In the New Task menu  , click Site Setup.

2.Select your new site, then click .

3.Click Add License….

4.Enter your product keys.

If you copy and paste more than one comma-separated product key, the system will format it automatically.

To remove the last product key, click Remove Last Key.

To clear all the product keys, click Clear.

5.Click Activate Now.

6.Click OK.

Offline Activation

Offline licensing involves transferring files between a computer running the ACC Client software and a computer with internet access.

In the ACC Client:

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1.In the New Task menu  , click Site Setup.

2.Select your new site, then click .

3.Click Add License….

4.Select the Manual tab.

5.Enter your product keys.

If you copy and paste more than one comma-separated product key, the system will format it automatically.

To remove the last product key, click Remove Last Key.

To clear all the product keys, click Clear.

6.Click Save File… and choose where you want to save the .key file. You can rename the file as required.

7.Copy the .key file to a computer with internet access.

In a browser:

In the ACC Client:

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Reactivating a License

FOR ENTERPRISE EDITION

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When servers are added to or removed from a site, the site licenses become inactive and must be reactivated to confirm system changes.

If you do not reactivate the affected licenses, the site will stop normal operations.

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1.In the New Task menu  , click Site Setup.

2.Click the site name, then click .

3.Click Reactivate Licenses…. If you have Internet access:

a.Click Reactivate Licenses.

b.Click OK to confirm your changes.

If you do not have Internet access:

Enabling Analytics on an AI NVR

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To enable analytics processing on the video streams from cameras connected to the ACC site to be done by the AI NVR:

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2.In the New Task menu  , click Site Setup.

3.Select a server, then click Server Analytics .

4.Select an analytics feature tab and then select the cameras to enable the feature on:

Classified Object Detection (requires ACC7-VAC licenses)

Appearance Search (requires ACC7-ENT licenses)

Face Mask Detection (requires ACC7-ENT licenses)

Face Recognition (requires ACC7-FACE licenses)

License Plate Recognition (requires ACC7-LPR licenses)

Only cameras that you have access to that have the prerequisite analytics enabled are displayed in each tab. If you do not see a tab, it could be because your site does not have the required analytics license.

5.Click in the option box next to a camera to select or deselect the camera to enable analytics processing by the AI NVR for that camera. An estimate of the resource cost is shown on the left of each camera row.

As you enable (or disable) analytics for cameras, the bars at the bottom update to display the AI NVR’s capacity. The percent usage of each analytics feature is displayed using the color of the analytics feature tab.

To exit the Server Analytics panel, click Close.

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Setting Up License Plate Recognition

Configuring LPR lanes and settings must be done on the License Plate Recognition page. If the  button doesn’t appear on the Server Setup page, ensure your LPR licenses have been activated. For more information, see Activating a License on page 24.

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