Dahua D-NVR4108HS-4KS2/L User manual

Network Video Recorder

Quick Start Guide

V1.0.0

Foreword

General

This quick start guide (hereinafter referred to as "the Manual") introduces the functions and

operations of the NVR device (hereinafter referred to as "the NVR").

Safety Instructions

The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.

Signal Words

Meaning

Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not

avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.

Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could

result in property damage, data loss, lower performance,

or unpredictable result.

Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save

you time.

Provides additional information as the emphasis and

supplement to the text.

Revision History

Version

Revision Content

Release Time

V1.0.0 First release. July 2020

Privacy Protection Notice

As the NVR user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others such as face,

fingerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS. You need to be in compliance

with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests

of other people by implementing measures including but not limited to: providing clear and visible

identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance area and providing related contact.

About the Manual

●The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the actual

product, the actual product shall prevail.

●We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual.

●The Manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related regions.

For detailed information, see the paper manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our official website. If there

is inconsistency between paper manual and the electronic version, the electronic version shall

prevail.

●All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product

updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Contact the

customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.

●There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or errors in

print. If there is any doubt or dispute, refer to our final explanation.

●Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the Manual (in PDF

format) cannot be opened.

●All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the properties

of their respective owners.

●Visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem occurred when

using the NVR.

●If there is any uncertainty or controversy, refer to our final explanation.

III

Important Safeguards and Warnings

The following description is the correct application method of the NVR. Read the Manual carefully

before use to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to the Manual during application

and keep it properly after reading.

Operating Requirements

●Install the PoE cameras indoors.

●Do not place and install the NVR in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near heat generating

device.

●Do not install the NVR in a humid, dusty or fuliginous area.

●Keep its horizontal installation, or install it at stable places, and prevent it from falling.

●Do not drip or splash liquids onto the NVR; do not put on the NVR anything filled with liquids, in

order to prevent liquids from flowing into the NVR.

●Install the NVR at well-ventilated places; do not block its ventilation opening.

●Use the NVR only within rated input and output range.

●Do not dismantle the NVR arbitrarily.

●Transport, use and store the NVR within allowed humidity and temperature range.

Power Requirements

●Use batteries according to requirements. Otherwise, it may result in fire, explosion or burning

risks of batteries!

●To replace batteries, only the same type of batteries can be used.

●Dispose the exhausted batteries according to the instructions.

●Use electric wires within rated specifications recommended by local regulations.

●Use standard power adapter matched with this NVR. Otherwise, the user shall undertake

resulting personnel injuries or NVR damages.

●Use power supply that meets SELV (safety extra low voltage) requirements, and supply power

with rated voltage that conforms to Limited Power Source in IEC60950-1. For specific power

supply requirements, refer to device labels.

●Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which is

equipped with protective grounding.

●Appliance coupler is a disconnecting device. During normal use, keep an angle that facilitates

operation.

Table of Contents

Foreword.........................................................................................................................................................................................................I

Important Safeguards and Warnings............................................................................................................................................. III

1 Local Operations ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Starting the NVR ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Initializing the NVR.................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Configuring Network................................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.4 Adding IP Camera ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.4.1 Initializing IP Camera..................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.4.2 Adding IP Camera by Search Result .....................................................................................................................10

1.4.3 Manually Adding IP Camera.....................................................................................................................................12

1.5 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule .......................................................................................................15

1.6 Configuring P2P Settings.....................................................................................................................................................17

1.6.1 Enabling P2P Function................................................................................................................................................17

1.6.2 Adding the NVR to Smart Phone Client..............................................................................................................18

1.7 Smart Motion Detection.......................................................................................................................................................19

1.8 Live View.......................................................................................................................................................................................21

1.9 Recording Playback.................................................................................................................................................................23

2 Logging in to Web..............................................................................................................................................................................25

Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations.........................................................................................................................26

1 Local Operations

Slight difference might be found on the interfaces of different models. Following figures are for

reference only. The actual product shall prevail.

1.1 Starting the NVR

Before starting the NVR, make sure that:

●The rated input voltage matches the NVR's power requirements.

●The power wire connection is ready.

●For device security, connect the NVR to the power adapter first and then connect it to the power

socket.

●Always use stable current. It is recommended to use UPS as the power source.

1.2 Initializing the NVR

This topic shows how to initialize the NVR before use.

Background Information

When booting up for the first time, you need to configure the password information for admin (by

default). To guarantee device security, we strongly recommend you properly keep the login

password and regularly modify it.

Procedure

Step 1 Turn on the NVR.

The system enters device initialization interface.

Step 2 From the drop-down lists, select region, language and video standard as needed.

You can change these settings on setting pages of the NVR after initialization.

Figure 1-1 Set location, language and video standard

Step 3 Click Next.

Step 4 Read the Software License Agreement and select I have read and agree to all terms, and

then click Next.

Step 5 Select time zone and configure system time, and then click Next.

Figure 1-2 Configure time zone and system time

Step 6 Configure the password information for device administrator, and then click Next.

Figure 1-3 Configure password information

Table 1-1 Password information

Parameter

Description

Username By default, the user is

admin

and you cannot change it.

Password Enter a new password for device administrator in

Password

field, and

confirm the password in the next field.

The new password can be set from 8 characters to 32 characters and

contains at least two types from numbers, letters and special

characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").

Confirm Password

Password Hint

Enter a prompt question that will help you recall the password for

your device.

On the login interface, click and the prompt will be displayed to

help you reset the password.

Step 7 (Optional) Use mouse to draw an unlock pattern, and then draw it again for confirmation.

Figure 1-4 Draw an unlock pattern

●The pattern that you want to set must cross at least four points.

●If you do not want to configure the unlock pattern, click Skip.

●Once you have configured the unlock pattern, it will be used as the default

authentication method. If you skip this setting, enter the password for login.

Step 8 (Optional) Apply reserved email and security questions to the NVR.

●Enable Reserved Email and enter the email address.

●Enable Security Question and select questions from the drop-down lists for Question

1, Question 2, and Question 3, and then enter the answers to those questions.

Figure 1-5 Apply reserved email and security questions

Step 9 Click OK.

1.3 Configuring Network

You can configure the basic network settings such as net mode, IP version, and IP address for the

NVR.

Step 1 Select Main Menu > NETWORK > TCP/IP.

Step 2 Configure parameters.

You can also configure network parameters in the Startup Wizard.

Figure 1-6 TCP/IP

Table 1-2 TCP/IP parameters

Parameter

Description

IP Version In the

IP Version

list, you can select

IPv4

IPv6

. Both versions are

supported for access.

MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the NVR.

DHCP

Enable the DHCP function. The IP address, subnet mask and default

gateway are not available for configuration once DHCP is enabled.

●If DHCP is effective, the obtained information will be displayed in

the

IP Address

Subnet Mask

and

Default Gateway

. If not, all

values show 0.0.0.0.

●If PPPoE connection is successful, the IP address, subnet mask,

default gateway, and DHCP are not available for configuration.

IP Address Enter the IP address and configure the corresponding subnet mask

and default gateway.

IP address and default gateway must be in the same network

segment.

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

Preferred DNS Enter the IP address of DNS.

Alternate DNS Enter the IP address of alternate DNS.

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