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NOTE
Some monitors have multiple inputs such including VGA ,HDMI, BNC, etc. If you are using this kind of monitor, configure your monitor to
display the input connected to your NVR (HDMI or VGA).
Basic System Setup
NOTE
The system setup screens and procedures included herein apply to an NVR with firmware V4.21.005.
If your recorder has older firmware (such as V4.1.50), the screens shown here are similar. Follow the steps included below, and then update
the firmware in your recorder. Refer to the user manual for the firmware in your recorder for detailed procedures on updating its firmware to
the latest version. For additional assistance, please contact your product support organization.
When the NVR is first powered on, or reset to its Factory default configuration. It is in an “Inactive” state, which means that it doesn’t have
an
admin
user password setup for the recorder or cameras, and it is not configured to record video or log system status messages. The initial
configuration screen enables you to activate the recorder.
After activating the recorder and configuring its security options, a configuration Wizard will open. The Wizard helps you to easily configure
the recorder for its basic settings, including date and time, network configuration, network cameras, HDD initialization, etc.
After completing system setup with the Wizard, the recorder will record video continuously from all cameras. Additional configuration setup
will allow you to customize the system for your needs and operate more efficiently.
Step 4. System activation
1.
Power on the NVR. Normally, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes.
2.
The following screen is used to activate the recorder.
AC load alarm output circuits
To connect an AC load to an alarm output, a jumper, associated with the output on the alarm termination PC board, (within the chassis), must
be removed. These jumpers shunt pin pairs J1, J2, J3, and J4 for alarm outputs 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. Use an external relay for safety.
Step 2. Install a monitor, mouse, power
For the following steps, refer to the back panel photo above for the location of connectors.
1.
Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time.
2.
Cable the HDMI or VGA connector to your monitor’s VGA or HDMI input. The HDMI interface provides the best performance.
3.
Plug the mouse into the USB connector on the front or back of the NVR.
4.
If you plan to access your NVR remotely, or configure your NVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop cable from
your local area network (LAN) into the RJ45 LAN connector on the back of the NVR.
5.
Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back panel of the NVR, and then into a UPS (preferred) or surge protector.
NOTE
Do not power on the NVR at this time.
Step 3. Connecting it together – initial system setup
1.
Plug the LAN cables from the cameras into the POE RJ45 connectors on the back of the NVR.
If other cameras to be monitored by the NVR will network to it through the LAN, plug their Ethernet cables into a switch (router) on
the LAN and power on those cameras. (Power to other cameras on the LAN may be provided through a PoE switch if the camera is PoE
capable, or through a separate cable and power adapter).
2.
Power on the NVR using the power on / off (I / O) switch on the back panel.
3.
Power on the monitor.
