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SLS-ENVR16_RQ
8/31/12
What you need
Your SLS-ENVR16 NVR hardware is pre-configured with HDD(s). If you want to change the HDD or
configure it differently (RAID options, trays, etc.), refer to the document
SLS-ENVR Series Network
Video Recorder V2.1 User Manual
provided on the Software CD for specific instructions.
A PC is required to access and control your NVR. It must meet the following requirements:
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Operating system
: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7; Apple® OS X® 10.4, 10.5 and
10.6; Linux with 2.6 kernel
•
Internet browser
: Mozilla® Firefox® 11.0 or newer (recommended); Microsoft Internet Explorer®
8 or 9 (32-bit version only); Google® Chrome 18 or newer ; Safari® 4 or 5 with Apple OS only, with
JavaScript® and cookies enabled (see the preferences of your web browser)
•
Java
®: Java SE 6.0 or higher, Oracle® Java 7 recommended
•
Hardware configuration
: depends on the type and number of connected cameras. Minimum 1GB
RAM recommended.
Other computers used to monitor video from the NVR, download screen captures, and playback and export
video clips, should also meet the requirements listed above.
Setting up your NVR
The initial setup of your SLS-ENVR16 NVR includes the following steps:
1. Installing the NVR on the local area network (LAN)
2. Discovering the NVR on your network
3. Using the Configuration Guide
4. Associating cameras with the NVR
5. Setting recording options
6. Viewing and exporting recordings
7. Adding users (usernames) to the system
Step 1. Installing the NVR on the LAN
1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the network connector on the back of the NVR. Plug the other end into a
network access device, such as a network switch, hub, or router.
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
cable
2. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the back of the NVR.
3. Plug the power adapter cable into the power adapter, then into a standard 120 Vac outlet. The NVR
should automatically power on within one minute.
Step 2. Discovering the NVR on your network
1. Power on your computer and allow it to boot up.
The SLS-ENVR16 series NVR is an intelligent and compact appliance that provides a network interface to
monitor, record and playback video from up to 16 IP cameras, with up to 6TB of data storage. It is very
easy to install and use. The external features are shown below.
Power LED
Tray 1 HDD
active LED
Tray 2 HDD
active LED
Network
activity LED
Information
LED
SLS-ENVR16 front panel
Retaining
screws
Retaining
screws
Control
button
Control
button LED
Network
connector
USB
(not used)
Power
connector
Back panel
What’s in the box
Your SLS-ENVR16 product includes components shown in the picture below.
Software CD
SLS-ENVR16 NVR
Ethernet
cable
Quick Setup Guide
Power adapter
and cable
HDD extractor
SLS-ENVR16 Network Video Recorder V2.1 Quick Setup Guide
