This guide explains how to enable PC-NVR video recording using Hikvision iVMS-4200, covering camera addition, storage server setup, disk formatting, and recording plan configuration. Follow these steps to ensure your surveillance system records reliably.
Step-by-Step Setup
1. Install iVMS-4200
Download iVMS-4200 from the official Hikvision website or request the installer from after-sales. Complete installation following prompts.
2. Add Cameras
Add your cameras to iVMS-4200 using the standard device addition process.
3. Add Storage Server
After opening and following the prompts to install and run the storage server, enter the IVMS-4200 [Maintenance and Management] interface and click [Device Management] – [Add Device].
- Adding Mode：IP/Domain
- Name: customized
- Address: fill in the storage server IP address (local computer IP)
- Port number: default 8000 (can be customized)
- User name: admin
- Password: your own configured password
- Import to the group check box, and then click Add.
4. Format Hard Disk
- Go to Device Management, select your storage server.
- Navigate to Remote Configuration -> Storage -> Commonly Used.
- Select the hard disk to store videos, click Format.
- After formatting, disk status becomes Normal.
5. Configure Video Plan
- Go to Maintenance and Management -> Storage Plan.
- Select channels for recording and storage server.
- Click Template, configure settings, then save.
- For multiple channels, use Copy To to apply the plan to other channels.
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Conclusion
Following these steps, your iVMS-4200 PC-NVR video recording system will be fully operational. For product inquiry, technical support, or customized security solutions, contact VIKYLIN for professional assistance.
