• NVR501-04B-P4-IQ recorder
• 48 V DC power adapter
• Quick guide

• A hard drive, if you did not choose one fitted
• Up to 4 IP cameras
• Cat6 cable to each camera
• A monitor or TV with HDMI or VGA
• Your router, for the phone app

01

Fit the hard drive

If you did not order one fitted: with the power off, open the lid and fit a surveillance drive, then format it from the setup wizard.

02

Plug in the cameras

Run Cat6 from each camera to a PoE port on the back. The port powers the camera, and Uniview cameras are found automatically.

03

Connect screen and network

HDMI or VGA to the monitor, the network port to your router, then power on and follow the wizard.

04

Add it to the app

Scan the P2P QR code in the UNV-Link app for live view, playback and alerts on your phone.

Storage

Seagate SkyHawk drive

Surveillance-rated 2, 4 or 6TB drives built for 24/7 recording. A 2TB drive suits four cameras on motion recording.

Cameras

Uniview IP cameras

Uniview turrets, bullets and domes add the smart events and fast searches this recorder is built around.

Cabling

Cat6 cable

Solid-copper Cat6 for PoE runs of up to 100 m from each port to each camera.

Audio

Uniview IP speaker

Up to 16 Uniview IP speakers can be linked for announcements and alarm messages.

Houses

Front door, driveway, side gate and backyard on one recorder.

Small shops

Counter, entry and stock room with footage kept on site.

Granny flats and units

A separate small system with its own app access.

Sheds and workshops

Watch tools and vehicles with one cable per camera.

How many cameras does the NVR501-04B-P4-IQ take?

Four IP cameras, each on its own PoE port. For more, the NVR501-08B-P8-IQ takes eight in the same size case.

Can the PoE ports power every camera at once?

Yes for typical cameras. Each port gives up to 30 W and the four share 50 W. Check the total before adding PTZ or heated cameras.

What smart features does it have?

With Uniview cameras that have SIP or UMD, AcuSearch finds people and vehicles across all channels in seconds. The recorder can also run face detection, intrusion and motion detection itself on a limited number of standard cameras.

Is a hard drive included?

Not as standard. The NVR501-04B-P4-IQ is sold without a drive, or with a 2, 4, 6 or 8TB surveillance drive fitted — choose the option above. Its single SATA bay takes a drive of up to 24TB (Uniview notes the maximum depends on the room staying under 40 °C).

Will it work with cameras that are not Uniview?

Uniview lists standard cameras of other brands for the recorder’s own motion and face detection on a limited number of channels, so most third-party IP cameras can be added. Fast searches such as AcuSearch need Uniview cameras. Send us the camera model and we will check it.

Can I watch the cameras on my phone?

Yes. P2P is built in: connect the network port to your router and add the recorder to Uniview’s UNV-Link app by scanning its QR code. Live view, playback and alerts then work on iPhone and Android, and up to 128 remote users can connect.

What screen can I plug in?

Any monitor or TV with HDMI or VGA. HDMI runs up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 Hz and VGA up to 1920 × 1080; both show the same picture.

What is Ultra 265?

Uniview’s compression. It records the same picture as H.265 in less space, so the drive holds more days of footage. H.265 and H.264 are supported too.

What does ANR do?

If the network drops, compatible Uniview cameras keep recording to their SD card and the NVR pulls the missing footage back when the link returns.

How far can the cameras be from the recorder?

Up to 100 m of Cat6 per PoE port, which is the Ethernet limit. Beyond that, add a PoE switch or extender part way.

Can I mount it in a rack?

It is a desktop unit. The optional Uniview RM-1U-260 bracket fits it in a 1U space in a 19-inch rack — ask us if you need one.

What is the warranty?

Uniview 3-year manufacturer warranty, handled in Australia through InFront. Contact us first and we will organise any claim.