• NVR504-32B-P16-IQ recorder
• Mains power cord
• Quick guide

• A hard drive, if you did not choose one fitted (up to 3 more are optional)
• Up to 32 IP cameras
• A PoE switch for cameras beyond 16
• Cat6 cable to each camera
• A monitor or TV with HDMI or VGA

01

Fit the hard drive

If you did not order one fitted: with the power off, open the lid and fit a surveillance drive in each bay you are using, 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. With RAID 5 across three or four drives, one drive can fail without losing footage.

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 32 Uniview IP speakers can be linked for announcements and alarm messages.

Warehouses

Docks, aisles, yards and fences on one recorder.

Schools and clubs

Entries, halls, car parks and grounds.

Larger shops

Every aisle and register plus back of house.

Strata and offices

Lobbies, lifts, car parks and bin rooms.

It has 16 PoE ports — how do I connect 32 cameras?

Plug sixteen cameras into the PoE ports on the back. Connect the rest to a PoE switch on the same network as the recorder’s LAN port; it adds them as channels 17 to 32.

What RAID does it support?

RAID 1 (mirroring two drives) and RAID 5 (three or more drives, survives one drive failure while keeping most of the space).

Can I use two screens?

Yes. HDMI (up to 4K) and VGA are independent outputs, so a monitor at reception and one in the office can show different views.

Is a hard drive included?

Not as standard. The NVR504-32B-P16-IQ is sold without a drive, or with a 2, 4, 6 or 8TB surveillance drive fitted — choose the option above. It has four SATA bays of up to 24TB each. A fitted drive fills one bay; add more at any time for more space or RAID.

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), and HDMI and VGA are independent, so two screens can show different views.

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?

Yes, with the optional Uniview RM-1.5U-400 bracket in a 19-inch rack. Otherwise it sits on a shelf.

What is the warranty?

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