VMS Technical Support

Easy-to-use service tools and features for monitoring and maintaining the Video Management System
VMS Technical Support

Introduction

  • Deep Learning ALPR Camera with NVR 3
  • ACTi NVR3 efficiently manages all AI cameras, such as model A952, and shows vehicle recognition alerts directly on NVR.
  • Deep Learning Face Recognition Camera with NVR 3
  • ACTi NVR3 efficiently manages all AI cameras, such as model A426, displaying detected faces with boundary boxes and presenting face identification alerts directly on the NVR.

Video Tutorials

  • How to set a password for the first time login NVR
  • Follow the quick instructions below to set a password for the first login.
  • How to activate NVR license
  • Follow the instructions below to activate NVR license.

Troubleshooting

  • CPU, memory or network limit exceeded
  • To avoid triggering this event and at the same time save computer resources, you can change the threshold.
  • Can't access the NVR server from remote client
  • If you cannot access the NVR server from the web client or workstation, this guide is for you.
  • How to Fix Recording Gap
  • In case you find gaps in the recorded video, please follow the steps below to troubleshoot the cause and solve this issue.
  • How to Setup SMTP Server
  • Please follow the steps below to setup the SMTP server. Although, you can use different SMTP servers, in this article, gmail will be used as an example.
  • How to Add Z Cameras Manually in NVR Through ONVIF
  • Z-series cameras can be manually added to the NVR3 server through ONVIF. Follow the quick instructions below.
  • How to Allow NVR Service Through Windows Firewall
  • To avoid or fix Windows firewall from blocking NVR3 service, please follow the instructions below to do so.
  • [FAQs] How to Setup CMS Adapter
  • CMS Adapter is a support tool for the CMS Server to connect to ZNR/YVR channels for real-time viewing and playback functions through a CMS workstation or web client.
  • How to Rebuild NVR Recording Database
  • Follow the guide to rebuild the recording database if your hard disk has disconnected accidentally or you cannot find the recording in the NVR playback page.
  • How to Get NVR Troubleshooting Log
  • Send troubleshooting logs to help our FAE team better serve you if you are having technical issues on NVR3. Follow the guide to get the log through the troubleshooting utility.

Features

Comprehensive Troubleshooting Utility

A built-in diagnostic tool (available from version v3.0.16.23) that generates 7 detailed reports including system specs, services, SQL DB status, and device connection info—helping users identify issues and share logs with ACTi FAE efficiently.

Self-Service Database Recovery (DB Builder)

The DB Builder tool (integrated from v3.0.16.29) allows users to scan and rebuild NVR 3 recording databases in the event of HDD disconnection or playback data loss—minimizing downtime and data recovery costs.

Extensive Video Tutorials and Documentation

Step-by-step videos and PDFs cover first-time setup, license activation, SMTP setup, manual camera integration (ONVIF), CMS adapter setup, and more—making VMS support highly accessible even for non-technical users.

Hands-on Tools for Non-IT Personnel

The support platform empowers users—regardless of IT expertise—to handle setup, integration, and recovery processes independently, greatly reducing service dependency and operational delays.

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