About This Document This document contains instructions for DVR configuration and operation. Package Contents The package contains the following: Digital Video Recorder Power Adaptors and Power Cords (DVR, Camera) Quick User Guide (This Document) Software CD (User’s Manual included) ...
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Cleaning Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
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14. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 15.
Shutting down the System ......................11 Initial Unit Setup.......................... 12 Setup Wizard ..........................13 Operation ............................17 Live Monitoring ........................... 17 Searching Video ......................... 18 Remote Program ..........................20 REVO Remote ..........................20 REVO Remote Pro ........................21 REVO Mobile ..........................22...
Installation No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make up part of your system. < DVR rear panel > Video Input Audio Out Alarm Input/Output Factory Reset Switch Video Out Network Port RS485 Port...
Alarm Input/Output NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and insert the wire in the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the wire and pull out the wire.
RS485 Port The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a suitable control keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can also be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX+/TX+ and RX-/TX- of the control system to the + and –...
HDD LED The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive. Power LED The power LED is lit when the unit is On. Alarm LED The Alarm LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated. USB Connector Connect the supplied USB mouse to one of the ports.
Menu Button In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the button displays the MENU menu icons on the right edge of the screen. Pressing the button again hides the menu icons. During menu setup, pressing the button closes the current menu or setup dialog box. Rewind: Pressing the Playback Buttons button plays video backward at high speed.
System Event Text-In Device Setup Network Setup Notification Setup Display Setup Alarm-Out General Callback Push Main Monitor Connection Mail RTSP REVO Remote Schedule NOTE: For detailed descriptions of the system setup, refer to the User’s Manual on the software CD.
Setup Wizard Select the System menu → General → Wizard and press the button. The Wizard setup screen appears. The Wizard setup guides you through configuring the system for basic operation. Select either Quick wizard or Network wizard and select the Next button to start the selected setup wizard.
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Record Video Quality Setup Select the desired video quality profile from: – Higher Video Quality Priority Profile – Standard Recording Profile – Longer Recording Time Priority Profile Select the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup Wizard and select the Go to Network Setup button to start the Network Setup.
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DVRNS (DVR Name Service) server. The DVR Name you entered should be checked by selecting Test, otherwise the EZLink changes will not be saved. REVO Dashboard Setup I Select the Next button to start the Dashboard Setup. REVO Dashboard Setup II...
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DVR name and selecting the Register/ Add a new DVR button. REVO Mobile Select the Next button to see the instructions to install the REVO Mobile app on your Smartphone or tablet. … Select the Finish button to finish the Setup Wizard.
Operation Live Monitoring While in the live monitoring mode, pressing the button displays the following Live Monitoring menu on MENU the right edge of the screen. Pressing the button again hides the menu. You can navigate through menus MENU and items by pressing the arrow buttons. Login/Logout Display Previous Group...
Camera Menu Selecting displays the Camera Menu. PTZ: Selecting PTZ and choosing the camera number allows you to control the selected camera as long as it has Pan, Tilt and Zoom capabilities. Zoom: Selecting Zoom and choosing the camera number zooms the current image of the selected camera on the screen.
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Display Selecting displays the Display Menu. Full Screen: Selecting and choosing the camera number button displays the selected camera full screen. 2x2, 1+5, 1+7, 3x3, 4x4: Selecting displays the cameras in the selected multiview screen mode. Camera/Status OSD: Selecting Camera OSD or Status OSD toggles Camera OSD or Status OSD On and Off.
Remote Program REVO Remote REVO Remote allows you to access a remote DVR, monitor live video images and search recorded video using Internet Explorer web browser anytime from virtually anywhere. Start Internet Explorer on your local PC. You can run the REVO Remote program by entering the following information in the address field.
Insert the installation CD and install the REVO Remote Pro software following the instructions. After installing the REVO Remote Pro software, run the REVO Remote Pro program as follows: Go to the Start menu on the PC → Click REVO Remote Pro → Enter login information.
2. Enter REVO Mobile in the search field of the Play Store (Google Play) application. 3. Install the REVO Mobile program and run the program. 4. Run the REVO Mobile program. Push the Menu button of the device and the following default menu is displayed.
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Description: Enter the DVR name to use in the REVO Mobile program. Use DVRNS: If the DVR uses the EZLink function, enable the Use DVRNS option. You can set up the information for the DVRNS server by tapping the Settings button in the default menu.
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