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- Page 1 8 CH All-In-One 19" LCD-DVR Ultra Slim System w/ 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res Night Vision Security Cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.0 www.defender-usa.com SENTINEL10 SENTINEL10...
- Page 2 HELP? PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Please contact a DEFENDER customer support representative first regarding any additional information on product features, specifications or assistance with set-up. You can contact us via one of the methods below:...
- Page 3 This warranty does not cover the shipping cost, insurance or any other incidental charges. You MUST call Defender before sending any product back for repair. You will be sent a Return Authorization form with return instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all supplied accessories, and enclose a copy of your original receipt, a completed RA form, and a brief explanation of the problem (include RA #).
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
To turn off the LCD screen (recording continues) ........18 LIVE DISPLAY ..................18 MULTI-SCREENS ..................19 Customize The Multi- Screen Display ............19 DIGITAL ZOOM MODE .................20 Using Zoom Mode .................. 21 KEY LOCK FUNCTION ..................21 Locking The Screen ................22 SENTINEL10... - Page 5 Buzzer Menu ..................44 System Menu ..................45 Date/Time Menu ................... 45 Network Menu ..................46 Mail Menu .................... 47 User Management Menu ................ 47 Adding A New User ................48 Editing Existing Users ................49 Deleting Users ..................51 SENTINEL10...
- Page 6 Configuring Settings ................74 PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER ..............75 Installing The Remote Viewer Software On Your PC ........76 UNDERSTANDING THE REMOTE DVR VIEWER SOFTWARE ........77 CONNECTING TO AND VIEWING THE DVR REMOTELY (WITHIN YOUR NETWORK) .79 Getting Started ..................79 SENTINEL10...
- Page 7 Finding Previously Recorded Footage ............102 Playing Back Previous Footage ..............102 Archiving Footage To Your PC ..............102 Saving Still Shots (Screen Caps) To Your PC..........103 Sending A Still Image To Your Printer .............104 Searching The Log Viewer For Events .............104 SENTINEL10...
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Page 8: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the SENTINEL10! Use this ultra slim, all-in-one security system to monitor your home or business, and experience the convenience in viewing video on the built-in 19” LCD screen. Correct installation and use of this system will greatly increase the security in your home or business. -
Page 9: What Is Included
Stylishly Integrated 19" LCD The LCD profile is amazingly slim. View crisp clean video on the 19" screen. The SENTINEL10 instantly transforms your viewing space into a vibrant, clutter-free, security base station. View Video Online w/ No Service Fees (Supports DDNS) View live or recorded footage from any computer with Internet Explorer, anywhere in the world (other web browsers are not compatible). -
Page 10: Optional Accessories
The buttons on the DVR are backlit blue, allowing you to easily operate the system in the dark. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES • SPARTAN KIT (4 Camera Expansion Pack) • SPARTAN1 (additional camera) • DF10W (60 ft. camera extension cable) For more information please visit: www.defender-usa.com SENTINEL10... -
Page 11: Buttons & Connections
28. CDS Sensor - Automatically turns on the infrared LEDs when it gets dark out 29. Camera Housing - Made of anodized aluminum to prevent rust 30. Camera Mount - Allows the camera to be desk or wall mountable 31. Connection to Video/Power Wire - 4 PINDIN SENTINEL10... -
Page 12: Things To Consider Before Installation
60 ft. video/power wire. 4 PIN DIN male connection on the 60 ft. video/power wire. 3. Plug the camera’s power adapter into an AC outlet. 4. Attach the BNC to RCA connectors to the camera inputs on the back of the DVR. SENTINEL10... -
Page 13: Additional Devices To The Dvr
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR This DVR has other ports which allow you to connect additional Defender or third party devices to the system. Please note that there are many makes and brands of compatible devices, and the instructions below may not always be accurate or applicable. Always refer to your item’s instruction manual for proper setup and operation. -
Page 14: Cd/Dvd Writer, External Hard Drive, Or Usb Flash Drive
RECORDED FOOTAGE You can connect a plug and play CD/DVD Writer to this SENTINEL10 to back up and archive recorded footage that is on the DVR. Simply plug your external device into the DVR and follow the instructions on pg. 70 to back up your footage to the drive. -
Page 15: Microphone (Not Included) For 2 Way Communication
An additional Spot-Out monitor can be connected to the DVR and configured to show continuous video, or to display footage only when motion is detected. For detailed instructions on setting up a Spot-out monitor and configuring settings, refer to pg.32. SENTINEL10... -
Page 16: Using The Remote Control For Onscreen Navigation
Allows you to select and log on as a specific ID. This is for multiple Up Button systems controlled by one remote. Review/ Playback Button Changes the Playback Speed NOTE: The remote control requires 2 AAA batteries (not included) Down Button Changes the Reverse Speed Reverse Playback Button Pause Button SENTINEL10... -
Page 17: Connecting And Powering On
8 channels. NOTE: When powered on for the first time, the SENTINEL10 will automatically begin recording if cameras are connected. The DVR will continue to record on this setting until it is manually changed to a different mode. -
Page 18: Shutting Down
For more information on changing the title for each camera, please see MAKING CHANGES TO THE CAMERA TITLE MENU, pg.35. For more information on different recording modes, please see RECORDING MODES, pg.22. SENTINEL10... -
Page 19: Multi-Screens
MULTI-SCREENS The SENTINEL10 gives you several different viewing options for your cameras. You can choose between Sequence Mode, Single camera, Quad (4 camera), 6 camera, 8 camera, and 8 Camera (Grid). TO CHANGE YOUR CAMERA DISPLAY To change your camera display, click the right mouse button on the Live Display screen. -
Page 20: Digital Zoom Mode
DIGITAL ZOOM MODE When viewing a camera in full screen, you can zoom in to a particular area and enlarge it up to 8 times its original size on screen to get a closer look at entrances, movement, or suspicious activity. SENTINEL10... -
Page 21: Using Zoom Mode
DVR is in a shared room. The DVR can only be locked and unlocked with a password. For additional information on ADMIN rights and other user settings, see MAKING CHANGES TO THE USER MANAGEMENT MENU, pg.47. NOTE: A mouse or remote control is required in order to deactivate Key Lock Mode. SENTINEL10... -
Page 22: Locking The Screen
8. Key lock is now disabled, and you are able to access menus and 8. Key lock is now disabled, and you are able to access menus and change settings. change settings. RECORDING MODES The SENTINEL10 offers 3 different recording modes. SENTINEL10... -
Page 23: Playback Mode
You can choose between full screen, sequence, quad, and 8 camera (grid). 11. When you are finished reviewing footage in playback mode, press to return back to Live Display. SENTINEL10... -
Page 24: Advanced Search
24 hour clock) will change and display the video status for the date selected. Orange blocks mean that there is archived video for the time period, and blue blocks mean that video was not recorded during the time. SENTINEL10... -
Page 25: Searching By Event
Live Display screen. NOTE: Pressing PLAY puts the DVR into playback mode. For information and detailed instructions on navigating through Playback mode, please see PLAYBACK MODE pg.23. SENTINEL10... -
Page 26: General Menu
1. To access the GENERAL menu, click the right mouse button on the Live Display screen. 2. Click the SETUP icon. 3. Enter your password (the default password is ‘1234’) and select OK. 4. Click the GENERAL button. SENTINEL10... -
Page 27: Main Menu
ON of OFF. BORDER: Turn the border around each channel in multi screen display mode ON or OFF. BORDER COLOR: If the border is turned ON, you can change it to be gray, white, blue, red, yellow, or green. SENTINEL10... -
Page 28: Monitor Menu
DE-INTERLACE MODE: Can be turned ON or OFF. When turned ON, De-Interlace mode helps provide smoother playback of video footage. ALARM POP-UP MODE: Choose the amount of time (between 1-60 seconds) that the camera will be displayed full screen when an alarm is detected. SENTINEL10... -
Page 29: Sequence Menu
3. Click the empty box next to SEQUENCE TITLE. A virtual keyboard will pop up. 4. Enter a title for the sequence by clicking each letter individually. The title can be up to 7 characters and can include both numbers and letters. SENTINEL10... - Page 30 9. To edit this screen, double click on this box. The outline will turn from green to orange. 10. If you continue to single click this box, you will see the box transform into the various screen layouts. SENTINEL10...
- Page 31 16. When you have completed your setup, right click the mouse. SAVE & EXIT will save your sequence and exit, EXIT will take you back to the previous screen without saving your changes, and CANCEL will take you back to the editing menu. SENTINEL10...
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Page 32: Spot-Out Monitor
SETTING UP A SPOT-OUT MONITOR: (NOT INCLUDED) 1. Connect an RCA wire (not included) to the VIDEO OUT SPOT port on the DVR. 2. Connect the other end of the RCA wire to the RCA VIDEO IN port on the TV/monitor. SENTINEL10... -
Page 33: Spot-Out Menu
9. After clicking APPLY, click in the top right corner of the window to exit the DISPLAY menu and return to the GENERAL menu screen. NOTE: Each of the settings within the Screen Saver menu are described in detail below. SENTINEL10... -
Page 34: Camera Menu
The COLOR SETUP menu is where you to make specific changes to the brightness, contrast, tint, and color of each camera individually. PTZ SETUP configures settings for PTZ cameras (not included). MOTION SENSOR allows you to set each camera’s sensitivity to motion. SENTINEL10... -
Page 35: Camera Title Menu
NOT be displayed onscreen (a blue screen will appear in its place). This allows you to keep your camera locations discreet. CAMERA TITLE: Allows you to name each camera individually for easy reference. Example: Front door, back door, warehouse. SENTINEL10... -
Page 36: Camera Title
1 and 100 (the default is 50). 9. When you have completed changing settings for that particular camera, you can use the buttons to select another camera channel. 10. When you have made all desired adjustments, click to exit the setup screen. SENTINEL10... -
Page 37: Ptz Setup Menu
1. To get to the PTZ Menu, access the GENERAL menu by clicking the right mouse button on the Live Display screen. 2. Click the SETUP icon. 3. Enter your password (the default password is ‘1234’) and select 4. Click the GENERAL button. SENTINEL10... - Page 38 NOTE: You can access additional settings by through the Advanced Options menu. Simply click the to access this menu. AUTO FOCUS: Allows you to turns the automatic focus ON or OFF SPEED CONTROLS: Sets the Pitch, Zoom, Focus, and Iris speeds between 1 and 10 SENTINEL10...
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Page 39: Controlling The Ptz Camera Through The Dvr
Pressing the DISP and SETUP buttons will allow you to select which preset you would like, and pressing RUN will run the preset. For more information on setting presets, refer to your camera’s instruction manual. SENTINEL10... -
Page 40: Motion Sensor Menu
AREA SETUP menu for each camera and disable areas so that movement from specific entrances does not trigger recording. For more information, refer to ADJUSTING AREA SETUP, below. SENTINEL10... -
Page 41: Adjusting Area Setup
Everything within this area will NOT trigger motion recording (indicated by blue shading). When the area you want is inside the yellow box, let go of the mouse button. The squares will then turn blue. SENTINEL10... - Page 42 12. You will be prompted to save these changes NOTE: In order for these settings to take effect, you must create a motion detection schedule for each camera in the RECORD menu. Please refer to MAKING CHANGES TO THE ACTIVATION MENU, pg.67 for more information. SENTINEL10...
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Page 43: Sound Menu
AUDIO MONITORING CHANNEL: Allows you to select the camera which will play audio out of the DVR’s speaker. Note that audio equipped cameras are not included with this system. Audio monitoring only works with Channels 1-4. Any other channels will have their audio recorded, but will not have the option to be hooked up for live audio monitoring. SENTINEL10... -
Page 44: Buzzer Menu
5. After clicking APPLY, click in the top right corner of the window to exit the SOUND menu and return to the GENERAL menu screen. SENTINEL10... -
Page 45: System Menu
4. When you have made all the desired changes to the DATE/TIME menu, click APPLY. If you wish to exit without saving NOTE: Each of the settings within the DATE/TIME menu are described in detail below. changes, click in the top right corner of the window. SENTINEL10... -
Page 46: Network Menu
It is recommended to only adjust these settings while setting up your DVR for networking. For detailed information on these settings and instructions on how to properly set up your DVR for networking, please refer to the DVR NETWORKING GUIDE ,pg.72. SENTINEL10... -
Page 47: Mail Menu
DVR. USER – Minimal access. USER members can only view live footage and make adjustments to the live view settings. USER members can NOT play back recorded footage, access any menus or recording options, or power off the DVR SENTINEL10... -
Page 48: Adding A New User
12. Follow steps 5-7 to enter the users e-mail address. The @ and . icons can be accessed by clicking the button. When you have finished making sequence title, click to exit the onscreen keyboard. 13. Use the buttons to turn e-mail notifications ON or OFF. SENTINEL10... -
Page 49: Editing Existing Users
EDITING EXISTING USERS 1. Double click the user which you wish to edit. 2. The EDIT screen will pop up 3. Double click box next to PASSWORD and the onscreen keyboard will pop up. SENTINEL10... - Page 50 NOTE: The USER ID can not be edited after it is entered. Only the password, group, e-mail address, and email notification option can be edited. If you wish to change the user name, you must delete the user entirely and create a new USER ID. SENTINEL10...
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Page 51: Deleting Users
5. When you have completed entering your password, NOTE: All USER ID’s and passwords are case sensitive. press OK. 6. The DVR will begin normal operation and will show the default display of all 8 channels. SENTINEL10... -
Page 52: Updating The System Management Menu
4. When you have finished selecting your system name, click to exit the onscreen keyboard. 5. Click APPLY to save your system name. If you wish to exit without saving changes, click in the top right corner of the window. SENTINEL10... -
Page 53: Updating The System's Firmware
F/W UPDATE: New firmware is periodically available to download from the defender website at http://www.defender.com. Firmware updates will enhance system performance and upload extra features. After downloading, the firmware can be saved to a USB drive to update the DVR via its USB port. - Page 54 TIP: Once you have set up your DVR, gone through the instruction manual, and are happy with your settings, it is suggested you backup your system data to a USB drive. This way, if you accidentally change a setting or are experiencing problems with current settings, you can always refer back to your initial settings. SENTINEL10...
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Page 55: Saving The System Data
CONTROL DEVICE menu, click APPLY. If you wish to exit without saving changes, click in the top right corner of the window. 4. After clicking APPLY, click in the top right corner of the window to exit the DISPLAY menu and return to the GENERAL menu screen. SENTINEL10... -
Page 56: Event/Sensor Menu
5. When you have made all the desired changes to the NOTE: Each of the settings within the HDD EVENT menu are described in detail below. HDD EVENT menu, click APPLY. If you wish to exit without saving changes, click in the top right corner of the window. SENTINEL10... -
Page 57: Alarm Input Menu
ALARM OUT title on the left hand side of the window. 2. You will see a screen pop up with the 8 channels listed. You will see the choice to have the alarm triggered by video loss or motion. SENTINEL10... -
Page 58: Buzzer Out Menu
5. The MODE can be set as LATCHED or TRANSPARENT. TRANSPARENT causes the alarm to sound for the duration of the event (for example, if motion is detected, the alarm will sound for the entire time that there is movement). The LATCHED setting means that the alarm will sound for a set duration of time, which you will decide in step 6. SENTINEL10... -
Page 59: Emaal Notfication Menu
The MAIL settings must also be properly configured in order for the DVR to successfully send e-mail alerts. If the DVR is not correctly set up to the network, you will NOT receive e-mail alerts. For detailed information on the MAIL settings and instructions on how to properly set up your DVR for networking, please refer to the DVR NETWORKING GUIDE ,pg.72. SENTINEL10... -
Page 60: Disk Manage Menu
NOTE: Each of the settings within the DISK MANAGE menu are described in detail below. 4. When you have made all the desired changes to the DISK MANAGE menu, click APPLY. If you wish to exit without saving changes, click in the top right corner of the window. SENTINEL10... -
Page 61: Formatting The Dvr's Hard Drive
1. Click the START button next to FORMAT. NOTE: Formatting the DVR erases all recorded footage. Your recording and system settings will NOT be erased. If you wish to restore your DVR’s settings to its factory defaults, please see UPDATING THE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT MENU, pg.54. SENTINEL10... - Page 62 2. A warning message stating that all recorded data will be erased. Choose OK. 3. A progress window will pop up to show you the status of the format. 4. Once formatting is complete, the window will disappear and you will return to the DISK MANAGE screen. SENTINEL10...
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Page 63: Record Menu
If you are not already in the RECORD menu, access the RECORD menu by clicking the right mouse button on the Live Display screen. Click the SETUP icon. Enter your password (the default password is ‘1234’) and select OK. Click the RECORD button. SENTINEL10... -
Page 64: Recording Operations Menu
POST-EVENT RECORDING TIME: Like PRE-EVENT RECORDING TIME, while the DVR is not in continuous recording mode you can set the DVR to continue recording for a set period of time after an event (motion, alarm, etc) occurs. You can choose intervals between 5-180 seconds. SENTINEL10... -
Page 65: Timer/Motion Setup Menu
2. Click the SIZE/FPS/QUALITY/AUDIO title at the top of the screen. 3. If you have chosen WEEKLY under SCHEDULE MODE in the RECORDING OPERATIONS menu, you will need to choose the day of the week which you would like to edit. SENTINEL10... - Page 66 9. Repeat these settings for any other time periods for the day, or week day, as needed. 10. When you have made all the desired changes to the TIMER/MOTION SETUP menu, click the in the top right corner of the window. You will be asked whether you want to save or cancel your changes. SENTINEL10...
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Page 67: Activation Menu
The time selection bar is displayed as a 24 hour clock, with the first block (0) representing 12 – 1 AM and the last block (23) representing 11 PM – 12AM. 4. Use the mouse to click the first (or only) hour of time you wish to edit. SENTINEL10... - Page 68 Motion Record at this time . 9. When you have made all the desired changes to the RECORDING OPERATIONS menu, click the in the top right corner of the window. You will be asked whether you want to save or cancel your changes. SENTINEL10...
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Page 69: Alarm Setup Menu
NOTE: The settings and process of changing settings in the ALARM SETUP menu is identical to the settings and process of changing settings in the TIMER/MOTION SETUP menu. For detailed instructions, please refer to pg.65 for more information. SENTINEL10... -
Page 70: Archive Menu
3. Click the ARCHIVING icon. 4. Enter your password (the default password is ‘1234’) and select OK. NOTE: If the DVR reads “no archiving device” next to the SELECT DEVICE title, exit out of the ARCHIVING menu and enter again. SENTINEL10... - Page 71 (MB), lists the log file and its size (if applicable). Click OK to begin the backup. 13. The footage is extracted to a temporary area on the hard drive. SENTINEL10...
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Page 72: Dvr Networking Guide
In order for the DVR to transmit its video, it must be properly connected to an Internet-ready router. Once the connection is complete, you will be able to access important IP information that will allow you to access the DVR over the Internet. SENTINEL10... -
Page 73: Connecting The Dvr To Your Router
OK. 4. Click the GENERAL button. 5. Click the SYSTEM button. 6. Click the NETWORK title on the left hand side of the screen. The window below will pop up, displaying information which is specific to your DVR. SENTINEL10... -
Page 74: Configuring Settings
Internet. A smaller TX speed will result in choppier video, but will not create as much of a lag on the network. TIP: For complete online accessibility of your DVR, make sure that the DHCP, DDNS, and WEB SERVICE boxes are checked and enabled. SENTINEL10... -
Page 75: Preparing Your Computer
5. Press APPLY. 6. Close out of the Options window. NOTE: If you do not have the ActiveX installed and the previous step did not download it, go to http://www.download.com and search for ActiveX. Download the ActiveX Download control. SENTINEL10... -
Page 76: Installing The Remote Viewer Software On Your Pc
CD-ROM icon. 2. When the software is launched, you will be greeted with a welcome screen. Click ‘Next’ . 3. You will be asked to confirm installation. Click ‘Next’ . 4. Wait while the DVR remote client software is installed. SENTINEL10... -
Page 77: Understanding The Remote Dvr Viewer Software
Player” allows you to view footage from your DVR that you have archived to a USB drive. 7. Double click the Remote Agent icon on your desktop to begin using the remote viewer software. UNDERSTANDING THE REMOTE DVR VIEWER SOFTWARE SENTINEL10... - Page 78 Pressing the centre PTZ button allows you to control Accesses the setup menu and allows you to make changes to the Record, Camera, Sound, Event/Sensor, and System menus. the movement of a Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera (not included with the system). SENTINEL10...
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Page 79: Connecting To And Viewing The Dvr Remotely (Within Your Network)
. The Connect Manager screen will open. CREATING A CONNECTION GROUP 1. In the “Group” window on the left, right click “Site” and choose “Add Group”. 2. Enter a name to easily identify the connection group (Office, Home, etc) and press OK. SENTINEL10... -
Page 80: Entering The Dvr's Information
3. To remove a camera from being displayed, choose the drop down marked as ‘x’ . NOTE: In some instances, you may have be prompted to disconnect and reconnect to the DVR for the changes to take effect. SENTINEL10... -
Page 81: Additional Group Settings
For example, you would need to disconnect from the’ ‘OFFICE’ group before connecting to the ‘PARKING LOT’ group. ADDITIONAL CONFIGURATION 1. In the local setup window, click the “Configuration” tab. 2. Use the mouse to check or uncheck boxes and select the following custom settings: SENTINEL10... -
Page 82: Connecting To And Accessing Your Dvr Online
These instructions have also been created without a firewall in place. If you have a firewall, please consult a computer technician. NOTE: Your router may require a user name and password. If you do not know it, ask the person who configured your network. portforward.com will provide you with each router’s default user name and password. SENTINEL10... -
Page 83: Connecting Via A D-Link Router
5. Repeat all instructions listed in Step 4 (above), except enter port 6100 instead of port 80. 6. When complete, select the “Apply” button located at the bottom of the page to save your changes. 7. Port forwarding is now complete! SENTINEL10... -
Page 84: Finding Your External Ip
ALLOW. For Vista users: if you are prompted with the “Windows needs your permission to continue” security notice, click Continue. For Vista users: if you are prompted with a message asking you to install software, click Install. SENTINEL10... -
Page 85: If Successful
PPPoE settings to match the settings provided to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Consult your ISP for more information. NOTE: DEFENDER technical support cannot troubleshoot modems, since changing these settings can potentially render your modem inoperable. Check all your network connections and go through the above steps again to make sure a configuration error was not made. If you still can not view the DVR, use the checklist inserted below to help you verify each step as you complete it. - Page 86 FINDING AND TESTING MY EXTERNAL IP I have done the following: Visited http://www.whatsmyip.org Recorded my external IP address as ______________________. Opened Internet Explorer and entered my external IP into a browser window. Accessed and viewed my DVR through my external IP address. SENTINEL10...
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Page 87: Forwarding Outside Your Network
NETWORKING NOTE: If you were NOT able to view your DVR through your external IP address, contact Defender’s toll-free number for technical support. If you can not access your external IP you will likely not be able to view your DVR through a DDNS website. - Page 88 11. Type in a host name (subdomain name). We recommend you use your name, company name, or something that is easy for you to remember. 12. Choose a domain name from the dropdown menu. We recommend using the dyndns.org suffix. SENTINEL10...
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Page 89: Finalizing Setup
15. Your dynamic DNS settings have been created. FINALIZING SETUP Now you must set your DVR to be associated with the DynDNS account you just created. This will ensure that when your external IP address changes, all other settings will change accordingly. SENTINEL10... -
Page 90: Configuring The Dvr's Ddns Information
Click the Network menu on the left hand side. You need to change the address next to DDNS SERVER so that it is the same as the DynDNS you just created. Click the empty box next to DDNS SERVER. A virtual keyboard will pop up. SENTINEL10... -
Page 91: Setting Up Your Dvr To Send Email Alerts
ON. If you have not set this up previously, refer to MAKING CHANGES TO THE USER MANAGEMENT MENU, pg.47 for instructions on enabling email alerts. You must also have notifications enabled in the E-MAIL NOTIFICATION MENU. For more information on making changes to the E-MAIL NOTIFICATION and enabling notifications, please see pg.59. SENTINEL10... -
Page 92: Sending A Test Email
‘from’ field of the e-mail with the DVR name. If you have more than one DVR, naming will help identify one system from another. For example, office@dvrlink.net and cottage@dvrlink.net will help you identify where the alert is coming from. SENTINEL10... -
Page 93: Configuring Mail Settings
NOTE: Only one person can access the DVR’s settings at a time. If someone else is accessing a menu (remotely or on the DVR itself) you will receive an error message and will not be able to access the menus until the person exits out of the menu. SENTINEL10... -
Page 94: Record Menu
DVR. Information and instructions on how to make changes to the DVR’s RECORD menu are outlined earlier in the manual, and can be used as a guide to change settings via the Remote Software. For more information on the DVR’s Record settings, please refer to RECORD MENU, pg.63. SENTINEL10... -
Page 95: Camera Menu
DVR. Information and instructions on how to make changes to the DVR’s CAMERA menu are outlined earlier in the manual, and can be used as a guide to change settings via the Remote Software. For more information on the DVR’s Record settings, please refer to CAMERA MENU, pg.34. SENTINEL10... -
Page 96: Sound Menu
DVR. Information and instructions on how to make changes to the DVR’s SOUND menu are outlined earlier in the manual, and can be used as a guide to change settings via the Remote Software. For more information on the DVR’s Sound settings, please refer to SOUND MENU, pg.43. SENTINEL10... -
Page 97: Event/Sensor Menu
DVR. Information and instructions on how to make changes to the DVR’s EVENT/SENSOR menu are outlined earlier in the manual, and can be used as a guide to change settings via the Remote Software. For more information on the DVR’s Event/Sensor settings, please refer to EVENT/ SENSOR, pg.56. SENTINEL10... -
Page 98: System Menu
DVR. Information and instructions on how to make changes to the DVR’s SYSTEM menu are outlined earlier in the manual, and can be used as a guide to change settings via the Remote Software. For more information on the DVR’s Event/Sensor settings, please refer to SYSTEM, pg.45. SENTINEL10... -
Page 99: Referring To The Event Viewer For Events And Activity
2. The log will display the name of the DVR, the camera, the date, and a description of the event. 3. Press OK to exit the event viewer. TIP: If you leave the event viewer open, it will continue to update in real time whenever an event is logged. SENTINEL10... -
Page 100: Using The Remote Software's Search Mode To Play Back Previously Recorded Footage
STILL SHOT BUTTON Accesses the setup menu and allows you to make changes Allows you to take a screen shot of the camera to the Record, Camera, Sound, Event/Sensor, and System channel(s) and save it as a .BMP or .JPG menus. SENTINEL10... - Page 101 White blocks indicate that there is video footage Displays the playback speed of the video found during the selected period. currently playing. DECREASE PLAYBACK SPEED Slows the speed of the video being played to 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, or 32x. SENTINEL10...
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Page 102: Finding Previously Recorded Footage
4. The speed of the footage can be sped up or slowed down, as needed. The + button can speed up footage from 1x to 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, and 64x. The – button slows down footage at the same intervals, as necessary. ARCHIVING FOOTAGE TO YOUR PC 1. Pre-recorded footage can be archived to the PC that is connected to the DVR by clicking the ARCHIVE button. SENTINEL10... -
Page 103: Saving Still Shots (Screen Caps) To Your Pc
3. Specify the file location, file name, and choose .BMP or .JPG file format. 4. Click “Save”. The still shot is now saved to your computer. NOTE: The still shot is saved in the same style as the current screen display. For example, quad screen single screen, etc. SENTINEL10... -
Page 104: Sending A Still Image To Your Printer
7. The specific event you selected will show up on the Remote Software screen. 8. Press to play the video associated with the event. NOTE: For more information on playing back footage through the Remote Viewer, refer to PLAYING BACK PREVIOUS FOOTAGE. pg.102 for instructions. SENTINEL10... -
Page 105: Using The Backup Player To View Archived Footage On Your Pc
3. Choose the file you wish to open and press “Open”. 4. Press the button to begin playback of the selected file. 5. You can use the controls under the display to adjust playback direction and speed, or stop footage as needed. SENTINEL10... -
Page 106: Troubleshooting Guide
All the frames to not have a channel input assigned to them. If the layout you have chosen has screen which I have created 4 frames but only 3 have a camera listed, the sequence will not save. Right click on any blank frames and select a camera to view in sequence. SENTINEL10... - Page 107 DVR at a later time. • This may be due to the speed of your internet’s network connection. Check with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) if playback is still slow and choppy after completing the two suggestions above. SENTINEL10...
- Page 108 • If you are NOT able to view your DVR through your external IP address after following the above steps, contact Defender’s toll-free number for technical support. It is possible that your ISP is blocking port 80. I am not receiving any notification •...
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Page 109: Compatible Ptz Protocal
Storage Capacity .........Unlimited (160GB Included) Network Connection .......10/100 BaseT Ethernet (RJ-45) Autostart Recording ................Yes Back-up .......USB/External DVD/CD Writer (Not Included) Auto Resume Recording ..............Yes Play Speed .......1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X supporting HDD Type ..................Internal reverse/forward playback SENTINEL10... -
Page 110: Outdoor Camera (Spartan1)
Power Adapter Input ..............120V 60Hz Motion Detection ................No LED Power Indicator ................No Viewing Angle ............... 60 Degrees Dimensions ..........5.5” x 5” x 2.44” (with stand) Electronic Shutter ...........1/60 ~ 1/100000 sec Weight ..............0.85lbs (with stand) BLC ....................No SENTINEL10... - Page 111 Disclaimer Defender does not endorse the use of any Defender products for illegal activities. Defender is not responsible or liable in any way shape or form for any damage, vandalism, theft or any other action that may occur while a Defender product is in use by the consumer.
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