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Luma Surveillance 501 Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1: Web Interface

    500/501 Series NVR Surveillance Recorder Web Interface Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Read this page before you go to the job site! For maximum control and convenience, your system should be connected to the Internet via a local network router. For installation, you must be able to access this network through a personal computer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Contents Safety Tips ......4 Set Up Dynamic DNS ....11 Set Up the Hardware .

  • Page 4: Safety Tips

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Safety Tips Handle this device with care. The performance and lifespan of the hard drive is affected by temperature. Use this device in Do not strike or shake this device. temperatures ranging from 14–131 °F.

  • Page 5: Set Up The Hardware

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Set Up the Hardware ß or à Optional local video monitor LCD Monitor/Flat Panel TV AC Power Optional Camera(s) USB Mouse Network Gateway Caution: Do not power up the NVR until these steps are complete.

  • Page 6: Install And Run The Luma Utility

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Install and Run the Luma Utility Use the Luma Utility to locate your surveillance hardware and set up communications. Visit your product page at SnapAV.com and download the Luma Utility installer from the Support tab.

  • Page 7: Edit The Network Settings

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Edit the Network Settings To change the network settings at a later date, consult the NVR manual. Suggested Best Practices Ensure the Enable DHCP box is activated. In your router, reserve an IP address and assign it to the NVR’s MAC address (found on the recorder’s box).

  • Page 8: Complete Port Forwarding

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Complete Port Forwarding Port forwarding setup allows you to access the NVR from the internet for remote viewing and other operations. These settings are entered in your network router, typically in a menu called Port Forwarding or Applications and Gaming.

  • Page 9: Start The Web Interface

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Start the Web Interface Get the Luma Plug-In Note that Internet Explorer (PC) and Safari (Mac) are the only browsers supported. Due to their lack of support for plugins, Google Chrome and Firefox are not supported browsers.

  • Page 10: Check The Cameras

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Check the Cameras After log-in, your screen shows the live page, which should look similar to the illustration at right. If a camera is out, check its connection to your NVR, and ensure that it is powered up.

  • Page 11: Set Up Dynamic Dns

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Set Up Dynamic DNS This allows you to connect to your surveillance system from anywhere, via the Internet, using a web address that’s easy to remember. Click on Configure This Recorder > Network Settings > DDNS.

  • Page 12: Change Camera Passwords

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Update Camera Passwords Next you may update the passwords of the cameras attached directly to your NVR to match the password that you created on page 6. Default passwords represent a security risk after installation. We strongly recommend that you change the password on any camera that has a default password like admin.

  • Page 13: Create Users And Set Passwords

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Create Users and Set Passwords Click on Configure This Recorder > User Management. Click the Add button. Enter the new account’s user name and password. Account names can be up to 32 characters long, and can contain numbers and letters only.

  • Page 14: Calibrate The System Time

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Calibrate the System Time Click on Configure This Recorder > Device Parameters > Time Settings. Synchronize the Time Choose your time zone. North American time zones range from GMT-10:00 (Hawaii) to GMT-03:30 (Newfoundland). By default, the system uses network time protocol (NTP) to synchronize your system to Coordinated Universal Time.

  • Page 15: You're Done

    500/501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide You’re Done! Your system is now operational. Next Steps Next, you’ll want to customize your system for your customer’s needs. Using the simple web interface, you can: Set protocols for remote computers for when they log in to the surveillance system.

  • Page 16: Support

    SnapAV.com. 3-Year Limited Warranty This Luma Surveillance™ product has a 3-Year Limited Warranty. This warranty includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been abused, modified or disassembled.

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