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Version 1.0 | 08/06/2013

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DNR-202L

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | 08/06/2013 User Manual mydlink Camera Video Recorder DNR-202L...

  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    View - NVR App............30 Logs ..................59 First Use - Select Your Device ..........31 Support ................60 Live View ................31 LED and Buzzer Overview ..........61 Video Playback ..............34 Technical Specifications ...........62 Video Playback Control .............35 Configuration ................36 D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DNR-202L mydlink Camera Video Recorder Power adapter CAT5 Ethernet cable Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM with User Manual and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the DNR-202L mydlink Camera Video Recorder. The DNR-202L is a wired Network Video Recorder (NVR) which supports up to four network cameras with M-JPEG, MPEG4, or H.264 recording with up to two attached USB hard disks. Thanks to the powerful embedded system, the NVR can record video from network cameras located in local or remote sites to dedicated disk storage without needing a PC.

  • Page 6: Features

    2. Flexible Event Management: Event setup is another key feature of the DNR-202L. The NVR can monitor all of the camera triggers for motion detection. One of the most powerful functions is the notification application. The NVR centrally controls the e-mail notifications and recording from all connected cameras.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Press this button to release the HDD attached to the USB Port for HDD 2 Auto Scan Key Press this button to automatically scan for cameras on the network Reset Button Press and hold the recessed button for 10 seconds to reset the device D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 8: Assembly And Installation

    Step 3 Attach one end of the provided RJ45 network cable to the NVR. Attach the other end to your network. The DNR-202L will test for an Internet connection. Once an Internet connection is established, the blue LED will blink.

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    D: represents your CD-ROM drive. OS X Users: Insert the DNR-202L Driver CD in the CD -ROM drive. After you have inserted the CD into your computer, go to the CD drive directory, and double-click the Mac Utility folder to enter.
  • Page 10 MAC ID printed on the label on the bottom of the device. Step 4 By default the Admin ID is "admin" and the password is blank. Create and confirm a password for your device. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 11 Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or if you wish to set a static address within your home network. Enter the correct configuration information and click Next to continue. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 12 If you already have a mydlink account, enter the correct configuration information and click Next to continue, otherwise select No, I need to sign up for a new account or I don't want to sign up right now and follow the instructions. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 13 After the wizard has completed the scan for all available cameras attached to your network click on the red icons to confirm/create the password for each camera. Click Next to continue. Note: It is strongly advised to setup passwords for all of your cameras. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 14 Setup is complete. Make a note of the details presented and click on Go to NVR to log in to the NVR for further configuration (see "Using the Configuration Interface" on page 36) or click Finish. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 15: Adding Cameras Using The Setup Software

    Windows and click Start > Run. In the Run command box type D:\autorun.exe, where D: represents your CD-ROM drive. Step 2 Follow the on screen prompts to ensure the device is plugged in and powered on. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 16 Select your NVR from the list, then click Next. If you have multiple NVRs, you can identify them by the MAC ID printed on the label on the bottom of the device. Step 4 Confirm the password for your device. Click Camera Search to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 17 After the wizard has completed the scan for all available cameras attached to your network, click on the red icons to confirm/create the password for each camera. Click Next to continue. Note: It is strongly advised to setup passwords for all of your cameras. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 18 Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 6 Make a note of the details presented and click on Go to NVR to log in to the NVR for further configuration (see "Using the Configuration Interface" on page 36) or click Finish. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 19: Hdd Viewer Software Installation

    Section 2: Assembly and Installation HDD Viewer Software Installation Your DNR-202L comes with a convenient application to assist you in managing your recorded video. This section will guide you thorugh the simple setup procedure, and the interface of the application.

  • Page 20: Hdd Viewer Software Interface

    Use this option to make a backup your video recordings. Volume Use the slider to adjust the playback volume. Close Application Use this button to close the application. Minimize Use this button to minimize the application. Application D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 21: Open Recording

    Recordings are graphed below the timeline. Blue bars indicate an event Available Recordings was recorded. Red bars indicate the camera is set to always record. Selected Period Click within the timeline to select a recording period. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Mydlink Portal

    To connect to your NVR click on the Connect button and provide your password to complete the login process. After you have connected to the NVR, you will be taken to the Live Video page. (Refer to "Live Video" on page 25) D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 23: Nvr Status Icons

    • Check to make sure that the LED on your NVR is lit solid blue. If you still cannot access your NVR, reset your NVR and run the NVR Setup Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your package. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 24: Settings

    On the Settings tab you can see a general summary of your NVR. If you wish to remove your NVR from your mydlink account click on the Delete NVR button and provide your password to complete the action. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 25: Live Video

    Use this control to view video in it's native resolution. Record Use this control to toggle recording. Save to Image Use this option to save a snapshot image. Glance Use this option to toggle the glance mode. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Playback

    Zoom Control Use the + and - buttons to zoom in or out. Actual Size Use this control to view video in it's native resolution. Save to Image Use this option to save a snapshot image. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 27: Open Recording

    Recordings are graphed below the timeline. Blue bars indicate an event Available Recordings was recorded. Red bars indicate the camera is set to always record. Selected Period Click within the timeline to select a recording period. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Status

    Status: This shows if the USB storage device attached to the USB 1or USB 2 port is currently being recorded to. Advanced Settings: Clicking on the Advanced Settings button allows you to access your NVR’s configuration interface. To open your NVR’s configuration interface, select the NVR web page and enter the password. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Nvr Info

    NVR activated on: Displays the time and date that your device was added to mydlink. Advanced Settings: Clicking on the Advanced Settings button allows you to access your NVR’s configuration interface. To open your NVR’s configuration interface, select the NVR web page and enter the password D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Mydlink View - Nvr App

    Once the download has been completed, launch the “mydlink View - NVR” app and log in to your mydlink account. Select your DNR-202L from the device list to access the live video from the connected cameras. Now you can remotely access the live video, playback recorded videos, and manually enable or disable recording.

  • Page 31: First Use - Select Your Device

    Before using the mydlink View - NVR app for the first time, please ensure to add your DNR-202L to your mydlink account first. After starting the mydlink View - NVR app, your DNR-202L will be displayed in the My Device list. The app will connect to your DNR-202L, and you can then view live video and playback from your recordings archive via your device.
  • Page 32 On an iPad, mydlink View-NVR can expand and shrink the Device List of your mydlink account at the left-hand side of the panel. Click on your DNR-202L to enter live the video view. Double-tap on one of the channels to start a single-channel live video.
  • Page 33 Tap the plus or minus button to zoom the camera focus in or out Note: The PTZ control function must be enabled on the camera connected to the DNR-202L in order for mydlink View-NVR to control the PTZ function. See "Live Video" on page 37 for more information.

  • Page 34: Video Playback

    ) while in single channel mode to bring up the playback selection panel. Use the playback selection panel to scroll through your video recordings archive. Scroll to the date and time you wish to playback, and tap Play. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 35: Video Playback Control

    1 Second ( Use speed panel ( ) to control the speed of video playback from x1 through to x32 speed. Note: The quality of display performance will vary according to network bandwidth availability. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Configuration

    After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your NVR. The NVR's built-in web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DNR-202L. At the end of the wizard, click Go to NVR, or enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Internet Explorer.

  • Page 37: Live Video

    Use this control to choose between automatic and manual focus control. Focus Near/Far Use this control to choose between far or near focus. Preset Path Use this option to toggle the Preset Path function Auto-Pan Use this option to toggle Auto-Panning D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 38 This option allows the user to safely disconnect/unmount an attached HDD. Format: This option allows a user to format an attached HDD. Information This area will update in real-time to display relevant information about Area: the selected video feed. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Playback

    Use option this to print a still image. Save as Image Use this option to save a still image. Image Use this option to apply image enhancements. Enhancement Volume Use the slider to adjust the playback volume. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 40 Click the Cue In or Cue Out button to set the period Cue in/Cue Out for Save Video. Step Forward/ Click to pause the playback and move to next frame Reverse or last frame. Zoom In/Zoom Out Click to zoom in or zoom out. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 41: Searching Recordings

    Recordings are graphed below the timeline. Blue bars indicate an event Available Recordings was recorded. Red bars indicate the camera is set to always record. Selected Period Click within the timeline to select a recording period. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 42 Step 5: Highlight the video clip(s) you would like to review by left-clicking and dragging the time period in the timeline area. The scale of the timeline can be modified using the icon at the bottom left corner. Step 6: Click the OK button to begin playback. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 43: Save Recording To Avi

    Step 3: Choose the folder where you would like to save the file. Step 4: Input the file name and click the Save button. Step 5: Choose the export format. Step 6: Click the OK button. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 44: Save Snapshot

    Print Snapshot Step 1: During playback, user can choose to print a selected image. Step 2: Click the Print button when the desired image is shown on the screen. Step 3: Select the desired print settings. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Setup

    Section 5: Configuration Setup Use this tab if you want to follow the simple steps of the Setup Wizard. Click Run Wizard to begin the Setup Wizard. Click Next to begin the Setup Wizard. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 46 Select Static IP if your Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or if you wish to set a static address within your home network. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 47 Section 5: Configuration STEP 4: Enter a name for your device. Click Next to continue. STEP 5: Click Finish to complete the setup process. Please wait a few moments while the DNR-202L saves your settings. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 48: Network Setup

    Primary domain name server that translates names to IP addresses. DNS2: Secondary domain name server to backup the primary one. DHCP server: Enable or disable the DHCP server. If your network doesn’t have DHCP server, enable NVR DHCP server for easier local network setup. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 49: Add Camera

    Step 4: Click the Add button to add the selected camera. Step 5: After clicking Add, the updated information will be displayed in the camera list. Step 6: Repeat steps 2 through 5 to add other cameras to your list. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Audio And Video

    NVR to receive the trigger message. Step 3: Click the Save Settings button. Note: The system will adjust the frame rate automatically based on the maximum frame rate which that camera can support. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Event Setup

    Event Setup In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DNR-202L sends an alert via e-mail as a notification. An event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or digitial input. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed.

  • Page 52: Time And Date Setup

    Enable this feature to obtain time automatically from an NTP server. NTP Server: Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DNR-202L with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location. Set the Date and Time Manually: This option allows you to set the time and date manually.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    The default password for “admin” is blank. Setting a password after the first login is strongly recommended. If the administrator password is lost, you may hold the reset button on the rear panel of the device to reset the NVR to factory defaults. This will erase all the previously-saved settings. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 54: System

    This option will toggle the device buzzer on or off. (See "LED and Buzzer Overview" on page 61) Enable Auto This option will enable the device to automatically add verified cameras Plugin: found on the network. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 55: Firmware Update

    The device firmware can be upgraded from this page. The firmware update must be saved on the local hard drive of your computer. Click the Browse button to search the local hard drive for the firmware update file. Click Apply to upgrade. You may check for firmware updates on the D-Link Support website. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Hard Drive Configuration

    The section provides users with an overview of the attached USB storage devices, and offers the option to enable circular recording (automatic overwrite). Users can also format attached USB storages devices. Note: All data will be erased from the attached USB storage device during formatting. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 57: Status

    NVR. If the bit rate is too high, it will cause the Live Video display to slow or lag. Please modify the quality or bit rate setting in the camera web GUI accordingly. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 58: System Info

    Displays the local network settings of the NVR. Information: Device Displays the device name and current temperature of the NVR. Information: Hard Drive Displays the hard drive information, including the disk mode, total size, used Information: and remaining drive space. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 59: Logs

    Logs This page displays the system event list of your NVR. The System Log includes the following items: 1. User login/logout 2. Modify/delete account 3. System restart 4. System reset to default 5. System firmware update D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 60: Support

    Section 5: Configuration Support The NVR Help page provides a list of support topics. Click the items in the left menu to view the help topics associated. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Led And Buzzer Overview

    Echo IP Camera found (1 beep for 1st camera found, 2 beeps for 2nd, 3 beeps for 3rd, 4 beeps for 4th). Buzzer will beep (short). Reset button Press reset pin for 10 seconds Reset to factory default. Buzzer will beep (long). D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    • DHCP Client • RTCP • DNS Client • RTSP • HTTP Server • NTP • HTTPS • UPnP • SMTP Security User Management • Adminstrator password authentication Automatic Logoff • Idle user timeout on configuration pages D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 63 • Consumption: 8.5 watts ± 5 % (include 2 x 2.5 HDD) Temperature • Operating: 0 to 40 °C • Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Humidity • Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing • Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing Dimensions 117.5 mm D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

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