Summary of Contents for Guardian K-DVR-4G
- Page 1 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Guardian Range K-DVR-4G K-DVR-8G Instruction Manual P a g e...
- Page 2 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
- Page 3 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER ● EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON- INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY’S RIGHT.
- Page 4 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security PRECAUTIONS Please refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service ● personnel or system installers. Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power ● source ratings. Use the appliance at temperatures within 0oC ~ +45oC (32oF ~ 122oF) and humidity ●...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Contents Overviews Overview & DVR features of the 4/8ch Guardian……………… Overview & DVR features of the 16ch Guardian……………… DVR and accessories Remote Control…………………………………………………… Front and Back panel (Guardian 4ch without alarms)………… Front and Back panel (Guardian 4ch) …………………………... -
Page 6: Overview & Dvr Features Of The 4/8Ch Guardian
Digital Direct Security Overview & DVR features of the 4 Guardian Lite The H.264 Guardian series digital video(&audio) recorders are designed for use within an environment where surveillance, recording and monitoring are required. A DVR is a combination of a Hard Disk Recorder, video multiplexer and web server. To achieve the highest inter-connectivity and inter-operability this series of digital video/audio recorders are based on industry-leading H264 compression standards. -
Page 7: Overview & Dvr Features Of The 16Ch Guardian
Digital Direct Security Overview & DVR features of the 4/8ch Guardian The H.264 Guardian series digital video(&audio) recorders are designed for use within an environment where surveillance, recording and monitoring are required. A DVR is a combination of a Hard Disk Recorder, video multiplexer and web server. To achieve the highest inter-connectivity and inter-operability this series of digital video/audio recorders are based on industry-leading H264 compression standards. -
Page 8: Remote Control
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Remote Control 1. Power button - This button will start the shutdown procedure. 2. Mute button - This will mute the sound. (If in use.) 3. Focus + button - This will increase the focus. (When available.) 4. - Page 9 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security 19. Rec button - This will activate manual record. 20. Up Arrow button - This button is use for navigating “Up” in the menus and also for activating slow motion during playback. 21. Left Arrow button - This button is used for navigating “Left” in the menus and also for rewinding during playback.
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Page 10: Front And Back Panel (Guardian 4Ch Without Alarms)
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security 4 Channel Guardian: Front Panel Diagram **Without alarm inputs** 1. Alarm Light - This light will flash when an alarm or motion is triggered. 2. Net Light - This light will flash when there is network activity. -
Page 11: Front And Back Panel (Guardian 4Ch)
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security 4 Channel Guardian: Front Panel 1. Alarm Light - This light will flash when an alarm or motion is triggered. 2. REC Light - This light will flash when the DVR is recording. 3. Power Light - This light will be green when the unit is fully powered up and orange when in standby mode. -
Page 12: Front And Back Panel (Guardian 8Ch)
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security 8 Channel Guardian: Front Panel 1. Alarm Light - This light will flash when an alarm or motion is triggered. 2. REC Light - This light will flash when the DVR is recording. 3. Power Light - This light will be green when the unit is fully powered up and orange when in standby mode. -
Page 13: Front And Back Panel (Guardian 16Ch)
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Main Screen Key Icons DVR is locked. User is logged in. Audio is ON HDD percentage. If the DVR is “locked” then you can unlock it by right clicking on the mouse or pressing • the menu button on the remote/front panel. -
Page 14: Logging In
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Logging In Before you are able to use any of the DVR features you MUST log in. To start the log in procedure you simply have to either RIGHT CLICK your mouse or PRESS MENU on your remote and you will be presented with the screen shown below;... -
Page 15: General Settings
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security General Settings The parameters that can be configured in the “General” option (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) are: ● Overwrite - Select if the HDD overwrites when full. ● Language - Select Language. ●... -
Page 16: Record Settings
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Record Setup Within the record menu (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) you will be able to adjust different record parameters. Channel No: Here you will be able to • choose which channel you wish to alter the settings on. -
Page 17: Scheduling
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Scheduling The Scheduling menu (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) will cover all aspects of setting up a schedule. The two settings pages that are used for schedule creation are Record Settings and Alarm Settings. As an example this guide will show setting up a schedule for opened and closed periods of a typical shop. -
Page 18: Output
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Output The Output menu (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) is where you will be able to choose how and what information will be displayed on screen. To enter the Display Settings tab you will need to locate the OUTPUT SETTINGS tab. -
Page 19: Sequence
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Output Continued… Sequence The sequence tab will allow you to set your DVR's cameras to display in sequence. i.e. each camera will take turns in displaying for a programmed amount of time at full screen or a set number of channels (4 and 8 way division sequencing is only available on DVRs with more than 4 channels.) Note: In order for the sequencing to be... -
Page 20: Alarm
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Alarm The Alarm section (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) of the manual will cover Motion Masking and Motion Sensitivity. **If you wish to learn about using the motion schedule please refer to "Scheduling" on page 17. -
Page 21: External Sensor
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Alarm Continued… Motion Area The Motion Area is a function you can use to "mask out" certain areas of the cameras view so that the DVR does not detect motion in these areas. For example, if a tree was swaying a lot in the wind it will trigger motion recording. -
Page 22: Alarm Outputs
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Alarm outputs You can schedule when you want your alarm outputs (connected to the DVR) to trigger. The alarm outputs can be activated by different “events” such as; HDD Errors • Video Loss • Network Disconnect •... -
Page 23: Com Settings
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security (Guardian 4, 8 and 16 channel only) (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) is where you can configure all of the pre- setup of a PTZ camera. You can configure the following options: COM no. – Here you can select •... -
Page 24: Ptz Settings
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security PTZ (Settings) (Guardian 4, 8 and 16 channel only) is where you can configure your PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) options. You can configure the following options: Channel no. – Here you can associate the camera channel with your PTZ. E.g. if your •... -
Page 25: Ptz Control
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security PTZ control (Guardian 4, 8 and 16 channel only) This section concerns PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) cameras. Once you have configured your DVR to control your PTZ camera(s) you can bring up the PTZ control interface by clicking on the desired camera (to make the PTZ camera picture appear full screen), right click on the camera for the menu and click on “PTZ control”. -
Page 26: Network Settings
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Network Settings In Network settings (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) you can configure your DVR so you can put it on a LAN (Local Area Network). Once your router has been configured you will be able to access your camera system across the internet. Network Options within this menu DHCP –... -
Page 27: Ddns Settings
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings Dynamic DNS is a service that maps Internet domain names to IP addresses. This service will need to be used if you are NOT on a static (public) IP address. The service we use that is tried and tested is called No-IP. (www.no-ip.com). **For instructions on how to set up a No-IP account and hostname please refer to "Setting up a No-IP account."... -
Page 28: Email
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Email In order to use the email function successfully we suggest you create an account on the free webmail service gmx.com. (Other email services may vary in success rate.) GMX.com will only be used as the email sender you may still use any email service to receive emails from the DVR. -
Page 29: User Management/Account Settings
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security User Management/Account Settings The account creation option will be found in "Sys. Settings" and in here you will be able to create personal login usernames and passwords whilst also defining what privileges and functions are available for specific user accounts. Add : The Add button will take you to the •... -
Page 30: Playback
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Playback Click on “Playback” within the Main menu to bring up the playback screen. The first screen you are presented with is “Time Inquiry”, from here you will be able to do a precise time and date search to find a piece of footage. (providing it has been recorded.) ●... - Page 31 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Playback Continued… Once in playback a control bar will appear. The control bar at the bottom of the screen will display various video controls. Slider bar: By clicking and dragging this you can seamlessly scroll through different time frames of the footage you are playing back.
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Page 32: Backing Up
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Backing Up (Backup) First insert your USB storage device in the one of the USB slots provided, this will cause the DVR to automatically connect your backup device. Once connected you will see a prompt as shown below. -
Page 33: Hdd
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security HDD (Hard disk drive) In the HDD menu (located in main menu) you will be able to check the status of your hard drive and how much space has been used. You will also be able to see the status of a USB stick if you have one plugged in via one of the USB ports. -
Page 34: System Info
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security System Info The Sys. Info. menu and the other info options are primarily used for checking the status of the various functions. System Info This option will provide useful information such as the current user level, IP address and firmware versions. You will also use this screen to update your DVRs firmware via USB if you are provided with one from DDS. -
Page 35: Log Inquiry
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Log Inquiry The log inquiry will serve as a place where you can check the entire goings on with your DVR. It will provide information such as when certain functions are used like PTZ to if the unit is ever shutdown abnormally. -
Page 36: Remote Access
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Remote Access Part I LAN access/ Local access To gain remote access to your DVR on your computer you will first have to plug your DVR into your router using an Ethernet network cable. 1. Now you must go into the Main Menu on the DVR and select the Network Settings menu. - Page 37 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security 6. Now that the WebControl.exe has been install and you have restarted your browser you will see the login screen as shown below. 7. Next simply log in using the same login details as you would on the DVR itself. ***For details on how to use the Netviewer please refer to the Netviewer section of this manual.*** ***Note: This method will only give you local Internet access to your DVR.***...
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Page 38: Part 2 - Wan/Outside Access
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Remote Access Part II WAN access/ Anywhere access Remote access part two will guide you through setting up your router so you are able to connect to your DVR from anywhere in the world were a reasonable broadband service operates. -
Page 39: Setting Up No-Ip
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Setting up a No-IP account To set up your No-IP account you will need to be using the same Internet connection you used for the initial DVR network setup. (Same router) 1. First thing you will need to do is go to www.no-ip.com. Once the page has loaded click on "Create Account". - Page 40 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security 9. You will now need to access your router and locate the section called "Dynamic DNS" or "DDNS". 10. You will need to input the hostname, your no-ip.com email and your no-ip.com password. You must also make sure the service provider is set to www.no-ip.com. (Note all routers will vary consult your routers manual if you are unsure.) ***In rare cases where a router does not support no-ip.com you will be able enter your information into the actual DVR***...
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Page 41: Netviewer
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Net Viewer Functions First thing you need to do once you have logged in is RIGHT CLICK on any channel and then press OPEN ALL, this will start the video stream for each of your cameras. Preview tab will let you view your cameras. - Page 42 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Playback (Netviewer) This activity timeline will display where footage has been recorded. Depending on the type of record mode (Manual, Schedule, Motion, Alarm) certain colours will indicate the exact time a recording has occurred. By default it will always display the current days footage. If you wish to view another date you will find a calendar (see image below) on the right and side of the screen.
- Page 43 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Download/Backup (Netviewer) This menu will allow you to backup footage straight to your computer. When searching for footage you will use the inquiry box. In here you will define which channel you wish to search and the start time/date and end time/date.
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Page 44: Device Log
4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Device Log The device log with provide you with information regarding the DVRs operations. You are able to define the start date and end date which will allow you to narrow the number of log pages returned. You can do this by using the Inquiry box. If you wish to save the log information you can do so by using the Log Path option. - Page 45 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Config The Config section will let you configure every setting of the DVR. Please refer to the main manual for a description of each setting and what it changes. PTZ Control Whilst on the Preview Tab you will have access to the PTZ control panel.
- Page 46 4G, 8G Digital Direct Security Para (Parameters) Whilst on the Preview Tab you can access the Para tab which will allow you to individually alter the brightness, contrast, saturation and hue of each channel. This can be used to improve the picture which may also improve motion detection.
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