QUICK START GUIDE EL-NVR ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT This document includes instructions for basic operating the EL-NVR 5-Megapixel Series Network Video Recorder. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Up to 6 Mbps incoming network throughput • Full HD 1080p HDMI and VGA output • Compatible with iOS and Android devices via the ELAN mobile app • Caution • Do not drop or strike the equipment • Do not install the equipment near open flames or heat sources •...
BEGINNING USING THE NVR IMPORTANT!! If you are installing an ELAN Cameras and/or ELAN NVR with an ELAN Controller, please refer to the “ELAN Surveillance” Integration Note for setup and software configuration. ELAN Integration Notes are served through the ELAN tools and on elanhomesystems.com/dealer-resources.
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QUICK START GUIDE EL-NVR BEGINNING USING THE NVR (CONTINUED) Move your cursor slightly to display the NVR controls (as shown in the image below): At the upper-left corner of the screen is the NVR controls, which are: NVR SETTINGS PLAYBACK/BACKUP...
QUICK START GUIDE EL-NVR NVR SETTINGS If you access the NVR SETTINGS for the first time, you will see Setup Wizard on the screen as below, which provides you with quick configurations for the NVR, including language, password, date, time, storage, network, P2P, and camera. Please follow the instructions to finish necessary setup and start recording.
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QUICK START GUIDE EL-NVR PLAYBACK/BACKUP Click to enter the following screen for playback and backup. You can expand and collapse the upper timeline by YEAR, MONTH, DAY, HOUR, and MINUTE. On the upper timeline, drag and select the time you want to start playing recorded video; drag from the timeline at the bottom of the screen to select the backup range.
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QUICK START GUIDE EL-NVR SCHEDULE/MANUAL RECORDING Indicates whether the current recording setting is scheduled recording or manual recording. Click the icon to switch. Below shows the controls at the bottom of the screen: Indicates whether the current split-screen controls are for HDMI or VGA.
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QUICK START GUIDE EL-NVR BASIC NVR SETTINGS If you skipped Setup Wizard, which is not required if integrating with an ELAN controller, you may need to change some basic settings before starting to record. Set up Display Language In NVR SETTINGS, click the gear icon at the upper-right corner to switch system display language.
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