Introduction When you need quality surveillance, the WD ReadyView™ Surveillance System is the mobile-first, all-in-one solution with a simple NVR device setup.* This complete system includes four HD, dust- and water-resistant** cameras with night vision and motion detection, the award-winning WD Purple®...
Features 2TB/2MP Kit 4TB/4MP Kit Motion Detection Trip Line Scene Focus Change Defocus Area Detection Mobile App Get hand-held control of your powerful surveillance system. Using just your smartphone, you can easily set up your complete system by scanning the QR code on the Quick Install Guide (the same QR code is also available on the retail packaging and the bottom of the NVR).
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Important Safety Instructions · Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. · Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. · Do not use this product near any liquids. ·...
Setup ä This chapter explains how to setup the WD ReadyView system. Kit Contents Your WD ReadyView™ kit includes the following items: · Network Video Recorder (NVR; either 2TB or 4TB) · AC adapter (US) · Four (4) PoE IP cameras (either 2MP or 4MP) ·...
Connecting the Unit Plug one end of the 6.5 ft Cat 5 cable into the network port on the NVR. Plug the other end of the 6.5 ft Cat 5 cable into a port on the router. Plug the power supply cable into the NVR. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet.
Connecting the Unit Icon Function Color and Description Steady blue LED; indicates the NVR is plugged into Power an AC outlet. Steady blue LED; indicates one end of the Cat 5 Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port on the NVR and the other is connected to a router.
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Quick Installation Guide WD ReadyView™ User Manual...
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Quick Installation Guide WD ReadyView™ User Manual...
Installing the App ä The WD ReadyView application is needed to install, configure, and maintain the system. The app is available in Android and iOS versions. Downloading and Installing the App The WD ReadyView app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store (Android) or the Apple App Store (iOS).
Login for Additional Mobile Devices Main Menu After login, the Live View will open. A number of other functions are available using the Main Menu. Tap the Main Menu icon in the upper left-hand corner to open the menu. The menu options are described in the following table.
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Main Menu Icon Name Description Used to capture video and still images on your mobile device. By default, video and images stored MY SNAPSHOTS on your mobile device are in HD (high definition) format. Alerts are used to notify users of a motion event. ALERT Options include motion detection and other MANAGER...
Live View The Live View image displays the current feed in a single- or multi-camera view. This is the default view once the app opens. The following table lists the controls available on this screen. Tap an icon to start using the control.
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Icon Name Description Toggles between single-camera and multi-camera Number of views. Both views indicate the port number(s) on Cameras the DVR. Used to select display mode: HD (high definition), SD (standard definition), and "Eco" (low Video Mode bandwidth). By default, video and images stored on your mobile device are in HD (high definition) format.
System Recordings The System Recordings screen is used to playback or capture recordings from a camera. The start and stop date/time can be selected using this screen. Files from one or more cameras can be saved to internal (app) storage or downloaded to an external device. View a Recording System recordings can be viewed at any point in time when the system is running.
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Vertical Lines and Controls A number of vertical lines and controls are available on the System Recordings screen. Vertical Line (Color) Description A red line is the viewing reference point. Purple Purple lines are motion events. Icon Function Description Select Camera Selects a camera.
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Icon Function Description Full Screen Toggles between portrait and landscape view. Adjusts speed of playback up to 4X. A speed of 1X is Speed normal speed. Frame Advance Advances the video one frame at a time. (30fps) Pause Pauses the current video playback. WD ReadyView™...
My Snapshots The snapshot function captures video or still images for additional review. To view a video or image snapshot, follow the steps below. Review Snapshots Tap the Main Menu. Tap My Snapshots (the Images view is the default). Tap the desired snapshot; a enlarged view of the video or image will open. Select one of the controls at the bottom of the screen (enlarge, share, send, download or delete).
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Icon Function Description Back Button Returns to the My Snapshots screen. Live View Returns to the Live View screen. Shares one or more snapshots or videos with Share another user; select an app (mail, etc.) to determine how the snapshot will be sent. Exports one or more snapshots or videos to the Send photo gallery on your mobile device.
Alert Manager This screen allows users to review and configure motion events. Users can: 1) view motion events, and 2) set search criteria for a) all cameras, or b) a specific camera. As the system captures motion events, messages are added to the Alert Manager. The newest message appears at the top of the screen, and contains the date, time, type of alert, camera name, and a playback icon.
Camera Manager ä This feature allows users to rename WD ReadyView cameras or configure motion detection. Rename Cameras Camera names can be changed as needed. The following steps illustrate the naming procedure. Tap the Main Menu. Tap Camera Manager. Tap Rename Cameras. The list of all system cameras will appear; if a camera is not connected to a port, it will appear as "empty"...
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Configure Motion Detection The system default for motion events is to record video for five (5) seconds before and thirty (30) seconds after an event. Motion Detection (both 2MP and 4MP kits) Select a camera from the icons at the top of the screen. Tap the Disabled setting on the Motion Detection row;...
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Configure Motion Detection The following items are part of the Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) features. Trip Line (4MP Kits Only) Note that this feature is only available when using WD ReadyView 4MP (and certain third-party) cameras and the 4MP kit. Select a camera from the icons at the top of the screen.
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Configure Motion Detection Area Detection (4MP Kits Only) Note that this feature is only available when using WD ReadyView 4MP (and certain third-party) cameras and the 4MP kit. Select a camera from the icons at the top of the screen. Tap the Disabled setting on the Area Detection row;...
Config Manager The Config Manager settings are used to set various system parameters. Tap Main Menu > Config Manager to begin. Time and Date This function is used to set the system time and date specific to your location. From the Config Manager, tap TIME AND DATE. Select a date format;...
Password Manager For security reasons, a password is needed to login to the system. The Password Manager allows users to change the system password. From the Config Manager, tap PASSWORD MANAGER. The "eyelash" icon displays the current password. Type a new password. Tap CHANGE PASSWORD.
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Backup Tap MY BACKUP PLAN. WD ReadyView™ User Manual...
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Backup Tap one camera, multiple cameras, or all cameras. Tap a time period (1 day, 3 days, 5 days, or 7 days.) Tap either BACKUP NOW or ADVANCED BACKUP. BACKUP NOW: Starts copying files to the external device immediately. ADVANCED BACKUP: Allows users to select a unique backup period (specific date/time) or a specific folder on the external device.
Firmware ä This feature displays the status of the firmware for the WD ReadyView NVR and individual cameras. Tap a device to see the status and full firmware version number; the system will display the installed (identified as "Latest") version. In addition, the current version (if different from the latest available version) will be displayed.
Help On occasion, additional information may be needed to complete a task using the WD ä ReadyView app. To view help information for a specific topic, follow the steps below. View Help Topics Tap the Main Menu. Tap Help. Tap one of the help topics; a list of all available options will appear. Tap the left arrow at the top of the screen to return to the list of all topics.
External Storage 12.1 Connecting a Storage Device A powered, external storage device can be used for saving video files and other data. A WD My ä ä Book unit (not included with your WD ReadyView kit) is recommended. Connect an external device to the system using the USB port on the back of the NVR.
Regulatory Compliance 13.1 FCC Class B Information Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference. · This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warranty Information under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com.
Third Party Notices 13.4 Third Party Notices 13.4.1 H.264 AVC: MPEG-LA THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
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