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DVR4-5500™
Part 1: Setting up the DVR Hardware................................................................... 5
1.1 Layout of the DVR......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Connecting Cameras to the DVR...................................................................................... 5
1.3 VGA Connection............................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Connecting Power to the DVR......................................................................................... 5
2.1 Layout of the IR Remote................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................... 7
2.3 Setting the Password...................................................................................................... 7
Part 3: Basic Functions.................................................................................... 8
3.1 Overview of the Interface................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Locking / Unlocking the DVR (Keylock).............................................................................. 8
3.3 Recording.................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Timer Recording............................................................................................ 8
3.3.2 Motion Recording.......................................................................................... 9
3.3.3 Manual Recording.......................................................................................... 9
3.3.4 Additional Recording Options........................................................................... 9
3.4 Playback..................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.1 Finding an Event........................................................................................... 10
3.4.2 Controls for Playback..................................................................................... 10
3.5 Upgrading Firmware...................................................................................................... 10
Part 4: Advanced Operations.............................................................................. 11
4.1 Quicksearch................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Configuring the Record Settings....................................................................................... 11
4.2.1 Basic Settings............................................................................................... 11
4.2.2 Advanced Settings......................................................................................... 12
4.3 Programming the Timer.................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Advanced Motion Detection Settings................................................................................. 13
4.5 Advanced System Information.......................................................................................... 13
4.6 Backing up Events......................................................................................................... 13
4.6.1 ...to a USB Flash Drive................................................................................... 13
4.6.2 ...to your PC................................................................................................ 14
Part 5: Networking............................................................................................ 15
5.1 Connecting the DVR to your Network................................................................................. 15
5.2 Configuring the DVR...................................................................................................... 16
5.2.1 Networks with DHCP...................................................................................... 16
5.2.2 Networks with STATIC IP................................................................................ 16
5.2.3 PPPoE........................................................................................................ 16
5.3 Configuring your Network for Remote Viewing..................................................................... 17
5.3.1 Port Forwarding............................................................................................ 17
5.3.2 Your PUBLIC IP Address................................................................................ 17
Part 6: Remotely Accessing your DVR................................................................. 18
6.1 Finding your DVR via the Network or Internet...................................................................... 18
6.2 Using the Video Viewer Software...................................................................................... 18
6.2.1 Installation................................................................................................... 18
6.2.2 Connecting to your DVR................................................................................. 18
6.2.3 Using the Video Viewer Interface...................................................................... 19
6.2.4 The Miscellaneous Control Window.................................................................. 200
6.2.5 The Record Settings Window........................................................................... 200
6.2.6 Playing Back Footage.................................................................................... 211
6.2.7 Backing up Footage via the Network................................................................. 211
6.3 Accessing the DVR without Video Viewer........................................................................... 222
6.3.1 ...via Internet Explorer.................................................................................... 222
6.3.2 ...via QuickTime............................................................................................ 23
Appendices
Appendix 1: Technical Specifications................................................................................................... 24
Appendix 2: Compatible USB Flash Drive List ....................................................................................... 24
Appendix 3: Compatible SATA HDD List............................................................................................... 25
Appendix 4: Removing the DVR Module............................................................................................... 25
Appendix 5: Replacing the SATA HDD................................................................................................. 25
Warranty Terms & Conditions.......................................................................................................... 26
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