DW VMAX IP Plus -VP9P Quick Start Manual page 2

STEP 3 – STARTUP WIZARD
1. Follow the startup wizard's instructions to setup the NVR's basic settings, including language,
date/ time, network and configure your cameras. At any time, you can skip steps, go back, or
exit the wizard and setup the NVR manually.
2. Language – Select the appropriate language from the drop-down menu options. Press Apply
to Save and Next to move to the next step.
3. Set the NVR's date and time, including time zone, Daylight Savings and NTP Time Sync. If
needed, set the NVR to sync its time automatically with an external NTP server. Select the
server from the TIME SYNC MODE/CYCLE drop-down options and the sync interval. Press
Apply to Save and Next to move to the next step.
4. Set the NVR's network settings to match your network's requirements. It is recommended to
set the network type to DHCP and let the NVR auto-detect the network's settings by selecting
the "IP DETECT" button. Then, change the type to Static. Please contact your Network
Administrator for additional information. Press Apply to Save and Next to move to the next
step.
5. The Camera Configuration screen allows you to detect cameras in your network and
automatically add them to the NVR. Select one of the following options:
a. AUTO MANAGEMENT – The system will automatically scan the network and add the first
cameras it detects to the NVR. Cameras connected directly to the NVR's PoE Switch will
be assigned to channels automatically.
b. DRAG & DROP CONFIGURATION – The NVR will scan the network for all supported
cameras and display them in a table. Select which cameras to add by dragging the camera's
name from the table to the channel square in the display area.
As part of the cybersecurity settings of the NVR, the VMAX IP Plus will assign passwords automatically
NOTE:
to any device added with a blank password. If a camera is added to the NVR for the first time, without
having its password set from the IP Finder™, the NVR will automatically assign it a new password.
If the camera then needs to be connected to another NVR or system, users will need to reset the
camera's settings.
STEP 4 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
1. NAVIGATION – use the included USB mouse to navigate around the NVR GUI.
a. To access the MENU BAR – move the mouse's cursor
to the bottom of the display area to show the menu
bar. Press the pin icon on the right side to show it
permanently.
b. To access the QUICK MENU – Right-click anywhere
on the screen. The quick menu options will appear,
including:
• Display mode options
• Digital zoom, virtual PTZ, camera image adjustment and setup
• Bookmark video
• Instant playback and search
• Recording, network and PoE status and analysis
• Main menu
2. HELP – The HELP button located at the bottom right of setup screens includes
basic information and an explanation of the features and settings on that page,
for on-the-go information.
STEP 5 – REMOTE MONITORING
DDNS Setup
The DDNS address provides your NVR a URL address, easier to remember than an IP address.
This is a free feature supported by Digital Watchdog for its customers.
1. Go to the Network setup menu, and select the 'DDNS' tab.
2. Check USE DDNS to enable. (Make sure both the NVR's web port and TCP/IP port are properly
setup in your router. If you need assistance, please contact your internet service provider).
3. Select mydwddns.net (default).
4. Enter a name for your NVR and click the CHECK button. If the name is available, the system
will display the following message: "THIS NVR NAME CAN BE USED". Click SAVE to save all
changes.
5. To use your DDNS, open an Internet Explorer page and enter the DDNS in the address bar:
NVRname.dynlink.net:port-number. (Example: http://vmaxipplus.mydwddns.ent:80)
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