HIKVISION HiWatch Series Quick Start Manual
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Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKVISION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
  • Page 3 Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 5 Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Applicable Model This manual is applicable to the following models. Table 1-1 Applicable Model Series Model HWN-2104MH-W HWN-2100MH-W HWN-2108MH-W HWN-2104MH-W(C) HWN-2100MH-W(C) HWN-2108MH-W(C) Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could...
  • Page 6 Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Safety Instruction ● Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or user. ● In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Rear Panel Interfaces Description ................7 Chapter 2 Installation and Connections ..................8 2.1 Device Installation ......................... 8 2.2 HDD Installation ........................8 2.2.1 Fix-on-Bottom Installation ..................8 Chapter 3 Menu Operation ....................... 10 3.1 Startup, Shutdown and Reboot ..................
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Rear Panel Interfaces Description

    Chapter 1 Rear Panel Interfaces Description The rear panel interfaces vary with different models. Refer to the following table for common interfaces description. Table 1-1 Common Interfaces Description of Rear Panel Item Description Item Description RCA connector for audio RCA connector for audio AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT input.
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation And Connections

    Chapter 2 Installation and Connections 2.1 Device Installation During the device installation: ● Use brackets for rack mounting. ● Ensure ample room for audio and video cables. ● When routing cables, ensure the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times of its diameter.
  • Page 10 1) Connect one end of data cable to the device motherboard. 2) Connect the other end of data cable to HDD. 3) Connect one end of power cable to HDD. 4) Connect the other end of power cable to the device motherboard. Figure 2-2 Connect Cables 3.
  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Menu Operation

    Chapter 3 Menu Operation 3.1 Startup, Shutdown and Reboot Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand the life of your device. Startup Your Device Ensure the voltage of the extra power supply satisfies the requirement, and the ground connection is working properly.
  • Page 12: Set Unlock Pattern

    Client Software. Steps 1. Enter the password in Create New Password and Confirm New Password. Warning We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 13: User Login

    Figure 3-3 Set Unlock Pattern Note ● The pattern shall have 4 dots at least. ● Each dot can be connected for once only. 2. Draw the same pattern again to confirm it. Note You can go to Menu → Configuration → User, and click to edit or disable the unlock pattern.
  • Page 14: Network Settings

    Figure 3-4 Login ● For the admin, if you have entered the wrong password for 7 times, the account will be locked for 60 seconds. ● For the operator, if you have entered the wrong password for 5 times, the account will be locked for 60 seconds.
  • Page 15 Figure 3-6 Wi-Fi Settings 2. Configure wireless network parameters, including Network Bridging, SSID, Security Mode, and Key. Network Bridging Enable device to create a single aggregate network from multiple communication networks or network segments. SSID It is the short for Service Set Identifier. SSID is the Wi-Fi name that the device provides. Area/Country Select where the router is used.
  • Page 16: Configure Hik-Connect

    4. Bind your device with a Hik-Connect account. 1) Use a smart phone to scan the QR code, and download Hik-Connect app. You can also download it from https://appstore.hikvision.com, or the QR code below. Refer to Hik- Connect Mobile Client User Manual for details.
  • Page 17: Add Network Cameras

    Note If the device is already bound with an account, you can click Unbind to unbind with the current account. 5. Click Apply. What to do next After configuration, you can access and manage your devices through Hik-Connect app or website. 3.6 Add Network Cameras Before you can get live video or record the video files, you shall add network cameras to the device.
  • Page 18: Live View

    Figure 3-7 Add IP Camera 3. Select the detected IP camera directly, or enter IP camera parameters. 4. Click Add. 3.7 Live View Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real time. The device will automatically enter Live View mode when powered on.
  • Page 19: Access Via Web Browser

    5. Optional: Select the channel(s) to execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels. Figure 3-8 Playback 3.9 Access via Web Browser You can get access to the device via web browser. The following web browsers are supported: Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, Internet Explorer 9.0, Internet Explorer 10.0, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.
  • Page 20 Hik-Connect for Android Users UD19793B...

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