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MEGApix ® 5MP License Plate Recognition (LPR) Bullet IP Camera DWC-MB45iALPRT User’s Manual Ver. 06/21 Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
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Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning Precaution This symbol indicates that dangerous This exclamation point symbol is intended voltage consisting of a risk of electric to alert the user to the presence of...
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Important Safety Instructions Read these Instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is installed or operated. Keep these Instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow all instructions.
Table of Contents Introduction Product and accessories.................................5 Parts identification.....................................6 Installation Factory reset......................................7 Installation......................................7 Cabling........................................10 Managing the SD Card..................................12 Network Setup DW IP finder......................................13 Web Viewer Login to the camera..................................14 GUI overview.......................................15 Camera Settings Settings > Video and audio setup.............................16 Settings > Camera setup > Image adjustment........................24 Settings >...
Introduction - Product & Accessories Please check if all the camera and accessories are included in the package. Cables Camera Screws and Star Wrench Test Monitor Cable Plastic Anchor - 4pcs Mounting Template Waterproof Cap and Gasket Quick Setup and Installation Guide...
Introduction - Part Name Sunshield Adjusting Screws Sunshield Lens Pan/Tilt Stoper Screw Control Board Bracket Control Board Cap Alarm In/Out RJ-45 Connector Waterproof Cap Audio In/Out DC Powr Jack...
Installation - Installation Before installing your camera, you must read the following cautions. The mounting surface must withstand five times the camera weight. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric line cover can be damaged. This may cause a short or fire.
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Installation - Installation An LPR camera is designed to read a license plate only. When a license plate passes by the camera, the reflective lm on the plate will be reected back to the camera which gives youthe good clear shot of the plate. You will ONLY capture an image of the plate.
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Installation - Installation < 20° CAMERA ANGLE NO GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES FOR SIDE MOUNT INSTALLATIONS 3-8ft < 30° THE CAMERA SHOULD BE MOUNTED AT AN ANGLE NO GREATER THAN 30 DEGREES...
Installation - Cabling Two Options Use a PoE-enabled switch to connect data and power through a single cable and begin viewing and recording images instantly. A non-PoE switch will require an adaptor for power transmission. 1. Using a PoE-Enabled Switch 2.
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Installation - Cabling In 1 In 1 In 1 In 1 Alarm In Alarm Out Network Power Audio Output Audio Input Audio Output Power Connection Connect the ‘audio out’ port of the camera to the Please, check the voltage and current capacity of ‘line in’...
Installation - Managing the SD Card The memory card is an external data storage device that has been developed to offer an entirely new way to record and share video, audio, and text data using digital devices. Micro Recommended SD card specification (not included) - Type: Micro SD (SD/SDHC/SDXC) - Manufacturer: SanDisk, Samsung,...
Network Setup - DW IP Finder™ Go to http:/ /www.digital-watchdog.com and search for ‘IP Finder’ on the quick-search bar at the top of the page. The latest IP Finder software will appear in the search results. Click on the link to download the file to your computer. The software will scan your network for all supported cameras and display the results in the table.
Web Viewer Screen - Basic Screen (Default) Password change is required at the initial connection in a factory reset state. The web client cannot be fully utilized until a new password has been assigned. You cannot see the image, and the setup button is disabled. Change the password with the CHANGE PASSWORD button.
Web Viewer Screen - Basic Screen The web viewer is optimized with Internet Explorer 10 (or above) and Mozilla Firefox. “If VLC is not installed or the VLC plugin is not supported (Chrome), ‘Live Buffering’ and ‘Channel Select’ (subjects 3 and 4 in the diagram) will display as ‘Live Viewer’. If so, select HTML5 (MJPEG) from the Live Viewer menu to view the video.
Setup - Video & Audio Setup Video Configuration Detail Page - When you select an item from the menu, you can set the details for the selected item. Setup Constitution Video and Audio [VIDEO, OSD, ROI, AUDIO] Camera [IMAGE ADJUSTMENT, EXPOSURE, DAY AND NIGHT, BACKLIGHT, WHITE BALANCE, IMAGE, VIDEO] Network [STATUS, NETWORK SETTING, AUTO IP, ONVIF, UPNP, DDNS, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, HTTP ACTION, RTSP INFORMATION]...
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Setup - Video & Audio Setup Video Configuration Live Video Channel Setup - The video can be configured to various settings with a combination of codec and resolution. The camera performance should be considered when setting multiple channels, as the performance of the camera will be affected.
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Setup - Video & Audio Setup Video Configuration GOP (Group of Pictures) Size - Set up the number of frames (P-frame) which contain only changed information based on the basic frame (I-frame). Regarding videos with lots of movement, if you set the GOP size bigger, only the number of P-frames is bigger.
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Setup - Video & Audio Setup Video Configuration Target Bitrate - If Bitrate Control is set to be CBR, you can set the Target Bitrate. Quality - For VBR control mode, The Target Quality of the video can be setup. Smart Core - Off / Smart.RC Extension Option Off...
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Setup - Video & Audio Setup OSD Configuration Date / Time - Display the current time. User Text - Output the TEXT entered by the user. Support a maximum of 30 characters. Click ‘Apply’ to save all settings.
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Setup - Video & Audio Setup Region of Interest Configuration The region of interest function gives a more efficient picture quality for the indicated area to improve the qualities of movement in the scene without compromising the bandwidth. Stream - Select the Stream. Currently supports only H.264, H.265 (HEVC).
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Setup - Video & Audio Setup Audio Configuration Codec - Select the Audio Codec. Currently, the camera supports codec G.711. Volume - Select the Audio Volume from 0 to 10. Sample Rate - Select the Audio Sample Rate. Currently, the camera supports 8000 Hz. Click ‘Save’...
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Setup - Video & Audio Setup Privacy Mask Configuration Use this function to mask areas that you want to hide on-screen to protect privacy. Activation - To enable the use of privacy zones, check the On box. Area - Select from Area1 ~ Area16 and set the privacy area by drawing a square on the preview image. Click ‘Save’...
Setup - Camera Setup Camera Image Adjustment Sharpness - The higher the number, the sharper the lines in the image will appear. Brightness - The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear. Contrast - The higher the number, the stronger the contrast between colors in the image will appear. Saturation - The higher the number, the more saturated the colors in the image will appear.
Setup - Camera Setup Camera Exposure Settings Auto Exposure - Automatic exposure (AE) automatically sets the aperture or shutter speed, based on the external lighting conditions for the photo. Exposure Level - The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear. AE metering - AE metering mode refers to how a camera determines the exposure.
Setup - Camera Setup Camera Image Enhancement 3D Noise Reduction - 3DNR function enables to suppress noise and retain good video quality in low light conditions. Mirror - Flip the camera's view horizontally. Flip - Flip the camera's view vertically. Click ‘Save’...
Setup - Camera Setup Video Enhancement Flicker - In environmental situations where the camera's image appears to flicker, change the Hz values to improve the camera's image. Click ‘Save’ to save the current settings. Click 'Cancel' to return to the previous setting. Click 'Default' to settings to the factory defaults.
Setup - Network Setup Network Status This menu displays the camera's current network settings. To make any changes to the settings, you must go to the appropriate network settings tab.
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Setup - Network Setup Network Settings Network Type - Define the network IP address type. Select Static Mode for a fixed IP or Dynamic Mode for a dynamic IP address. If you select Static Mode, enter the camera's IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Server, and all ports. If you select Dynamic Mode, the IP address will be assigned automatically by the DHCP network requirements.
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Setup - Network Setup Auto IP Settings General Setting - Enable or disable the Auto IP Settings. Auto IP Settings Information - Display the camera's Unique ID and Auto IP address. Click ‘Apply’ to save all settings.
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Setup - Network Setup ONVIF Settings Authentication None: Allow access to the camera without ONVIF authentication. WS - Usertoken: Allow access to the camera with WS-User Token of ONVIF authentication. WS - Usertoken + Digest: Allow access to the camera with WS-User Token and Digest of ONVIF authentication.
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Setup - Network Setup UPNP Settings General Setting - Enable or disable the UPNP function. Friendly Name - Define the friendly name. Support a maximum of 30 characters and special characters. • Do not use: / ~ ! $ ( ) { } [ ] ; , •...
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Setup - Network Setup DDNS Settings DDNS Disable - If it is selected, the DDNS service does not work. Public DDNS - To use public DDNS service, select a site address listed on the list. After filling out the Host Name of the site the setup is completed by entering the username and password registered in that DDNS site.
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Setup - Network Setup FTP Settings To transfer/save the image to the relevant sites through FTP, then FTP needs to be setup. General Setting - Enable or disable the FTP function. FTP Server Address - Define FTP Server IP Address. If the IP Address form is incorrect, a message box will be shown to try again.
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Setup - Network Setup SMTP Settings To send/save the image to the relevant sites by Email, SMTP needs to be setup. General Setting - Enable or disable the SMTP function. Mode - Select the security mode of SMTP from Plain or SSL / TLS. After checking the account setup of your SMTP Server, you may select one.
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Setup - Network Setup SNMP Settings SNMPv1/SNMPv2 - Select the SNMPv1/SNMPv2 option and type the names of Read and Write communities. SNMP trap can be used to check periodically for operational thresholds or failures that are defined in the MIB. SNMP Trap - Enable or disable the SNMP trap.
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Setup - Network Setup HTTP Action General setting - Enable or disable HTTP action. If enabled, the camera will send a notification using the HTTP protocol when an event occurs. Account information - Enter the HTTP server, port and user ID and password for the destination server. This is the server that will receive the HTTP action notification.
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Setup - Network Setup RTSP Information Target Stream - Select the stream you want to set. Time out - Set the RTSP time out. The session is disconnected after the specified time-out. QoS Setting - Set the quality of service to ensure data transfer performance. RTP Multicast - Check RTP Multicast Start/Stop.
Setup - Trigger Action Setup Action Rules Configuration Action rules List - It indicates the custom action rule information added to the Action rules list. Click ‘Add’ to add custom action rules. Click ‘Modify' to modify selected items from the action rules list. Click 'Delete' to delete selected items from the action rules list.
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Setup - Trigger Action Setup Action Rules Add / Modify Name - Define the name of the action rules. Input text cannot exceed the limit (3~15 characters). Action1 ~ Action5 - Select the action to take If the event occurs. Click ‘Save’...
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Setup - Trigger Action Setup Image Transfer Configuration Pre/Post Alarm Image - Image Transfer due to event is configured by setting the image transfer rate and Pre/Post alarm duration. Descriptions Number of Images Define the number of images transferred per second. Pre-alarm Duration Define the duration of the image transfer before an event.
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Setup - Trigger Action Setup Relayout Configuration Relay Output - Select the Relay output. The number of relay outputs available depends on the camera model. Mode - Select the monostable/bistable for relay mode. Idle State - Select whether the contact is normally opened or is closed. Duration - Relay out is operated during the setting time.
Setup - Event Setup Event Rules Configuration Event Rules List - It indicates the custom Event Rule information added to the Event Rules list. Click ‘Add’ to add custom event rules. Click ‘Modify' to modify selected items from the event rules list. Click 'Delete' to delete selected items from the event rules list.
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Setup - Event Setup Event Rules Configuration Name - Define the Event rule name. Event - Select the event among motion detection, network disconnection, illegal login detected, temperature critical, schedule, sensor detection. Click 'Cancel' to return to the previous setting. You need at least one event.
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Setup - Event Setup Motion Detection Configuration Motion Detection - It shows the Motion event status. Event Alert Icon( ) appears if ‘Motion Detection’ is activated. Area - Set the motion detected area. Click in the display window to draw the motion area. You can set up to four areas.
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Setup - Event Setup Temperature Mode - Select Fahrenheit or Celsius. Threshold - Define the temperature at which the event trigger occurs. Temperature - It indicates the current temperature of the IP camera. Click ‘Apply’ to save all settings.
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Setup - Event Setup Alarm Configuration Input Device Setup - Select input device type from OFF / N.O. / N.C. Operation Ignore this input sensor. The contact is normally open and closed when activated. The contact is normally closed and open when activated. Click ‘Apply’...
Setup - Record Setup Record Management Target Stream - Select the channel you want to record video. Click ‘Save’ to save the current settings. Recording List - Display the information about the recording settings. Click ‘Modify’ to modify the selected item in the recording list.
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Setup - Record Setup Record Configuration Enabled - Enable or disable this function. Storage Device - This option shows the SD card currently mounted on the camera. File Type - Select the recording file type. Currently, the camera supports MP4 file type. Storage - Select the storage type.
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Setup - Record Setup Recording List Storage - Select the Storage from the available options. Filter - Select the date/time, event, sort, or storage format to filter the recorded video results. Click the 'Refresh' button to refresh the search results as needed. Click 'Filter' to view the filtered recorded video.
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Setup - Record Setup Recording Video Recording Video Viewer - Play the recorded video. Recording Video Information - Display information about the recorded video. Click 'Replay' to view the recorded video again. Click 'Back' to return to the previous menu.
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Setup - Record Setup Storage Configuration Display the SD card information mounted on the device. Select an item from the Storage List to configure its related functions.
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Setup - Record Setup Storage Configuration Storage Size - Total capacity of SD card and the remainder of it are displayed. Auto Delete - Select the period for auto delete. The data stored before the set period will be deleted automatically.
Setup - Security Setup IP Address Filter Configuration IP Address Filter - Enable or disable this function. IP Filter Type - Select the recording IP filter type. Click ‘Apply’ to save all settings. Filter IP Address - Display the filtered IP address. IP Address - Define the IP address you want to apply the IP filter.
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Setup - Security Setup RTSP Authentication Configuration RTSP Authentication - Enable or disable the RTSP authentication. Click ‘Apply’ to save all settings.
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Setup - Security Setup IEEE 802.1X Configuration The feature is needed when connecting the camera to the network protected by the IEEE 802.1X. IEEE 802.1x - Enable or disable the IEEE 802.1x feature. Protocol • MD5: It provides one-way password-based network authentication of the client. •...
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Setup - Security Setup HTTPS Configuration HTTPS encrypts session data over SSL or TLS protocols instead of using plain text in socket communications. Certificate - Select an installed certificate. If you cannot select a certificate, please install the certificate from the Security->Certificates menu. HTTPS connection Policy - Select one of “HTTP”, “HTTPS”, “HTTP and HTTPS”...
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Setup - Security Setup Certificates Configuration Server/Client Certificates - Shows the installed certificates. Create Self-Signed Certificate - A self-signed SSL certificate is an identity certificate signed by its creator. But they are considered to be less trustworthy. Properties - Shows information about the selected certificate. Delete - Delete the selected certificate.
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Setup - Security Setup Certificates Configuration Detail for Install Certification. Certificate From Signing Request - Select to install a signed certificate returned from the CA. Certificate And Private Key - Select to install Certificate And Private Key to install a certificate and private key. Certificate Name - Enter a unique name to identify a certificate.
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Setup - Security Setup Auto-Lock Configuration Auto-Lock - Enable or disable the Auto-Lock function. When enabled, the system will lock itself for five (5) minutes after three (3) failed login attempts. Click ‘Apply’ to save all settings.
Setup - System Setup System Information System Capability information. Device Name - You can define the device name. Location - You can define the device's location. Click ‘Apply’ to save all settings.
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Setup - System Setup System Diagnostics Shows basic hardware functions after inspection. Shows Uptime, SD card, NAND, EEPROM, Audio chip, Important file system, and NTP Status. Warning: If the camera is abnormally terminated, a download button will appear on the diagnostics page to download a file that allows you to check the error information you can.
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Setup - System Setup Configuration Backup Use this page to import or export the camera settings. Select to download or upload camera settings. The following settings are NOT included in the backup files: Network (except RTSP information), System > user management, PTZ settings (on PTZ models). Download: save the camera's current settings.
Setup - System Setup Firmware Update Version Information - It shows the current Firmware Version in the system. Web Update - Select the Firmware file on your computer by clicking the [Select file] button. Start F/W Update - Click this button to start the update. Progress of uploading will be displayed using Progress Bar.
Setup - System Setup Date & Time Settings TimeZone Setup - Choose the time zone for the camera. It will be activated after clicking the ‘Apply’ button. Before setting below ‘New Camera Date and Time’, set the correct time zone first. Time Format - Select the time format yy-mm-dd or mm/dd/yy.
Setup - System Setup DST Settings Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months, and back again in the fall, to make better use of natural daylight. General Setting - Enable or disable the DST function.
Setup - System Setup Users Management Users - List all the user accounts for authentication. Add - Register a new user. Enter a new user ID. Admin already exists. Password Enter the user password. (Check the password) Retype Password Enter the user password again for verification. Password Hint Enter the password hint.
Setup - System Setup System Log Filter - Select a date, time, sort, or type of log to filter the log. Click the 'Refresh' button to refresh the log list. Click 'Filter' to view the filtered log. Click 'Backup' to back up the filtered log. System Log List - The filtered log is displayed.
Setup - System Setup Factory Reset Reset to the factory defaults - Return the setup to the factory default. All - Reset all Settings to the factory defaults. Except Network Settings and User Settings - Reset all camera settings to factory default except for the network settings.
Setup - System Setup System Open Source License This menu shows a list of all the System Open Source License information in the camera, including Open Source Name, Version, License, etc.
Network Setup - Quick Start of Network Connection Follow the steps below to complete the initial Access your IP Camera via the Internet (from a different network from the one your camera is): network setup. If you use a static IP address assigned by your ISP: Do not power on the IP camera until instructed.
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Network Setup - DDNS Registration If you have a DYNAMIC IP service from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), you cannot tell the current IP address of the IP Camera. To solve this problem, you must register with our DDNS service. First, you must check if you are using dynamic addressing.
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Network Setup - Guide to the Network Environment Please configure the IP Camera at the If prompted for ID and password, use ‘admin’ for both entries. The default web port number is 80. installation site. You must determine your If port 80 is blocked by the ISP, use a value network scenario to configure the IP Camera between 1025 ~ 60000.
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Network Setup - Setup Case A, B Case A: Configure your IP Camera’s TCP/IP properties: Dynamic IP + Personal Router [Most SOHO] Network Type: STATIC (even though you have Dynamic IP from your ISP, use STATIC on the IP camera). Internet Address: A private IP address such as Camera 192.168.0.200 (example)
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Network Setup - Setup Case C, D Case C: Case D: Static(Fixed) IP Dynamic IP + DSL/Cable Modem [Dedicated line directly to the IP Camera] [Connected directly to the IP Camera] Camera Camera Cable/xDSL Gateway or Router Modem (ISP at ISP Provided) Phone Line Public Line...
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Network Setup - Port Forwarding After entering the correct TCP/IP settings, you are ready for ‘Port Forwarding’ (Cases A, B). Use the table below to note your camera's TCP/IP settings for future reference. You may need this information to access your IP Camera and to configure ‘port forwarding’.
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Network Setup - Starting IP Camera After forwarding correctly the Web Port, through your router (if applicable), install the IP Camera in a proper location. Locate the serial number located on the label attached to the bottom of the IP camera, you will need this for DDNS registration.
Appendix 1. My POWER light is not on? 8. How do I “PING” an IP address? Power is not being supplied to the unit. Please use the 1) Open an MS-DOS (or Command) prompt power supply shipped with the unit and verify that a 2) At the prompt type - “ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”...
Warranty Information Please go to to learn more about Digital Watchdog's https://digital-watchdog.com/page/rma-landing-page/ warranty and RMA. To obtain warranty or out of warranty service, please contact a technical support representative at 1+ (866) 446-3595, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights from vary from state to state. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the following address: Digital Watchdog, Inc. ATTN: RMA Department 16220 Bloomfield Ave...
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