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  • Page 1 Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide V1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Foreword General This quick start guide (hereinafter referred to as "the Manual") introduces the functions and operations of the DVR device (hereinafter referred to as "the DVR"). Safety Instructions The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided,...
  • Page 3 customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation. ● There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, refer to our final explanation. ● Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the Manual (in PDF format) cannot be opened.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards And Warnings

    Important Safeguards and Warnings The following description is the correct application method of the DVR. Read the Manual carefully before use to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to the Manual during application and keep it properly after reading. Operating Requirements ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Foreword .........................................I Important Safeguards and Warnings ............................. III 1 Local Operations ....................................1 1.1 Starting the DVR ..................................1 1.2 Initializing the DVR ..................................1 1.3 Configuring Network ................................4 1.4 Configuring Encode Setting ..............................6 1.5 Adding IP Camera ..................................9 1.5.1 Changing Channel Type ...............................

  • Page 6: Local Operations

    1 Local Operations Slight difference might be found on the interfaces of different models. Following figures are for reference only. The actual product shall prevail. 1.1 Starting the DVR Before starting the DVR, make sure that: ● The rated input voltage matches the DVR's power requirements. ●...
  • Page 7 You can change these settings on setting pages of the DVR after initialization. Figure 1-1 Set location, language and video standard Step 3 Click Next. Step 4 Read the Software License Agreement and select I have read and agree to all terms, and then click Next.
  • Page 8 Figure 1-3 Configure password information Table 1-1 Password information Parameter Description Username By default, the user is admin and you cannot change it. Password Enter a new password for device administrator in Password field, and confirm the password in the next field. The new password can be set from 8 characters to 32 characters and Confirm Password contains at least two types from numbers, letters and special...

  • Page 9: Configuring Network

    Figure 1-4 Draw an unlock pattern ● The pattern that you want to set must cross at least four points. ● If you do not want to configure the unlock pattern, click Skip. ● Once you have configured the unlock pattern, it will be used as the default authentication method.
  • Page 10 You can also configure network parameters in the Startup Wizard. Figure 1-6 TCP/IP Table 1-2 TCP/IP parameters Parameter Description In the IP Version list, you can select IPv4 or IPv6. Both versions are IP Version supported for access. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the DVR.

  • Page 11: Configuring Encode Setting

    Parameter Description Enter a value for network card. The value ranges from 1280 byte to 1500 byte. The default is 1500. The suggested MTU values are as below. ● 1500: The biggest value of Ethernet information package. This value is typically selected if there is no PPPoE or VPN connection, and it is also the default value of some routers, network adapters and switches.
  • Page 12 Figure 1-7 Audio/Video Table 1-3 Audio/Video parameters Parameter Description In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the Channel settings for. Enable the smart codec function. This function can reduce the video bit Smart Codec stream for non-important recorded video to maximize the storage space.
  • Page 13 Parameter Description From the Bit Rate Type drop-down list, select resolution for the video. Bit Rate Type The maximum video resolution might be different dependent on your device model. Configure the frames per second for the video. The higher the value, the clearer and smoother the image will become.

  • Page 14: Adding Ip Camera

    You can click Copy to to copy the settings to other channels. 1.5 Adding IP Camera You can add an IP camera by search result or by manually entering IP information. Before adding IP camera, you shall change at least one analog channel to IP channel. Cameras you want to add must be in the same network with the DVR.

  • Page 15: Initializing Ip Camera

    ● The channel selection for analog camera or IP camera are in sequence, for example, if you want to convert channels for IP cameras, you need to select from the last channel number Channel 8 first, which means, you cannot select channel 7directly until you have selected channel 8.
  • Page 16 Figure 1-9 Search uninitialized device Step 3 Select the camera to be initialized and then click Initialize. Figure 1-10 Initialize the camera Step 4 Apply password and email information to the IP camera. ● Use the DVR's settings.
  • Page 17 1. Select Using current device password and email info.. This check box is selected by default. Figure 1-11 Apply device settings 2. Click Next. ● Manually set password and email information. 1. Cancel Using current device password and email info.. Figure 1-12 Set password 2.
  • Page 18 Table 1-4 Password Parameter Description User The default value is admin that cannot be changed. Password The new password can be set from 8 characters to 32 characters and contains at least two types from numbers, letters and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":"...

  • Page 19: Adding Ip Camera By Search Result

    Figure 1-14 Configure IP address Step 6 Click Next. Wait 1–2 minutes for the initialization to complete. Step 7 Click Finished. 1.5.3 Adding IP Camera by Search Result Prerequisites Make sure that the cameras you want to add have already been initialized and connected to the right network.
  • Page 20 Figure 1-15 Search device Step 3 Add IP cameras. ● Add by double-click: Double-click the target camera to add it to Added Device list. You can add only one camera by search result at one time. ● Add by check box: Select the check box of the target camera, and then click Add to add it to Added Device list.

  • Page 21: Manually Adding Ip Camera

    You can select more than one check box and add cameras in batches. Figure 1-16 Add IP camera by search result Result ● If the status of the added camera is green ( ), it indicates the camera is properly added to the DVR.
  • Page 22 Figure 1-17 Manual add Step 3 In the Manual Add dialog box, configure parameters.
  • Page 23 Figure 1-18 Configure manual add parameters Table 1-5 Manual add parameters Parameter Description From the Channel drop-down list, select the channel that you want use on Channel the DVR to connect the remote device. From the Manufacturer drop-down list, select the manufacturer of the Manufacturer remote device.

  • Page 24: Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule

    Parameter Description ● If the IP camera is added through private protocol, select TCP. ● If the IP camera is added through ONVIF protocol, the select Auto, TCP, Protocol Type UDP, or MULTICAST. ● If the IP camera is added through other manufacturers, select TCP or UDP.
  • Page 25 Table 1-6 Record parameters Parameter Description From the Channel drop-down list, select the channel to change video Channel recording settings for. In the Pre-record field, set the time for capturing extra video that occurs Pre-record before an event to provide context to a recording. Value range: 0 to 30 s. Allows users to set one of the HDDs as the redundant HDD to save the recorded files into different HDDs.

  • Page 26: Configuring P2P Settings

    Parameter Description Copy to Click Copy to to copy the settings to other channels. Step 3 Set the schedule by drawing or editing. ● Drawing: Press and hold the left button of the mouse and drag the mouse to draw the period.

  • Page 27: Adding The Dvr To Smart Phone Client

    1.7.2 Adding the DVR to Smart Phone Client This topic takes adding the DVR to smart phone client as an example for smart phone management. Step 1 Open the application and tap Step 2 Select SN/Scan. Figure 1-21 Add device Step 3 Select DVR/XVR, enter a name and password for the DVR, and then tap Save.

  • Page 28: Smart Motion Detection

    Figure 1-22 Start live view 1.8 Smart Motion Detection This topic shows how to configure Smart Motion Detection (SMD). Background Information The Smart Motion Detection (SMD) is an ideal monitoring feature for low populated areas where you want an alert for human or vehicles anywhere in the scene without having to set rules and draw lines.
  • Page 29 Figure 1-23 SMD Step 2 Select the channel and enable. Step 3 Set parameters. Parameter Description Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to set the motion detection. Enable Enable or disable SMD function. Set sensitivity, including high, middle, and low. The higher the Sensitivity sensitivity is, the bigger alarm probability will be, the bigger false alarm rate will be.
  • Page 30 Parameter Description Select the Show Message check box to enable a pop-up message in Show Message your local host PC. Select the Report Alarm check box to enable the system to upload the Report Alarm alarm signal to the network (including alarm center) when an alarm event occurs.

  • Page 31: Live View

    1.9 Live View After you logged in, the system goes to multiple-channel live view mode by default. You can view the monitoring video of each channel. Note that the number of displayed window may vary model to model. To enter the live view screen from other interfaces, click at the upper-right of the screen.

  • Page 32: Recording Playback

    Icon Description Channel monitoring is locked. 1.10 Recording Playback To play back a recording, you can select Main Menu > Playback or right-click on the live view interface and select Search. Figure 1-25 Playback main interface User's Manual For details about the instructions on playback main interface, see Instant Playback You can play back the previous 5 minutes to 60 minutes of the recorded video.
  • Page 33 Figure 1-26 Set instant playback time Smart Search Playback During playback, you can analyze a certain area to find if there was any motion detection event occurred. The system will display the images with motion events of the recorded video. This function is for some series product only.

  • Page 34: Logging In To Web

    2 Logging in to Web The web provides most of the functions on local GUI. You can log in to web to manage the DVR as needed. Slight difference might be found on the interfaces of different models. Following figures are for reference only.

  • Page 35: Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations

    Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations Cybersecurity is more than just a buzzword: it’s something that pertains to every device that is connected to the internet. IP video surveillance is not immune to cyber risks, but taking basic steps toward protecting and strengthening networks and networked appliances will make them less susceptible to attacks.
  • Page 36 6. Enable HTTPS We suggest you to enable HTTPS, so that you visit Web service through a secure communication channel. 7. Enable Whitelist We suggest you to enable whitelist function to prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses, from accessing the system. Therefore, please be sure to add your computer’s IP address and the accompanying equipment’s IP address to the whitelist.
  • Page 37 VLAN, network GAP and other technologies to partition the network, so as to achieve the network isolation effect. ● Establish the 802.1x access authentication system to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to private networks. 15. It is recommended that you enable your device's firewall or blocklist and allowlist feature to reduce the risk that your device might be attacked.

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