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QUICK START GUIDE ATTENTION For Returns or Support you MUST contact DefenderCameras.com/Support...
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ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY PROTECT VALUE SUPPORT Covered for the Exclusive access to Receive videos, tips & unexpected special offers updates for your product Open your camera & scan this QR code, or visit: DefenderCameras.com/Warranty...
DVR SETUP PLEASE READ FIRST! You must connect the DVR to a monitor or TV to complete the setup. We recommend verifying all accessories and completing the DVR setup before installing the cameras. For the best viewing experience, we recommend using a 4K TV or monitor to view your footage.
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ADMIN PASSWORD • Select your language. Create a new password – PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR • PASSWORD! Defender cannot access the DVR remotely to reset your password! • Confirm the password. UNLOCK PATTERN Draw an unlock pattern to access your system in place of a password.
DVR SETUP WIZARD SETUP WIZARD • Click “Setup Wizard” to start your DVR setup. NETWORK • If you have a static IP address, make all necessary changes otherwise, no change is required. • Click “Next”. DATE AND TIME • Select your Date and Time format. •...
SETUP WIZARD – MOBILE ACCESS In this section, you will connect the DVR to the Defender Empower App to gain mobile App access for remote viewing. In order to use the Defender Empower App, the DVR must be connected to the Internet via an Ethernet cable.
ACCOUNT SETUP Review and agree to the User Select your region, enter your Tap ‘Sign Up’ to register your account. Agreement and Privacy Policy. email address, and agree to User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Tap ‘Get Verification Code’. Enter the Verification Code sent to Create a new password and tap Tap ‘Add Device’.
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Option 2: Wait for your App to discover near- Option 1: by devices. Please Note: Do not Wait for the Adding Device process Scan the ‘Device ID’ QR code located add your device manually. to finish. Do not leave this screen. on the Setup Wizard - Mobile Access screen of your DVR.
DVR SETUP CONTINUED • Now that you have completed setting up your Defender Empower App, click “Next”. DVR SETUP WIZARD CONTINUED OUTPUT RESOLUTION We recommend setting the output resolution to match the resolution of the monitor/TV. • Select the Output Resolution Click “Finish”.
SETTING UP NOTIFICATIONS ALARM NOTIFICATIONS Please Note: Motion Detection App Notifications are defaulted On. Complete the steps below to customize your preferences further. • To access this setting, right click to view the Main Menu > Select Motion Detection under Alarm. •...
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APP SETTING - MOTION DETECTION Please Note: Motion Detection settings MUST be enabled/changed in your DVR and in your Defender Empower App. Repeat for each channel. Open the App and select your device. Tap Settings. Tap Detection Alarm Settings. Turn on Motion Detection Alarm and Select your Alarm Sensitivity Level.
DETECTION AREA Please Note: This setting is only available when motion detection is selected in Motion Detection settings. Detection region allows your system to notify you when motion is detected only in the selected regions. If you wish to be notified of all motion in the cameras field of view, skip this step. •...
Click the “X” on the top right corner to exit. Left click to exit the main menu and return to the live view. Please Note: To enable record audio, you must use an external microphone. This function is not supported by Defender. ADD ADDITIONAL USERS To add additional users, right-click to Click “Add”.
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LIVE-VIEW PANEL EXPLANATION Record Advance (Note: some features are not supported) Instant Playback Zoom In Audio (Note: Must install an external microphone Image to use this feature) Snapshot Home Button Auto Sequence Camera View Layout Playback Number of Cameras Connected System Information Need Help? Visit DefenderCameras.com/support...
USING THE APP The Defender Empower App allows you to live and remote view, save and share footage, share App access and receive customized notifications. Please note that other App functions may not be supported. Please Note: App screens below are for iOS. For all Android users, the screens may be different.
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HOW TO SHARE APP ACCESS IMPORTANT: Before sharing App Access, each user will need to download the DEFENDER EMPOWER APP and create their own account. Launch your App and tap on ‘Me’ then Tap on the camera location you Tap ‘Add Member’.
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