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HDCVI Digital Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing a Watchguard HDCVI Digital Video Recorder
This Quick Start Guide covers basic setup, installation and use of your surveillance system.
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Version: WGDVR-Q119
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- Page 1 HDCVI Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Thank you for purchasing a Watchguard HDCVI Digital Video Recorder This Quick Start Guide covers basic setup, installation and use of your surveillance system. For the full user manual, instructional videos, tips on using your surveillance system &...
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Page 2: Pre-Installation
DVR will then run your surveillance user interface. Cameras and LAN / Internet will be detected automatically. This completes a successful first boot of your surveillance system and you may begin configuring surveillance cameras. Watchguard Surveillance Quick Start Guide - Version: WGDVR-Q119... - Page 3 1.3 DVR Rear Panel & Setup Diagram NOTE: Your DVR (digital video recorder) model may differ - the 8 channel DVR (CVR8COM) is referenced below. Video Inputs: BNC Audio: Single channel VGA: Video inputs for camera RCA input/output for output for older video feed microphone/loudspeaker monitors...
- Page 4 NOTE: We strongly recommend setting up email password reset and security questions. If the password is forgotten and no recovery method is set up, the recorder will need to be sent back to Watchguard Systems for a system reset, which will incur a fee even if the system is still within the warranty period.
- Page 5 Here, you can choose whether you want your system to Auto-check for updates. This feature will notify you whenever a new firmware update is available and downloads it from Watchguard Systems. For compatibility with future cameras and to receive security updates, we recommend automatic updates be turned on.
- Page 6 7. Scan the Device SN QR code (shown in Fig. 2.9). The SN will be auto-filled if the scan is successful. Fig. 2.9: Add Device menu and Live Preview for Android 8. Select Start Live Preview to view your cameras. Watchguard Surveillance Quick Start Guide - Version: WGDVR-Q119...
- Page 7 2.1 First Boot and Startup Wizard (continued) 2.1.6 Configuring Surveillance Cameras After configuring remote view, the Startup Wizard will take you through camera setup via the Encode menu. This section determines the overall quality of footage recorded by your DVR. These can be adjusted to optimise for video quality or recording time, depending on your preference.
- Page 8 5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 with the blue Intel check box to set intelligent recording (tripwire, face detection, etc). 6. Click Next to the confirm recording schedule changes and move on to Snapshot Schedule. Watchguard Surveillance Quick Start Guide - Version: WGDVR-Q119...
- Page 9 2.1 First Boot and Startup Wizard (continued) Setting Snapshot Schedule The Snapshot Storage Schedule is configured similarly to the Recording Schedule. For consistency between recording and snapshots, we recommend using the same settings used for the Recording Schedule. You have now set up motion detection & intelligent recording.
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Page 10: Installing Cameras
NOTE: All cameras feature tri-axis adjustment and can be rotated and tilted in any direction to suit your installation needs. Simply loosen the locking screw(s) to adjust your camera’s position, then tighten again once finished. Watchguard Surveillance Quick Start Guide - Version: WGDVR-Q119... - Page 11 3.2 Mounting Surveillance Cameras (continued) NOTE: Diagrams shown below assume camera to be mounted on masonry. Cameras mounted on drywall (gyprock, plasterboard, etc.) will require special mounting screws or toggles (not included). Self-tapping Wall plugs Cables screws Camera Base Surface Locking screw Fig.
- Page 12 By configuring your recording schedule for motion detection and by using Smart Search, you can quickly find the footage you require. For Footage Backup, proceed to Section 5. Watchguard Surveillance Quick Start Guide - Version: WGDVR-Q119...
- Page 13 5. Footage Backup & Viewing 5.1 Backup Footage to USB Should you wish to preserve recorded footage before it is overwritten, you will need to perform a footage backup. Footage can be exported from your DVR in a .DAV or .MP4 file. A .DAV file will require conversion for sharing, whereas an .MP4 file is compatible with most video players on Windows or Mac PCs.
- Page 14 (.BMP/.JPG) and videos (.DAV/.AVI). You can also adjust video aspect ratio and other options. 2. .MP4 files cannot be viewed using Smart Player Lite. They do not retain time/date data like .DAV files. Watchguard Surveillance Quick Start Guide - Version: WGDVR-Q119...
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Page 15: Intelligent Functions
6. Intelligent Functions NOTE: Before enabling Face Detection or Tripwire, ensure that you’ve configured Intelligent recording schedules (refer to 2.1.5 Configuring Recording Schedules), or these functions will not work. Intelligent Video Systems (IVS) let your CCTV system go beyond surveillance, delivering advanced & powerful detection tools. - Page 16 Intrusion, Abandoned Object and Missing Object are all set up in similar ways to Tripwire - simply select which Fig. 6.4: IVS setup screen. IVS you want to set up from Type menu (Fig. 6.4). Watchguard Surveillance Quick Start Guide - Version: WGDVR-Q119...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
7. Troubleshooting This concludes the Quick Start Guide covering the basic functionality of your Watchguard Surveillance system. Should you encounter any difficulties with your setting up and using your system, please first refer to the tables below or visit the Contact Us section on the Watchguard website at www.watchguardsystems.com. -
Page 18: Optional Accessories
600VA/1500VA Line Interactive UPS UPS-A600-L (600VA / 360W) UPS-A1500-L (1500VA / 900W) Protect against overloads and keep your system temporarily powered in the event of an outage. 1500VA recommended for 16 channel system. Watchguard Surveillance Quick Start Guide - Version: WGDVR-Q119... - Page 19 Notes Visit www.watchguardsystems.com for full user manual and support...
- Page 20 You deserve to feel safe, secure & protected ™ For more information, please visit: www.watchguardsystems.com Version: WGDVR-Q119...
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