Nvr Initialization - Amcrest NV42 EI Series Quick Start Manual

1. Connect a monitor or TV screen to your NVR. The NVR is compatible with any monitor or screen
that uses a VGA or HDMI connection. For the purposes of this guide, we will use a VGA
connection. Take a VGA cable and connect one end to the VGA port on your monitor/screen and
the other end to the VGA port on the back panel of your NVR.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to your router.
Then, connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the NVR.
3. Connect the cameras to the same network as the NVR ensuring the cameras are properly
connected and powered via the network. Please note, if using a model with POE connections on
the back, connect the POE cameras directly to the back of the NVR using an Ethernet cable.
4. Connect the NVR's power adapter into the power port on the back of the NVR.
Note: If your NVR has a 3-prong power cord, connect the input of the cord into the power input of
the NVR.
5. Connect the other end of the power cable into a wall outlet or power strip to turn on the NVR.
Some models may feature a power switch on the back which may need to be turned on to power
the device.

NVR Initialization

After applying power to the NVR, the system will turn on. Allow the NVR to finish loading. The
Device Initialization screen will appear. Please note, the initialization screen may be different
than what is displayed based on the model you are using however the same concepts will apply.
Select your location, language, and video standard then click Next to continue.
Select your time zone as well as current date and time. Click Next to continue.
Enter Password
Create a new admin password for your NVR. The password for your device should be between 8
and 32 characters. A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols are recommended when
setting up your password.
Note: Please do not use special symbols like ' ' ; : &
Once you have entered a new password for your device, confirm the password in the next field.
Lastly, you will be asked to enter a prompt question for your account. This is useful if you have
forgotten your password and would like an easier way of recovering your password. Please use a
prompt question that will help you remember the password for your device.
After you have completed this section, click Next to continue.
Unlock Pattern
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