COMPONENTS NVR power adapter Network cable Camera power adapter Mouse Camera (x4) (x4) Camera hardware kit (x4) Allen key 2.5inch HDD screws (x4) User guide...
OVERVIEW • Sold red: NVR is starting up. Status indicator • Solid blue: NVR is operational. • Flashing red: NVR is offline. • Flashing blue: NVR is upgrading. HDD indicator Flashing blue: data is being read or written. Audio port Connect speakers or earphones to hear sound.
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Camera Power DC 12V/1A. • Flashing red light: waiting for network connection. • Solid blue light: camera is operational. Status light • Solid red light: network malfunction. Microphone Capture sound for your video. Speaker Play sound from the camera. SD card slot Insert a local SD card (max storage 128G).
INSTALLATION Install the cameras Attach the camera to your chosen surface using the supplied camera hardware kit. If you are unsure as to what hardware is required for your chosen surface, consult a qualified trade professional. Connect the camera to power using the provided camera power adapted. Adjust the camera angle to a suitable view.
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Connect the NVR to a monitor Connect the NVR to an electrical outlet using the NVR power adapter. Connect the NVR to a monitor using a VGA or HDMI cord (not provided). Connect the provided mouse to the USB port on the NVR. Power on the cameras.
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Replace the hard drive Remove the screws from the Remove the NVR cover and hard sides of the NVR. drive. Secure the new hard drive (not Connect the NVR to the hard provided) to the NVR using the drive using the HDD power/data 2.5 inch HDD screws (x4) or the cables.
CONNECT TO SMARTERHOME APP Install App The system will automatically recognise your country. If needed, you can manually select your country from the drop- A 6-digit code will be sent to the submitted email address. Enter this code before the one-minute timer expires.
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Set device in pairing mode Add device through network Add Device right corner, to add a new device through the network. Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Home Security > NVR). Enter your Wi-Fi details. It is important that your SmarterHome device and the app are connected to the same Wi-Fi network during setup.
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Ensure that the device is in pairing mode with the status indicator on the cameras rapidly flashing red and The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app. Ensure your Wi- Fi router, mobile phone, and the SmarterHome device are kept close until connection is complete.
GOOGLE HOME CONTROL Note: You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking your Kogan SmarterHome device.
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SmarterHome service. From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome account using either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used to register your account.
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app and your devices. Once connected, the app will display any compatible devices linked to your SmarterHome account. From here you can assign them to rooms and set up any routines. Tap on any of the devices to view a list of available commands. Note:...
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skill to Alexa. From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome account using either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used to register your account.
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Once connected, the app will perform a search and display the devices linked to your SmarterHome account. When your devices have successfully connected to the Alexa app, you will be able to control your Kogan SmarterHome devices via Note: Please note that Alexa can only control the base/core functions of any compatible...
FUNCTIONS Preview Live view: • Drag the camera name from the channel list to the display screen, or • Click the camera name on the channel list and click the preview icon next to the camera name. Channel list of connected cameras Alarm records of AI detection Current date and time Selected camera status bar...
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Alarm records of AI detection: Enable the AI function: → → Alarm image: Continuous display:...
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Selected camera status bar: AI detection has been triggered. The icon will change according to if a person, vehicle, pet or package is detected. Motion has been detected. The camera is recording. Wi-Fi signal strength. NVR status bar: USB inserted. Scan the QR code with the camera to add.
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Selected camera navigation bar: Channel number of the selected camera. The resolution of the current camera screen. • 1-4 screens: all screens in SD. • 6-8 screens: the first large screen in HD and all others in 360P. • 9 screens: all screens in 360P. Turn privacy mode on/off (if the camera supports privacy mode).
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Preview view navigation bar: Adjust the volume or turn the sound on/off. Display different camera screens. Switch previews every 10 seconds. Open the previews of all cameras. Close the previews of all cameras. Split the camera screens. Display the selected camera at full screen.
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Playback Adjust the volume or turn the sound on/off. Turn on synchronous playback (all screens play videos of the same time period). Drag the clip box to adjust the video length and click to clip the video. Download the clipped video in MP4 format (insert a USB first). Recording types.
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• Drag to control the time bar of recordings. • Click to zoom out of the progress bar. • Click to zoom in on the progress bar. Close playbacks of all cameras. Split the camera screens. Display the selected camera at full screen. Playbacks of AI detection Enable the AI function: →...
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Reset the NVR password When logging in, c Enter the service number (same as the serial number) of the NVR and then enter the new password. The service number will be located on the NVR, often at the bottom.
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Settings General and Time Settings: • Language: Click the down arrow and select the desired language. • Resolution: Click the down arrow and select the desired resolution. • Auto Logout: Click the down arrow and select an auto locking time. The device NVR will automatically lock if there is no operation within the selected time period.
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Network: • Connection Mode: Select Static IP or Dynamic IP according to the network environment. • Channel: Select a Wi-Fi channel. • Tryb Ad-hoc -Fi steadier and manually cascade the cameras. • Anti-jamming: Ensure the secure operation of the network by preventing interference or deliberate disruptions, such as jamming attacks.
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IP Camera: • Adding a camera: QR code: Click the icon in the top right corner of the screen, scan the QR code with the camera and follow the on-screen prompts. Search for an online device: Click Device Online to search for online devices username and password.
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Camera Settings: • Camera: select a camera channel, main bitrate and video encoding format. Note: The following settings of motion detection, person detection and light mode are only for the selected camera channel. Select the corresponding channel to adjust these settings for other cameras.
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Default: • Auto reboot time. • Restore to default settings (all parameters except channel settings are restored). • Restore to factory settings (restore all parameters to default settings). System Upgrade: • View device information. • Upgrade NVR: Insert a USB with the latest firmware into the NVR USB port. Click...
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Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (AEDT) Function The AEDT function will automatically turn on if there are AEDT rules in your region. AEDT is the practice of moving the clocks forward one hour from Standard Time during the summer months and changing them back again in the fall. Display of playback progress bar: •...
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Viewing the playback of the double-record period: 3:00 1:00 4:00 0:00 2:00 0:00 1:00 4:00 2:00 3:00...
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Video clipping of playback (double-record period): AEST AEST 3:00 1:00 2:00 0:00 4:00 AEDT AEDT Selected video Actual clipped video AEST 1:00 0:00 3:00 2:00 4:00 AEDT...
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