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  • Page 2 Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of non- insulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the European law of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which means our manufacturing processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous substances cited in the directive. The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European Union the product must be collected separately at the product’s end-of-life.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Contents Introduction ................................6 DVR Layout ................................ 7 Connecting the DVR ............................8 Mounting the cameras ............................9 Basic operation ............................... 10 Getting Started ................................ 11 Login details ..............................11 Formatting the hard drive ..........................12 Adjusting the time and date ...........................
  • Page 5 Maintain ................................35 Output ................................35 4.3.1 Display settings ............................36 Storage ................................37 4.4.1 Hard Drive management ......................... 37 4.4.2 Backup ..............................37 Shutdown ................................ 38 Appendix ................................. 39 Troubleshooting .............................. 39 Technical specifications ..........................40 Warranty and Technical support ........................41 Notes ..................................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Homeguard DIY CCTV Kit. Homeguard by Storage Options offers a complete CCTV solution for home or office security, featuring high quality cameras, internal HDD, easy setup and configuration, alarm triggers, and network connectivity.

  • Page 7: Dvr Layout

    DVR Layout Front Panel 1. USB 2.0 Slot: For connecting external storage and upgrading the firmware 2. IR Receiver: Receives the signal from the remote control 3. Power LED: Indicates the DVR is turned ON when lit 4. HDD LED: Flashes when the HDD is in use 5.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Dvr

    DVR. This setup allows you to power up to 8 cameras from a single power socket. The power splitter cable and adapters are designed ONLY for use with Homeguard DVRs and CAUTION...

  • Page 9: Mounting The Cameras

    Mounting the cameras Each Homeguard camera is supplied with a mounting kit for attaching it to a wall. Before you affix the camera in position, please ensure the cable is of adequate length to reach the DVR. To mount the camera on a wall or ceiling, follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Basic operation Using the DVR with the USB Mouse (Recommended) The easiest way to operate the DVR is to use the included USB mouse, as it will allow a smooth and intuitive use of the menu system.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started At first use, it is a good idea to set some basic parameters, which will enable you to use the DVR more easily and ensure all systems work as they should. To achieve this, this chapter will explain the following: ...

  • Page 12: Formatting The Hard Drive

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Formatting the hard drive It is important to format the hard drive before first use, to ensure it is clear of any data and ready to work with the DVR. If the hard drive used is set to the wrong format, the DVR may not be able to record.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Time And Date

    Adjusting the time and date It is important to adjust the time and date on your system, to ensure the recorded files are properly labelled. In the main menu, select SETUP then SYSTEM  The System screen allows you to adjust the system time and date, and which format they are displayed Once the time has been adjusted, click Save.

  • Page 14: Setting A Password

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Setting a password As stated, the default password for the “admin” account is blank, meaning there is no password. We advise you to set a password on your DVR to protect your privacy, however this decision is up to you.

  • Page 15: Menu Shortcuts

    Menu shortcuts From the main viewing screen, a right click anywhere on the screen opens the Quick Menu. This gives you a number of shortcuts to access the main features quickly: View 1 displays one channel in full screen, you can choose which channel via the drop down menu.

  • Page 16: Playback

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Playback From the main viewing screen, right click to open the Quick menu and select Search. This will open the main Search/Playback screen To begin playback:  Choose the type of recording (Video/Picture)  Select the recording date via the calendar. The days where a recording has occurred are highlighted.

  • Page 17: Basic Use

    3 Basic Use This chapter covers the main functions DVRs are used for, i.e. recording, alarm, and remote viewing (from a PC or mobile). Playback options are described in chapter 2.8. Menu layout The main menu has 6 options: SEARCH: takes you to the playback screen SETUP: to adjust system, recording, network, alarm and account settings, as well as how the system deals with errors.

  • Page 18: Recording Settings

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual 3.2.1 Recording settings The Local Channel tab is used to define how the DVR records the footage, for each channel. These settings affect the quality and size of the video, which also means how much time you will be able to record. As a rule of thumb, the higher the video quality, the more space it needs on the hard drive.

  • Page 19: Schedule

    3.2.2 Schedule In the Record Plan tab, you can define a recording schedule for each channel. For example, you may choose to record only during office hours. Choose which channel you wish to schedule and how long to prerecord (for event triggers only). To plan the recordings for each day, click Set next to the chosen day.

  • Page 20: Alarm Modes

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Alarm Modes In the main menu, select SETUP, then ALARM.  3.3.1 Local Alarm You can enable the DVR to be triggered by an external alarm, or vice versa. Please confirm the required settings with your alarm supplier.
  • Page 21 Period defines when the alarm will be active. You can set up to 6 active periods for each day of the week. Click Set next to the chosen day. Enter the start and finish times for each period, then tick the period to confirm. If this activity period apply to other days, tick these below.

  • Page 22: Accessing Your Dvr Remotely Using A Computer Or A Mobile

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Accessing your DVR remotely using a computer or a mobile This DVR can easily and securely be accessed remotely from any computer connected to the internet, or a compatible mobile phone. To achieve this, it is necessary to connect the DVR to your home network, and ensure it is correctly setup.
  • Page 23 Windows Vista / Windows 7 Click “Start”, then in the “Search programs and files” box, type cmd and press Enter. A command prompt will open. Type ipconfig /all and press Enter. Find the value for “Default Gateway”, this is your router’s local IP address.

  • Page 24: Access The Dvr From A Computer Using A Browser

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual 3.4.1.2 Apply these settings to the DVR From the main menu, select SETUP, then NETWORK.  Ensure the Gateway and Alternate DNS Server fields are filled in with your router’s local IP address. Other settings on this screen are only relevant to advanced users, and should be left as default.
  • Page 25 In the Security tab, select the Trusted sites icon, then click Sites. Enter www.vssweb.net in the box then click Add, then Close and OK to close the Tools menu. Select Device Login, then enter your DVR’s ID number and password and click Login. storageoptions.com/support...
  • Page 26 Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual The main viewing window can display up to 36 channels simultaneously. The Channel menu, on the left, shows what channels The PTZ menu, on the right, allows you to control any are available. Click on the selected channel name to Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera connected to the DVR.
  • Page 27 Choose how many windows to display using the The Functions menu offers several options, applicable Window menu at the bottom: to each channel separately: Each function is toggled on or off by clicking the corresponding icon. The icon turns green when toggled.
  • Page 28 Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual The SEARCH menu allows you to play files recorded on the DVR. Select the type of recording, start and finish times and channel you wish to search, then click Search. Double click on the selected recording to start playback in the selected window.

  • Page 29: Access The Dvr From Your Mobile

    3.4.3 Access the DVR from your mobile To view your DVR on your tablet or smartphone, please install the IMSEye app (available to download from your mobile device’s app store, also available on the software CD included for direct installation). With this you can view the live feed, review recorded footage, and record videos and snapshots directly to your mobile device.
  • Page 30 Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual 3.4.3.2 Live viewing From the Device List, select your DVR, then the channel you wish to display. The app will now connect to your DVR, via the cloud. The connection may take a moment, please be patient.
  • Page 31 3.4.3.3 App Functions From the main viewing screen, the following options are available: Start or Stop playback Snapshot: take a snapshot of the selected screen. This will be saved in your pictures or images folder. Record: record the current channel as a video file on your device.

  • Page 32: Advanced Functions

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual 4 Advanced Functions This chapter will explain the other functions offered by the DVR. NOTE Functions covered in the previous chapters are not included. Configuration 4.1.1 System This menu allows you to alter how the date and time are displayed, as well as the menu’s language.

  • Page 33: Network

    4.1.2 Network 4.1.2.1 Advanced settings, including Email It is possible to set the DVR to send an email to a designated address when events (such as motion detection or alarm) are triggered. On the Email line, click Setting. Enter your email details as required. The SMTP port number and SSL settings can be found on your email provider’s website.

  • Page 34: Account

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual 4.1.2.2 Network Status The Network Status tab display the current IP details applicable to DHCP and PPPOE modes. These are relevant to advanced users only. 4.1.3 Account The account menu allows you to add or delete users, adjust user permissions and change passwords.

  • Page 35: Maintain

    Maintain The MAINTAIN menu has six options: LOG: displays a log of all activity on the DVR. You can search for a particular event, or clear the list. VERSION: displays information about the DVR’s software. You can also upgrade the software via a USB flash drive if an update is released.

  • Page 36: Display Settings

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual 4.3.1 Display settings Graphic User Interface Adjust the transparency of the menu, change the channel names, and choose to display the time and date and channel name in the viewing window. Output Configuration Amend the screen resolution to suit your TV or Monitor.

  • Page 37: Storage

    Storage 4.4.1 Hard Drive management The HDD Management menu allows you to format the hard drive or amend hard drive settings. This is only relevant if several drives installed or several partitions created. You can choose to set these as Read/Write, Read only or Redundant.

  • Page 38: Shutdown

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Please do not disconnect the USB drive while the backup is in progress. A message will pop up when the backup is completed, you can now exit the menu and remove the USB drive. Remember to Stop any activity before disconnecting.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    5 Appendix Troubleshooting If a solution to your problem is not listed below, please contact our technical support team. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS    System is not receiving power, or Cable from power adapter is loose or Confirm that all cables are connected correctly. ...

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual Technical specifications Homeguard DIY Kit Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Cameras Video Compression: H.264 Image Sensor: 1/4” CMOS Audio Compression: G.771A Effective Pixels: PAL 500 (H) x 582 (V), NTSC 510 (H) x 492 (V) Video Input:...

  • Page 41: Warranty And Technical Support

    Warranty and Technical support If you are experiencing difficulties with your product, or have questions which are not answered in this instruction manual, our dedicated support site offers a wide range of clearly written FAQs, manuals and user guides which are designed to help you get the most from your purchase.

  • Page 42: Notes

    Homeguard DIY Kit Instruction Manual 6 Notes...
  • Page 43 7 Mobile access guide Once the DVR has been installed, you can view the video feeds remotely on your mobile by performing the steps below: On the DVR From the main menu, select SETUP then NETWORK. On the P2P tab, make a note of your Device ID and ...
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