SVAT CV502-4Ch Quick Start Manual

Smart phone compatible h.264 dvr security system 4 channel dvr w/ 4 indoor/outdoor hi-res night vision cameras

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Page 1 DVR very easy with helpful information bubbles that appear to assist you. The CV502-4CH comes equipped with H.264 compression which allows you to record and store more footage using less space, so you will never miss an important event. This manual was written to ensure that you get the most out of your CV502-4CH DVR.
Page 2: Basic Setup
BASIC SETUP SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see MOUNTING THE CAMERAS 1. Decide if the camera will be wall-mounted or sit on a desk/tabletop. The camera can be adjusted for either mounting scenario by rotating it to the required position.
Page 3 BASIC SETUP SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see INSTRUCTIONS 1. Plug 12V adapter (A) into electrical wall outlet or surge protecting power bar. 2. Plug the single end of the four port power supply (C) into the male end of the 12V adapter (B).
Page 4: Connecting A Monitor
BASIC SETUP SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CONNECTING A USB MOUSE CONNECTING A MONITOR Plug Mouse into first USB port It is recommended to connect the included 1. Connect a BNC to RCA connector to the top VIDEO OUT connection on the USB mouse before powering on the DVR.
Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Now that you have powered up the DVR and properly connected it to a TV or monitor you are ready to begin setting up and using the DVR. This DVR is designed to be user friendly.
Page 6: Function Menu
GETTING STARTED SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see FUNCTION MENU MAIN MENU The Function Menu can be accessed 3 The main menu can be accessed by pressing the menu button on the Function Menu different ways: front of the DVR or by selecting it from the function menu.
Page 7: Networking Guide
NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see CONNECTING DVR TO A ROUTER REQUIREMENTS 1. Power off the DVR by removing the power cable from the back of You will need to have: the DVR. 2. Connect the included network cable to the back of the DVR in the ⁪...
Page 8: Preparing Your Computer For Viewing The Dvr
NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Finding your DVR’s IP Address By default, the DVR IP mode is set to DHCP. This means the DVR will automatically retrieve an IP address from the router that it is connected to.
Page 9 NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Method 1: 5. Change the ActiveX Settings listed below. • Download signed ActiveX controls: PROMPT or ENABLED • Download unsigned ActiveX controls: PROMPT • Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: PROMPT •...
Page 10 NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Method 2: 7. Type in the IP address of the DVR in the following 9. Change the default settings for the TRUSTED SITES 1. Open up Internet Explorer. format: http://192.168.0.108 and click ADD.
Page 11 NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see Viewing Your DVR on Your Computer Now that the computer is prepared to install the necessary ActiveX controls you are ready to start viewing the DVR using your computer. Using Internet Explorer, type the IP address of the DVR into the address bar using the following format: http://192.168.0.108 and press ENTER.
Page 12: Viewing Your Dvr Outside Of Your Network
2. Once the site has loaded you will see a list with photos of different SVAT DVR systems. Select the CV502-4CH. 2. You will then see a list with photos of different types of routers. Select the router most similar to yours.
Page 13 • Your router may require a user name and password, if you do not know this you may have to contact your router NOTE: www.portforward.com is not affiliated with SVAT. manufacturer 7. Once you have completed port forwarding, see TESTING PORT FORWARDING.
Page 14: Testing Port Forwarding
9. If you receive an error message please view “IF YOU CANNOT CONNECT” on Pg. 59 of the manual. If you’re still having trouble you can always contact SVAT’s 24/7 support team. Note: www.whatsmyip.org and www.canyouseeme.org are not affiliated with SVAT in any way. CV502-4CH...
Page 15 NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see TO VIEW ONLINE SOFTWARE USING EXTERNAL IP ADDRESS 1. Open Internet Explorer and type in www.whatsmyip.org and press enter. This will direct you to a website that lists your external IP address on the top of the page.
Page 16: Ddns (Dynamic Dns)
DVR before you can view your footage. Note: The DynDNS sites are not owned nor operated by SVAT and therefore support for these services will be done through their web site. CV502-4CH...
Page 17 NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see DynDNS SETUP Instead of having to type in your external IP address to access the DynDNS home page camera footage online you can use DDNS to create an easy to remember web site name.
Page 18 NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see LOG INTO THE ACCOUNT AND SETUP A DDNS HOST To set up a DynDNS name for your DVR: Select the Services Button Select Dynamic DNS 1. Enter the DYNDNS.org user name and password you created and click login.
Page 19: Logging Into Software
NETWORKING GUIDE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see TO VIEW DVR THROUGH HOST NAME 1. Ensure that all your DYNDNS account information is entered into your DVR’s DDNS setup screen. 2. Open up Internet Explorer and type in your DVR’s host name that you created on your DYNDNS account.
Page 20: Online Software
ONLINE SOFTWARE SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see This is what the online viewing software will look like in live mode: Within some of the menu options, submenus have certain functions that have the same meaning for each menu: •...
Page 21: Mobile Viewing
MOBILE VIEWING SVAT ELECTRONICS now you can see MOBILE VIEWING This DVR is compatible with iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and Symbian operating systems on 3G networks. Before you can access your DVR on a mobile phone you must make sure that the DVR has the proper network settings, has been port forwarded, and that you have the proper viewing software on your phone.