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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL DVR with Cloud Technology Easy Link PRO Series ( EL422/EL822/EL1622) Default user name: admin Default password: 123456... -
Page 2: About This Manual
Easy Link PRO Series: Preface About this Manual The material in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We made every effort to ensure that this user’s manual is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors and omissions that may have occurred. -
Page 3: Safety Information
Easy Link PRO Series: Preface Safety Information Caution Warning This is the symbol for indicating any potential hazard, The lighting flash with an arrow head symbol, in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user. risk or condition requiring special attention. There is dangerous “voltage”... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Easy Link PRO Series: Contents Contents About this Manual ........................2 FCC Compliance Statement....................... 2 Copyright ..........................2 Safety Information ........................3 Quick Setup Guide ....................6 Step 1: Unpack Your DVR ......................6 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR ..................6 16-Channel DVR ...................... - Page 5 Easy Link PRO Series: Contents Display: Privacy Zone ......................58 Record: REC Para ........................59 Record: Schedule ........................60 Record: Record Setup ......................61 Search: Record Search ......................62 Playback Screen ......................64 Trimming Videos ......................65 Search: Event Search ....................... 67 Search: Log ..........................
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Page 6: Quick Setup Guide
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Guide Thank you for purchasing the Easy Link PRO Series Digital Video Recorder (DVR). This DVR is developed by KGuard Security and compromises the advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technology for delivering high performance, and ultimate reliability. -
Page 7: 16-Channel Dvr
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide 16-Channel DVR • DVR • Mouse • 12V/2A power adapter • Remote control • HDMI cable • RJ45 cable • Battery • 3.5”/2.5” HDD Screws • Quick Start Guide • CD DVR User’s Manual... -
Page 8: Step 2: Install The Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Step 2: Install the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The reason you need to install an HDD on the DVR is to be able to save video footages from the security camera(s). This DVR supports one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA HDD. CAUTION: DO NOT install or remove the hard disk drive while the device power is turned ON. -
Page 9: Step 3: Make The Connections
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Step 3: Make the Connections In order to make the connections, you need to know the connection ports and the meaning of the control LEDs. Please take a moment to review the front and rear panel. Front Panel NOTE: The following example illustrates the front panel of the 8-channel DVR. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Rear Panel 4-Channel DVR VIDEO OUTPUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO HDMI RS-485 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT 8-Channel DVR VIDEO OUTPUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO... - Page 11 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide 16-Channel DVR VIDEO OUTPUT IR-EXT G 1 2 3 4 G 5 6 7 8 RS-485 ALARM SENSOR AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT HDMI INPUT OUTPUT 1) Video input: Connects to a maximum of 16 cameras (BNC). 2) Video output: Connects to a monitor/TV via BNC.
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Page 12: Perform The Connections As Shown On The Diagrams
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Perform the connections as shown on the diagrams. 1. Connect the monitor/TV to the DVR via HDMI (recommended), VGA, or BNC connector. Or connect the video If your monitor/TV supports output of the DVR to the HDMI, connect it to the monitor via VGA connector. - Page 13 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide 2. Connect the cameras to the DVR. 4-Channel DVR / 8-Channel DVR VIDEO OUTPUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO HDMI RS-485 INPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT IR-EXT G 1 2 3 4 G 5 6 7 8 RS-485 ALARM...
- Page 14 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide 3. Connect a USB mouse to the USB port on the DVR. 4-Channel DVR / 8-Channel DVR VIDEO OUTPUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO HDMI RS-485 INPUT INPUT OUTPUT...
- Page 15 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide 4. Connect the DVR to the Internet via wired network connection (optional). 4-Channel DVR / 8-Channel DVR VIDEO OUTPUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO HDMI RS-485 INPUT INPUT OUTPUT...
- Page 16 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide 5. Connect the microphones and speakers via RCA connection (optional). 4-Channel DVR / 8-Channel DVR VIDEO OUTPUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO HDMI RS-485 INPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT 16-Channel DVR...
- Page 17 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide 6. Connect the alarm device via Alarm and Sensor I/O block (optional). NOTE: This feature is available only in 16-channel DVR. VIDEO OUTPUT IR-EXT G 1 2 3 4 G 5 6 7 8 RS-485 ALARM SENSOR AUDIO...
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Page 18: Step 4: Power On The Dvr
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Step 4: Power ON the DVR Follow the instructions on the diagram, to power on the DVR. NOTE: The 4-channel / 8-channel DVR do not have a classical power switch. The device starts up automatically after you apply the power via power adapter. -
Page 19: Step 5: Go Through The Items In Startup Wizard
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Step 5: Go through the Items in Startup Wizard For going through the items on Startup Wizard, the most convenient way is to use the supplied USB mouse. See the USB mouse operations in “Using the Supplied USB Mouse”... - Page 20 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide HDD Management If you start up the DVR for the first time, you need to format the HDD. Only then the DVR can record the footages on it. To format the HDD, check the Select checkbox and click Format HDD. A warning message opens where you are asked to confirm your selection.
- Page 21 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Record Schedule If you know the recording schedule in advance, you can define it in this step but you can do it also later via OSD menu. Please be noted that after you format the HDD, the default continuous recording from the connected cameras start automatically.
- Page 22 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide System General Configuration It is very important that the time and date are set correctly. In case of a robbery, for example, the video footage can be used as an evidence in the court, and if the date and time do not match, the footage is not regarded as a legitimate evidence.
- Page 23 Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Network Configuration Network settings should be configured if you want to connect to the DVR remotely for live viewing or for example, if you want the DVR to synchronize the date and time automatically. Type: Select the network type you are using.
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Page 24: Step 6: Make Sure The Camera(S) Are Functioning
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide Step 6: Make Sure the Camera(s) are Functioning After you complete Step 5, you should be able to see the Live Viewing screen. For more information, please see “Understanding the Live Viewing Screen” on page NOTE: The number of live views depend on your DVR type (4-channel, 8-channel, or 16-channel), and how many cameras you have connected to the DVR. -
Page 25: 8-Channel Dvr
Easy Link PRO Series: Quick Setup Guide 8-Channel DVR 16-Channel DVR DVR User’s Manual... -
Page 26: Understanding The Live Viewing Screen
Easy Link PRO Series: Understanding the Live Viewing Screen Understanding the Live Viewing Screen First sceen you see after going through or skipping the Startup Wizard, is the Live Viewing screen. It is considered the main screen. On this screen you see the live views from all connected cameras. •... - Page 27 Easy Link PRO Series: Understanding the Live Viewing Screen • 9 Split Screen Live Viewing Screen (8 Cameras Connected) • 16 Split Screen Live Viewing Screen (14 Cameras Connected) DVR User’s Manual...
- Page 28 Easy Link PRO Series: Understanding the Live Viewing Screen Those channels that do not have any cameras connected, are in the status “Video Loss”. Live Viewing Screen (Video Loss) • Full Screen Mode (one channel in full screen) You need to double click on a channel live view, to see the channel in full screen. If you want to exit the full screen mode, double-click, again.
- Page 29 Easy Link PRO Series: Understanding the Live Viewing Screen The Live Viewing Screen Icons On a Live Viewing Screen, you can see the channel name, current date and the recording indicator. These indicators inform you if the video recording is in process, is the motion detected, has the (internal) HDD failed, or is there a connection to the camera.
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Page 30: Pop-Up Menu On Live Viewing Screen
Easy Link PRO Series: Understanding the Live Viewing Screen Pop-Up Menu on Live Viewing Screen Via Pop-up menu you can access the Main Menu, for making modifications to the DVR’s configuration and other common features. To bring up the Pop-up Menu, click on the right mouse button on Live Viewing screen or press the MENU button on the remote control. - Page 31 Easy Link PRO Series: Understanding the Live Viewing Screen Use this menu item to configure the PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) settings for a PTZ speed dome camera. After you click , the PTZ control panel opens. Channel Select No. Total Go to Preset Point Speed Pointer Pan Zoom / Focus / Iris Time Save Clear...
- Page 32 Easy Link PRO Series: Understanding the Live Viewing Screen Start / Stop Cruise Before using this function, you need to enable it in the Main Menu-> Device -> PTZ -> Cruise [Enable]. You also need to set the preset points for each channel through the PTZ control panel. The preset point will act for the camera as a series of cruise movements.
- Page 33 Easy Link PRO Series: Understanding the Live Viewing Screen Start / Stop SEQ Click to start/stop viewing channels in a sequence. You can set the sequence time in “Display: Output” on page 56. PIP 1x1 / PIP 1x2 • PIP 1x1: Click to view one channel in full screen with another channel enclosed in a small window.
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Page 34: Basic Dvr Operation
Easy Link PRO Series: Basic DVR Operations Basic DVR Operation Using the Supplied USB Mouse The simplest way to operate the DVR is using the supplied optical USB mouse. The USB mouse has two control buttons which function as described below. Left click: Click to choose an item in the menus and confirm your selection. -
Page 35: Using The Supplied Remote Control
Easy Link PRO Series: Basic DVR Operations Using the Supplied Remote Control SEARCH AUTO DISPLAY MODE MENU ENTER MENU/ESC MUTE AUDIO/ MUTE SEARCH PLAY PAUSE /FRAME STOP SLOW ZOOM FOCUS IRIS LOCK 4-Channel DVR / 8-Channel DVR 16-Channel DVR Icon Description Icon Description... -
Page 36: Rebooting/Shutting Down The Dvr
Easy Link PRO Series: Basic DVR Operations Rebooting/Shutting Down the DVR If you wish to reboot or shut down the DVR, open the Main Menu-> Advanced-> Maintain and click the corresponding button. CAUTION: To protect your data on the DVR, always shut down the DVR, using the Shut Down menu button. Before reboot or shut down, a Warning message appears on the screen to confirm your choice. -
Page 37: Accessibility Features
Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features Accessibility Features After the DVR is connected to the Internet (see “Network: Network” on page 69), you can connect to the DVR remotely, using a PC or smart phone/tablet. Depending on the remote device (PC or smart phone/tablet), you can see the live view from the cameras, using KViewQR app (smart phone/tablet (iOS/Android)) or Web Client (PC). - Page 38 Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features Step 2: Install the APP a. Use the camera on your smart phone/tablet to scan in the QR code on top of the DVR. NOTE: You may need to install a QR code scanner app on your smart phone/ tablet.
- Page 39 Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features Step 3: Open the application Android Step 4: Identify and add the DVR Android: a. Tap and use the camera of your smart phone/tablet to scan in the QR code on top of the DVR. The DVR identification page opens.
- Page 40 Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features iOS: a. Tap and use the camera of your smart phone/tablet to scan in the QR code on top of the DVR. NOTE: As an alternative, you can identify the DVR by tapping on and search for local devices, or tapping on and enter the DVR ID print on the label manually.
- Page 41 Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features b. On the live view page tap on the channel to do any of the following: -Tap to capture a snapshot. -Tap and tap “MUTE”, “LISTEN”, or “SPEAK” to activate the respective function. NOTE: “SPEAK” function is available for IP cameras only. -Tap to adjust the camera direction.
- Page 42 Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features b. On the live view page tap on the channel to do any of the following: -Tap to return to the previous page. -Tap to change the channel view. -Tap to access playback and gallery folders. NOTE: If you open the channel in full screen mode, you can do any of the following: -Tap and tap mute (...
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Page 43: Using Cloud Storage
Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features Using Cloud Storage The Cloud Storage function of your DVR enables you to activate a cloud storage account and send snapshots or videos taken from the connected cameras to virtual storage. This feature allows users to see what is happening on your camera site anytime, anywhere through the Internet. -
Page 44: How To Configure The Cloud Storage Settings For Dropbox
How to Configure the Cloud Storage Settings for Dropbox If you already have an active Dropbox account, you need to connect the KGuard Cloud Uploader to your Dropbox. Before making the connection, make sure you have installed a hard drive in the DVR (see “Step 2: Install the Hard... - Page 45 Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features Channel: Select four channels where you want to upload the photos to Dropbox. Interval: Set the photo uploading interval. Motion Detection: Enable if you want to upload photos to Dropbox when the camera detects a motion. Click Motion Setup if you have not yet set the motion area.
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Page 46: Advanced E-Mail Setup
Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features Advanced E-mail Setup If you cannot receive the activation e-mail or do not want to use the KGUARD’s SMTP server (default), you can configure the parameters of your SMTP server here. NOTE: In order to get the activation e-mail, make sure you have filled in the Receiver Email in step “How to Configure... -
Page 47: Activate Cloud
Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features Activate Cloud After you finish configuring the Cloud Storage settings, click Active Cloud to let the DVR to link to Dropbox. When the linking is done, an activation e-mail will be sent to the Receiver’s e-mail account. NOTE: Instead of checking e-mail, you can also use your smart phone/tablet to scan in the QR code displayed on the activation notification message for completing the activation. - Page 48 Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features • For smart phone/tablet users: Download KViewQR app and use the QR scanner to scan the QR code on the cloud storage activation message on the screen of the DVR. About KViewQR app, please see “Downloading KViewQR App”...
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Page 49: Google Drive
Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features Google Drive How to Create a Google Account NOTE: If you have already Google account, please skip this section. To create an account for accessing Google service, do the following: • Open the web browser and navigate to https://accounts.google.com/SignUp and fill in the requested information. -
Page 50: How To Configure The Cloud Storage Settings For Google Drive
How to Configure the Cloud Storage Settings for Google Drive If you already have an active Google Drive account, you need to connect the KGuard Cloud Uploader to your Google Drive. Before making the connection, make sure you have installed a hard drive in the DVR (see “Step 2: Install the... - Page 51 Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features NOTE: You can set four channels to upload photos to the cloud storage. Channel: Select the four channels where you want to upload the photos to Google Drive. Interval: Set the photo uploading interval. Motion Detection: Enable if you want to upload photos to Google Drive when the camera detects a motion.
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Page 52: Check The Photos/Videos On Google Drive
Easy Link PRO Series: Accessibility Features TIP: See the connection status below the screen. For example, a notification of a successful connection: Check the Photos/Videos on Google Drive To check the uploaded photos/videos from the DVR on Google Drive, do the following: •... -
Page 53: Operating The Dvr
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Operating the DVR You probably come to this section because the default configuration of the DVR does not quite satisfy your needs, or you wish to learn more about your DVR. Therefore you need to access the DVR’s settings menu (Main Menu). The Main Menu can be accessed locally or via a Web Client. - Page 54 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR NOTE: • Many items on Main Menu have a short explanation when you hover the cursor over the field. • Click Apply to save changes, click Exit to close the menu (or right-click on the menu), click Default to restore default values.
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Page 55: Display: Live
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Display: Live • Channel: In this menu you can configure how the channels are displayed on the Live Viewing screen. Select the channel from the drop-down menu. • Name: If you do not like the default name of the channel, just click on the field and using the on-screen keyboard input the new name. -
Page 56: Display: Output
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Display: Output • Video Output: This is the video output of the main monitor that you use for live view display. • View Setup: If the View Setup is disabled, you will see SEQ Time menu option. This option allows you to set the time in seconds, how long you want the channel to be displayed on the Live Viewing screen. - Page 57 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Quad Mode Nine Mode • VGA/HDMI Resolution: Select the highest resolution your monitor/TV supports. The available options the following: 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, and 1920 x 1080. The higher the resolution, the more details you will see on your images.
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Page 58: Display: Privacy Zone
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Display: Privacy Zone A Privacy Zone can be used to cover up part of your image. You can create up to four privacy zones. On your image, they appear as “black areas”. You can choose where you want to create the zone and how large the zone is. Just click inside the default green-lined rectangle and drag it where you want to create a privacy zone. -
Page 59: Record: Rec Para
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Record: REC Para In REC Para menu you can enable or disable the recording per channel and set the pre-recording condition. • CH: Select the channel to set its recording parameters. • Record: If Record is enabled, the video from the selected channel is recorded to the HDD. •... -
Page 60: Record: Schedule
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Record: Schedule Normal recording / motion triggered recording only takes place according to the set schedule. If it is not set correctly, the consequences may be lead to losing important video coverage. After you set the schedule, please make sure you enable recording for the channel in REC Para menu. -
Page 61: Record: Record Setup
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR • Motion (M) Recording: When the time slot is marked yellow, it means the channel records only when a motion is detected during that time slot. We recommend to use this type of recording. The motion recording means that the recording is triggered only if a movement is detected. -
Page 62: Search: Record Search
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Search: Record Search In Record Search menu you can search and playback the recorded videos based on recording type (alarm / normal), channel, date and time parameter. • CH: Choose a channel to playback the recording or keep the default All. “All” means searching for the recording on all the channels for the specified date and time. - Page 63 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR NOTE: After you click Play next to Replay Time box or click on the time in Record State table, you will be asked to choose the channel(s) to play simultaneously. 4-Channel 8-Channel Check the channel(s) you want to see in playback and click Play. If you choose only one channel then this channel is displayed on full screen.
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Page 64: Playback Screen
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Playback Screen The playback screen varies depending on the number of channels you have selected for simultaneous playback. Using the respective playback control buttons, you can pause, rewind, fast forward the playback. If you want to specify the playback timeframe, click the button and select among the following options: 24 Hours, 2 Hours, 1 Hour, 30 Minutes, and Customized time frame. -
Page 65: Trimming Videos
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Trimming Videos Use this function if you want to backup a section of the video for safekeeping or for evidentiary purposes. You need to connect a USB storage device into the USB port on the DVR, search and playback the footage. Double-click to view the channel in full screen and while playing the video, click the . - Page 66 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR You are then prompted to choose the video format for the backup. The available options are H.264 and AVI. Select the format and click Apply. NOTE: • If you choose H.264 format, in order to play the backed up video on your PC, you need to install a video player from the supplied CD.
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Page 67: Search: Event Search
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Search: Event Search The Event Search menu displays you the recordings that were triggered by the DVR. For example, if you use the default continuous recording, then likely most of the “events” are normal-type recordings. •... -
Page 68: Search: Log
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR When the backup is complete, click OK to close the Backup Status screen. NOTE: Do not remove the USB device while file transferring is in progress. Search: Log The Log menu displays a list of events, presented in chronological order: the most recent events will be at the end of the list. -
Page 69: Network: Network
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Network: Network If you want to use your smart phone/tablet/PC for remote monitoring, upload photos/videos to Dropbox/Google Drive, send e-mail, etc., please complete the network settings. The most common types are DHCP or Static. Most probably your network type is DHCP, unless the network is manually addressed (usually called- Static). - Page 70 In this case you do not need to configure manually port forwarding on your router. NOTE: If your router does not support UPnP, then make sure the port forwarding is completed manually. Please see the customized free guide on http://portforward.com/kguard. DVR User’s Manual...
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Page 71: Network: Remote Stream
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Network: Remote Stream This menu allows you to configure the video output settings of a particular channel if the channel is being viewed via remote access. NOTE: The remote stream parameters apply for accessing the remote live view via smart phone/tablet (using KViewQR) and via PC (using IE-based Web Client). -
Page 72: Network: Email
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Network: Email Please complete the Email settings if you want to receive a notification e-mail when a motion is detected, HDD becomes full, HDD is in error state, or Video Loss occurs. • SSL: Enable if your e-mail server requires the SSL verification. If you are not sure, please consult your e-mail service provider. -
Page 73: Network: Ddns
• Host Name: Enter the domain name you created on the DDNS service provider’s web page. For example, mydvr4.kguard.org. This will be the address you type in the URL box when you want to connect remotely to the DVR via PC. - Page 74 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR For applying the domain name on KGUARD.ORG (http://www.kguard.org), do the following: Then provide a domain name for your DVR. For example, “MyDVR4”. DVR User’s Manual...
- Page 75 DVR remotely, using the Web Client. You need to open the web browser on your PC and instead of typing in the URL field the IP address of the DVR, you can just type mydvr4.kguard.org, press Enter and the login page of the DVR opens.
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Page 76: Alarm: Motion
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Alarm: Motion About Motion Detection The DVR detects the motion by comparing one frame to another. A sufficient amount of difference is interpreted as motion. As a result, the DVR is able to detect when there is a change in the picture and to initiate the recording. Set Motion Detection Area By default, the whole screen is marked for motion detection (red block).If you want to disable motion detection on an area, you need to click the grid cursor and then drag the mouse to highlight the scope to unmark the area (transparent... -
Page 77: Other Alarm Settings (16-Channel Only)
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR • Show Message: Check the box to display “ “ icon on the screen when the motion is detected. • Buzzer: The DVR can use its internal buzzer to emit an alarm tone. By default this feature is OFF but if you want, you can set the buzzer duration in seconds when the motion is detected. -
Page 78: Device: Hdd
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Device: HDD In this menu you can view and configure the internal HDD, that the DVR uses for saving the reocrdings. You will see the state, free/total space and free recording time information concerning the HDD. If you start up the DVR for the first time, you need to format the HDD. -
Page 79: Device: Ptz
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Device: PTZ NOTE: • To use the PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) function, you need to establish a connection from the speed dome camera into the RS-485 port on the rear of the DVR. • We recommend to modify the PTZ menu if you are an advanced user. This menu allows you to configure the DVR to behave as a PTZ controller for a speed dome camera. -
Page 80: Device: Cloud Storage
• Server Type: Select Google Drive from the list. • Drive Name: Enter the cloud storage name for your DVR. When linking the KGuard Cloud Uploader to your Google Drive, the Drive Name will be used as the folder name where KGuard uploads the snapshots and/or videos. - Page 81 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR NOTE: You can set four channels to upload photos to the cloud storage. Channel: Select the four channels where you want to upload the photos to Google Drive. Interval: Set the photo uploading interval. Motion Detection: Enable if you want to upload photos to Google Drive when the camera detects a motion.
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Page 82: Dropbox
• Server Type: Select Dropbox from the list. • Drive Name: Enter the cloud storage name for your DVR. When linking the KGuard Cloud Uploader to your Dropbox, the Drive Name will be used as the folder name where KGuard uploads the snapshots and/or videos. - Page 83 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR NOTE: You can set four channels to upload photos to the cloud storage. Channel: Select the four channels where you want to upload the photos to Dropbox. Interval: Set the photo uploading interval. Motion Detection: Enable if you want to upload photos to Dropbox when the camera detects a motion.
- Page 84 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR If you need to configure the advanced e-mail settings, click on Advanced E-mail Setup button. • Email: Enable advanced e-mail setup. • SSL: Enable if your e-mail server requires the SSL verification. If you are not sure, please consult your e-mail service provider.
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Page 85: System: General
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR System: General • Date/Time: You can set the date and time manually or allow the DVR to update automatically, using the NTP (Network Time Protocol). If you decide to modify manually then click on the date/time box and via on-screen keyboard enter the current date and time. -
Page 86: System: Users
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR • NTP: Stands for Network Time Protocol. Allows your DVR to synchronize the date and time parameters with a remote time server over Internet. Click Setup to access the NTP settings. NOTE: If you want to use the NTP function then make sure the time zone is set correctly according to your location. -
Page 87: System: Info
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR The Users menu allows you to view, change the password, authorize user and set the access rights in using the DVR. There is one administrator account and 6 user accounts. By default, the administrator account’s user name is “admin” and the password is “123456”. -
Page 88: Advanced: Maintain
Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Advanced: Maintain • Auto Login: If you want to log in to the DVR automatically for live view after each startup, then only Admin user account can be set for auto login. • Startup Wizard: Enable this option if you want the Startup Wizard to reappear every time the device is turned ON. - Page 89 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR • Update: Select this option to update the DVR firmware with the latest version. Obtain the firware update file. Save the upgrade file to a folder named “dvrupgrade”, then save the “dvrupgrade” folder in a USB flash drive. To resume with updating process, plug the USB flash drive to the USB port of the DVR and click the Update button.
- Page 90 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR After you click Apply, a warning message appears, asking your confirmation for overwriting the custom parameters. Click OK. Wait until message appears on the screen. Click OK. • Reboot: If the system hangs or you wish to restart the system at anytime, select this option to reboot the DVR instantly.
- Page 91 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR • Save Settings: Select this option to save the DVR current settings such as the video recording settings, network configurations, and etc to the USB device. To save your current configuration settings, plug the USB flash drive to the USB port of the device and click Save Settings.
- Page 92 Easy Link PRO Series: Operating the DVR Advanced: Events In this menu you can configure what action the DVR should do when an event occurs. It allows you to monitor the situation with the HDD, to prevent happening a situation when the DVR is not able to record the video from the cameras to the internal HDD or when a connection to the camera(s) is lost.
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Page 93: Remote Access Via Web Client
Easy Link PRO Series: Remote Access Via Web Client Remote Access Via Web Client Use the Web Client to remotely access your DVR at anytime via a PC. Before you access the Web Client, you need to ensure that the network settings of the DVR are configured properly. The most convenient and easiest way is if you have set the DVR a static IP address (see “Network type: Static”... -
Page 94: Interface Overview
Easy Link PRO Series: Remote Access Via Web Client Interface Overview After you log in to Web Client, the live screen appears. NOTE: The number of channels displayed may vary depending on the DVR model. The illustration below is from a 8-channel DVR. -
Page 95: Live Viewing
Easy Link PRO Series: Remote Access Via Web Client Live Viewing From the Live screen, use the Display Controls to open or close the channels and switch between screen modes. • 8-channel DVR • 16-channel DVR No. Button Description Open All Channels Click to open all channels for viewing. -
Page 96: Switching Screen Modes
Easy Link PRO Series: Remote Access Via Web Client Switching Screen Modes By default, the grid displayed on the screen is as follows: • 4-channel DVR: 4-channel grid. • 8-channel DVR: 9-channel grid. • 16-channel DVR: 16-channel grid. The Live screen can be viewed in different modes: 1-channel (full screen) ( ), 4-channel ( ) , 6-channel ( 8-channel (... -
Page 97: Taking Snapshots
Easy Link PRO Series: Remote Access Via Web Client Taking Snapshots Click the snapshot icon on the Channel Controls to take a snapshot of the current screen. Snapshots are saved in a local directory path. See “Local Settings” on page 100. -
Page 98: Using Ptz Controls
Easy Link PRO Series: Remote Access Via Web Client Using PTZ Controls If you are using a PTZ speed dome camera, use the PTZ Controls to adjust the viewing scope other PTZ settings. No. Item Description Pointer pan Click the direction arrows to select the direction of the PTZ camera. Click the middle icon to switch to auto pan. -
Page 99: About The Main Menu
Easy Link PRO Series: Remote Access Via Web Client About the Main Menu Because the Main Menu items of the Web Client are very similar to the OSD (On-Screen Display) Main Menu items, if you want to find more information on a specific item, please refer to “Main Menu”... -
Page 100: Local Settings
Easy Link PRO Series: Remote Access Via Web Client Local Settings Here you can set the default paths for saving the recording, downloads, snapshots and configure the default file types. To set the default paths and file types, click the Local Setting tab in Web Client interface. A menu opens. -
Page 101: Appendix
• Check if the camera is supplied with power. Question: I have changed the administrator password but I cannot remember it. Answer: • To obtain the factory default password, contact your retailer or directly send an email to KGUARD at support@kguardsecurity.com. Question: The remote control is not working. - Page 102 Easy Link PRO Series: Appendix Google Drive: • Make sure you have entered correctly your Gmail account and password. Question: I am getting too many email alerts. Answer: • Check the Sending Interval setting for the email alerts. See “Network: Email” on page •...
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Page 103: Specifications
Easy Link PRO Series: Appendix Specifications Model No. EL-422 EL-822 EL-1622 Number of channels 4 Channels 8 Channels 16 Channels Cloud Cloud Storage Dropbox / Google Drive Storage Mode Schedule / Motion Detection Video Video Format NTSC / PAL Video Input 4 BNC Inputs 8 BNC Inputs 16 BNC Inputs... - Page 104 Easy Link PRO Series: Appendix Model No. EL-422 EL-822 EL-1622 Max. 4 Channels Max. 8 Channels Simul- Max. 16 Channels Local Playback Simultaneously taneously Simultaneously Playback Search Date & Time / Event List / Time Bar Playback Mode Play, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind, Slow Motion, Zoom General PTZ Control RS485 Built-In, supports PELCO-P &...
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