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- Page 1 Talos DVR Quick Reference Guide 10-2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Configuring the router…19,20 • Access DVR over the internet using DVR Client…21 • Access DVR over the internet without using DVR Client…21 – 24 Step 5…Using a Smartphone to view your DVR • Download and install the viewer application…25 •... -
Page 3: Designing Your Surveillance System
Stand at the camera position, look in the direction the camera will aim and cover one eye, this will provide a rough idea of the coverage area • Order a 4 or 8-channel DVR and the number of cameras depending on your needs • The Talos DVRs store video on SATA hard drives with capacity up to 1TB •... -
Page 4: Installing The Hard Drive
DVR over the four mounting holes • Set the hard drive onto the isolation pads and secure the hard drive to the DVR chassis with the four included screws • Connect the SATA data cable to the hard drive •... -
Page 5: Connecting A Monitor
Turning On DVR • When the DVR is first initialized you will need to format the hard drive by clicking on the “Yes” tab • The DVR will display a message on the monitor when hard drive format is complete •... -
Page 6: Shutting-Down / Logging-Off / Rebooting The Dvr
Shutting Down the DVR NOTE: Never shut off the DVR using the power switch on the back of the unit. Treat the DVR as a Linux based PC and shut it down properly • Click the right mouse button to bring up the on-screen menu •... -
Page 7: Connecting Cameras
Power cables can only be installed in one direction, the DC plug to the camera and the DC jack to the power supply • Turn on the DVR, an image will be visible on any channel with a camera connected •... -
Page 8: Installing Your Surveillance System
Never exert force on the connectors during installation as this may cause the cables to fail • Mount the cameras and connect video and power • Connect camera cables to DVR • Connect power cables to power supplies • Turn on the DVR... -
Page 9: Step 2
Setting the date and time on your DVR • The DVR is factory set to begin recording when powered on • To set the date and time it will be necessary to stop the recording first - Click the right mouse button - Click on “Set Recording”... -
Page 10: Saving Video From The Dvr
Saving Video from the DVR USB thumb drive To retrieve files from the DVR plug a thumb drive into the top USB port on the back of the DVR •Click the right mouse button and log into the DVR •Click on “Main Menu”... -
Page 11: Viewing Saved Video On A Pc
View Saved Video on a Computer •The video saved from the DVR is .lvf format, your DVR includes a CD with a “plug-in” to view video files with Windows Media Player •Load the software from the CD to your computer •Plug the thumb drive into a USB slot and open a video file... -
Page 12: Configuring Your Dvr For Local Computer Access
•When connected to a router the DVR will automatically negotiate an IP address. •So you can find your DVR later, we recommend you assign it an IP address on your network. Simply enter a new number into the last three digits of the IP address and note that address. - Page 13 Click “Save”, then “Confirm” and exit the DVR menus Reboot the DVR NOTE: Never reboot the DVR using the power switch on the back of the unit. Treat the DVR as a Linux based PC and shut it down properly.
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Page 14: Viewing Dvr Video On Local Computer
Viewing DVR from local PC or Laptop •Double-click the DVR Client shortcut icon on your desktop Log Into Your DVR Click “By IP address” Enter the IP address from the DVR Network Setup Screen Enter Port 7777 Enter User Name •... -
Page 15: Setting Up Dvr Client Software To Download And Save Video
Setup DVR Client software to download and save video •Log into your DVR in the same way described on page 14 Create a file folder on your desktop and name it “DVR Files” • This will make it easier for you to find saved video recordings Click the “Setup”... -
Page 16: Downloading Video To Local Computer
(you can save only one at a time) Click “Download and Convert” the file will be saved as an .avi file viewable by Windows Media Player The file will be saved into the “DVR Files” folder you created on your desktop... -
Page 17: Signing Up For Your Domain Name
•Click “Get It Now” Enter a “Hostname (Domain Name)” of your choosing E.g.. talosdvr Select an extension E.g.. dyndns.tv Enter the IP address at the location the DVR will be running • The IP address of your current location is shown below... -
Page 18: Setting Up Dvr Network Settings
Click “Save” Reboot the DVR NOTE: Never reboot the DVR using the power switch on the back of the unit. Treat the DVR as a Linux based PC and shut it down properly. • When you exit the “Main Menu” the dialog box to the right will display •... -
Page 19: Configuring The Router
Configuring Your Router You will need to configure your router for Port Forwarding to allow access to your DVR from the internet •Open Internet Explorer •Enter your router IP address in the address bar, this is the same as your Default Gateway -We are using a Linksys router with an IP address of 192.168.1.1... - Page 20 It is OK to enter the same port number as both the Start and End of the range Enter Mobile Port 8888 Enter Server Port 7777 (Used by the DVR) Set Protocol to Both Enter the IP address from the DVR E.g.
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Page 21: Access Dvr Over The Internet Using Dvr Client
Once video has loaded click “Exit” Accessing DVR over the Internet using Internet Explorer •The first time you access your DVR using Internet Explorer it is necessary to temporarily update your browser security settings so Internet Explorer can load ActiveX controls to view the video server •Open Internet Explorer... - Page 22 Click the “Security” tab and then “Custom level” •Enable all settings under ActiveX controls and plug-ins •Click OK Click Yes in the “Are you sure you want to change…” dialog •Click Apply •Click OK •Close Internet Explorer to save changes...
- Page 23 You now have access to your DVR and Log-in screen NOTE: The security settings of some computers may not allow access to the DVR. If you can see “LvrWeb” on the browser tab, the DVR is functioning properly and you are connected. It may be necessary for you to request help from...
- Page 24 •Enter User Name •The default is “admin” •Enter Password •The default is “666666 or 888888” •Check “Auto-preview…” •Click “Login” Once video has loaded click “Exit” •You can now reset the security settings in Internet Explorer •Click Tools, Internet Options, Security •Click Reset all zones to default level •Click OK...
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Page 25: Step 5
Viewing the DVR with Your Smartphone •Go to your cell/mobile phone provider’s market •Search for talos •Click on IP Camera Viewer (iPhone) or IP Cam Viewer (Droid) •Download and install the application... -
Page 26: Phone Settings To View Your Dvr
7. Enter 8888 into the “Mobile Port” field 8. Enter the DVR channel to associate with the camera you will view 9. Enter your DVR login user name into the “User” field 10. Enter your DVR login password into the “Pswd”... - Page 27 Viewing the DVR with Your Smartphone • Place a shortcut to IP Cam Viewer on your Smartphone main screen, touch to launch the viewer application • You can view 4 or 8 cameras at a time depending on the phone orientation –...