User guide

SECTION 1: INSTALLATION AND SETUP

1.2.3 Connecting to your DVR

Considering the network settings of your DVR and those of your computer, determine the best way to connect. For instance:

• If your computer and DVR are on the same LAN (connected to the same router), you can address your DVR in BlackHawk

for MAC with the local IP address of your DVR. See the DVR NETWORK menu window above.

• If you are accessing your DVR across the internet, your DVR is may be addressed through a port forwarded by the

router your DVR is connected to, or through a connection to a DDNS web service such as ddnscenter.com (preferred). To use

this service for accessing your DVR across the internet, refer to ddnscenter.com for more information.

• Other: Depending on the network conguration of your computer and DVR, there may be other ways to addressing your DVR

across the network. For more information, consult with the support organization provided by your vendor.

1.3 Installing and starting BlackHawk for MAC

The BlackHawk for MAC application is contained on the software disk provided with your system. To use the program:

1. Insert the software disk into the optical drive on your Macintosh computer.

2. Install the BlackHawk for MAC application using standard OS X installation procedures. When the installation is complete, the

following icon will appear on the desktop.

3. Double-click the BlackHawk for MAC icon to start the application.