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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 4 Package Contents.......................................................................... 4 Introduction.................................................................................... 5 System Requirements.................................................................. 5 Features.............................................................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DNR-202L mydlink Camera Video Recorder Power adapter CAT5 Ethernet cable Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DNR-202L mydlink Camera Video Recorder. The DNR-202L is a wired Network Video Recorder (NVR) that supports up to four network cameras with M-JPEG, MPEG-4, or H.264 recording with up to two attached USB hard drives. Thanks to the powerful embedded system, the NVR can record video from network cameras located in local or remote sites to dedicated disk storage without needing a PC.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features Comprehensive IP Surveillance Solution 1. Total Solution: The D-Link DNR- 202L is a Network Video Recorder (NVR) capable of 24/7 recording without requiring a PC. The DNR‑202L can manage multiple network cameras, providing direct access to view live video and play recorded data through the Internet from anywhere, anytime. The device itself is lightweight and compact in size. 2.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Right View Rear View 3 4 6 8 1 2 1 Power Receptor 2 Ethernet Port 3 USB Port for HDD 1 4 HDD 1 Button 5 USB Port for HDD 2 6 HDD 2 Button 7 Auto Scan Button 8 Reset Button D-Link DNR-202L User Manual 5 7 Connect the provided power adaptor Connect one end of the provided network cable Attach an external USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) to this port to save recorded streams Press this button to release the HDD attached to the USB Port for HDD 1
Section 2 - Installation Assembly and Installation Attaching External Drives Step 1 Place the NVR on a non-slip flat surface. Step 2 Attach an external USB HDD to the USB HDD1 port. The NVR will mount the HDD and beep once. 2 Note: When you want to remove an HDD, press and hold the release button for at least three seconds. The NVR will release the HDD and emit a long beep. You can now unplug the USB cable. Step 3 Attach one end of the provided RJ45 network cable to the NVR.
Section 2 - Installation Installation and Setup Step 1 Open your web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com/support. Then, click the Storage tab and select your product to download the Setup Wizard for your Windows or Mac Operating System. Click the Start button to start the wizard and follow the instructions to set up your NVR. Note: Ensure that cameras have been installed on the network before initiating the DNR-202L setup. Step 2 Connect your USB hard drive to the DNR-202L and click Next to proceed.
Section 2 - Installation Step 3 Connect the power adapter to the DNR-202L and then to a power outlet. Click Next to continue. Step 4 Connect an Ethernet cable from your router's LAN port to the DNR-202L. Click Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation Step 5 Make sure the LED on the NVR is lit blue then click Next to continue. Step 6 The wizard will attempt to find your NVR in your network. You can click Rescan to search for the DNR-202L at any time. Click Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation Step 7 Once your NVR has been found, you can set a password for it in the text boxes. Click Next to continue. Step 8 You must format the attached hard drives for the NVR. Make sure you do not have any important data on this drive before clicking Next. Click OK to proceed with formatting.
Section 2 - Installation Step 9 The wizard will scan for all available cameras attached to your network. Registered mydlink cameras will be verified automatically. You can preview the discovered cameras by clicking on the blue camera icon, or click Next to continue. Step 10 A pop-up will ask you to enter the password for your camera. Click OK. The checkbox next to your camera will now have a green checkmark to indicate it's been added successfully. Click Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation Step 11 The wizard will guide you through the process of connecting your NVR to a mydlink account. If you already have a mydlink account, enter the correct configuration information and click Next to continue, otherwise select I want to sign up for a new account or I don't want to use mydlink service and follow the instructions. Click Next to continue. Step 12 Setup is complete.
Section 2 - Installation HDD Viewer Software Installation Your DNR-202L comes with a convenient application to assist you in managing your recorded video. This section will guide you through the simple setup procedure, and the interface of the application. Step 1 Attach the hard drive containing the DNR-202L recordings you wish to view. Step 2 Open your web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com/support. Then, click the Storage tab and select DNR-202L to download the HDD Viewer software.
Section 2 - Installation HDD Viewer Software Interface The HDD-Viewer application enables you to view, search and, backup your recorded videos from a simple interface. The interface controls are described below. For advanced users refer to "Playback" on page 37 for more details. Open Recording Search Menu Display Single feed On Screen Display Settings Save as AVI Use this button to show the Open Recording menu. See "View Recording" on page 17 for more.
Section 2 - Installation View Recording Click a highlighted date on the calendar to access the Date-Time Panel and select the video recordings which you would like to review. 1 3 2 4 5 8 6 9 7 1 Select Folder Use this button to navigate to your video recordings folder. Recordings are stored under the "avdata" folder on your HDD. 2 Date Selection Area Select the year, month and day of the recording you wish to view. Dates with recordings available for playback are highlighted in blue.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your NVR with a mydlink account in the NVR Setup Wizard, you will be able to remotely access your NVR from the www.mydlink.com website. After you log in to your mydlink account, you will be taken to the My Devices page. To connect to your NVR click on the Connect button and provide your password to complete the login process. After you have connected to the NVR, you will be taken to the Live Video page.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal NVR Status Icons Here you can see the online status of each of your NVRs. Your online status may be one of the following: A green checkmark indicates that your NVR is online and ready to use. A yellow exclamation point indicates that your NVR is online, but the NVR password has changed. You will need to enter your new NVR password to access your NVR again. A red cross indicates that your NVR is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal Settings On the Settings tab you can see a general summary of your NVR. If you wish to remove your NVR from your mydlink account click on the Delete NVR button and provide your password to complete the action.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal Live Video After you have connected to your NVR, the Live Video tab will be selected by default and will display the Live Video feed. You can choose a different camera from the drop-down list, or you can choose to view all the available channels. A notice is displayed below the controls if any events have been recorded, or if the NVR is currently recording. The available controls are detailed below.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal Playback The Playback tab enables the user to review pre-recorded video. The available playback controls are detailed below. Playback Seeker Pause Playback Use the playback seeker to quickly jump to a specific point in the recording. Adjust the slider to increase or decrease the audio volume. Click on this control to open the saved recordings search dialog. See "View Recording" on page 17. Use this control to pause the current playback.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal View Recording Click a highlighted date in the calendar to access the Date-Time Panel and select the video recordings which you would like to review. 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 8 1 Date Selection Area 2 Time Range Selection 3 Video Preview 4 Timeline 5 Available Streams 6 Zoom Slider 7 Available Recordings 8 Selected Period D-Link DNR-202L User Manual Select the year, month and day of the recording you wish to view.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal Status The Status tab describes both USB storage and cameras connected to the NVR. Name: This shows the name given to the USB storage device attached to the USB 1 or USB 2 port. Total Hard Drive Capacity: This shows the total amount of storage space available on the USB storage device attached to the USB 1 or USB 2 Port. Used Space: This shows the used storage space of the USB storage device attached to the USB 1 or USB 2 Port.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal NVR Info The NVR Info tab shows you various information about your NVR. NVR Name: The Device Name is a unique name that can help you to identify the NVR. Clicking on the Device Name will open a window for you to login to your NVR’s configuration interface. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your device. Model Name: Displays the model name of your device. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your device.
Section 4 - mydlink View-NVR mydlink View - NVR App Search for “mydlink View - NVR ” to download and install the app on your smartphone or tablet when connected to the Internet. mydlink View - NVR app requires: iOS version 5.1.1 or above or Android version 4.01 or above. Once the download has been completed, launch the “mydlink View - NVR” app and log in to your mydlink account. Select your DNR-202L from the device list to access the live video from the connected cameras.
Section 4 - mydlink View-NVR First Use - Select Your Device Before using the mydlink View - NVR app for the first time, please ensure to add your DNR-202L to your mydlink account first. After starting the mydlink View - NVR app, your DNR-202L will be displayed in the My Device list. The app will connect to your DNR-202L, and you can then view live video and playback from your recordings archive via your device. Live View Tap on the DNR-202L icon and the mydlink View-NVR will access the Live video panel.
Section 4 - mydlink View-NVR iPhone/iPod touch Grid View On an iPhone or an iPod touch, mydlink View-NVR can display the Device List of your mydlink account on the main screen. Tap on your DNR-202L to enter the 4-grid view. iPad Grid View On an iPad, mydlink View-NVR can expand and shrink the Device List of your mydlink account at the left-hand side of the panel. Tap on your DNR-202L to enter the live video view. Double-tap on one of the channels to start a single‑channel live video.
Section 4 - mydlink View-NVR Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) To access PTZ controls, use a two finger tap while streaming a single channel video stream and the PTZ control panel will appear. Use a two finger tap on the video stream again to disable the PTZ control panel.
Section 4 - mydlink View-NVR E-Mail While streaming a single-channel video, tap the e-mail button ( ) to capture a snapshot and insert it into an e-mail. Complete the To, Cc/Bcc fields as required and click Send to send the e-mail with snapshot attached or click Cancel to cancel the operation. While viewing in grid view, tap the e-mail button ( ) to capture a snapshot of all the channels and insert all the snapshots into a single e-mail.
Section 4 - mydlink View-NVR Video Playback Control While the video recording is playing in single view mode, tap the playback control ) to control the direction of the video playback. button ( The control buttons are: • Step backward for 1 Second ( ) ) • Play/pause toggle ( • Step forward for 1 Second ( ) Use the speed panel ( x1 through to x32 speed. ) to control the speed of video playback from Note: The quality of display performance will vary according to network bandwidth availability.
Section 5 - Configuration Configuration Using the Configuration Interface After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your NVR. The NVR's built-in web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DNR‑202L. At the end of the wizard, click Go to NVR, or enter the IP address of your NVR into a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. To log in, use the username admin and the password you created in the Setup Wizard.
Section 5 - Configuration Live Video This section shows the NVR's live video feeds. You may select any of the available icons listed below to operate the camera. 14 15 1 2 16 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Wizard Click this icon to start the NVR Setup Wizard. 2 Settings This takes you to the advanced settings page where you can manually customize your NVR's network, camera, schedule, events, and maintenance settings.
Section 5 - Configuration 7 Full Screen Select to display the video on full screen. Press the Esc button on the keyboard to return to normal view. 8 Auto Scan Activate auto scan to cycle through the channels/cameras on the display. 9 Actual Size Switch the video to the actual size or fill the window. 10 OSD 11 Snapshot 12 Manual Record 13 Audio 14 Live/Playback 15 Log In/Out 16 Info Sections Display the information on the video.
Section 5 - Configuration Camera List: The camera list section displays a list of the currently attached cameras. Select a camera from the camera list on the right and then drag it to the window where you want it to be displayed. Click Scan Camera to update the list of connected cameras.
Section 5 - Configuration Storage Information: The storage information section displays details of free space and used space on the attached USB hard drive. Log: The log section displays detailed messages about your System, NVR, and Events. Click the respective dial to isolate the category and click Previous or Next to navigate between pages.
Section 5 - Configuration Playback This section shows the NVR's recorded video feeds. You may select any of the available icons listed below to playback, adjust, and export the recorded video streams. 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 Cue In/Out Click these icons to set cue in and cue out points. Indicators will show on the seek bar. 2 Playback Controls These buttons allow you to Step Backward, Rewind, Play, Pause, Speed Up, and Step Forward the video.
Section 5 - Configuration Calendar: The calendar displays days when recordings were made, as indicated by a highlight. You can navigate to the day, month, and year of your choice. Clicking on a highlighted date will open the View Recorded Files window. Event List: The system information section displays basic statistics and details about the NVR server. Click on the title bar to collapse this section.
Section 5 - Configuration Searching Recordings Click a date to access the View Recorded Files panel and select the video records which you would like to review. 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 8 1 Date Selection Area 2 Time Period Selection 3 Video Preview 4 Timeline 5 Available Streams 6 Zoom Slider 7 Available Recordings 8 Selected Period D-Link DNR-202L User Manual Select the year, month and day of the recording you wish to view. Dates with recordings available for playback are highlighted.
Section 5 - Configuration Step 1: From the Date Selection area at the top left of the Date Time panel, select the date you would like to search for the recording. The dates highlighted on the timetable indicate available recorded video records. Step 2: Colored bars shown in the timeline area differentiate recording types from each other. This will help you select video clips. Step 3: Select a time period using the Start Time and End Time in the Date Time Period section.
Section 5 - Configuration Save Recording to AVI After selecting a recording following the steps outlined in "View Recording" on page 17, users can export the video in AVI format. Step 1: During playback, users can choose the camera from which they would like to save a video clip. Step 2: Set the cue in and cue out points; the cue in and cue out time will be shown on the information window. Then click the Video Export button.
Section 5 - Configuration Save Snapshot During playback, users can choose to save an image from a selected camera. 1 Step 1: Click the Snapshot button when the desired image is shown on the screen. Step 2: Choose the folder to save the file in. Step 3: Click OK to save the image to that location.
Section 5 - Configuration Setup Wizard Use this tab if you want to follow the simple steps of the Setup Wizard. Click the Wizard icon to begin the Setup Wizard. Click Next to begin the Setup Wizard.
Section 5 - Configuration Step 1: Choose a password for your device. Click Next to continue. Step 2: Choose your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. Step 3: Choose your network connection type. Select Static IP if your Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or if you wish to set a static address within your home network. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose. Click Next to continue.
Section 5 - Configuration Step 4: Enter a name and description for your device. Click Next to continue. Step 5: Click Finish to complete the setup process. Please wait a few moments while the DNR-202L saves your settings.
Section 5 - Configuration Setup Network Setup Click the Setup icon to continue to configure advanced settings manually. DHCP: Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like a dynamic IP address to be automatically updated to your NVR. Static IP: You may obtain a static or fixed IP address and other network information from your network administrator for your NVR. A static IP address will simplify access to your NVR in the future.
Section 5 - Configuration Audio and Video This section will allow you to configure and modify the audio and video parameters for each camera. Step 1: Select the camera which you would like to modify from the camera list. Step 2: NVR will display the parameters for the selected camera. You can modify the parameters for a main and sub profile on this page. Camera Name: The name of the camera. Video Format: Select the video format the camera supports. Frame rate: Select the frame rate.
Section 5 - Configuration Recording Schedule On this page, set the recording schedule for automated recording of events. Enable Scheduled Tick to enable recording by schedule. Recording: Enable Audio Tick to enable audio recording if supported by the camera. Recording: Enable Automatic Tick to allow the NVR to overwrite recorded events if there is no Overwrite: more free space on the hard drive. Pre-record: Select the number of seconds you want the camera to record prior to the event being recorded.
Section 5 - Configuration E-mail Settings Set the email configuration on this page to receive notifications from the NVR server. Sender Email Address: Enter the sender's email address. Server Address: Enter the sender's email server address. User Name: Enter the Username of the sender account. Password: Enter the Password of the sender account. Port: Enter the SMTP port of the sender's server. Check the box if it requires a secure connection. Test: Click this button to send a test e-mail.
Section 5 - Configuration Event Settings In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DNR‑202L sends an alert via e-mail as a notification. For each channel, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or digital input. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed. Connection Lost: This option allows you to receive notifications when the connection to this camera is lost.
Section 5 - Configuration Log This page displays the system, NVR, and event messages of your NVR. You can click Download to save the logs to a text file and click Clear to delete the logs.
Section 5 - Configuration Maintenance Display and Language Language: Choose a language for the system menus. Device Name: Enter the name of the NVR. Auto Scan Interval: Enter a time for auto-scanning of IP cameras in your network. Enable Camera OSD: Tick to show the OSD on the stream. Camera Name: Tick to show the camera name on the OSD. Camera Number: Tick to show the camera number on the OSD. Date: Tick to show the date on the OSD. Time: Tick to show the time on the OSD.
Section 5 - Configuration User Account Admin Password Setting: Set a new password for the administrator’s account. Note: Click Save to save the new password. User Name: All the existing user accounts will be displayed here. You may delete accounts included in the list, but you may want to reserve at least one as a guest account. Add: Opens up a window to add a new user with an associated password. Delete: Select a user name from the list and click to delete the account.
Section 5 - Configuration System System Restart: Click to reboot the NVR. Restore to Factory Click Restore to reset all configurations to factory default settings. Default Settings: Save Configuration Save the configuration settings to your computer. Settings: Load Configuration Browse your computer for configuration settings to be loaded into Settings: the NVR. Idle Time(Minutes): Set the time in minutes for system idle. Buzzer: Turn on or off the buzzer. Enable Auto Plugin: Enable or disable auto plugin.
Section 5 - Configuration Time and Date Set Date and Time Manually: Selecting this option allows you to configure the daylight saving date and time manually. Set Time From My Computer: This uses the time settings from your computer to apply the NVR time settings. Synchronize with NTP Server: Enable this feature to obtain time automatically from an NTP server. NTP Server: Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DNR‑202L with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location.
Section 5 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade The device firmware can be upgraded from this page. The firmware update must be saved on the local hard drive of your computer. Click the Browse button to search the local hard drive for the firmware update file. Click Load to upgrade. You may check for firmware updates on the D-Link Support website.
Section 5 - Configuration Hard Drive The section provides users with an overview of the attached USB storage devices, and users can also format and eject attached USB storages devices. Note: All data will be erased from the attached USB storage device during formatting.
Section 5 - Configuration Camera Search Cameras in your network can be added to your NVR from this page. You can then view camera information and preview the camera's feed. To add cameras, follow the steps below: Step 1: Click Search at the top left and the NVR will automatically search for all compatible cameras on the same network. Once it is detected in the top left window, click on the camera to highlight it and its information will be displayed on the bottom right.
Section 5 - Configuration Camera Name: Enter a name for the camera. Address: Enter the IP address of the IP camera. Port: Enter the port used by the IP camera. User Name: Enter the user name of the IP camera. Password: Enter the password of the IP camera. Vendor: Select the IP camera vendor from the drop-down list. Model: Select the IP camera model from the drop-down list. Add to Channel: Select the channel from 1-4 that you want the camera to stream to.
Section 5 - Configuration Help This section describes configuring and viewing live video from your network cameras, the functions of the live video screen, and the PTZ functions.
Appendix A - LED and Buzzer Definition LED and Buzzer Overview LED Color Status Description Power & Network LED Red Off Power down / Link Up On Power on Blinking Firmware update Blue Off Network failure (Network) On Network Link Connected Blinking Traffic Off HDD1 disabled On HDD1 enabled Blinking Read / Write HDD1 Off HDD2 disabled On HDD2 enabled Blinking Read / Write HDD2 USB1 LED USB2 LED Green Green Key Trigger Method Description USB1 button Press button for 3 s
Appendix B - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Video Recorder Video Format • H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG for live streaming • JPEG for still images Audio support • G.711 • G.726 Reset Button • Reset to factory default Auto Scan Key • IP Camera Finder (press for 3 seconds) External Device Interfaces • 10/100 BASE-TX Fast Ethernet port • 2 x USB 2.
Appendix B - Technical Specifications System System Requirements • Microsoft Windows: Vista, 7, 8 • Mac OS X 10.
Appendix C - Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Caution: Do not remove the plug and connect it to a power outlet by itself; always attach the plug to the power adaptor first before connecting it to a power outlet. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix C - Regulatory Information Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. RF Frequency Requirements: This device is for indoor use only when using all channels in the 5.150-5.250 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz frequency ranges. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.150-5.250 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz bands.
Appendix C - Regulatory Information commission or corporation commission for information. (7) If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of: (a) The telephone number that this unit is connected to, (b) The ringer equivalence number 0 (c) The USOC jack required 0 and (d) The FCC Registration Number 0 Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label.
Appendix C - Regulatory Information Caution: (i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. Avertissement: (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
Appendix C - Regulatory Information Safety Instructions Please adhere to the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and protect your system from potential damage. Any acts taken that are inconsistent with ordinary use of the product, including improper testing, etc., and those not expressly approved by D-Link may result in the loss of product warranty.
Appendix C - Regulatory Information • To help prevent an electrical shock, plug the device and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings.
Appendix C - Regulatory Information • This device must not be subjected to water or condensation. • Keep your device away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Cleaning • Always unplug the power before cleaning this device. • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners of any kind. Use only compressed air that is recommended for electronic devices. • Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
Appendix C - Regulatory Information Disposing of and Recycling Your Product ENGLISH This symbol on the product or packaging means that according to local laws and regulations this product should be not be disposed of in the household waste but sent for recycling. Please take it to a collection point designated by your local authorities once it has reached the end of its life, some will accept products for free.
