Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide About this Manual This Manual is applicable to HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in the company website.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 1 Rear Panel Interfaces Description The rear panel interfaces vary with different models. Refer to Table 1-1 for the common interfaces description of rear panels.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 2 Installation and Connections 2.1 DVR Installation During installation of the DVR: Use brackets for rack mounting. Ensure ample room for audio and video cables. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter. Connect the alarm cable. Allow at least 2 cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices. Ensure the DVR is grounded.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 2-2 Connect Data Cable Step 3 Connect the power cable to the HDD. Step 4 Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD. Figure 2-3 Connect Power Cable Figure 2-4 Fix Hard Disk Step 5 Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws. 2.3 RS-485 and Controller Connection To connect PTZ to the DVR: Step 1 Disconnect pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 3 Menu Operation 3.1 Startup Proper startup is crucial to expanding the life of the DVR. Step 1 Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device. The Power button on the front panel should be red, indicating the device is receiving the power. Step 2 Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED should turn blue.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 3.3 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login Purpose For the Admin user, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login. After the device is activated, you can configure the device unlock pattern. Step 1 Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the pattern is done. Connect at least 4 dots to draw the pattern. Each dot can be connected for once only. Step 2 Draw the same pattern again to confirm it.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 3.5 User Logout, Shutdown and Reboot Purpose You can log out of the system, shut down, or reboot the device on your demands. Step 1 Go to Menu > Shutdown. Step 2 Click Logout, Shutdown, or Reboot. After you have logged out of the system, menu operation on the screen is invalid. It is required to enter a user name and password to unlock the system. Figure 3-4 Logout 3.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 3.7 Adding IP Cameras Purpose Before you can get live video or record the video files, you should add the network cameras to the connection list of the device. Before you start Ensure the network connection is valid and correct, and the IP camera to add has already been activated. Please refer to the User Manual for activating the inactive IP camera. Step 1 Go to Menu > Camera > IP Camera.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide The PT Cloud can be enabled via operation on IP Portal software, PT Cloud and Web browser. We introduce the operation steps on PT Cloud in this section. Step 1 Go to Menu > Configuration > Network > Platform Access. Figure 3-9 PT Cloud Settings Step 2 Check the Enable checkbox to activate the function. Then the Service Terms interface pops up. 1) Create the verification code and enter the code in the Verification Code text field.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 3.9 Live View Icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate camera status. These icons include: Live View Icons In the live view mode, there are icons at the upper-right corner of the screen for each channel, showing the status of the record and alarm in the channel for quick reference.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 3.11 Playback Purpose The recorded video files and pictures on the hard disk can be played back in the following modes: instant playback, all-day playback for the specified channel, and playback by normal/event/smart/tag/system logs/sub-periods/external file search/picture. Step 1 Go to Menu > Playback. Step 2 Check the channel(s) in the channel list for playback. Step 3 Double click a date on the calendar.
Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center. Purpose You can get access to the device via web browser.
