High Definition Wireless Digital Video Recorder Installation and Operating Instructions Model: WDVR840S PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...........................................................................................2 OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................4 FRIENDLY REMINDER....................................................................................................................5 KIT CONTENT............................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Damages caused by non-compliance with this operating manual will void the warranty! We will not assume any liability for damages to items or persons caused by improper handling or noncompliance with the safety notices! Any warranty claim will be null and void in such cases. 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. 3. Never tug on the power cords.
FCC/CE WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and ETSI(EN) 300328. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
OVERVIEW The WDVR840S which can receive video and audio data from Hight Definition Digital Wireless Cameras (supports up to 4 cameras), and is able to store received data to the HDD. You are able to view the data in real-time, or at later time. Remotely have live-view via mobile device(s) with Internet connection.
FRIENDLY REMINDER The state of High Definition Wireless Digital Video Recorder is capable of deliver high quality video to your smart-mobile device(s), which would require higher internet bandwidth. Due to your local internet environment condition, your mobile device(s) may display black-screen or temporary disconnect to the WDVR840S. * For best performance, please keep the camera and monitor minimum 1 meter away form the receiver and Wi-Fi router.
KIT CONTENT *Digital Wireless Outdoor IR Camera Digital Wireless Receiver Console *Camera / Receiver x1 Screw Pack(For Camera) *Camera Stand Camera / Receiver Adaptor *Camera power adapter-5V/1.5A x3 Ethernet Cable HDMI Cable WDVR840S power adapter-12V/2A x1 Mouse x1 x1 *Quantity varied subject to configuration Minimum System Requirement for WDVR840S: *For Networking: - DHCP enabled router - 1.
KNOW YOUR DEVICES Wireless Digital Receiver Item Name Function 1 Power Indicator Indicate Power On/Off Status 2 Link Indicator Indicate Wireless Data Transfer Status 3 HDD Indicator Indicate HDD Storage Operation Status 4 Antenna Transmit/Receive Digital Wireless Audio/Video Data 7
Item 1 Name Function HDMI Port Video & Audio Output (TV) 2 USB Port Mouse 3 RJ45 Port Internet Connection (Router) 4 Power Input DC 12V Adaptor 5 Reset Button Reset System 6 Micro Memory Card Slot Micro Memory Card Insert Location 7 Power On/Off Switch Power On/Off Digital Wireless Receiver Console 8 SMA Connector Receiver Antenna Installation (Twist On) Note: ‧ Please complete HDMI Cable connection to TV before power on the Digital Wireless Receiver Console.
Wireless Digital Outdoor Camera Front View Back View 6 3 8 5 1 2 4 11 9 10 7 Item Name Function 1 Power Indicator Indicate Power On/Off Status 2 Wireless Indicator Indicate the monitor and cameras are connected 3 Lens Capture Image 4 PIR Passive Infrared sensor for detecting heat emission from biomass (human, animals, etc.
Motion Dectection Keep active locations in the camera’s field of view. The camera has a 90-degree viewing angle. Position your camera so that the space that you want to monitor is within the camera’s field of view. The best area for motion detection is 3 to 5 meters from the camera position.
INSTALLING YOUR DEVICES Installing your camera 1. Locate a suitable location to mount the camera. 2. Secure the camera stand to a stable surface, celling or wall using the three screws. 3. Loosen the thumb screw of the camera stand and secure the camera body to the bracket. Make sure the camera is in an upright position (relative to your viewing environment).
4. Screw the antenna into rear of the camera. Ceiling Mount Wall Mount 5. Connect the supplied power adaptor to the camera and the power source. The RED LED will light up which indicate the camera is ready for setup. Please refer to page 17 for pairing camera.
Setting up your device 1.Insert the memory card and/or connect HDD device to USB port. It supports up to 128GB memory card or copy/backup a video clip from HDD. For long term recording video, we suggested that you connect an external HDD which supports up to 2TB. Suggested memory card: a. Sandisk 128GB/class-10 b. kingston 128GB/class-10 c. Sony 128GB/class-10 d.
2.Connect the antenna and mouse to the back of the device. You can control the real panel using a mouse. The USB port is ONLY for USB mouse connection. DO NOT connect to PC/NB. If you want to use a wire/wireless mouse of your own, make sure the mouse is HID compatible. Mouse RESET HD ON / OFF HDD Before formatting and connecting the HDD to WDVR840S, please make sure the HDD is partitioned to single partition, as some HDD are pre-partitioned to multiple partitions.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the BACK of the console to your router. In order to having liveview video from your WDVR840S anywhere in the world on your 4G/Wi-Fi enable smart devices. You will need to connect WDVR840S to the home router with an Ethernet cable. 4. Connect HDMI cable from the device to TV/monitor HDMI connector. RESET HD ON / OFF Router Internet Mobile Device Connect the system directly after the router. Do not connect the system to router through a hub or witcher.
Live Screen Displays This function allows you to change the camera views are displayed on-screen in Live View mode. Live View with Quad Display During LIVE VIEW in QUAD DISPLAY mode,tap any channel or screen for full screen display. * The red "V" sign shows which channel is currently selected. The camera audio will be displayed.
QUICK SELECT MENU The WDVR840S system is controlled through mouse operation or touch screen. Tap on the Arrowicon, it brings up menu options that allow you change the settings on the monitor and camera.
SYSTEM OPERATION Main Menu This section allows you control the various actions and options that are availableon your WDVR840S. Tap screen or left-click the mouse. Tap or right-click the mouse to return live view.
Camera Setup This section allows you to add the camera, if you have purchased additional cameras or change original camera channel. Also you can enable/disable each camera connected to the receiver. For better performance, you can setup the camera's resolution and video quality individually. Pair the camera to WDVR840S 1. Tap the camera setup icon to access the camera pairing screen. 2. Select the Camera channel (Camera 1/2/3/4). 3. Tap the "Camera Pairing" icon. 4.
The WDVR840S system supports High and Normal resolution: 3 4 RESOLUTION QUALITY ‧ Normal resolution setting provides better frame rate and optimized for mobile device display. Select quality of video image: ‧ High quality for better video display quality, the system will lower the display frame rate as compensation. ‧ Lower quality for better display frame rate, the system will lower the quality as compensation.
Recorder Setup This function allows you setup recording schedule. Select one or all cameras then setup the time section and recording type (By default all cameras are selected). The system offers 2 types of recording, including time schedule and motion. Note: ‧ Make sure the memory card is inserted into the SD Card slot before recording video. ‧ You need to complete schedule setup first so that the system will allow motion record/ schedule REC. No schedule means WDVR840S will not perform the recording.
Icon 1 2 Main Function Setup Description CAMERA SELECT Setup the recording schedule for any or all cameras: ‧ Select camera 1, 2, 3 or 4 to setup record method, date and time period individually. ‧ Select camera all to setup, recording for all cameras connecting to the system. RECORD METHOD : Motion Setup the recording method: ‧ Motion – record will begin only when system detects motion (efficient way to save HDD space, suitable for long-term recording).
Motion Detection Sensitivity This function allows you setup the motion sensitivity for each camera. You have the selection of low, medium and high. 1. Select one camera that you would like to setup. 2. Choose motion sensitivity range. Motion Detection Sensitivity Enter Camera Select Icon Main Function Motion Detection Range Setup Description Motion detection via hardware PIR sensor on camera only. Detect biomass motion using PIR sensor only.
Motion Area This section allows you to setup the motion area for each camera. By default, the entire view of the camera has been enabled to detect motion. You can click the checkbox to disable.Select the camera for MOTION AREA setup by clicking on camera 1, 2, 3 or 4. Tap on the grid to remote. The check sing where motion detection is no needed. 1. Tap to bring up a visual identification mark(red star), which allows user to easily identify the grid select. 2. Tap to confirm selection.
Icon 1 Main Function MOTION RECORD PERIOD Setup Description Configure the length of record period upon motion trigger event: ‧ 30 seconds ‧ 60 seconds ‧ 120 seconds Note: REC Time may be extended if the motion continues.
Event List This function allows you to search and play previously recorded videos that are stored on your hard drive. 1. Tap main menu icon to access event list screen. Main Menu Event List 2. Tap one or more camera(s) that you would like to display for playback. 3. Tap month and date.
4. The recording videos will display on screen. Then click a file to play the event. Main Function Setup Description EVENT PERIOD SEARCH Predefine event search period by month/year. Use left/right arrow to change search period. 2 CAMEAR SEARCH Touch screen available recorded video file(s) by camera. The system will indicate available recorded video file(s) of the camera selected within the search period via date highlight.
SYSTEM SETUP This function allows you to setup the system, including date setup, language, display, and power saving. Main Menu System Setup Date and Time You can configure the date and time using Up/Down arrows to adjust YEAR/MONTH/DATE/HOUR/ MINUTES. When done setting, tap the return icon or use the mouse to save and exit. Language This section allows you to setup the system language.
Display Setup This section allows you to activate/deactivate the following icons on screen display: ‧ Signal Strength Indicator ‧ Time Stamp IDLE Display This section allows you to setup display mode during system idle. You can select Quad or Smart Quad screen display, and the time setup for auto-scan. Power Saving This section allows you to setup power saving mode. There are 3 options you can setup: ‧ Enter Power Saving mode after system idle for 5 minutes.
Storage Setup This section allows you to managemernt your storage. You can formate or overwrite your HDD or memory card. Storage Status Select Storage Device for Recording Main Menu Stroage Setup Security Code 1. Tap Network setup to access your security code. 2. Enter a new security code. The default security code is 123456. We suggest you to change the security code to avoid somebody can access your device. You need to change the security on both receiver and app. 3. Tap "OK" to save and exit.
Setup Network Connection and Security Code (remote access): ‧ Static IP – if you are using fixed IP address, please obtain and enter the IP information provided by your local ISP. ‧ DHCP – if you are using dynamic IP address, simply select DHCP and there is no need to enter any additional IP address information. 3 NETWORK SETUP Setup your security code to limit who can have access to your security data. Up to 12 characters of number and alphabet can be allowed. Tap "OK" to save the setting and exit.
SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE The WDVR840S system allows you to remotely access the live video from your iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device. Add device 1. Download and install the "WDVR Cam" app from Google playTM or the App Store. Then launch the app. Andrio For iOS For Android 2. Android: Tap the "NEW" icon to add new device. iOS: Tap the "+" icon to add new device.
3. Tap the "scan QR code" to scan code located on the rear of the monitor. You can also enter ID directly. Then give the device a new name. Eenter the default password"123456" and save the setting once you have finished it.
APP INTRODUCTION The Home screen in the WDVR app provides easy access to all of your devices settings. Android Device List Live View 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 1. New: Tap the “New” icon to add new device 2. More: Tap the "MORE" icon, the more setting menu will display on screen 3. Device List: Tap to return to device list 4. Push Notification Setting: Enable/disable the push notification 5. Playback: Playback the recorded video 6.
iOS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Tap to ddd new device/device list. 2. Tap to enter the remote setting. 3. Tap to access the push notification setting. 4. Tap to access event list for video playback. 5. Tap to starting recording video. Tap again to stop recording. 6. Tap to connect/disconnect the device. 7. Tap the icon to save a snapshot of your smartphone or tablet.
APP Main Control Menu You can access the app menu to control your device.
Modify the default password You can modify or delete the device from this section. For Android 1. Tap the device you would like to edit. Then the menu will display on screen. 2. Tap "Modify" the change the default password. 3. Enter new password. 4. Tap "update" once you're finished the password modification. xxxxxxxx 1 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2 3 4 For iOS 1. Tap the icon to enter device list 2. Tap [Edit] button 3. Enter the new password 4. Tap "Save" once you're finished the password modification.
Push Notification This function allows you to enable/disable the push notification. For Android 1. Tap the Push Notification Setting 2. Click/unclick to enable/disable the push notification 3. Enter user name 4. Tap ”OK” when you're done. 1 2 3 4 For iOS 1. Tap the icon 2. Enable/disable the push notification 3. Enter user name 4. Tap ”Save” when you're done.
Playback You can access your device to playback the event video.The recorded video will store to the HDD or SD card. To select one storage you would ilke to playback video as well as choose one of the channel. 1. Choose either the HDD device or SD Card for video playback 2. First select date, next select time 3. When playing the recording video, tap the play button for play/pause, tap the right button for fast forward, and tap the left button for fast backward. Tap take a snapshot of the current scene.
Record ON/OFF This section allows you to remotely record a video clip. Choose the one channel you would like to record. The clip video is saved to your storage(HDD device or SD card).
Remote Setting This section allows you to control your device, including camera setup, record schedule, system setup, storage management, system information, and push notification setting. Pairing camera 1. Tap to pair a new camera. 2. Press the pair button at the back of the camera. 3. The camera GREEN LED will light up which indicate the camera is now paired. Activation You can choose to active/disactive the camera. Resolution You can change camera's resolution quality if needed.
Recorder Setup You can access and change the recording schedule for one or all cameras as well as enabling a schedule when holiday taken. The app offers 2 recording types, including time schedule and motion detection. Schedule 1. Tap one or all cameras that you would like to setup 2. Select the recording type (time schedule or motion detection) Motion detection: The system will only record when it detects something moving in front of one or more cameras. 3.
Motion Sensitivity This section allows you can change the motion sensitivity for each camera. Regarding motion detection range, please refer to page 24. 1. Select one camera that you would like to edit. 2. Select motion sensitivity.
Motion Area This function can be used to obscure all or part of your image for privacy. By default, the entire view of the camera has been enabled to detect motion. 1. Select a camera that you would like to edit. 2. Click the checkbox to enable where motion detection is no needed.
Recording Options This section allows you to setup the recording time for each recording file, which will save to your storage. Motion alarm function allows you to adjust the time duration between each alert. Record Length You can setup the recordng time for each recording file. Motion Alarm This function allows you to setup the time duration between each alert. Camera Disconnection Alarm Configure the length of video alarm sound period when the cameras disconnected.
System Setup This section allows you to setup the system, including date, language, and display setting. Date Setup If the date and time is not correct, click the calendar icon to select the correct date. Android iOS Lauguage Select a language you would like the system menus. Note: After you reset the language, all the system settings will be restored into factory default.
Display You can enable/disenable setup signal indicator, and add recording time on video. Andriod ios ldle Display You can setup display mode during system idle. To select Quad or Smart Quad screen display, and the time setup for auto-scan.
Power Saving This section allows you to setup power saving mode. There are 3 options you can setup ‧ Enter Power Saving mode after system idle for 5 minutes ‧ Enter Power Saving mode after system idle for 10 minutes ‧ Screen always on (deactivate Power Saving) It suggested that you enable the power saving function.
Storage Setup This function allows you select the recording files will be saved to the HDD drive or SD card. And if you would like to overwrite files when the card is full. Format the HDD drive or SD card, all files will be removed. Storage Status The recording files will save to the storage you choose. Also you can select you would like to overwrite files when the storage is full. Android iOS Storage Format Select the one storage you would like to format.
Push Notification Seeting This section allows you enable/disable the push. Disable the push notification when you're sleeping or at work. For Android 1. Go to the more section to tap Push Notification Setting. 2. Click/unclick to enable/disable the push notification. 3. Enter user name. 4. Tap ”OK” when you're done. 2 1 3 4 For iOS 1. Tap the icon 2. Enable/disable the push notification 3. Enter user name, 4. Tap ”Save” when you're done.
Interval This function allows you to setup interval time of the push. There are four options you can select how long you’ll receive the push. Your smart phone will receive the push immediately after first triggered. After that the camera will send the push according to interval time you setup. To avoid receiving the push frequency. Android iOS Time period This function allows you to setup "Do Not Disturb" time. To setup when Push is starting and ending time.
List From list section, you can see which smart devices currently receive push from the system. The app allows max 8 devices to receive the push. You may remove all devices from the push list by resetting the language. Factory Default Setting The system setting will go back to factory default after language reseted. All information such as password and push setting will be removed.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause / Possible Solution ‧No Power supply to camera → Check power adapter and power cord connection ‧The camera is not paired with HDVR or signal disconnected → Unplug camera power then plug on again to reconnect. → Please refer to Pairing section in Advanced Operation chapter for detail.
‧Record schedule does not setup properly → Set proper schedule to each camera to enable recording HDVR can not record ‧Storage media not ready → Use recommeded storage media brand/model/spec, check appendix → Install/uninstall storage media AFTER HDVR is powered off. → Use HDVR to format storage media then try again. → Only install one HDD or Flash disk to HDVR.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Receiver Unit Compression Format H.
APPENDIX 1: COMPATIBLE LIST Wireless DVR Hard Disk Compatible List (External USB HDD) Category Manufacturer Model No. Form Factor USB Standard Capacity USB HDD Silicon Power / 2.5” USB 3.0 500GB Transcend storejet 2.5” USB 3.0 500GB Toshiba 593400-A 2.5” USB 2.0 500GB WD Elements Elements portable 2.5” USB 3.0 1TB Seagate STBX1000301 2.5” USB 3.0 1TB WD Elements WDBUZG0010BBK 2.5” USB 3.0 1TB USB 3.
APPENDIX 2: RECORDING CAPACITY 1CH VGA@High TF Card Flash Drive Hard Drive 4GB 11 hours 11 hours - 8GB 22 hours 22 hours - 16GB 45 hours 45 hours - 32GB 92 hours 92 hours - 500GB - - 60 days 1TB - - 120 days 4CH VGA@High TF Card Flash Drive Hard Drive 4GB 3 hours 3 hours - 8GB 6 hours 6 hours - 16GB 11 hours 11 hours - 32GB 23 hours 23 hours - 500GB - - 15 days 1TB - - 30 days 57
