Talos DVR Quick Reference Guide 12-2011
Index Step 1…Setting up your surveillance system • • • • • • • Designing your surveillance system…3 Installing the hard drive…4 Connecting a monitor…5 Initializing (turning on) your DVR…5 Shutting-down / logging-off / Rebooting the DVR…6 Connecting cameras…7 Installing your surveillance system…8 Step 2…Recording and accessing video on your DVR • • • Setting date, time and Recording on your DVR…9 Saving video from the DVR…10 Viewing saved video on a PC…11 Step 3…Accessing your DVR from a Local Computer P
Design Your Surveillance System • • • • • • Determine the areas that require coverage A common wide angle lens (≤4mm) on a camera will have an approximate viewing angle of 60° – 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, 8, or 16-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 The hard drive is user installed Det
Installing the Hard Drive • • • • • • • Remove the cover from the DVR Stick the hard drive isolation pads to the bottom chassis of the 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 Connect the SATA power cable to the hard drive Confirm no cables or connectors inside the DVR came loose during shipping Replace the DVR cover 4
Connecting a Monitor • • • Connect a TV here using a BNC to RCA adaptor Connect camera video here You will need a monitor or TV to set up the DVR for use Connect a monitor to the DVR using the HD15 female output Or connect the DVR to the composite video input on a TV – You will need a BNC video cable with a BNC to RCA adapter.
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 Click “System” then click “Maintain” Click “Power Off” The DVR will notify you that it is properly turned off.
Testing Your System • We highly recommend bench testing your system prior to installation On a table or bench unpack your DVR, cameras, power supplies, and cables As if installing the system, connect each piece to verify all is working properly • • Connecting Cameras • • • • • • Pre-assembled cables are available that carry both video and power Connect a cable to each camera – DC jack on cable to DC plug from camera – BNC jack on camera to BNC plug from cable Connect power cables to power supplies – Po
Installing Your System • • • • • Run camera cables – Make sure that pre-assembled camera cables are installed in the correct direction so the DC plug/jack will mate – 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 Connect the cameras to the video in inputs Power Switch 8
Setting the date and time on your DVR • • • • • • • • • • • • From the Main menu click “System” In the “System” menu click “TimeDate” Enter the correct date in the “Date” field Select the preferred date format Enter the correct time in the “Time” field Select the preferred time format; we recommend 24-Hour format Select “Open” from the Daylight Saving Time drop-down to activate DST Select “Custom” from the DST Mode dropdown Select “2nd Week” from the “StartTime” dropdown Select “MAR” from the month drop-d
Saving Video from the DVR To retrieve files from the DVR plug a thumb drive into the USB port on the front of the DVR USB Thumb Drive •From the Main menu click “Search” •In the Search menu enter the Date and Time you want to search into their respective fields •Click “Detail Files” to view the details screen •Select the files you wish to copy by “check marking” the file in the “Select” box •Click “Backup” to transfer the files to the thumb drive •The DVR will display the message to the left while files ar
View Saved Video on a Computer •The video saved from the DVR is H.264 format, your DVR includes a CD with a file converter, called “Record Converter”, that allows you to convert the video files to .
Configure DVR to access video on local computer • From the DVR “Main Menu” click on “Network” •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. •Note: To limit potential conflicts with other devices on your network, enter an address higher than what may be assigned by DHCP. Eg.192.168.1.
Configure DVR to access video on local computer 1 1. 2. • 3. 4. 5. 6. 3 4 Click the drop-down arrow next to “Type”, select “Static” Enter the new IP address into the field. 2 Eg.192.168.1.222 Enter “7777” into “Port” Enter “80” into “Web Port” Click “Apply”, then “Exit” and exit the DVR menus Restart the DVR as outlined on page 6 5 Using NVClient to access your DVR from your PC 1. Click the NVClient shortcut on your desktop to launch the NVClient software 2.
Viewing DVR from local PC or Laptop 1 1. Click the “Local Setup” tab on the main viewing screen 12 2. Under “Server Manage” click “Add” 3 3. Select “37DVR” from “Server Type” 4. Enter the IP address of your DVR on your network 4 5 6 5. Assign a name to your DVR 7 6. Enter “7777” into the “CMD Port” field 7. Select “LAN” from the “Stream Type” drop-down 8 8. Check the “Enable Auto Logon” radio button 9. Select the number of channels your DVR supports 10. Enter your DVR User Name 9 10 11 2 11.
Access DVR Over the Internet Signing up for your Domain name •Sign up for free Dynamic Domain Name Service at dyn.com •You will create a Domain Name, Account Name, and Account Password, make note of these as you set up your account •Click “Get Started With DNS” •Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click “DynDNS Free” •Click “Get It Now” 1 1. 2. 3. Enter a “Hostname (Domain Name)” of your choosing E.g.. talosdvr Select an extension E.g.. dyndns.
DVR Network Settings for Internet access 1. In the Main Menu click “Network” 2. In the Network Setup menu click “DDNS Setup” 1 2 3. Select “Open” from the DDNS drop-down menu 3 4. Select “dyndns” from the Server drop-down menu 4 5 5. Enter the Dyn host name you created on page 15 6. Enter the Dyn user name you created on page 15 6 7.
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.
Configuring Your Router 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. Click the “Applications & Gaming” tab Enter the name of the Application • For example Tal DVR Enter the port range (80 to 80) • 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 8. 9. Click “Enable” Click “Save Settings” 3. 1 6 2 7 8 3 4 5 E.g. 168.192.1.
Accessing DVR Over the Internet Using Client Software 1 1. Click the “Local Setup” tab on the main viewing screen 12 2. Under “Server Manage” click “Add” 3 3. Select “37DVR” from “Server Type” 4. Enter your Dyn host name 4 5 6 5. Assign a name to your DVR 7 6. Enter “7777” into the “CMD Port” field 7. Select “LAN” from the “Stream Type” drop-down 8 8. Check the “Enable Auto Logon” radio button 9. Select the number of channels your DVR supports 10. Enter your DVR User Name 9 10 11 2 11.
Accessing DVR Over the Internet Using Internet Explorer – Configure Internet Explorer 1 2 1. Click the “Security” tab 2. Click the “Custom level” tab 3. Enable all settings under ActiveX controls and plug-ins 4. Click OK 5. Click Yes in the “Are you sure you want to change…” dialog box 6. Click Apply 7. Click OK 8.
Accessing DVR Over the Internet Using Internet Explorer – Configure Internet Explorer • • Open Internet Explorer – Internet Explorer is recommended for network or internet access to your DVR In the address line, enter your domain name – The name you created when you set up your DynDNS account E.g.. http://talosdvr.dyndns.
Accessing DVR Over the Internet Using Internet Explorer •Enter your DVR Username and Password •Click “Login” The main viewing and interface screen will show you the cameras attached to your DVR.
