User Guide

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1. Front/Back Panel Diagrams & Descriptions................................................................................. 3 
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 3 
2. Front/Back Panel Diagrams & Descriptions................................................................................. 4 
Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................... 4 
3. Hardware Setup ........................................................................................................................... 5 
Hard drive installation ................................................................................................................. 10 
4. Console Setup ............................................................................................................................ 12 
Connecting an IP Camera .......................................................................................................... 21 
5. Motion Detection & Recording Setup ......................................................................................... 22 
Setting Up Motion Detection and Email Alerts ........................................................................... 27 
6. Computer Access Setup ............................................................................................................ 34 
Amcrest IP Config Software Method .......................................................................................... 35 
Built-in Interface Method ................................................................................................................ 38 
Web Interface Walkthrough ........................................................................................................ 46 
7. Amcrest View App Setup ........................................................................................................... 47 
Enabling P2P on the DVR .......................................................................................................... 47 
App setup not working? (troubleshooting steps) ........................................................................ 50 
Amcrest View Pro interface overview ......................................................................................... 51 
8. Amcrest View Web Portal Setup ................................................................................................ 52 
Installing the AmcrestView.com browser plugin ......................................................................... 52 
User method ............................................................................................................................... 55 
AmcrestView Web Interface Overview ....................................................................................... 64 
9. References & Contact Information ............................................................................................. 66 
FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................... 66 
IC Warning Statement .................................................................................................................... 67