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