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Live: This menu takes you to a live view interface. In this menu you can view real-time live video
from all connected devices as well as access to Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions (if applicable), and other
related live view settings for your device.
Playback: This menu allows you to view playback of motion detection and other recording type
events. For more information on the features included in the playback menu, please refer to
section, “Accessing Playback”.
Alarm: This tab allows you to view and search live alarm information, configure alarm events and
controls such as, Motion Detection, Audio Detection, Abnormality, or other related alarm
features. For more information on the features listed in this menu, please refer to the full user
manual which can be found at https://amcrest.com/support
Operation: This tab allows you to access system logs, current firmware/version information,
import/export system config files, upgrade firmware, and other related system operation features.
For more information on the items listed in this menu please refer to the full user manual which
can be found at https://amcrest.com/support
Back Up: This tab allows you to back up information from your system onto an inserted USB
flash drive. An external USB flash drive is needed to store information such as configuration files
or other data related to your system.
Display: This tab allows you to configure resolution and display settings for your system. This
includes tours and video output settings for your device.
Audio: This tab allows you to configure audio announcements and import audio files into your
system. These audio announcements can be used as voice prompts within the system.
Note: For more detailed information on the items listed in the web user interface please refer to
the full user manual for your device which can be found at https://amcrest.com/support
Upgrading the Firmware Using a Web User Interface.
1. Log into your NVR via a web browser and click on Operation.
2. In the Operation menu, click on System Maintain then click on the Upgrade tab.
3. Click on Download the latest Firmware button to access the firmware downloads page.
4. Choose your model device and download the firmware file.
5. In the Upgrade menu, click Browse to access the firmware file and load it into the system.
6. Click on System Upgrade and allow the system to upgrade. The system may reset after the
firmware file has finished downloading. The system is now up to date.
Amcrest View Pro App Setup
The Amcrest View Pro app allows instant access to all live camera streams from any location.
This is the primary application most users prefer when using Amcrest systems. The app supports
a multitude of features and includes both a plug-and-play setup as well as a manual network
setup.
The Amcrest View Pro app can be downloaded in both the App Store and Play Store.
Before the NVR can be accessed through the app using the easy plug-and-play method (P2P
Setup), P2P must be enabled on the NVR.
Enabling P2P on the NVR
P2P should be enabled on your device by default, however, to check if P2P is enabled, please
follow the information provided below.
Log into your NVR and access the Main Menu.
In the Management section, click on Network then click on P2P. Ensure the Enable toggle
switch is enabled and the P2P status says “Online”. This indicates the P2P option is enabled.