User Guide

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Main Menu overview
The screenshot below is the main menu screen for the Amcrest DVR console interface:
Below are short descriptions for each of the menu items on the main menu:
VIDEO: Search and playback recorded video that is stored on the hard drive.
ALARM: View and configure live alarm information and notifications sent by the device.
BACKUP: Search and backup video data via an external USB or flash drive.
DISPLAY: Configure resolution and display output settings.
AUDIO: Schedule, manage, and import audio announcements and files.
Management
CAMERA: Review or edit settings for each camera, including video settings (e.g. quality, bit rate,
color, etc.).
NETWORK: Review or edit network settings for the DVR (e.g. email, DDNS, UPnP, etc.)
STORAGE: Review or edit storage parameters and settings. (e.g. motion detection, alarm, etc.).
Set HDD detection as well as setup FTP settings.
SYSTEM: Review or edit system parameters or configuration, including system maintenance,
factory resets and firmware upgrades.
ACCOUNT: Review admin accounts and add new users to device. (e.g. ONVIF users).
INFO: Review system, log, network, HDD and channel information (e.g. Bps and connectivity)
Connecting an IP Camera
To connect an IP camera to your DVR, please follow the steps provided below:
Note: The number of IP cameras added to the DVR is dependent on how many channels your
specific model can handle. An added IP camera will replace one active channel in the DVR.
1. Click on the Camera option located in the Management section of the Main Menu.