User Guide

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Contents
Welcome ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Important Safeguards and Warnings ..................................................................................................... 3
Front/Back Panel Diagrams & Descriptions .......................................................................................... 3
Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Hard drive installation ............................................................................................................................ 4
Hardware Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Console Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 6
IVS, Motion Detection, and Recording Setup ...................................................................................... 15
Setting Up Email Alerts ........................................................................................................................ 20
Setting Up Motion Alerts ...................................................................................................................... 21
Setting Up AI Events ............................................................................................................................ 25
Accessing Playback ............................................................................................................................. 34
How To Upgrade System Firmware ..................................................................................................... 36
Computer Access Setup ...................................................................................................................... 37
Amcrest IP Config ................................................................................................................................ 37
Built-in interface method ...................................................................................................................... 38
Accessing the Web User Interface ...................................................................................................... 39
Accessing the Web User Interface Remotely ...................................................................................... 39
Remote access not working? (troubleshooting steps) ......................................................................... 41
Web Interface Walkthrough ................................................................................................................. 42
Amcrest View Pro App Setup............................................................................................................... 43
Enabling P2P on the DVR .................................................................................................................... 43
Amcrest View Pro Setup ...................................................................................................................... 43
FCC Statement .................................................................................................................................... 45
IC Warning Statement .......................................................................................................................... 46
References & Contact Information ....................................................................................................... 46