080p DVR User Manual 1
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ. THANK YOU Congratulations on your Defender HD Wireless purchase! You’ve made a great choice to protect what you value most. We take our products performance very seriously and want to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your purchase. If you have any questions, or to get more out of your product, please visit defender-usa.com first regarding any additional information on product features, specifications or assistance with setup.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ. Disclaimers 1. The IR illumination range is up to 130ft in low light conditions and up to 100ft in complete darkness. Objects at or beyond this range may be partially or completely obscured, depending on camera application. 2. When viewing remotely: Video quality is dependent on network performance. The speed of the Internet connection going to the DVR may affect the products performance. 3. Cameras are weather resistant; they are not weatherproof.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ. FCC STATEMENT IC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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GETTING STARTED Before you begin, ensure that all components are present. Before installing your cameras, test all connections. CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM This section will guide you through the initial connection of your system. The connections on the DVR may vary depending on the number of channels on your model. 1 2 Cameras will automatically pair upon complete set up. If no image appears in the viewing pane, access the DVR’s live display menu, click the pairing icon. A 30 second countdown will appear.
SETUP WIZARD When powered on for the first time, the Setup Wizard can be used to set common DVR functions. By default, the Setup Wizard will be disabled after the initial setup. If the DVR’s factory settings are restored, the Setup Wizard will be shown once the DVR powers back up. To re-enable the Setup Wizard, see page 31. USER CONFIGURATION The second page of the Setup Wizard is the User Configuration page. To access your DVR, the default user name is admin and the default password is 123456.
HDD MANAGEMENT This page shows the current state of the DVR’s internal hard drive. Hard Drive Status: Status of the hard drive. Available/Total: Amount of available hard drive space in GB. Available Time: Amount of available recording time on the hard drive in hours. Select: Select a hard drive. Overwrite: Select the frequency for which the footage will be overwritten on the hard drive.
RECORD SCHEDULE This section allows you to adjust the recording schedule for your DVR. By default, the DVR will record on a 24/7 schedule. You can set a specific schedule for every channel for each day of the week. You can also set the DVR to record only when motion is detected. The recording settings can also be found in the main menu under the Parameter option. See page 17 of the manual for more information. Channel: The Channel you wish to adjust.
GENERAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This page allows you to adjust the General System Configuration settings. This can also be accessed through the DVR Main Menu under System Option. See page 31 for more information. Date: Enter the current date. The date set is the date where the recorded footage will be found. If the incorrect date is set, the footage will be found on the incorrect date. Time: Set the current time. Date Format: Set how the date will appear on the live view screen.
REMOTE VIEWING SETUP This page allows you to set up remote viewing on your smartphone using the QR code in the Defender HD app. The Remote Viewing Setup can also be located in the System tab of the main menu, under Info. See page 35 of the manual for more information. From the app store on your smart phone, download the Defender HD app. Once downloaded, create an account and scan the QR code to access your DVR. Cancel: Exit the Setup Wizard. Previous: Return to the previous page of the Setup Wizard.
FUNCTION TOOL BAR Main Menu: Select to access the menu. You will be required to enter your password to access the main menu, unless the password has been disabled. Manually Lock Screen: Select Layout: Select to lock the main menu from access until the password is entered. to adjust how the camera images are shown when in live view. TThe channel viewing options are Quad or Single channel view. Start SEQ: Select to rotate through the channels one at a time on the screen.
MAIN MENU LOGIN When the Main Menu icon is selected from the Function tool bar, you will be required to enter your user name and password. The login feature can be disabled from the main menu system under System > Users > Edit. We do recommend, for your security, that the password is enabled.
PARAMETER The top of the menu will show the menu tabs. Along the left hand side, you will see the options available within each tab. OUTPUT Adjust the output settings for the DVR video output to an external monitor. Video Output: By default, the DVR automatically selects the output based on the cable connected to the back of the DVR. Sequence Layout: Adjust the layout of the cameras in sequence mode (found in the function toolbar).
RECORD Adjust the record settings for each channel. Record: Channel: Edit the record settings for the selected channel. Record Switch: Enable/Disable to turn recording on/off. Stream Mode: Select High Quality Stream or Standard Quality Stream. PreRecord: Select Enable/Disable to set a prerecord time. Copy CH1 to All: Copy these settings to all channels. Default: Restore the settings on this page back to default settings. Save: Save the settings made on that page.
RECORD SCHEDULE: Set up a recording schedule for each channel. By default, the DVR is set to record continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It can also be set to record on a specific schedule, or only when motion is detected. Each channel can have the same schedule or individual schedules. Channel: Shown is the channel you wish to set up. To change the channel, click the dropdown arrow. Continuous: Set the DVR record continuously. Motion: Set the DVR record only when motion is detected.
CAPTURE Set the DVR to capture still images. Capture: Channel: Edit the capture settings for the selected channel. Auto Capture: Select Enable/Disable to automatically capture snapshots based on the settings entered. (i.e. constant recording, motion only recording) Stream Mode: High Quality Stream or Standard Quality Stream. Normal Interval: The frequency in which images are taken when in constant capture mode. Alarm Interval: The frequency at which images are taken when in motion capture mode.
CAPTURE SCHEDULE Set up a schedule for the DVR to take snap shots. Channel: Set the Image Capture Schedule for the selected channel. Continuous: Set the DVR to capture snapshots continuously. Motion: Set the DVR to capture snapshots only when motion is detected. Calendar: To choose the days of the week and time frames you want to capture snapshots for, click each square. Each square represents a 30 minute time frame. Click and drag to highlight and select multiple time frames at once.
NETWORK The DVR can be connected to the internet and viewed online. If you do not wish to use a QR code/UID for setup, the DVR can be manually networked. For assistance with this set up, please contact your Internet Service Provider. The recommended online viewing method is with a QR code/UID. NOTE: If using the port forwarding method, the interface and options will not be the same as when using a QR code/UID to access the DVR.
EMAIL Setup automated email alerts when motion is detected, and other system alerts. Email: Enable to setup automated email alerts. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer): The standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. This link ensures that all data passed between the web server and browsers remain private and integral. This setting will vary based on your email provider. SMTP Port (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Port): This is commonly port 25.
EMAIL SCHEDULE Channel: Set the email schedule for the selected channel. Motion: Set an email schedule based on motion System Alert: Set an email schedule based on System Alerts. See page 26 for more information on the system alert types. Calendar: To select the days of the week and time frames you want to set, click each square. Each square represents a 30 minute time frame. You can also click and drag to highlight and select multiple time frames at once. Green squares indicate motion detection emails.
DDNS Create a DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System), which uses a URL to identify your DVR instead of using an IP address. While the DVR is compatible with the use of a DDNS server, Defender does not provide DDNS accounts. See the dropdown in the menu for the list of compatible servers. There may be a monthly service fee based on the server you use. The settings for this page will be provided by the DDNS server.
RTSP This setting is for advanced users. This feature enables raw video embedding/streaming into a webpage. Support for this is limited as it is intended for advanced users with a technical background. RTSP: Enable/Disable this feature. Verify: Enable/Disable this feature. RTSP Port: This port is used when embedding footage. RTSP Username: The DVR user name. RTSP Password: The DVR password. Default: Restore the settings on this page back to default settings. Save: Save the settings made on that page.
FTP File transfer protocol is used to transfer files between a client and server on a network computer. Support for this is limited as it is intended for advanced users with a technical background. FTP Enable: Enable/Disable this feature. Server IP: The IP address for the server that you would like to transfer files to. Port: The Port for the server you would like to transfer files to. User Name: The server user name. Password: The server password.
ALARM Enable the DVR to detect motion, and adjust the motion detection settings. MOTION Channel: Set up automated alarms for the selected channel. Enable: Enable/Disable the alarm on the channel. Buzzer: Enable/Disable the DVRs internal buzzer. The buzzer will go off when motion is detected. The buzzer length can be adjusted from the Events section of the Alarm Tab. Sensitivity: Adjust the duration of the buzzer sound. Area: Block areas from motion detection.
RECORD SEARCH GENERAL Playback recorded footage and view snapshots from the DVR hard drive. Channel: Select the channel to view recorded footage. Select All to search for recorded footage from all channels. Type: Select the type of footage. The options are: • All • Continuous • Motion Date Range: The Date Range (Month/Year) to find recorded footage. Select Search. Calendar: Days that contain recorded footage will appear with an orange marker in the corner.
EVENTS View a list of events from the DVR. The event types are: • Motion Detection • Adjustment of Settings • Reboot • Playback • Hard Drive Failure • Alarms Date: View events for the selected date. Time: View events for the selected time. Channel: View events for the selected channel. Type: The type of event. Quick Backup: Backup the event list to a USB flash drive. Please note that the maximum size flash drive that can be used is 32GB. Search: Select to search for the specified data.
PICTURE View snapshots taken from the DVR. Date: View snapshots for the selected date. Time: View snapshots for the selected time. Channel: View events for the selected channel. Type: The type of snapshots. Quick Backup: Backup the snapshots to a USB flash drive. The maximum size flash drive that can be used is 32GB. Search: Search for the specified data. Backup: Backup the snapshots to a USB flash drive. The maximum size flash drive that can be used is 32GB. Cancel: Cancel the search and exit the menu.
DEVICE HDD View the current state of the DVRs internal hard drive. Hard Drive Status: The status of the hard drive. Available/Total: Available hard drive space in GB. Available Time: Available recording time on the hard drive in hours. Select: Select a hard drive. Overwrite: Select the frequency for which the footage will be overwritten on the hard drive.
SYSTEM GENERAL Set the Date/Time formats for your DVR. Date: The current date. Time: The current time. Date format: Select the format for the date. The options are: • MM/DD/YY • YY-MM-DD • DD/MM/YY NOTE: Please ensure that the DVR is set to the correct date and time. Recorded footage will be listed on the date the DVR was set to when it was recorded. Time Format: 12-hour or 24-hour clock. Language: The Language the menu will be in. Once you have made your selection, select save and exit the menu.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Set the automatic Daylight Savings Time update on your DVR. Daylight Savings (DST): Select to enable. Time Offset: The number of hours the time will change. Specify By: Week or Date. Start/End Time: The Start/End Dates for DST. Default: Restore the settings on this page back to default. Save: Save the settings made on that page. Cancel: Revert any changes, and exit the menu.
NETWORK TIME Network time protocol allows the DVR to synchronize its clock with a network. NOTE: The DVR must be connected to a router or modem with an Ethernet cable in order to enable Network Time Protocol. Network Time: Enable to update the Network settings. Server Address: Enter the name of the Server to synchronize with the DVR. Time Zone: Set your Time Zone. Update Now: Update the Network Time based on the server entered. Default: Restore the settings on this page back to default.
USERS Manage User Profiles. The system allows you to setup up to seven (7) profiles, including an Admin Profile. To create user profiles, highlight the user account that you would like to setup, and select Permission. Permissions: Select the checkbox beside each permission for each channel. All: Give all permissions. Clear: Clear all. Save: Save all permission settings and go back to the User menu. Enable: Highlight the user you have updated and select enable. Enter a username and password for the user.
INFO View the DVR information. NOTE: The DVR model number is not listed in the Info tab. To locate the model number, please refer to the sticker on the back or bottom of the DVR. Device ID: The ID and Name can be changed here. This information is required on the Login screen. DVR QR Code: Used to scan in the Defender HD App. Refer to the Defender HD app manual for more details on setting up and using the app. CHANNEL INFO Lists the settings for each channel of the DVR.
RECORD INFO The recording information for all channels. LOG This section lists the actions that have happened on the DVR.
ADVANCED SETTINGS MAINTAIN Adjust the system settings. Default User: Select the user profile that will be used as the default, if not the admin account. Auto Reboot: Enable the Auto Reboot function. This will automatically reboot the DVR at the specified time. Reboot: Select the frequency in which you would like the DVR to reboot. Update: Update the DVR firmware. NOTE: Defender does not recommend updating the firmware unless directed to do so by a Defender representative.
EVENTS Determine what will happen when an event occurs on the DVR. Event Types: • Disk Full: The hard drive is full and has stopped recording. • Disk Error: There is a hard drive error, and recording has stopped. • Video Loss: A camera has experienced video loss. Enable: Check to receive an event notification. Show Message: Check to receive a message on the Live View screen. Send Email: Check to receive an automated email alert. Buzzer: Select to set the type of buzzer notification.
AUTO UPGRADE Set the DVR to automatically update the firmware. The DVR must be connected to the internet for this feature to work. Auto Upgrade: Set the DVR to automatically update the firmware. Check for Updates: Enable the DVR to automatically check for firmware updates. Detect: Manually search for an update. Upgrade: Update when found. To search for a firmware update, follow the steps below. 1. Select Check for updates to allow the DVR to automatically check for updates 2.
SHUTDOWN Manually shut down the DVR. You will need to enter your admin user name and password to use this feature. Shutdown: Power off the DVR. The unit will shut down immediately and all unsaved settings will be lost. Reboot: Restart the DVR. The unit will shut down immediately and all unsaved settings will be lost. Cancel: Exit the menu without shutting down or rebooting the DVR.
TROUBLESHOOTING After the Defender Logo disappears, the screen is blank. • The DVR resolution may not be supported by the monitor/TV. Connect the DVR using a VGA cable, or to a different monitor/TV. Go to DISPLAY › OUTPUT to change the resolution to one supported by the monitor/TV. Mouse is not working. • Ensure the mouse is connected to the proper USB port. • Unplug the mouse from the USB port and plug it back in. • Be sure the batteries are installed correctly.
DVR beeps whenever motion is detected. • Buzzer is set to on. Go to ALARM SETUP and turn the buzzer function OFF. Camera images do not show on the screen when there are cameras connected. • The video format may be set to PAL. This a European format and not supported by North American monitors/TVs. Go to SYSTEM – GENERAL and set the format to NTSC. The DVR reboots every week. • By default, the DVR is set to reboot weekly on Sundays. To adjust this, go to ADVANCED › MAINTAIN. The DVR keeps beeping.
Lost video footage. The cameras are not appearing in sequence mode. Nothing is recording however all the images are appearing on the screen. The camera picture is too dark. The night vision will not turn on/I can’t see at night. • The cameras might have been tampered with. Be sure to check that all connections are secure and properly set. • The HDD overwrite feature is enabled. When enabled, the DVR will begin overwriting the earliest stored footage when the HDD is full.
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