Quick Start Guide

1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the DVR’s basic settings, including
language, date/time and network. You may not need to change any default settings to
properly set up your system. At any time, you can skip steps, go back, or exit the wizard
and setup the DVR manually.
2. Set the DVR’s network settings to match your network’s requirements. It is
recommended to set the network type to “AUTO
CONN.” and let the DVR auto-detect the network’s
settings. Then, change the type to static. Please
contact your network administrator for additional
information. Press “APPLY” to save and “NEXT” to
move to the next step. Adjust the DDNS settings as
needed, or refer to the PathFinder™ option instead
after initial setup. See STEP 6 - MOBILE APP
REMOTE MONITORING.
3. If this is your first time powering up the DVR, You are
encouraged to use the setup wizard. If you prefer to
manually go through the DVR’s settings to your preference, you can exit the setup
wizard at any time.
To add a UTC or PTZ camera:
1. Right-click anywhere on the screen
and go to “MENU” > “DEVICE” > “PTZ”
2. Camera type will be auto-detected and displayed
under the camera tab. Protocol should match the
camera type detected.
- HD-A(C) -> legacy HD-Analog signal type camera.
- HD-A/HD-TVI -> HD-Analog signal type camera.
- HD-TVI-> HD-TVI signal type camera
(DW default signal type).
3. To control the camera’s menu and settings, press the
“PROGRAM” button under the “CONTROL”. See user
manual for more information.
1. Navigation – use the included USB mouse to navigate around the DVR’s monitoring and
Setup pages.
a. To access the menu bar – move the mouse’s cursor
to the bottom of the display area to show the menu
bar. You can also display it constantly by pressing
the pin icon on the right side.
b. To access the quick menu options, right-click
anywhere on the screen. This will take you to the quick menu
options, which include:
• “DISPLAY MODE” Options
• “DIGITAL ZOOM”, “PTZ” control and “FREEZE” image
(on supported cameras)
• “ADD BOOKMARK” video
• Instant “PLAYBACK”, “SEARCH” and “THUMBNAIL SEARCH”
• Recording status and analysis system monitoring
• Access to the “HEALTH CHECK” and open the main “MENU”.
2. Help – For your convenience, the help button located at
the bottom left of setup screens includes basic
information and explanation of the features and settings
in that page, for on-the-go information.
Quick Start Guide
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Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice.
STEP 3 – STARTUP WIZARD
STEP 4 – UTC AND PTZ CAMERA CONTROL
STEP 6 – MOBILE APP REMOTE MONITORING
You can monitor your system from DW’s Mobile Plus™ app with no need for complicated
port forwarding! To enable the QR code on your DVR:
1. Right-click anywhere on the DVR’s screen and
go to “MENU” > “NETWORK” > “PATHFINDER™”
2. Check the box next to ‘USE PATHFINDER’. Click
Save.
3. A mobile access QR code will appear on the
right side of the screen. Status at the bottom of
the screen should say “PATHFINDER™ SERVICE
ACTIVATED”.
To view the DVR on your mobile app:
1. Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App store
and download the latest DW Mobile Plus™ app.
2. To add a new VMAX® A1 Plus™ device- Launch
the DW Mobile Plus™ application on your
Android® or Apple® smart-phone or tablet.
3. Go to the Site menu to register a new site with
the QR code scan.
4. Press QR icon next to the Host field.
5. Move the camera angle to QR code on DVR. The
camera will capture the QR code automatically
once all four corners of the code are registered
in the camera’s frame properly.
6. Once the camera registers the QR code from
the DVR, the IP address field will show the DVR’s
MAC address information.
7. Complete the new device’s registration
information by adding the device name, port
number, user-name and password. Select
“SAVE” to complete the registration.
8. The new site will appear in your sites list.
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STEP 5 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
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The DVR supports complete camera
control via the coaxial connection (UTC).
There is no need for an additional RS485
connection between the camera and the
DVR in order to control the camera. This
feature must also be supported on the
camera’s side.
NOTE: If you are connecting a camera via UTC protocol,
baudrate and address settings will be disabled.