USER MANUAL DVR with Cloud Technology Aurora Series Default user name: admin Default password: 123456
Preface ENGLISH About this Manual The material in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We made every effort to ensure that this user’s manual is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors and omissions that may have occurred. FCC Compliance 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.
Preface Warning This is the symbol for indicating any potential hazard, risk or condition requiring special attention. The user needs to refer to the important operating and maintenance or servicing instructions. ENGLISH Safety Information Caution The lighting flash with an arrow head symbol, in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user. There is dangerous “voltage” presence near by the product’s enclosure which may be risk of person. Safety Precautions • Do not touch live electrical parts.
Contents ENGLISH Contents About this Manual..................................................................................................................... 2 FCC Compliance Statement....................................................................................................... 2 Copyright................................................................................................................................... 2 Safety Information.........................................................
Contents ENGLISH Display Setup................................................................................................................... 34 Display.................................................................................................................... 34 Margin.................................................................................................................... 36 Auto Sequence................................................................................................
Contents ENGLISH Settings............................................................................................................................ 65 Load Default Settings............................................................................................. 66 Logout...................................................................................................................................... 66 Web Client.....................................................................................
Aurora Series: Introduction ENGLISH Introduction Product Overview Front Panel 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 HDD LINK POWER 4 CH 1) Menu: Press to enter the menu. 5) IR receiver: Receives incoming remote control commands. 2) Esc: Press to exit the current menu. 6) HDD LED: Lights blue when the HDD is being accessed. 3) OK: Press to enter the selected menu item and confirm the setting. 7) Link LED: Lights green to indicate a valid network link is established on the LAN port.
Aurora Series: Introduction ENGLISH 16-Channel DVR 9 7 8 9 DC+12V IN HDMI VGA RJ45 USB E-SATA 1 2 4 6 5 12 11 12 11 1 2 13 3 4 ALM IN 1 14 AUDIO IN 10 2 15 16 AUDIO OUT CVBS OUT 7 8 1) Power Input: Connects to the power adapter. Use only the supplied power adapter. 8) Video Output: Connects to a monitor or television via BNC. 2) HDMI Output: Connects to a monitor via HDMI. For best video quality, it is recommended to use this connection.
Aurora Series: Introduction STANDBY 2 LOGIN/LOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU 3 5 PTZ 7 EXIT 9 1 4 6 8 10 OK 11 13 12 15 14 17 ENGLISH Remote Control RECORD STOP EXTRA 16 18 19 20 21 22 AUDIO MUTE 23 1) Login/Lock: Press to login/lock the main menu. 13) -: Press to decrease the volume level. 2) Numeric keys (1~0): Press to display channel 1~16. 14) Record: Press to start manual recording. 3) Display mode: Press to switch to different display mode.
Aurora Series: Introduction ENGLISH Mouse The DVR is supplied with a USB mouse that you can use to operate the DVR. Simply plug in the supplied mouse into the USB mouse connector at the rear panel of the device. Mouse Operation Description Left-click In OSD menu, click the left button to select and edit the setting. Right-click In preview mode, click the right button to display the pop-up menu. In main menu or sub menu mode, click the right button to exit the current menu.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH Getting Started Installing the Hard Disk Drive Depending on the package you have purchased, the hard disk drive may be included in the full package. If it is not pre-installed, follow the installation instructions on this user manual. DO NOT install or remove the hard disk drive while the device power is turned on. The DVR supports one 3.5” SATA hard disk drive. To install the HDD, follow the steps below.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH Step 3: Secure HDD Align the HDD to the holes on the DVR case and secure the HDD using the four (4) supplied screws. Step 4: Replace the cover Attach the cover and the screws back in place.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH Making Connection Basic Connection 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR Camera Wall outlet Connect the camera cable(s) to the video input of the DVR via BNC connector. RJ45 CAUTION VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO IN VGA USB 2.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH 16-Channel DVR Camera Wall outlet Connect the camera cable(s) to the video input of the DVR via BNC connector.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH Connecting to Other Devices 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR Microphone Speaker Connect the speaker using RCA cable connection. RJ45 CAUTION VIDEO AUDIO OUT Connect the microphone using RCA cable connection. IN AUDIO IN VGA USB 2.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH 16-Channel DVR Speaker Microphone Connect the speaker using RCA cable connection. Connect the microphone using RCA cable connection. VGA 7 RJ45 8 USB 9 10 11 E-SATA 12 NO HDMI 6 GND DC+12V IN 5 GND 4 VIDEO IN COM 3 485A 2 485B 1 GND 1 2 13 3 4 1 ALM IN 14 AUDIO IN 2 15 AUDIO OUT 16 CVBS OUT Alarm sensor in When using a PTZ speed dome, connect the camera cable to the video input of the DVR via RS-485 connector.
Easy Network Setup The outstanding feature of this DVR is that you do not need to do any complicated network settings to set up the DVR for remote live view on smart phone/pad/web browsers (MyKguard) or uploading images to Cloud. In a DHCP typical personal home LAN (Local Area Network), basic steps are as below: ENGLISH Aurora Series: Getting Started Basic Connection for Remote Live View on Smart Phone/Pad Step 1: Connect the DVR to network a. Connect the power adapter to the DVR.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH Step 2: Login to MyKguard Open your computer IE browser (IE8 or above) and enter http://www.mykguard.com in the URL box. Enter the DVR ID and password on Quick Login. Then click Login. Note: DVR ID can be found at the following: (1) On the DVR QR Code sticker. (2) In DVR menu: Click > Information > Device > DVR ID. When using this function, make sure MyKguard is enabled prior accessing MyKguard. In DVR menu: Click > Advance > COMM > MyKguard.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH Basic Connection for Uploading Images to Cloud Step 1: Connect the DVR to network a. Connect the power adapter to the DVR. See “Making Connection” on page 13. b. Connect a RJ-45 cable from the LAN port on the back of the DVR to an available port on a router. Step 2: Set Cloud Storage In Main menu, select Advance > COMM > Cloud and type an email account to receive the cloud storage activation link. See “Cloud” on page 54.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH b. Via scanning QR code A “QR code” also appears on the screen after clicking ActiveCloud. Using your smart phone/pad, simply scan the QR code and confirm the link to activate the Dropbox cloud storage. Note: Prior scanning the QR code with the smart phone/pad, you need to download the Kview QR application.
Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard will appear the first time you start the DVR. It will guide you to configure initial DVR settings including time setup, network setup, and other basic settings. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Getting Started Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. Note: To skip and disable Startup Wizard, check the “Don’t display this window again” box and click Cancel. Enter Administrator Password User name: By default, the administrator user name is set to “Admin”.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH Basic Setup Click Time tab to configure the date and time settings. See “Date/Time” on page 33. Click DST tab to configure the Daylight Saving Time settings. See “DST (Daylight Saving Time)” on page 34. Network Setup & Testing If you are using DHCP connection, select Obtain an IP address automatically. If you are using Static IP connection, select Use the following IP address. Specify IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway.
If you are using PPPoE connection, select PPPoE tab. Specify User name and Password. See “LAN” on page 49 for further more information. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Getting Started DDNS & Port Setup To enable remote live view the DVR via MyKguard, you need to enable the function first prior accessing MyKguard (http://www.mykguard. com). Note: For accessing MyKguard, it is advised to use Internet Explorer 8 or above. Switch: Select Enable to enable this function.
Aurora Series: Getting Started ENGLISH HDD Setup Display the HDD status and capacity. To format the HDD, check the Format box and click Format. Overwrite: Select an overwrite interval options. By days: Define the beginning date of the files that will be overwritten. By capacity: Define the capacity limit when the oldest files will be overwritten. Never: The recording will stop when the hard disk is full. Completing the Setup Wizard When you click Save, the system will automatically save all settings.
Aurora Series: Operating the DVR ENGLISH Operating the DVR Logging in Enter the user name and password before entering the Main menu. Note: The default user name and password are: User name: admin Password: 123456 Main Screen Once you turn on the DVR, the live view screen appears. Note: The number of channels displayed may vary depending on the DVR model. The illustration below is from a 8-channel DVR. Motion detection is activated. Recording is in progress.
Aurora Series: Operating the DVR ENGLISH Task Bar To open the task bar, do one of the following: • Right-click on any place on the screen. • Press the Menu button on the remote control. To access the Main menu or other common functions, click the respective icon. Click to enter the Main menu. See “Main Menu” on page 31. Click and select the desired channel to be displayed in full screen.
Aurora Series: Operating the DVR ENGLISH Click to switch to 4-window display. Click to switch to 6-window display. Click to switch to 8-window display.
Aurora Series: Operating the DVR ENGLISH Click to switch to 9-window display. Click to start/stop rotation of channel display. To customize the auto sequence order, see “Auto Sequence” on page 36. Click to access the Color Setup menu. To adjust image hue, brightness, contrast, and saturation settings, select the channel and drag the slider bar to adjust the color item setting. Click Apply to save the settings. Click to enlarge certain area on the screen.
Aurora Series: Operating the DVR ENGLISH Click to access the Volume Control bar. Drag the slider to adjust the volume level. Click to turn mute on or off. Click to access the PTZ Control panel. • Select the desired channel. • Click the direction arrow to select the direction of the PTZ camera. For the other function settings, see below: Increase the iris level. Delete the selected Increase the preset. Increase the focus speed. brightness level. Set a preset point. To set a specific preset point: 1.
Aurora Series: Operating the DVR ENGLISH Click to open the video playback screen. Select the desired time slot that you want to play. To play in full screen, click a channel. See “Playing Videos” on page 57 for more details.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Configuring DVR Settings Main Menu System Basic Date/Time Display Record User Alarm Advance Network COMM P.T.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Click to enter the Main menu. Select one of the menu options and configure the necessary settings: Basic menu Configure the system, date/time, display, record, and user settings. Advance menu Configure alarm, network, internet application, and PTZ settings. Record Search menu Search the recorded video. Log Search menu Search the recorded videos. Disk Management menu Display the HD/USB storage status and format the device.
Basic Menu System Setup Device name: Enter the desired name for the DVR. The name can be composed of alphanumeric characters and is used to identify this device in your list of activated DDNS accounts. Device ID: Enter the desired ID for the DVR. The device ID, identifying the DVR, can only be composed of numbers and cannot be the same with other IDs when multiple DVRs are connected in the same network.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Time zone: Select the time zone in your location. Note: In the USA, EST (Eastern Standard Time) is GMT -5:00, where PST (Pacific Standard Time) is GMT -8:00. The UK is GMT +0:00, and the East Coast of Australia is GMT +10:00. Auto update: Click to automatically set the date and time according to the network. Time Server: Choose the time server that will keep track of DST settings (see in the following section).
Time/Name: Choose to hide or display the recording data (time, date, or channel) during recording. See “Overlay Settings” on page 36. Copy CH/To CH: Select to copy the current settings to all channels or one specific channel. Click the arrow to select an option and then click Copy. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings After all settings are complete, click Apply. • Privacy Zone Settings Defining a privacy zone in the channel allows to block a portion of the channel with a black box.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH • Overlay Settings Use these settings to include a date/time and camera name on a video stream per channel. In Time/Date, click Settings and select the channel that you want to set the overlay settings. To include the date/time and/or channel name on the recorded file, check the respective box. Click Apply to save the settings. Margin When the DVR is connected to a monitor, you can define the image size and position to be displayed on the screen.
Mode: Allows to configure how many channels are displayed on the screen. The available options include 1 x 1 (one channel in full screen), 2 x 2 (four channels), 3 x 3 (nine channels) , 4 x 4 (sixteen channels) depending on the number of DVR channels.. Layout: Allows to configure in what order the channels appear on the screen, depending on the chosen Mode.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Record Setup Basic Set the audio function and recording mode for each channel. Enable: Check to enable or uncheck to disable the record mode for a channel. Audio: Check to enable the audio recording for a channel. Uncheck to disable this option. Note: This function requires a camera with the audio support or an external microphone. Mode: Select the type of recording mode. There are two types of recording modes available: Always and Schedule.
Note: If the record mode setting is set to 960H, it is recommended to use a 600 TVL or higher resolution camera. Frame rate: Select how many images per second the DVR will record. According to the standard, “Real time” is 30fps (NTSC) or 25fps (PAL). With the resolution WD1 (960H) the recommended frame rate with 8 channels is 8fps, and with 16 channel is 6fps. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Quality: Select the video quality.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH • Recording Schedule Setup You can also double-click the time slot to set the recording mode and schedule. Start time/End time: Enter the Start time and End time information when the recording begins and ends. Type: Select the recording mode. To add additional recording schedule, click Add. To delete a recording schedule, check the desired schedule box that you want to delete and click Delete. Click OK to save the settings.
• Configuring Other Users In Basic user menu you can specify the user name, password, MAC address and allow the binding client MAC or not. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings User name: Select a name for the user you want to define. The best usernames are short and relevant to the speciality of the user they’re intended for. Password: Can be composed of numbers from 0 to 9 and letters. The maximum length is 16 characters.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH • Authorizing Other Users The administrator can grant access rights to users in the following categories: • Basic (system, data/time display, record) • Advanced (Alarm, Network, COMM, P.T.Z) • Playback (CH1 ~ CH8) • Backup (CH1 ~ CH8) • Remote monitor (CH1 ~ CH8) • Disk, P.T.Z control, Log Select the check box of the corresponding menu that you want to allow the user to access. Click Apply to save the settings.
Note: • It is advised to avoid using wireless cameras with any of the motion recording equipment. The wireless technology is sensitive to interference, and therefore common issues like static and image distortion might trigger the motion detection unintentionally. • It is recommended to set the sensitivity level at the moderate level so that the DVR only record the particular scene when ‘motion’ is detected. If it is set at the highest level, the DVR may record continuously.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH • Motion Schedule Setup Prior defining the motion schedule, make sure the channel you want to associate it with is Enabled. In Schedule, click Settings and doubleclick the time slot to set the schedule. Start time/End time: Enter the Start time and End time information when the motion detection begins and ends. To add additional schedule, click Add.
Note: Be sure to complete the E-mail and DNS server settings before enabling this function. Alarm output: If an alarm device is connected, check the box to make the device sound the alarm when motion is detected. Push: Check the box to enable Push Event function on Mobile/Pad when the motion is detected. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Note: To use Push Event function, you need to do the following: - Enable MyKguard in DVR (see “MyKguard” on page 51).
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH • Sensor Schedule Setup In Schedule, click Settings and doubleclick the time slot to set the schedule. Start time/End time: Enter the Start time and End time information when the sensor detection begins and ends. To add additional sensor detection schedule, click Add. To disable sensor detection at the scheduled time, check the desired schedule box that you want to delete and click Delete. Copy/To: Copy the current settings to other days.
Note: Be sure to complete the E-mail and DNS server settings before enabling this function. Alarm output: If an alarm device is connected, check the box to make the device sound the sensor when triggered. Push: Check the box to enable Push Event function on Mobile/Pad when the sensor is triggered. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Note: • To use Push Event function, you need to do the following: - Enable MyKguard in DVR (see “MyKguard” on page 51).
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Others Customize the event(s) alarm settings. Disk error: Select Enable to trigger the alarm if the DVR has trouble to access or detect the hard disk drive. Disk full: Select Enable to trigger the alarm when the hard disk drive is full. IP address conflict: Select Enable to trigger the alarm if the DVR has detect another device on the same network using the same IP address. Trigger: Configure the actions to be taken when the event type occurs.
LAN To access the DVR over local area network, you need to configure the LAN parameters of your DVR Prior configuring the LAN interface, confirm the type of internet connection you are using and the related network connection parameters with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator to complete the setup. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Obtain an IP address automatically: Select if you are using DHCP connection.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH PPPoE Select if you are using PPPoE connection. With PPPoE (Point-toPoint Protocol over Ethernet), your DVR is most likely connected to a DSL modem, and your ISP has supplied you with an authentication user name and password to the Internet. PPPoE: Select Enable to use PPPoE network connection. User name: Enter the user name that your ISP has supplied you. Password: Enter the password that your ISP has supplied you.
Sub-stream The sub-stream is the video stream that the DVR will send to remote devices via a network or the Internet. It is the lower-quality stream as a reduction in video size, using constant bit-rate and thus making it easier to send over a network. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Enable: Click to use sub-stream for network transfer. Resolution: How many pixels compose the image. Choose between the following two options: CIF and QCIF. The CIF resolution is 352 x 240 pixels in size.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH DDNS DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is a service that registers a domain name and the floating IP address with a DDNS server so that the domain name can be routed to the IP address even if the IP is changed in a dynamic IP system. Note: To use this feature, make sure in the following: • You are using a broadband/high-speed/DSL/Cable Internet connection from the DVR side and the location you want to connect to the DVR. • Your router supports DDNS or DynamicDNS.
Sending interval: Select an e-mail sending interval. Mail server(SMTP): Enter the SMTP Server of the sending e-mail server. If you do not know the SMTP mail server address, please consult with the e-mail service provider or check the information on their web page. Port: Enter the SMTP port of the sending e-mail server. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Note: By default, the SMTP port is 25 for e-mail without SSL verification.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Cloud At present, your DVR supports the Dropbox cloud storage. Before setting up the cloud storage on the DVR, make sure your Dropbox account has been created and active (Dropbox website: www.dropbox.com) and the network settings of your DVR has been configured properly. Enable: Check the box to enable the cloud storage function. Interval: Select the interval time between uploading snapshots to the cloud storage.
PTZ Setup Here you can configure the DVR to be able to operate PTZ devices. PTZ stands for Pan, Tilt & Zoom. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings The DVR is compatible with many but not all - PTZ devices available. For more information, please consult the vendor. Customize the PTZ camera settings after the PTZ speed dome is properly installed via RS-485 connection. Enable: Check the channel box which the PTZ camera is connected to.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Search: After selecting date, time, video type, and channel, click to search for recorded files. The search results are displayed on the right window. First/Prev/Next/Last: Click to browse the search result page by page. Lock: After selecting Unlock recorded files, click to lock the files. The locked files cannot be overwritten. Unlock: After selecting Lock recorded files, click to unlock the files.
Playing Videos After selecting date, time, video type, and channel, click Playback to enter the playback mode interface. The selected video file is displayed on the screen. Use the on-screen calendar to make changes to the dates and control bar to control the video playback.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Playback Screen (Hide Time Line) Playback Screen (Hide Time Line and Control Bar) Trimming Videos To mark the start and end trimming time during playback in full screen, do the following: • Drag the slider to where you would like to start trimming and click the icon. To stop trimming the video clip, click the DVR User’s Manual 58 icon again. The trimmed portion is displayed as white section.
To save the trimmed video, click the icon. Select the file that you want to save and check the Backup box. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Then click Backup to save the file into the selected USB drive. Note: • Before backing up the recorded file, be sure to plug a USB device into the USB port of the DVR. • Do not remove the USB device while file transferring is in progress.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Disk Management HDD Formatting HDD Displays the HDD connected to the internal SATA port. To make sure that the hard disk drive is properly set, it is important to configure the hard disk drive settings before its initial usage. Click Format to format the hard disk drive. An “Are you sure that you want to format this drive?” Warning message appears on the screen. Click Yes to proceed. Overwrite: Select an overwrite interval options.
Managing USB Disk Drive Click Manage to view or delete file(s) stored in the USB disk drive. To delete folder(s)/file(s), check the respective box(es) and click Delete. An “Are you sure that you want to delete the file?” Warning message appears on the screen. Click Yes to proceed. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Note: Do not remove the USB device while file deletion is in progress. eSATA (16-channel DVR only) Use eSATA connection for backup purposes.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Information Device Display the DVR information including the device name and ID, serial number, firmware version, MAC address, and DVR ID. The device information is mainly used by the technical support, in the event that you require assistance. Note: The DVR ID represents the QR code sticker shown on the DVR. Click Exit to close the current screen.
Record Display the specific channel recording settings including video resolution, frame rate, quality, and recording capacity (per hour). ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings Click Exit to close the current screen. Maintenance Basic Configure the automatic system maintenance, update the firmware settings, or reboot the DVR manually. After all settings are complete, click Apply.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Manual Reboot Click Reboot to reboot the DVR. A message appears, click Yes to confirm the operation. Set Auto Maintenance To maintain the operational integrity of the DVR, it is recommended to reboot your DVR periodically. Similarly to the PC that becomes unstable if left on for a very long time, the DVR may become unstable if not rebooted periodically. We suggest to reboot the DVR every day.
Update System Firmware Use this feature to update the firmware with the latest version. Download the firmware folder named “dvrupgrade” and save the folder in a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port of the DVR and click Firmware upgrade to update the firmware. ENGLISH Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings A message appears, click Yes to confirm the operation. Warning: Do not turn off the power or unplug from the power supply while updating.
Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings ENGLISH Load Default Settings Use this feature to restore the factory default settings of the DVR. In Load factory default settings, click Settings to load the default settings. Check the respective setting option box that you want to restore. « TIP » • To restore all settings, click All. • To deselect all checked boxes, click Clear. After all settings are complete, click Apply. Logout Click to log out of the system.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH Web Client Use Web Client to remotely access the DVR at anytime. Before accessing Web Client for first time: • Ensure that the Network settings of the DVR is properly configured. See “LAN” on page 49. • Your computer has a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Safari, installed. • UPnP is configured in the DVR and Router, or the port forwarding is completed in the Router.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH Interface Overview After you login to Web Client, the Live screen appears. Note: The number of channels displayed may vary depending on the DVR model. The illustration below is from a 8-channel DVR. Click to exit the Web Client. Manage the PTZ speed dome (see page 29). Manage the display color settings (see page 28). Adjust the volume level. Switch live view to sub-stream mode. Switch live view to main stream mode. Enable/disable digital zoom.
Switching Screen Modes The Live screen can be viewed in different modes. Click the respective icon on the task bar to switch to different display mode. Click to switch to Full Window mode. Click ENGLISH Aurora Series: Web Client to switch to Full Screen (panel control is hidden) mode. Click to switch to 4-split Window mode. Click to switch to 6-split Window mode. Click to switch to 8-split Window mode. Click to switch to 9-split Window mode.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH Video Playback Click Playback tab remotely search, play, and download recorded videos. Searching and Playing Videos Configure the search options (see “Search” on page 55). Click to switch between Record List and Search Result Page. Adjust the volume level. Click the respective icon to control the video playback. Capture a snapshot. Enable/disable digital zoom. Click the zoom icons to zoom in or zoom out the time line.
Aurora Series: Web Client Select the box of the files that you want to download. ENGLISH Downloading Recorded Videos Click to download the video to your local hard disk. See “Local Settings” on page 77 for details on setting download path folder. Click to switch between Record List and Search Result Page.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH Configure Settings Click Configure tab to remotely configure the DVR. Main menu Menu option/setting The available menu options and setting configurations are very similar to the DVR system menu. Note: The relevant page reference for additional information is listed on each menu item. Information View the DVR information including the device name and ID, serial number, firmware version, and MAC address.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH Date/Time Configure the date, time, and daylight saving time settings. • Select the Date/Time tab to configure the date and time settings. Refer to “Date/Time” on page 33. • Select the DST tab to configure the daylight saving time settings. Refer to “DST (Daylight Saving Time)” on page 34. Display Customize how channels are displayed on the monitor screen. • Select the Display Settings tab to configure the display settings. Refer to “Display” on page 34.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH Record Customize the recording settings and schedule. Refer to “Record Setup” on page 38. User Change the password and authorize users and set the access rights in using the DVR. Refer to “User Setup” on page 40.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH Alarm Customize the motion, sensor, video loss, and other event(s) recording settings. • • • • Select the Motion tab to customize the motion recording settings. Refer to “Motion” on page 42. Select the Sensor tab to customize the sensor alarm settings. Refer to “Sensor” on page 45. Select the Video loss tab to customize the video loss alarm settings. Refer to “Video Loss” on page 47. Select the Others tab to customize the event(s) alarm settings.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH COMM Configure Internet related application settings. Note: Be sure that the DVR network connection is properly configured before proceeding with the folllowing setup. • • • • • Select the MyKguard tab to enable remote access the DVR via MyKguard. Refer to “MyKguard” on page 51. Select the DDNS tab to configure the domain server settings. Refer to “DDNS” on page 52. Select the E-MAIL tab to configure the email setup. Refer to “E-mail” on page 52.
Aurora Series: Web Client ENGLISH Local Settings Specify the local path directory to save downloaded videos, files, and snapshots. Set the recording length for each video file (5/10/15/30 minutes) and click the corresponding Browse button to modify the path. Click Apply to save the settings. Log Search and backup the log. Refer to “Log Search” on page 59.
Aurora Series: Appendix ENGLISH Appendix Troubleshooting If you experience any problems in using the DVR, try the following solutions to these common problems before calling for service. If problems persist, contact the customer service in your area. Question: The DVR does not turn on and the indicators are not lit. Answer: • Check if the power adapter is properly connected. • Plug the power cord to another power outlet, the current outlet may be damaged.
Specifications Model No.
Aurora Series: Appendix ENGLISH Model AR421 Backup Method Power Supply Operating Temperature (without HDD) Storage Temperature Working Humidity Dimension (W x D x H) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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