Owner's Manual

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Table Of Contents

NVR Overview
- Front Panel
- 4-Channel
- 8-Channel
Basic Setup
- Step 1: Connect the IP Cameras
- Step 2: Connect the Mouse
- Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
- Step 4: Connect the Monitor
- Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the NVR
- Step 6: Verify Camera Image
- Step 7: Set the Time
- Default System Password & Port Numbers
- Quick Access to System Information
- Installing Cameras
  - Installation Tips
  - Installing Cameras
Mouse Control
Remote Control
- Using the Remote Control to Enter Text or Numbers
Using the On-Screen Display
- Using the Camera Toolbar
  - Using Digital Zoom
  - Adjusting Camera Image Settings
- Using the Quick Menu
- Using the Virtual Keyboard
Setting the Date and Time
- Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)
- Using a NTP Server to set your System Time
Recording
- Recording Modes
  - Recording Icons
Playback
- Using Quick Playback
- Using All-day Playback
- Using the Playback Menu to Search for Recordings
- Using the On-Screen Playback Controls
Backing Up Video
- Formatting the USB Drive
- Using Quick Export
- Using Search Export
- Using Video Clip Backup
- Playing Back Up Video Files
  - Using the Quick Player to Playback Video Files
Managing Passwords
- Enabling Passwords
- Managing User Accounts
Using the Main Menu
Manual
- Selecting Manual or Scheduled Recording
HDD
- General
  - Formatting the Hard Drive
  - Configuring Hard Drive Type or Group
- Advanced
  - Configuring Recording Group Settings
- HDD Detect
  - Setting S.M.A.R.T. Settings and Running S.M.A.R.T. Checks on the Hard Drive
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
- Overwrite
  - Enabling/Disabling Overwrite
Record
- Schedule
  - Configuring the Recording Schedule
- Recording Setup
- Holiday
  - Configuring Holidays
Camera
- Camera
- OSD
  - Configuring the On-Screen Display and Camera Name
- Image
  - Configuring Camera Image Settings
- Motion
  - Configuring Motion Detection Settings
  - Configuring Motion Detection Alarm Settings
- Privacy Mask
  - Configuring Privacy Masks
- Tamper-proof
  - Configuring Tamper-proof Alarms
- Video Loss
  - Configuring Video Loss Alarm Settings
Configuration
- General
- Network
- Live View
  - Configuring Dwell Times
  - Configuring the Layout of Channels
- Warning
  - Configuring System Warnings
Maintenance
- System Info
  - Viewing System Info
- Log Information
  - Searching for System Logs
  - Exporting System Logs to USB
- Import/Export
  - Saving Your System Configuration to USB
  - Loading a System Configuration from USB
- Upgrade
  - Upgrading the System Firmware
- Default
  - Resetting the System to Factory Default Settings
Shutdown
Setting up your NVR for Remote Connectivity
- System Requirements
- Accessing your NVR within a local network (LAN)
- Accessing your NVR Remotely over the Internet
Client Software for PC
- Control Panel
- Main View
- Video Player
  - Opening Backup Video Files
  - Video Player Controls
- E-Map
  - E-Map Controls
- Event Search
  - Event Search Controls
  - Downloading Event Video Files
- Remote Playback
  - Remote Playback Controls
  - Downloading Video Files Using Remote Playback
- Add Camera
- Local Log Search
  - Backing up Logs
- Account Management
- Device Management
  - Modifying an NVR
  - Deleting an NVR
- Configuring an NVR Through Device Management
- Camera Settings
- System Configuration
Connecting to your NVR Using a Web Browser
- Connecting to your NVR Using a DDNS or Local IP Address
- Connecting Using Internet Explorer
- Connecting Using Safari
- Connecting Using Chrome/Firefox
- Navigating the Web Browser Interface
- Web Browser Remote Playback
Mobile Apps: Accessing your NVR Using a Mobile Device
- Compatible Devices and Platforms
- Before you Begin
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Phone
- Android Tablet
Appendix A: System Specifications
Appendix B: Installing or Replacing the Hard Drive
- Installing the Hard Drive
- Removing the Hard Drive
- Formatting the Hard Drive
Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting (Continued)
- Troubleshooting Remote Connections
Getting Started

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Client Software for PC

• Record Audio: Not supported.

5 Cl

ick Yes to confirm changes.

6 (Optional) Use

the Copy to button to copy the schedule to other cameras.

7 Cl

ick Save to save changes.

Configuring the Camera Video Display (OSD) and Privacy Masks

The Video Display menu allows you to configure the text on the camera on-screen display

(OSD). You may also customize the position of OSD text or configure Privacy Masks to block

out areas of the screen from recording.

To configure the camera on-scree

n display:

1 Under Camer

a, select the camera you would like to configure.

2 Click Video Display.

3 Co

nfigure the following, as needed:

• Check Displa

y Name to show the Camera Name on the monitor or un-check to hide the

Camera Name.

• Under Camer

a Name, enter a custom name for the camera.

• Check Displa

y Date to show the date and time on the monitor or un-check to hide.

• Under Date F

ormat, select the desired date format: MM-DD-YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, or

DD-MM-YYYY.

• Under Time F

ormat, select 12-hour or 24-hour time format.

• Check Display W

eek to show the day of the week in the time display.

• Under OSD Attribut

e, select the appearance of the OSD text.