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

Playback

Using the Playback Menu to Search for Recordings

You can use the Playback menu to search for recordings on the system. You can search by

time, by event type (e.g. motion), or by tags.

Normal Search

The Normal Search menu is used to search for video based on a specified start and end

time.

To search for video using a start and end time:

1 Right-click and then click Me

nu.

2 Click Playback.

3 Under IP Camer

a, check the cameras you would like to search for video. Check IP Camera to

select/deselect all cameras.

Select cameras to

playback

Select recording

type

Select Start Time

Select End Time

4 Under Record Type, select the types of recording you would like to search for: Continuous &

Motion, Motion, Manual, or All.

5 Under Start Time, sel

ect the start time for your search. Click inside the field on the left and

use the calendar to select the start date. Click inside the field on the right and use the

buttons to adjust the start time for playback. Click outside the field to confirm the time.

NOTE: If you right-click, it will exit the Normal Search menu.

6 Under End

Time, select the end time for your search in the same way that you selected the

Start Time.

7 Select one of the following:

• Cl

ick Playback t

o start playback at the earliest available footage in your selected time range.