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Contents Chapter 1: FCC Radiation Norm ............................................................. 6 Chapter 2: Package Contents ................................................................. 7 Chapter 3: System Requirements ........................................................... 8 Chapter 4: Safety Instructions ................................................................. 9 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ................................................................... 11
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Contents 14.2.2 DST Menu .................................................................. 30 14.3 Display Menu ........................................................................ 31 14.3.1 Display Menu ............................................................. 31 14.3.1.1 Mask Screen ................................................... 32 14.3.1.2 Color Screen ................................................... 33 14.3.1.3 Time/Name Screen ...................................
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Contents 15.2.3 Port Menu .................................................................. 53 15.2.4 Sub-Stream Menu ...................................................... 54 15.3 COMM Menu ......................................................................... 55 15.3.1 DDNS Menu ............................................................... 55 15.3.2 E-Mail Menu ............................................................... 56 15.3.3 UPnP Menu ................................
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Contents Chapter 22: DDNS Registration ............................................................ 85 22.1 Registering a Free Domain Name ........................................ 85 22.2 Adding your New Domain Name to your DVR ...................... 87 Chapter 23: Internet Viewing ................................................................. 88 23.1 Setting ActiveX Controls ....................................................... 88 23.2 DVR Login ................................
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Chapter 1: FCC Radiation Norm FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. FCC Compliance Statement These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against frequency interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may caus
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Chapter 2: Package Contents Your DVR Security Kit includes the following items. 1 x 8-channel DVR with 1TB HD 6 x Indoor/Outdoor Cameras 6 x 60’ Bundles of Camera Cable 18 x Mounting Hardware and Screws 1 x 6’ VGA Cable 1 x RJ45 Cable(Ethernet) 1 x Mouse 1 x Remote Control Includes Batteries 1 x Software CD 1 x Quick Setup Guide (Additional guides available online and on CD) 2 x Camera Power Adapters 1 x DVR Power Adapter 2 x
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Chapter 3: System Requirements Please be sure the computer that you will use with the DVR Security Kit complies with the following specifications: ® Windows XP,VISTA, 7, or 8 ® Mac OS 10.6 and above Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9 or 10 web browser Includes CD-ROM drive 8
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Chapter 4: DVR Safety Instructions Use the provided power adapter. Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than the specified voltage. Never insert metal into the DVR case or its openings. Inserting metal into the DVR case may cause electric shock. Do not operate in wet or dusty area. Avoid placing the DVR in areas such as a damp basement or dusty attic. Do not expose the DVR to rain or use near water. If the DVR accidentally gets wet, unplug it and
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Chapter 4: DVR Safety Instructions Do not attempt to remove the top cover. If you observe any abnormal operation, unplug the DVR immediately and contact technical support. Do not attempt to open the DVR to diagnose the cause of the problem. (WARNING: You may be subjected to severe electrical shock if you remove the cover of the DVR.) Handle the DVR carefully. If you drop the DVR on any hard surface, it may damage the device. If the DVR doesn’t work properly due to physical dam
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, you may be able to easily correct it yourself. The following table describes the most common problems and their solutions. Please refer to the table before calling Night Owl Technical Support. 11
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Chapter 6: DVR Components 6.1 Back Panel of DVR 13
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Chapter 6: DVR Components 6.2 Front Panel of DVR 14
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Chapter 6: DVR Components 6.3 Mouse You can use a mouse instead of the remote control to navigate through your DVR’s menus. Connect the included mouse to the USB port on the back of the DVR. Use the mouse buttons to perform the following: 1. Left Button: Click to select a menu option. During live viewing in split-screen view, double-click on a channel to see the selected channel in full-screen view; double-click the channel again to return to split-screen view. 2. Right Button: C
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Chapter 6: DVR Components 6.4 Remote Control Use the remote control to navigate through the DVR’s menus. Button Function Select channels / Input 1-0 numbers in currently selected field ALL Display all channels MENU Enter / Exit Menu ▲ Up ▼ Down SEL Select Rewind Play Fast Forward ● Record Pause / Playback ■ Stop AUDIO/ No function for this SEARCH model Enable or disable MUTE sound 16
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Chapter 7: DVR Installation 7.1 Connecting the Power Supply 1. Plug the included power adapter cable into the back of the DVR. 2. Plug the other end of the power adapter cable into an available wall outlet (or, if you are using an uninterruptable power supply, plug the adapter cable into one of its output sockets). 17
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Chapter 7: DVR Installation 7.2 Connecting the DVR to a TV or Monitor Using the supplied VGA connector: 1. Connect the VGA connector to the back of the DVR’s VGA port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to an available VGA input on your TV or monitor. 3. Select the appropriate video input channel on your TV or monitor to view the DVR. Note: If your TV does not have a VGA port, you will need to purchase a BNC-to-RCA video cable. Attach the cable’s yellow RCA video conn
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Chapter 8: Camera Installation 8.1 Connecting Cameras to the DVR 1. Your DVR system comes with one 60-ft. coaxial cable per camera. Connect each cable to a camera using the BNC connectors (yellow connector) and the DC connectors (red connector). 2. Plug the other end of the cables into the Video Input ports on the back panel of the DVR. 3. Connect the provided four-way power splitter cable into the DC connectors of the cables. 4. Plug the power splitter into the camera power suppl
