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PRO Series 8CH
Elite Series 8CH
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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 Chapt
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Contents 14.2.1 Date/Time Menu ....................................................... 29 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 ........................................
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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 23: DDNS Registration ........................................................... 86 23.1 Registering a Free Domain Name ........................................ 86 23.2 Adding your New Domain Name to your DVR ...................... 88 Chapter 24: Internet Viewing ................................................................ 89 24.1 Setting ActiveX Controls ....................................................... 89 24.2 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 instruct
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Ch Coa np te te nr ts 2 : Package Contents
Your DVR Security Kit includes the following items.
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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
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Chapter 4: DVR Safety Instructions Contents
• 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.
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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 d
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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.
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Chapter 6: DVR Components
6.1 Back Panel of DVR
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Chapter 6: DVR Components 6.2 Front Panel of DVR "#! 14 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
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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 Allows you to view cameras in Quad view. PTZ Controls PTZ camera. MUTE Enable or disable Sound ! Please keep in mind a PTZ camera is not included
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Chapter 6: DVR Components 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).
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Chapter 7: DVR Installation
7.2 Connecting the DVR to a TV or Monitor
Using the supplied HDMI connector:
1. Connect the HDMI connector to the back of the DVR’s HDMI port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an available HDMI 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 an HDMI port, you will need to purchase a VGA or a BNC-to-RCA video
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Chapter 6: DVR Components 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 p
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Chapter 8: Camera Installation
8.2 Mounting the Cameras
1. Choose a location: Decide where you would like to mount the camera. 2. Indicate screw positions: Mark three holes on the surface where you plan to mount the camera, using the holes in the camera base as a guide. 3. Anchor screws: Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the included screw anchors, drill into the mounting surface using the guide marks you placed in the previous step. Insert the screw anchors. 4. Mo
