Quick guide
8
Quick guide
Before you start
The following preparatory steps must be made:
1. Pay attention to the general information, safety in-
formation and notes on setting up and connecting
the device (see page 9).
2. Check the contents of the package for completeness
and damages.
3. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
Note
Pay attention to the information in the separate
quick guide.
Installing the HDD
Warning
Switch off the device and disconnect it from the
mains power supply.
Pay attention to the required earthing of the de-
vice to avoid static discharge.
1. Install the HDD (see the separate quick guide).
2. Establish the connection to the motherboard using
the red data cable (small connector).
3. Connect the power supply cable (large 5-pin connec-
tor).
4. Check that the connections are secure.
5. Close the housing.
Note
Only use HDD’s that are approved for video re-
cording and 24/7 usage.
Establishing the connections
Note
Pay attention to the minimum radius when laying
cables. Do not kink the cable.
1. Connect the network cameras and LAN connection
on the device to the network.
2. Connect the sensors to the alarm inputs.
3. Connect the monitor to the VGA or BNC connection.
4. Connect the mouse to the USB port.
5. Establish a connection to the mains power supply.
6. Switch on the device using the POWER switch on
the rear. The DVR status display on the front of the
device lights up.
Configuring the device
•
Proceed through the individual steps in the setup
wizard (see page 17).
•
The following settings are configured in sequence:
•
Language selection for the user interface
•
Administrator
setup
•
General settings (date, time etc.)
•
HDD management (initialisation etc.)
•
Recording
settings
•
Network
settings
Note
Subsequent changes to the date and time can lead
to the loss of data!
Note
Check the ABUS homepage (www.abus-
sc.com) if for this device any firmware updates
are available and install these
Note
Make sure to frequently monitor the recorder
status after the installation. HDD status and re-
cording settings should be checked in order to
insure recording.
•
Pay attention to the menu overview on page 30, plus
the notes and explanations on basic system opera-
tion on page 13.
Pay attention to the notes on the following:
Live view
Page 20
Playback
Page 25
PTZ
Page 27
Data backup
Page 33
Troubleshooting
Page 54