ALIBI ALI-DVR1004E Series Quick Setup Manual Download Page 2

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1. 

After the initial Alibi loading window (see above), a monitor resolution selection screen may appear. The DVR will offer the optimal 
resolution for your monitor, but you can select another resolution if you prefer. At this screen, select the preferred resolution, then click 

Next

, or allow the setup Wizard to open. 

2. 

The Setup Wizard can assist you in making important configuration settings in DVR. Click 

Next

 button on the Wizard window to open 

the 

Login

 window.

 

NOTE

The configuration settings presented in the setup Wizard can also be made and changed using the 

Menu

 system. See Chapters 5 - 7 for more 

information. 

Soft keyboard - numeric

Step 1.  Install the DVR and monitor

For the following steps, refer to the back panel photo above for the location of connectors. 

1. 

Place the DVR in a location that is secure, well ventilated and clean. The DVR should be positioned such that the back panel connectors 
are accessible and the ventilation holes on the sides are not blocked. 

2. 

Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time. 

3. 

Cable the VGA connector on the back of the DVR to your monitor. 

4. 

Plug the mouse into the USB connector on the back of the DVR. 

5. 

If you plan to access your DVR remotely, or configure your DVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop cable 
from your local area network (LAN) into the RJ-45 LAN connector on the back of the DVR. (By default, the DVR automatically acquires 
network settings using DHCP.)

Step 2.  Install cameras

Install your security cameras as needed to support your security requirements. Always refer to the documentation provided with the camera 
for installation instructions. 

Step 3.  Connecting it together – initial system setup 

1. 

Plug the video coaxial cables from the cameras into the BNC video input connectors on the back of the DVR. 

2. 

Plug the DVR power adapter into the power input connector on the back of the DVR, then into a standard power source. When power 
is applied to the power input connector, the DVR will power on. Applying power to your DVR through an uninterruptible power supply 
(UPS) or strong surge protector is highly recommended. 

3. 

Power on the monitor. 

4. 

Power on your cameras.  

Step 4.  Using the Wizard for basic configuration setup

When the DVR is powered on, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes. 

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