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5. REMOTE OPERATION
You can also control the DVR remotely via the supplied licensed software “Video Viewer” (hereafter called the
“Video Viewer”), IE web browser, and Apple’s QuickTime player
ONLY when your DVR supports the network
function.
Note: The buttons and functions described below may differ from the actual ones and are for selected
model only.
5.1. Video Viewer
5.1.1. Installation & Network Connection
1) Install the software
Step1: Place the supplied CD into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The program will be automatically run.
Step2: Click “Licensed Software AP” to install Video Viewer immediately, or click “Download The Latest Version”
under “Licensed Software AP” to download the latest version of Video Viewer from the Internet.
Step3: Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. When the installation is completed, a shortcut
icon “ ” will be placed on your PC desktop.
2) Network Connection
Local Connection (via LAN)
LAN is used when it’s the first time to remotely access the DVR and you need to configure the network setting
of your DVR based on your network type in advance.
a) Connect the DVR to your PC via a RJ45 network cable. The default DVR values are as follows:
Item Default Value
IP address 192.168.1.10
User name admin
Password admin
Port 80
b) Set the PC’s IP address as “192.168.1.XXX” (1~255, except 10) in order to make the PC and DVR under the
same domain.
c) Double-click “ ” icon on your PC desktop to enter the control panel. By defaults, the “Address Book” ( )
panel will be displayed on the right side of the control panel.
d) Click “ ” (Address Book) “ ” (Add) to key in the default IP address, user name, password, and
port number of the DVR you intend to connect.
OR
Click “ ” (Search) “
”
(Refresh) to search the available IP address(es) of other DVR(s)