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Item  61624        

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SETUP

BASIC 

MAINTENANCE 

TROUBLESHOOTING

Take Photos

Right-Click or Pop-Up Menu > Snapshot 

1.  Click 

Snapshot

, cursor will turn into camera icon. 

2.  Click area within desired channel to 

take photo of that channel.

3.  Window will pop up to let you know 

snapshot was saved successfully.

4.  Right-click to exit 

Snapshot

 mode.

Note:

  If monitoring audio, take care when clicking 

on monitor screen, it is possible to change 

audio monitoring icon 

 to the channel being 

photographed.

  

If this happens, click on channel 

to be monitored to restore audio monitoring. 

 

View and Backup Photos

Right-Click or Pop-Up Menu > Photos

1.  Select 

Search Type and Channel.  

Enter

 Start

 and 

End

 dates.  

2.  Click 

Search.

3.  Highlight file to view photo.

4. 

Backup:

  

a.  Install USB flash drive into back of DVR.  Click 

All

 or check individual boxes, then click 

Backup.

 

Note:

  If "Unformatted U-Disk " error 

appears, format USB flash drive according 

to 

Maintain Drives on page 19.

b.  The USB flash drive can be plugged into 

another device to view or transfer recordings.

Note:

  Some flash drives include special file 

handling software and may not be compatible.

 

View and Backup DVR's Activity

Search >Log

1. 

Type:

  All is selected by default.  Change 

to search for specific type:
a. 

System Operation - 

Logs when DVR starts 

up, setting are imported and exported.  

b. 

Config

 

Operation

 - Logs when any 

configurations are changed.

  

c. 

Data Management

 - 

Logs when 

Hard Drive is checked.

d. 

Alarm Event -

 Logs when motion events 

start and stop and

 

when emails are sent.  

e. 

Recording Operation -

 Logs 

when recordings start.  

f. 

User Management -

 Logs when connecting 

to the network and when users log in.

  

g. 

File Operation -

 Logs when records are 

searched, played back and backed up. 

2. 

Date:

  Today's date is selected by default.  

Change date to search a different day or 

deselect Date box to view logs for all dates.

3. 

Detail:

  Click to view detailed information 

about the logged event.

4. 

Backup:

  

a.  Click 

Backup

, then click 

OK

 

when backup finished.

b.  The USB flash drive can be plugged into 

another device to view or transfer log files.  

Note:

  Some flash drives include special file 

handling software and may not be compatible.

Summary of Contents for 61624

Page 1: ...afe and dry place for future reference When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2015 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Too...

Page 2: ...Settings Maintain Drives 19 Maintain and Format Hard Drive Format USB Flash Drive Advanced Settings Clock Settings 20 Auto Synchronize Daylight Saving Time and Timezone Resolution and FPS Settings 21 User Management Settings 22 Set up Additional Users Passwords And Permissions Privacy Mask 23 Block Areas From Being Viewed or Recorded Audio Settings 23 Alarms and Notifications 24 Motion Detection V...

Page 3: ...ase the risk of electric shock 3 Do not abuse the Power Adapter cord Never use the cord for unplugging the plug from the outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock 4 Handle Camera with care Camera could be damaged by improper handling or storage DVR Safety Warnings 1 Maintain adequate airflow around DVR 2 Use suppl...

Page 4: ... plug Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged If damaged have it repaired by a service facility before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Figure A Outlets for 2 Prong Plug 1 The included Power Adapters do not require grounding 2 The Power Adapters may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding ill...

Page 5: ...tivity Detection PTZ Interface RS485 Supports Pelco D P camera sold separately Network Interface RJ 45 10m 100m Ethernet Interface USB Interface USB 2 0 DVR Input Rating 12VDC 2A Power Adapter Rating 12VDC 5A To power DVR and 8 300mA cameras Operating Temperature 14º 131ºF Cameras Lens Type Fixed 6 mm Horizontal Resolution 600 TVL Effective Pixels 752H x 582V Night Vision Type Infrared LEDs with L...

Page 6: ...ard Drive Indicator 4 LAN Connection Indicator 5 Hard Drive Full Indicator 6 Fast Forward Backward 7 Search Bring up Playback 8 Menu 9 Move Left 10 Move Up 11 Move Right 12 Power Indicator 13 Escape Go back 14 Record Stop Recording 15 Playback 16 Pause 17 Back Play Backward 18 PTZ Controller 19 Play Forward Backward Slowly 20 Rotate through View Layout 21 Move Down 22 Open Menu Confirm Selected Op...

Page 7: ...Move Down Live View Layout Move Left Move Right ADD No Function FN Open System Setup Open Record Setup Playback Go back one hour Go forward one hour Step through playback slowly Playback 2x 4x 8x 16x Go back 4x 8x 16x Play Pause Note Requires 2 AAA batteries not included Remote Control Mouse Use Mouse to navigate DVR Camera and Accessories Power from Cable Video to Cable Camera Hood Lens Video fro...

Page 8: ...NTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Setup Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product NOTICE CHECK FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL SURVEILLANCE LAWS BEFORE INSTALLING VIDEO AND OR AUDIO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT ...

Page 9: ...rom Cables to DVR 4 Connect Power Red from Cables to Splitter 5 Protect connections from moisture with electrical tape 6 Audio a Connect up to 4 audio surveillance microphones sold separately to Audio Inputs All connected microphones will record sound b Connect speaker sold separately to Audio Output Only one channel at a time can be live monitored c Go to Audio Settings on page 23 to enable audio...

Page 10: ...Live View Note To safely turn DVR off see Quit Settings on page 16 Live View 09 10 2015 11 24 51 S146597127 CH01 CH04 CH07 CH08 CH05 CH02 CH03 CH06 Network Connection Alarm Log Net ID Hard Drive Status Channel Icons Channel Recording Double Click Icon to Open Record Setup Motion Detection On Double Click Icon to Open Alarm Setup Network Connected Audio Monitoring On Audio Monitoring Off Click chan...

Page 11: ...holes until the Camera is securely attached to the mounting surface Hollow Surface 1 Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the Anchors drill holes in the marked locations 2 Tap Anchors into the holes until they are almost flush with mounting surface 3 Position Camera so that mounting holes align with anchors Note Route Cable through slot on Base to keep Base flush with mounting surface 4 Drive S...

Page 12: ...y Right Click Menu Right Click on Screen System Setup Operation and Settings View Layout Change Live View Layout Video Adjust Set Image Modes Adjust Brightness Contrast etc PTZ PTZ Controls Clients View network user connections Snapshot Saves bmp Image to Photos Photos Stores Images Record Setup Set Up Recording Schedule Playback Playback Recordings Clear Alarm Clear current or all alarms Pop Up M...

Page 13: ...ngs Date and Time Settings 14 Select Date Format Set Date Set Time Set Time Zone Display Date and Time General Settings 14 Select Language Select Resolution for Cameras Set Menu Transparency Set Output Monitor Resolution Main User Settings 15 Set Password for Main User Set Menu Logout Live View Settings 15 Enter Channel Name Select Channel Name Position Select Channel Name Size Hide Video Covert R...

Page 14: ...ave changes and leave menu open Click OK to save changes and close menu Changes will not be saved if you click Cancel or right click on screen General Settings General General Select Language Select Resolution for Cameras Set Menu Transparency Set Output Monitor Resolution 1 Language English is selected by default Change if desired 2 NTSC PAL Default is NTSC which is the standard in the United Sta...

Page 15: ...l be required to access menus again To change a Deselect Automatic Logout check box to leave menus open b Change wait time for menus to close Click Apply to save changes and leave menu open Click OK to save changes and close menu Changes will not be saved if you click Cancel or right click on screen Live View Settings Channel Preview View Setting Enter Channel Name Select Channel Name Position Sel...

Page 16: ...t Adjust Image Controls Custom Image Sessions Brightness Saturation Enhanced Note Adjusting image controls does not affect recordings only monitor view is affected 1 Channel Select Channel to adjust 2 Mode If desired create 2 Custom Image Sessions For example create Session 1 for daytime and Session 2 for night time a Select Session 1 b Set start time and end time c Use and buttons to manually adj...

Page 17: ...l or individual type a Scheduled b Manual c Alarm d Motion Detection 3 Select Channel s then click Play click X to close Playback Playback Go back one hour Backstep go back 2 seconds per click Go back 4x 8x 16x Snapshot take photo while in playback Pause Playback Playback 2x 4x 8x 16x Playback Slowly Step playback 2 seconds per click Go forward one hour 4 Backup Click Backup a Select Start Time Ti...

Page 18: ... on page 19 b The USB flash drive can be plugged into another device to view or transfer recordings Note Some flash drives include special file handling software and may not be compatible View and Backup DVR s Activity Search Log 1 Type All is selected by default Change to search for specific type a System Operation Logs when DVR starts up setting are imported and exported b Config Operation Logs ...

Page 19: ...ustom settings you have made Date and time log activity and recording are not affected Will need to reconnect Network by checking Automatic DHCP again and clicking Apply or OK b System will restart 5 Import Setting Import custom settings using a USB flash drive System will restart 6 Export Setting Export custom settings using a USB flash drive Maintain Drives Device Storage Maintain and Format Har...

Page 20: ...Synchronize Daylight Saving Time and Timezone IMPORTANT Clock Settings require Network Configuration You may need to contact your Router manufacturer or Internet Service Provider to configure your network You may also need to hire an Network Specialist The DVR must be connected to your network Go to Connect DVR to Network on page 29 After network connection is set up 1 Auto Synchronize Time Check ...

Page 21: ...ll be and more recording space will be used 2 Minor Stream Network User Users who access the DVR through a computer and included software Note D1 resolution is selected by default D1 is the proper setting for the included cameras a D1 Resolution CIF 352 x 288 default QCIF 176 x 144 Note If using 960H cameras not included go to General Settings on page 14 and change Camera setting to 960H b 960H Re...

Page 22: ...om drop down box Note Local Users access the DVR directly Network Users access the DVR through a computer using included software 2 Click Add a User Name Enter User Name b Password Enter Password c Click boxes to select specific permissions d Click All to select all permissions e Click None to deselect all permissions f Click OK Click Apply to save changes and leave menu open Click OK to save chan...

Page 23: ...ick Cancel or right click on screen Audio Settings Channel Audio Note Before configuring Audio connect up to 4 audio surveillance microphone s and speaker according to B Connect Cameras and Audio on page 9 IMPORTANT Only Audio 01 04 are available Audio 05 08 are not available NOTICE CHECK FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL AUDIO SURVEILLANCE LAWS BEFORE INSTALLING MICROPHONE 1 Audio Compress Select Open 2 Au...

Page 24: ... on the Buzzer Buzzer will sound for amount of time set in Keep Alarm IMPORTANT The following functions require Network Configuration You may need to contact your Router manufacturer or Internet Service Provider to configure your network You may also need to hire a Network Specialist The DVR must be connected to your network Go to Connect DVR to Network on page 29 After network connection is set u...

Page 25: ... Email Set up Email Notifications on page 26 e Send Snapshot Photo will be taken and attached to email Note The following functions do not require Network Configuration f Start to Record Motion Detect recording will be made and stored in Playback g Snapshot Photo will be taken and stored in Photos Click OK to save changes and close menu Click Default to restore default settings h Repeat Alarm Outp...

Page 26: ... need to contact your Router manufacturer or Internet Service Provider to configure your network You may also need to hire a Network Specialist The DVR must be connected to your network Go to Connect DVR to Network on page 29 After network connection is set up 1 Outbound Setting Email account that will send notifications a SMTP Choose email server from drop down list b Port and Security Type field...

Page 27: ...its safe operation 2 PERIODICALLY wipe external surfaces of DVR with clean cloth 3 ONCE A MONTH blow compressed air into vents to remove dust buildup Camera Maintenance TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Unplug the Power Adapter from its electrical outlet before inspection maintenance or cleaning 1 PERIODICALLY inspect the general condition of the Camera Check for loose hardware damaged...

Page 28: ...cations 3 Use power adapter with proper amperage rating 4 Adjust the image settings on the monitor DVR freezes Hard Drive crash Unplug DVR wait 30 seconds then plug back in Remote won t work Batteries need replacing Replace batteries Password Problem Forgot User Name or Password Call 1 888 866 5797 Error codes when trying to install software Interference from antivirus or firewall programs Follow ...

Page 29: ...ing all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product IMPORTANT YOU MAY NEED TO HIRE A NETWORK SPECIALIST TO SET UP THE FUNCTIONS IN THIS SECTION YOU MUST HAVE HIGH SPEED INTERNET A ROUTER AND AN ETHERNET CABLE SOLD SEPARATELY YOU MAY NEED TO CONTACT YOUR ROUTER S MANUFACTURER OR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER Connect DVR to Network Network Setting 1 Set up main user name and pass...

Page 30: ...em a Scan code below or b Go to System Info Phone monitoring and click Set Scan code 2 Install and open NVSIP App 3 Follow App instructions to access DVR IOS ANDROID Access DVR with Computer and Software IMPORTANT Set up network access first according to Connect DVR to Network on page 29 Keep the Ethernet Cable connected to the DVR at all times Note Some antivirus programs or firewalls may prevent...

Page 31: ...he instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following meas...

Page 32: ...e liable for any damage to your computer or loss of data Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must...

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