1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the DVR’s basic settings.
You may not
need to change any default settings to properly set up your system.
At any time, you
can skip steps, go back, or exit the wizard and setup the DVR manually.
2. Set the DVR’s network settings to match your network’s requirements. It is
recommended to set the network type to “AUTO CONN.” and let the DVR auto-detect
the network’s settings. Then, change the type
to static. Contact your network administrator
for additional information.
Press “APPLY” to save and “NEXT” to move to
the next step.
Adjust the DDNS or PathFinder™ option.
See STEP 6 - MOBILE APP REMOTE
MONITORING.
To add a UTC or PTZ camera:
1. Right-click anywhere on the screen
and go to “MENU” > “DEVICE” > “PTZ”
2. Camera type will be auto-detected and displayed
under the camera tab. Protocol should match the
camera type detected.
• HD-A(C) -> legacy HD-Analog signal type camera.
• HD-A/HD-TVI -> HD-Analog signal type camera.
• HD-TVI-> HD-TVI signal type camera
(DW default signal type).
3. To control the camera’s menu and settings, press the
“PROGRAM” button under the “CONTROL”. See user
manual for more information.
1. Navigation – use the included USB mouse to navigate around the DVR’s monitoring and
Setup pages.
a. To access the menu bar – move the mouse’s cursor
to the bottom of the display area to show the menu
bar. You can also display it constantly by pressing
the pin icon on the right side.
b. To access the quick menu options, right-click
anywhere on the screen. This will take you to the quick menu
options, which include:
• “DISPLAY MODE” Options
• “DIGITAL ZOOM”, “PTZ” control and “FREEZE” image
(on supported cameras)
• “ADD BOOKMARK” video
• Instant “PLAYBACK”, “SEARCH” and “THUMBNAIL SEARCH”
• Recording status and analysis system monitoring
• Access to the “HEALTH CHECK” and open the main “MENU”.
2. Help – The help button located at the bottom left of setup screens
includes basic information and explanation of the features and
settings in that page, for on-the-go information.
Quick Start Guide
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STEP 3 – STARTUP WIZARD
STEP 4 – UTC AND PTZ CAMERA CONTROL
STEP 6 – MOBILE APP REMOTE MONITORING
You can monitor your system from DW’s Mobile Plus™ app with a simple scan of a QR code.
1. Right-click anywhere on the DVR’s screen and
go to “MENU” > “NETWORK” > “PATHFINDER™”
2. Check the box next to ‘USE PATHFINDER’. Click
Save.
3. A mobile access QR code will appear on the
right side of the screen. Status at the bottom of
the screen should say “PATHFINDER™ SERVICE
ACTIVATED”.
To view the DVR on your mobile app:
1. Download the latest DW Mobile Plus™ app from
the Google Play Store or Apple App store.
2. Launch the DW Mobile Plus™ application on
your device.
3. Go to the Site menu to register a new site with
the QR code scan.
4. Press QR icon next to the Host field.
5. Capture the QR code in the DVR’s PathFinder
settings page. The camera will capture the QR
code automatically once all four corners of
the code are registered in the camera’s frame
properly.
6. The IP address field will show the DVR’s MAC
address information.
7. Complete the new device’s registration
information by adding the device name, port
number, user-name and password. Select
“SAVE” to complete the registration.
8. The new site will appear in your sites list.
Rev: 09/22
STEP 5 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
EXISTING COAX CABLE
COAX CABLE
CAMERA
CAMERA
CAMERA
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CAMERA SETTINGS
EXPOSURE
COLOR
DAY/NIGHT
MOTION
The DVR supports complete camera
control via the coaxial connection (UTC).
There is no need for an additional RS485
connection to control the camera. This
feature must also be supported on the
camera’s side.
NOTE:
If you are connecting a camera via UTC protocol,
baudrate and address settings will be disabled.