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Connecting a Monitor

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You will need a monitor or TV to set up the DVR for use

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Connect a monitor to the DVR using the HD15 female output

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Or connect the DVR to the composite video input on a TV

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You will need a BNC video cable with a BNC to RCA adapter.

Turning On DVR

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When the DVR is first initialized you will need to format the hard drive by clicking on the
“Yes” tab

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The DVR will display a message on the monitor when hard drive format is complete

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The DVR will beep to inform you that no cameras are connected

Connect a TV

here using a

BNC to RCA

adaptor

Connect camera

video here

Connect a monitor here

using a VGA Cable

Cat 5 connection

for networking

Connect the

mouse here

Power

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Summary of Contents for DK1400

Page 1: ...Talos DVR Quick Reference Guide 12 2011 ...

Page 2: ...ssing your DVR from a Local Computer PC Connecting your DVR to your router 11 Installing DVR Client Software onto your PC 11 Configuring your DVR for local computer access 12 13 Viewing DVR video on local computer 14 Step 4 Access your DVR over the Internet Signing up for your Domain name 15 Setting up DVR network settings 16 Configuring the router 17 18 Access DVR over the internet using DVR Clie...

Page 3: ...ugh idea of the coverage area Order a 4 8 or 16 channel DVR and the number of cameras depending on your needs The Talos DVRs store video on SATA hard drives with capacity up to 1TB The hard drive is user installed Determine the size of hard drive needed 4 channels recording 24 7 will record approximately 5 weeks on a 1TB HDD 8 channels recording 24 7 will record approximately 3 weeks on a 1TB HDD ...

Page 4: ...r the four mounting holes Set the hard drive onto the isolation pads and secure the hard drive to the DVR chassis with the four included screws Connect the SATA data cable to the hard drive Connect the SATA power cable to the hard drive Confirm no cables or connectors inside the DVR came loose during shipping Replace the DVR cover ...

Page 5: ...CA adapter Turning On DVR When the DVR is first initialized you will need to format the hard drive by clicking on the Yes tab The DVR will display a message on the monitor when hard drive format is complete The DVR will beep to inform you that no cameras are connected Connect a TV here using a BNC to RCA adaptor Connect camera video here Connect a monitor here using a VGA Cable Cat 5 connection fo...

Page 6: ... back of the unit Treat the DVR as a Linux based PC and shut it down properly Click the right mouse button to bring up the on screen menu Click System then click Maintain Click Power Off The DVR will notify you that it is properly turned off The DVR can now be moved for installation ...

Page 7: ...vailable that carry both video and power Connect a cable to each camera DC jack on cable to DC plug from camera BNC jack on camera to BNC plug from cable Connect power cables to power supplies Power cables can only be installed in one direction the DC plug to the camera and the DC jack to the power supply Turn on the DVR an image will be visible on any channel with a camera connected You have now ...

Page 8: ...irection so the DC plug jack will mate Never exert force on the connectors during installation as this may cause the cables to fail Mount the cameras and connect video and power Connect camera cables to DVR Connect power cables to power supplies Turn on the DVR Connect the cameras to the video in inputs Power Switch ...

Page 9: ...rmat Enter the correct time in the Time field Select the preferred time format we recommend 24 Hour format Select Open from the Daylight Saving Time drop down to activate DST Select Custom from the DST Mode drop down Select 2nd Week from the StartTime drop down Select MAR from the month drop down Select 1st Week from the End Time drop down Select NOV from the month drop down ...

Page 10: ...ch menu enter the Date and Time you want to search into their respective fields Click Detail Files to view the details screen USB Thumb Drive Select the files you wish to copy by check marking the file in the Select box Click Backup to transfer the files to the thumb drive The DVR will display the message to the left while files are being copied to the thumb drive ...

Page 11: ...VI files that can be viewed with Windows Media Player Copy the software from the CD to your computer and plug the thumb drive into the USB slot on the front Launch Record Converter software and select the file to convert from the thumb drive Name the converted file and click Add this will add the converted file to your thumb drive Load the software from the CD onto your computer or download NVClie...

Page 12: ...Note To limit potential conflicts with other devices on your network enter an address higher than what may be assigned by DHCP Eg 192 168 1 222 or 192 168 0 222 The format must match that of your default gateway router You can check your router s IP address by Windows XP Click Start on your computer s taskbar Click Run type cmd then click OK From the DVR Main Menu click on Network Type ipconfig al...

Page 13: ...nd exit the DVR menus 6 Restart the DVR as outlined on page 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 Click the NVClient shortcut on your desktop to launch the NVClient software 2 The first time you launch NVClient you will be prompted to enter a username and password Note This user name and password protects the client software from unauthorized access and is not the same as the username and password used in your DVR Using ...

Page 14: ...the CMD Port field 7 Select LAN from the Stream Type drop down 8 Check the Enable Auto Logon radio button 9 Select the number of channels your DVR supports 10 Enter your DVR User Name 11 Enter your DVR Password 8 9 10 11 12 Click the Setup Ex tab 13 Click Enable Sync Time On Server Open 14 Click On Start App Auto Open Server 15 Select Open Image at Free Pos from the On Check Camera drop down 16 Se...

Page 15: ... an extension E g dyndns tv 3 Enter the IP address at the location the DVR will be running The IP address of your current location is shown below the IP Address field We recommended you set up your DYN account using a PC connected to the network the DVR will be connected 4 Click Add To Cart 5 Proceed to checkout The web site will walk you through account registration and send an e mail to you with...

Page 16: ...etwork Setup menu click DDNS Setup 3 Select Open from the DDNS drop down menu 4 Select dyndns from the Server drop down menu 5 Enter the Dyn host name you created on page 15 6 Enter the Dyn user name you created on page 15 7 Enter the Dyn password you created on page 15 Click Apply to save settings 7 ...

Page 17: ...nternet Explorer Enter your router IP address in the address bar this is the same as your Default Gateway We are using a Linksys router with an IP address of 192 168 1 1 Your router may be different consult your owners manual for port forwarding Enter your router Username and Password Click the Administration tab Disable Remote Management ...

Page 18: ... Start and End of the range 4 Enter Mobile Port 8888 5 Enter Server Port 7777 Used by the DVR 6 Set Protocol to Both 7 Enter the IP address from the DVR E g 168 192 1 222 8 Click Enable 9 Click Save Settings Click the Setup tab Click DDNS Select DynDNS org Enter DynDNS user name Enter DynDNS password Enter DynDNS Host Name Click Update 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Configuring Your Router ...

Page 19: ... CMD Port field 7 Select LAN from the Stream Type drop down 8 Check the Enable Auto Logon radio button 9 Select the number of channels your DVR supports 10 Enter your DVR User Name 11 Enter your DVR Password 8 9 10 11 12 Under the Setup Ex tab 13 Click Enable Sync Time On Server Open 14 Click On Start App Auto Open Server 15 Select Open Image at Free Pos from the On Check Camera drop down 16 Selec...

Page 20: ...ngs under ActiveX controls and plug ins 4 Click OK 5 Click Yes in the Are you sure you want to change dialog box 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK 8 Close Internet Explorer to save changes Accessing DVR Over the Internet Using Internet Explorer Configure Internet Explorer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 21: ...ve click the yellow bar Click Run ActiveX Control You now have access to your DVR and Log in screen NOTE The security settings of some computers may not allow access to the DVR If you can see LvrWeb on the browser tab the DVR is functioning properly and you are connected It may be necessary for you to request help from a computer specialist to set the computer to view the DVR Accessing DVR Over th...

Page 22: ... Tools Internet Options Security Click Reset all zones to default level Click OK Accessing DVR Over the Internet Using Internet Explorer Enter your DVR Username and Password Click Login The main viewing and interface screen will show you the cameras attached to your DVR ...

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