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FAQ
™
What is the default username & password
?
The default username for your alienDVR is ‘
admin
’
and
the default password is ‘
12345
’.
1
How do I set it up to record
?
There are multiple ways to set the DVR to record. The
simplest way is to do it during ‘
Smart Setup
’ on
page 20
.
For information on recording in ‘
Live View
’ see
page 18
.
To setup a recording schedule see
page 28
. Finally for
instant recording see
page 30
.
5
Can I add alarm inputs to my alienDVR
?
Yes you can add alarm inputs such as PIRs, door contacts,
break beams or any NO/NC relay to trigger an alarm.
For wiring information, please refer to our ‘
How To - Add
Alarm Inputs To Your Hero DVR
’ guide on
page 45
.
8
How do I back up an incident for the Police
?
It is easy to back up recorded footage onto a CD or USB
drive either at the DVR itself or using CCTVwindow software
on your PC (locally or remotely). Find out ‘
How To -
Backup Recorded Footage
’ on
page 43-44
.
7
How long can I record for
?
Recording times depend on the Hard Drive you have fitted
and some of the record settings on the DVR. It is easy to
record for over a month on an alienDVR but to calculate
your exact drive requirements, try using the HD Calculator
tool at
aliendvr.com
.
6
How do I change the default admin password
?
The easiest way to change the default admin password is
during ‘
Smart Setup
’ on
page 20
. It can also be changed
in the ‘
Setup
’ menu under the ‘
User
’ tab
page 26
.
2
Where is my CCTVwindow licence key
?
You will find this on the CCTVwindow software CD itself.
3
How many PCs can I activate with my CCTV
licence key
?
You can activate up to 5 PCs with your licence. Additional
licences can be purchased via your installer or through
resellers on the
aliendvr.com
site.
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The following questions are some of the most commonly
asked when setting up and operating an alien DVR.
Hopefully the answers given on these pages and
information supplied throughout this quickstart guide can
resolve any problems you may have.