Hardware Connection
Follow the steps below to complete the hardware connection.
1. Connect your monitor to the HDMI or VGA port according to the connection
port it supports.
2. Connect your monitor to a power source and turn it on.
3. Connect the LAN port of the NVR to a network device with an Ethernet cable.
4. Connect the provided USB Mouse to the USB Interface of the NVR (front panel).
5. Connect the power adapter to the NVR.
NVR can add and manage cameras in batches.
* Here we use TP-Link cameras as an example. For other camera brands, please refer to their User Manuals to add the cameras.
Configuration
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For technical support, the user guide and other information, please visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support
, or simply scan the QR code.
If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides, welcome to email
.
To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers,
please visit
https://community.tp-link.com
to join TP-Link Community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What should I do if I forget the login password of my NVR?
A1. Click
Forgot Password
on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the password.
A2. Remove the cover, then press and hold the Reset button inside the NVR for over 3 seconds. The NVR will restore
to the factory settings. Then follow Quick Setup to create a login password.
Q2. What can I do if no cameras are found?
A1. Refresh to discover your cameras again.
A2. Make sure the cameras are powered on.
A3. Make sure your cameras and NVR or computer are in the same network.
A4. Try to add your cameras manually.
Q3. What can I do if my NVR fails to connect to the Internet?
A1. Check if the internet is working properly.
A2. Make sure your NVR is in the same network segment as your network devices
,
or select
Auto
as the mode to
configure the NVR to obtain a dynamic IP address. For more details, please refer to the NVR’s User Guide.
If you have more questions, please visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2850/.
Reset Button
Monitor
NVR
Network Device
(e.g. Router, Switch)
Network Camera
Network Camera
Step 1. Connect your cameras to the same network as your NVR.
Step 2. Follow the instructions to finish
Quick Setup.
1. Create a login password for the NVR and a preset password for your unset
cameras.
Note:
Enter an email address for resetting the password of NVR or cameras.
2. Enable
Plug and Play
and the NVR will automatically find and add the
cameras in your network.
3. Follow
Quick Setup
to complete the settings of the NVR.
Step 3. Right click on the Live View screen to open the Main Menu
for management.
Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have
any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in
an explosion.
Place the device with its bottom surface downward. Install it at stable places, and prevent it from falling.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF
USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
*Some devices may be incompatible, such as wireless mouse.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no
accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at
your own risk.
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca
Monitor
POWER
VGA
LAN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
Network Device
(e.g. Router, Switch)
More Management Methods
1. Download the
VIGI Security Manager
on your computer at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/vigi-security-manager/.
2. Install the
VIGI Security Manager
and open it.
3. NVR on the same network as your computer can be automatically discovered.
Go to
Settings
>
Discovered Devices
, click
Add
, and follow the instructions to
add your NVR.
Method 1: Via the VIGI Security Manager (Windows only)
You can add and manage your devices via any of the methods below.
View live video and modify NVR settings on your computer.
Method 2: Via the TP-Link VIGI App
Remotely view live video, manage NVR, and get instant alerts.
1. Download and install the
TP-Link VIGI
app.
2. Open the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, sign up first.
3. Tap the
+
button on the top right and follow the app instructions to add your NVR.
or
or
(Optional) Step 4. Bind your NVR to a TP-Link ID for remote access
and management.
1. Right click on the Live View screen and click
Settings
.
2. Click
Cloud Services
on the top, enter your TP-Link ID and password, and
click
Bind
.
Mouse
Cautions
If you want to turn off the NVR after installing the hard drive, right click on the Live View
screen and click the Power button on
Main Menu
of your monitor. Do not unplug it directly.
The input voltage should match the power requirements of the NVR.
The buzzer on the NVR may be triggered when no hard drive is installed or the hard drive in
the NVR hasn’t been initialized. You can turn it off in
Event-Exception Detection-Disk
Exception
.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
Note:
Make sure your NVR can get access to the internet before binding.
If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first.
If your NVR fails to connect to the Internet, please refer to
FAQ-Q3
.
For more instructions, please refer to the NVR’s User Guide.
If you want to add a camera after Quick Setup, please follow the steps below:
1. Right click on the Live View screen and click
Add Camera
.
2
.
Select a camera and click
+
to add your camera directly. If you have disabled
Plug
and Play
on your NVR, please create a password or use the preset password for
your unset camera.
Note:
The password preset for cameras in
Quick Setup
will be applied to your unset cameras.
If your cameras have been activated, use the previous passwords to add and manage the
cameras.
If you can’t find your camera, refer to
FAQ-Q2
.
Power Adapter
Monitor
NVR
Network Video Recorder
LAN
HDD
POWER
USB