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FAQ
What is the default username & password?
The default username for your Zip NVR is ‘
admin
’ and the
default password is ‘
555555
’.
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How do I set it up to record?
By default the NVR will automatically record 24/7, however,
there are multiple ways to set the NVR to record. The simplest
way is to do it during ‘
Smart Setup
’ on
page 18
. To setup
a recording schedule see
page 25
. Finally for manual
recording see the front panel on
page 6
or the IR remote
control on
page 13
.
6
How do I add IP cameras to the NVR?
IP cameras need to be setup on the same network as the NVR or
connected directly to one of the PoE sockets if you have a PoE
NVR. They can then be added to the NVR during ‘
Smart Setup
’
(see
page 18
) or through the ‘
Video
’ menu (see
page 26
).
5
How do I back up an incident for the Police?
It is easy to back up recorded footage onto a USB drive either
at the NVR itself or using ZipVision software on your PC (locally
or remotely). See how to backup to a USB drive on
page 40
.
8
How long can I record for?
Recording times depend on the Hard Drive you have fi tted
and some of the record settings on the NVR. It is easy to
record for over a month on an Zip NVR but to calculate your
exact drive requirements, try using the HD Calculator tool at
ZipNVR.com
.
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How do I change the default admin password?
The easiest way to change the default admin password is
during ‘
Smart Setup
’ on
page 18
. It can also be changed in
the ‘
Setup
’ menu under the ‘
User
’ tab
page 24
.
2
Where is my ZipVision licence key?
You will fi nd this on the ZipVision software CD itself.
3
How many PCs can I activate with my
ZipVision licence key?
You can activate up to fi ve PCs with your licence. Additional
licences can be purchased via your installer or through
resellers on
www.SoftCCTV.com/zipvision
.
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The following questions are some of the most commonly
asked when setting up and operating a Zip NVR. Hopefully
the answers given on these pages, and information supplied
throughout this quick-start guide, can resolve any problems
you may have.