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FAQ
Can I add alarm inputs to my Zip NVR?
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
’ guide on
page 36
.
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Can I control other devices using my Zip NVR?
Yes, even over the Internet, the Zip NVR can control
third-party equipment such as lights, sirens, gates and the
popular VoiceOff loudspeaker. The Kontrol & Kommand timed
relay allows for control of up to 248 diff erent devices. Find out
‘
How To - Control 3rd Party Equipment
’ on
page 46
.
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What do I need to view my CCTV footage over
the Internet?
You’ll need a network cable (straight patch not crossover) and
a router. See ‘
How To - Select A Network Address For Your
NVR’
on
page 30
and ‘
How To - Set The Network Address
Of Your NVR
’ on
page 31
.
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How do I set up my router for port forwarding?
The Zip NVR has an Autoport feature which sets up port
forwarding for you on compatible routers. You can also set the
port forwarding manually. Find out ‘
How To - Confi gure Port
Forwarding
’ on
page 32
.
For more information on setting up port forwarding see
online
Tip 58
for Netgear routers or
Tip 216
for BT routers.
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Do I need a static IP address?
No, Zip NVRs come with free dynamic DNS as standard
so this will save you the cost and hassle of setting up a static
IP. Find out ‘
How To - Confi gure Zip DDNS (Dynamic DNS)
’
on
page 33
.
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Can I get a phone app to view my CCTV footage?
Yes, Zip NVR have both Android, iPhone and iPad apps so you
can view your CCTV footage from anywhere in the world. Find
out ‘
How To - Setup The Android Phone & iPhone App
’ on
page 44
or
How To - Setup The Android Tablet & iPad
App
’ on
page 45
.
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Can I install a bigger Hard Drive?
Most Zip NVRs take a minimum of a 6TB drive and some
models take more than one drive. Find out ‘
How To - Install A
3.5” SATA Hard Drive
’ on
page 41
of this guide.
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