Digital Watchdog VMAX960H CORE User manual

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Safety Information

The safety information is provided for the wellness of the equipment and for the safety of the

operator.

Please review and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Preparations before installation

To protect your DVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the DVR away from dust, humidity, and

area with high voltage equipment such as refrigerator.

Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or small utility

closet. Keeping the unit in a temperature-controlled room with ample regulated power is highly recommended. Do not

overload the wall outlet, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

Uninterruptible power devices such as UPS power surge protectors are recommended, and the DVR units must at least be

connected with UL, CUL, or CSA approved power surge protector. Avoid direct sun light and avoid heat.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required

to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

UL Information

- for pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible

- if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or statement in the servicing

instructions.

AUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF AN INCORRECT TYPE REPLACES BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.

THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO

INSIDE OF THE BUILDING, OR ANY SIMILAR WORD.

Note : Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer

for further assistance and for the latest revision of this manual. Your dealer might provide you with a

digital version of this manual. We also ask to keep the original box and packing materials in case of

return and for long-term storage of the DVR unit.

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Contents

CHAPTER 1:DVR USER MANUAL

1GETTING STARTED 6

1.1 Checking Supplied Items 6

1.2 Connecting Peripheral Device 7

1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 9

2EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION 11

2.1 Front Panel 11

2.2 Rear Panel 12

2.3 IR Remote Controller 14

3OPERATION 15

3.1 User Log-in 15

3.2 Quick Startup Wizard 16

3.3 Live Display Mode 17

3.4 PTZ Operation 21

3.5 Call Monitor Operation 22

3.6 Playback of Recorded Video 23

3.7 Quick Backup during Playback 24

3.8 Search Recording Image 25

3.9 DST Setting 28

3.10 Screen Saver 29

4SETTING 30

4.1 System 31

4.2 Device 37

4.3 Record 42

4.4 Network 45

4.5 Backup 50

4.6 Quick Setup 51

5WEB CLIENT 52

5.1 Web Login 52

5.2 Web monitoring 53

5.3 Web Playback 56

5.4 Web Configuration 57

6PIVOT™USER GUIDE 59

6.1 PC Requirements 59

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6.2 Software Installation 59

6.3 Software removal 60

6.4 Basic Operations 61

6.5 Pivot Functions 71

6.6 Pivot Setup 77

7MAC ACS USER GUIDE 83

7.1 System Requirement 83

7.2 Install 83

7.3 Basic Operation 85

8MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 91

8.1 iPhone application software 91

8.2 Android application software 101

9APPENDIX :NETWORK SETUP FOR EXTERNAL USAGE 111

10 APPENDIX :SPECIFICATION 112

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Chapter 1

DVR USER MANUAL

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1GETTING STARTED

1.1 Checking Supplied Items

Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your DVR. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your

vendor immediately. Keep the packing utilities for moving or storage purposes afterwards.

Items

Photo

Quantity

Quick Start Guide

1 Set

CD (Manual & Software)

Rubber Mount

1 Set

1 Set (4 Pieces)

12V DC Adaptor

Power Cable

1 Set

USB Mouse

1 Set

Screws

4 Pieces (Top cover )

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1.2 Connecting Peripheral Device

This section describes how to connect peripheral devices efficiently to the DVR.

Install the DVR on flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation. If a 19-inch rack is used with 1.5U Height

case, it is recommend to install the system on a shelf and use 2.5~3U (1U=1.75 inch or 4.45 cm) space for proper ventilation.

4 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 11.0” W x 1.9” H x 9.6” D

8 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 14.1” W x 2.6” H x 14” D

NOTE

Install the system in a location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.

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16 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 14.1” W x 2.6” H x 14” D

ARNING

※When connecting power cord to the system, it is strongly recommended first to plug the power cord

to the system and then plug the other side of power cord into the wall socket.

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1.3 System Startup and Shutdown

1.3.1 System Startup

After connecting all necessary peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors and a mouse to the DVR, power up the DVR by

connecting DC12V 3A adaptor to the power jack on the rear panel. The boot log screen will appear. Please wait until the boot

process is complete.

To login, right-click anywhere on the screen. This will bring up the login screen, where you can enter the username and

password. There is only one Administrator Account configurable in the DVR system. It is assigned with an unchangeable

User ID marked as ‘admin’. The default password is empty (No Password). Administrator account has full access to the DVR

and its configurable parameters. The Administrator Account also has the ability to create new users and to assign rights to the

new user accounts. Those new users created by the Administrator can also login with a specific password set by the

Administrator.

OTE

Do not forget the administrator’s password that was set for the first time. In case the password is lost,

contact your vendor.

OTE

The mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recommended to choose well-known

major brands such as DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.

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1.3.2 System Shutdown and change password

To power off the DVR, follow one of the options below:

1. Right-click on the screen and select ‘Shutdown’ from the drop-down menu. Enter the username and password to power

off the DVR.

2. Right-click on the screen and select ‘Setup Menu’. Go to the System Settings sub-menu and select the ‘Default’ tab.

Press the ‘Shut Down’ button at the bottom right of the window. Enter your username and password and select OK to

power off the DVR.

OTE

It is not recommended to disconnect the power cable abruptly from the back of the DVR because it may

affect the DVR and Hard Drive.

The default password for ‘admin’ account is none. Therefore, just click ‘Enter’ button on the dial pad. If you changed the

password for ‘admin’ account, please type in the changed password to login.

OTE

User can type in the password using the virtual keyboard or the numeric buttons on the IR remote

controller.

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