Watchguard NVR4WF User manual
NVR4WF QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
V1.0 010318
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Safety Information
•Do not place cords where they can be pinched or stepped on.
•Leave at least 50mm of space between the recorder and other objects to allow air circulation.
•Do not expose the recorder to excessive heat, cold, or moisture.
•Never immerse any component in water, and do not spray cleaners of solvents on the unit.
•Shutdown and unplug the recorder before cleaning. When cleaning, use a damp, lint-free cloth
only.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of the recorder.
•Do not place heavy objects on cords, or cover cords with rugs or carpet.
•Service should be handled only by qualified technicians.
Camera Positioning
•When mounting your cameras, be sure to avoid pointing them directly at light sources.
•If mounting your cameras outside, consider how the sunlight changes during the day. Be sure to
mount your camera where sunlight has minimum impact.
•Be mindful of the camera’s field of view when mounting cameras. Take consideration of this in
both horizontal and vertical directions to ensure maximum coverage.
•Avoid facing the cameras directly in front of large objects, as infrared light can reflect into the
camera, resulting in a poor image at night.
HDD NOTE:
This recorder is designed to only work with 24hr rated, Video Surveillance Hard Drives. The use of any
other model Hard Drive (including energy efficient drives) may cause your system to fail and
void warranty. If purchased with a hard drive, an approved hard drive is already installed.
We strongly recommend the use of Seagate SkyHawk Hard Drives.
CAMERA COMPATIBILITY NOTE:
The NVR4WF is only intended for use with the VSIPW-3VDIR & VSIPW-3FBIR Watchguard WiFi
Series 3.0MP Wireless Infrared Fixed Mini Dome/Bullet. Other cameras are not guaranteed to work
with this recorder.
VSIPW-3FBIR
VSIPW-3VDIR
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First Time Setup
Upon powering on your recorder, you will be prompted to set a login password for the “admin”
account. Ensure that the password is at least 8 characters long, and contains letters and numbers.
Write the password down and keep it in a safe place, as it will be needed when you access the
recorder. You can also set a prompt question, which can help remind you what your password is.
Then, while close to the recorder, power on the Watchguard™ Wireless Mini Dome/Bullet
Cameras (VSIP-3VDIR/3FBIR). The cameras should automatically be detected by the recorder.
Once a connection between the cameras and recorder has been established, please complete the
following steps below. Only then should you find a suitable position for the cameras within WiFi
range of the recorder.
1. Enter a password, and prompt question. Select “Next”
2. You can now set an unlock pattern. This step is optional, if you do not set a pattern, you will be
using the password that was set in the previous steps to access the recorder.
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4. Select “OK” to complete the password setup.
5. You will now be at the startup wizard screen. Untick the “Startup” box, so you are not prompted
to go through this setup next time the recorder is turned on.
6. Select the “Next” button.
recovery information. Input an email address, and choose questions and answers to the recovery
questions.
3. Once you have drawn the pattern, or skipped on to the next page, you can now setup your
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6. Enter your login password, or pattern.
7. Once logged in, select “Date & Time”. Set the correct date and time, then press the “Save” button.
Once complete, select the “Next” button.
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8. On the network page, select the “Edit” button.
9. Ensure “DHCP” is selected. Select the “OK” button and then select “Next”.
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10. Put a tick in the “Enable” box. If you already have the mobile application installed on your phone,
scan the “SN”, see page 10 for more information.
11. Select the “Next” button.
12. If all the cameras have successfully connected via WiFi, you will see them listed below with a
green status icon, indicating they are online. If your cameras are not connected yet, continue to
the next step.
13. Select the “Next” button.
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14. The green lines running across the screen indicate that the schedule is setup for full time
recording. If you wish to change this to motion detection, see the included CD for setup
instructions.
15. Select the “Finished” button.
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To Begin Recording
Once you have successfully set up the cameras, and have a HDD installed in the recorder, the recorder
will start recording footage. To tell if each camera is recording, will be displayed on each camera’s
live view screen.
When the HDD is full, the oldest recorded footage will be overwritten automatically. The recorder is set to
overwrite by factory default but this can be changed in the “GENERAL” settings menu.
Recording Rate Setup
Right click to open the menu and select “MAIN MENU”, then select “CAMERA” under the settings menu,
and finally “ENCODE”.
In this menu, you can set individual encoding options for Regular, Motion Detect and Alarm Recording.
The Sub Stream must be enabled if you wish to remotely access the recorder. This is the checkbox on the
right, under “Sub Stream”.
If you have setup remote access and find that the video is slow to load, set each camera’s sub stream
settings to: H.264 with a CIF resolution, 10fps, Bit Rate CBR of 320kbps.
This is a good starting point, settings can be adjusted lower or higher, depending on the internet
connection speed.
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QR Code Remote Access Setup
An internet connection, and compatible smartphone are required.
The mobile application is available for Android, and iOS
From your compatible Smartphone, access the App Marketplace and download the free
App.
iDMSS Lite for Apple iOS
gDMSS Lite for Android
There are two versions of each mobile application. Lite and Plus. The Lite version is free whereas the
Plus version is a paid application. Some features of remote access are exclusive to the Plus version, such
as Push Notifications. For more information, see the included CD.
Configuration:
1. Download and Install the mobile application for your smartphone.
2. Connect your recorder to your modem with a network cable.
3. Right click anywhere on the screen and select “MAIN MENU. Use the mouse to enter the
recorders password.
4. On the Main Menu select “NETWORK” under “SETTINGS” then select, TCP/IP. Select the “Edit”
button.
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