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passWord setup
Setting Up Passwords
When you first startup your DVR, you are automatically logged in as the ADMIN
under Device ID: 000000. By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You
will not need a password to log in or access menus. You will not need a pass-
word to access your system using the browser-based remote software.
The system employs two levels of user authorities connected to a Device ID. The
levels are as follows:
1. ADMIN (administrator): Has full control of the system, and can change both
administrator and user passwords and enable/disable password checking
2. USER (normal user): Only has access to live viewing, search, playback, and
other limited authorities.
For security reasons, it is highly recommended to enable passwords on your
system. If you enable passwords, you must select a 6-digit ADMIN password
and a 6-digit USER password. The ADMIN and USER passwords must not be
the same.
To customize Password settings, click BASIC from the Main Menu, then click
PASSWORD. You are now in the PASSWORD Menu. From here you can change the DEVICE ID:
1. Device ID: Click the field beside Device ID and enter a 6-digit numerical Device ID using the Virtual Keyboard.
Next, in the PASSWORD drop down menu click ENABLE to set up Admin and User passwords. NOTE: Only the Administrator can
enter the PASSWORD setup.
• PASSWORD: Password must be 1-6 digits
• RETYPE: You must retype the passwords.
• NETWORK PW CLEAN: When activated, it means you will not have to use a password to log on to the system remotely via
Internet Explorer. This does not disable the DVR logon password requirement. You will still need a password to log in the DVR
if one was setup.
InItIal setup
system operation
InItIal setup
system operation
Main Menu Access
To open the Main Menu: Right-click anywhere on-screen to open the Quick Access
Menu and select MAIN MENU (mouse only), or press the MENU button on the remote
control or front panel of the system.
NOTE: If passwords are enabled on the system, you need to select your Device ID and
enter the 6-digit numerical password to open the Main Menu.
Main Menu
1. SEARCH: Search for recorded video on the system.
2. RECORD: Configure recording parameters (quality, resolution), set record
modes, and enable/disable audio recording. Note: Audio capable cameras (not
included) are required for audio recording on the system.
3. HDD: Display hard drive status and format the internal hard drive of the system.
4. BASIC: Open the Basic Setup Menu, which lets you set the system language,
date and time, device IDs and passwords, and configure display, audio and
video settings.
5. ADVANCE: Opens the Advanced Setup Menu, which lets you view system info,
configure alarm, PTZ, motion detect, maintenance, mobile, and network settings.
6. EXIT: Closes the Main Menu.
Quick Access Menu
Quick Access Menu
When using the mouse, use the Quick Access Menu to access several system
options, including the Main Menu. Select one of the following options:
• MAIN MENU: Opens the main system menu
• KEYLOCK: Requires User Login to access menus
• CHN SWITCH: Select type of split-screen display
• VIDEO SEARCH: Open the Search Menu to view recorded video
• PTZ : Opens the PTZ control menu
• MUTE: Mute listen-in audio on the system. Recording of audio is still enabled.
• MANUAL REC: Start manual recording
• STOP REC: Stop manual recording
• ROTATION: Sets the time each channel is visible when rotating through chan-
nels. The Loop Time in seconds is set in the Video Setup Screen
• START CRUISE: Click to start preset PTZ Camera motion
• STOP CRUISE: Click to stop preset PTZ Camera motion
• STANDBY: Puts system in standby mode.
To close the Sub-Menu, click anywhere on-screen.
User Password Setup
Main Menu
Main Viewing Screen
Showing No HDD in DVR
Live View Screen
The Live View Screen is the home or main viewing screen. It shows live video of all current
cameras connected to the DVR. You can double-click a channel at any time to view it
in single-channel mode. You access all menus from this Live View screen via the Quick
Access Menu. You will also see the Channel number or name, time and day information
(see page 16 “Camera Display Setup” for customizing the Live View Screen). It is also
where you will see various information and warning icons, depending on what is happening
in the system or with the alarms that may be set.
【R
】 means the channel is recording
【M
】 means motion detection alarm activated on the channel
【I
】 means an input on the alarm block activated on the channel
【H
】 means either the hard drive is not installed, it is bad or it is full
【B
】 means Tamper Alarm has been activated on the channel
No HDD installed
NOTE: If there is no HDD installed, or the HDD is not recognized, or the HDD is not formatted in Live
View a red【H】will be displayed in the video preview interface. You must format the HDD in the DVR
before first use. See: Menu > HDD management > Format. After formatting, the system will restart.