Amcrest HDCVI DVR Quick Start Guide
Version 2.0.0
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our Amcrest HDCVI DVR!
This quick start guide will help you become familiar with our DVR in a very short time.
Before installation and operation, please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!
Important Safeguards and Warnings
All installations and operations here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for any of the fires or electrical shocks caused by improper handling or installation.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replacing the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
Note: All the installations and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.
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Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible damage. The protective materials used for the packaging of the DVR can protect most accidental disturbances during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card. Finally you can remove the protective film from the DVR.
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About Front Panel and Rear Panel
For detailed information about the function keys on the front panel and the ports on the rear panel, please refer to the User ’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model on the front panel is very important. Please check according to your purchase order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to present the serial number when we provide the service after sales.
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HDD Installation
This series DVR has only one SATA HDD. Please use a HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
You can refer to the User ’s Manual for recommended HDD brands.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
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1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover and side panel.
2. Attach four screws in the
HDD (Turn just three times).
3. Place the HDD in accordance with the four holes in the bottom.
4. Turn the device upside down and then turn the screws in firmly.
in the chassis.
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Attach the HDD firmly .
6. Connect the HDD cable and power cable.
7. Put the cover in accordance with the clip and then place the upper cover back on.
8. Secure the screws in the rear panel and the side panel.
Note:
You can connect the HDD data cable and the power cable first and then fix the HDD in the device.
Please pay attention to the front cover. It adopts a vertical sliding design. You need to push the clip first and then push down.
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Front Panel
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Power button
Up
Down
Icon
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Function
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down the DVR.
Activate current control, modify setting, and then move up and down.
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Increase/decrease numerals.
Assist in functions such as PTZ menu.
Shift current activated control.
Left
Right
When in playback, click these buttons to control the playback bar.
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
ESC ESC
Enter
Assistant
ENTER
Fn
When in playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm current operation.
Go to default button.
Go to menu.
In one-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant functions: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the character before the cursor.
In motion detection setup, use the Fn and direction keys to adjust the settings.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English character(small/capitalized), etc.
Activate other special functions.
USB port To connect USB storage device or USB mouse.
Network abnormal indication light
HDD abnormal indication light
Net
HDD
When a network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light becomes red to alert you.
When a HDD error occurs or the HDD capacity is below the specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
IR Receiver
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Rear Panel
This is used to receive the signal from the remote control.
Here we take the 4-channel series product rear panel as an example. See Figure 2.
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Figure 2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN Name
1
4
Video input
Audio input
7
10
SN
2
5
USB port 8
Power socket 11
Name
Video output
Network port
On/Off button
SN Name
3
Video VGA output 6
9
12
Audio output
HDMI port
RS-485 input port
GND port
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Local Login
After the system has booted up, the default video display is in the multiple-window mode.
Click Enter or left click mouse and you can see the login interface. See Figure 3.
The system consists of four accounts:
Username: admin Password: admin (administrator, local and network)
Username: 888888 Password: 888888 (administrator, local only)
Username: 666666 Password: 666666 (Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback, backup, etc.)
Username: default. Password: default(hidden user)
Note:
For security reason, please modify password after you first login.
If 3 failed logins are attempted within a 30 minute time period, the system will set off an alarm.
For five login failures, it will result in the account being locked!
Figure 3
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Web
Open IE and input the DVR address in the address field. For example, if your DVR IP is
10.10.3.16, then please input http://10.10.3.16 in IE address field.
The system pops up a warning asking you whether to install webrec.cab control or not. Please click the Yes/Allow button.
If you can ’t download the ActiveX file, please modify your IE security setup.
After installation, the interface is shown as below. See Figure 4.
Please input your user name and password.
The default factory name is admin and password is admin.
Note: For security reasons, please modify your password after you first login.
Figure 4
For detailed operation information, please refer to the User ’s Manual included in the resources
CD.
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Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements
Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements
Component
Name
Pb Hg Cd Cr VI PBB
Sheet
Metal(Case)
Plastic Parts
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Fastener
Wire and
Cable/AC
Adapter
Packing
Material
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O: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials in the parts is below the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.
X: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance of at least one of all homogeneous materials in the parts is above the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard. During the environmental-friendly use period (EFUP) period, the toxic or hazardous substance or elements contained in products will not leak or mutate so that the use of these
(substances or elements) will not result in any severe environmental pollution, any bodily injury or damage to any assets. The consumer is not authorized to process such kind of substances or elements, please return to the corresponding local authorities to process according to your local government statutes.
Note
For a detailed operation introduction, please refer to our resource CD included in your package for the electronic version of the User ’s Manual .
This quick start guide is for reference only. Slight differences may be found in the user interface.
All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice.
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties of their respective owners.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to us for the final explanation.
Please visit our website or contact your local service engineer for more information.
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