BV Security DVR-CVI-16CH User manual

DVR-CVI-16CH
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DIY Kits Setup Instuctions
1. Connect each camera to the 65ft power and video cables.
2. Connect the 1-to-4 power splitter to the power adapter (from the
camera kit box).
3. Plug the video (yellow) connector to the DVR, and plug the power
(red) connector to the 1-to-4 power splitter.
4. Plug the power adapter (in the DVR accessories box) to the DVR.
5. Connect DVR with monitor by using VGA or HDMI cable.
6. Plug the mouse into USB port on the DVR.
7. Plug both power adapters into wall outlet.
8. Turn on the power switch on the back of the DVR (if applicable).
Initial Settings
1. Boot up device, which will display device initialization interface.
2. Setup password for admin (default username).
3. Set security questions and click “OK.”
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Simpliview
Quick Settings
The startup and configuration wizards can guide you through the basic
settings to get the device working properly.
1. Login as an admin with the password.
2. Set language, date, time, and timezone.
3. Choose the “DHCP”network mode.
4. Follow page 4 (App Setup-Simpliview) and add your device with the
device serial number (SN) to add the DVR to your smartphone.
5. Leave the Encode settings as default.
6. Schedule time and mode of recording for each channel (check page
6, Schedule), and click “Finished.”
App Setup –Simpliview
Require to connect DVR to network
1. Scan the QR code below and download “Simpliview.”
2. Open Simpliview, choose CAMERA.
3. Tap at the top left corner for the main manu.
4. Tap Device Manager, tap “+” in the top-right corner to add device.
5. Select Wired Device -> P2P.
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6. Input your device name, click and scan/input the device SN.
To find the device SN:
Right click mouse -> Main Menu -> Setup -> Network -> P2P
7. Input your admin password and then click “Start Live Preview”.
Schedule
1. Enter Schedule interface:
Right click mouse -> Main Menu -> Setup -> Storage -> Schedule
2. Select the channel you want to set.
3. Set record type: Regular (Continuous) or Motion Detection.
4. Draw manually to set record period, or click to set period in
different interface.
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Motion Detection
Motion detection allows you to save hard drive space and maximize
recording time by only recording when motion is detected in selected areas.
1. Enter Motion Detection interface:
Right click -> Main Menu -> Setup -> Event -> Motion Detection
2. Select the channel you want to set, click “Set”.
3. Drag your mouse to set motion detection region.
4. Right click mouse to exit current interface, click “Apply”then “Save”
to complete motion detection setting.
Playback
1. Enter Playback interface:
Right click mouse -> Main Menu -> Search.
2. Use the left mouse button to select the date, view type, and camera
channels (it is recommended to view one channel at a time for
optimal performance). The time bar below should display available
recordings for the chosen cameras and date.
3. To start playback, double-click the desired area of the time bar.
Device Selection
Search Snapshots
Search
Recordings
Date
Selection
View
Selection
Channel
Selection
Face List
Bookmark List
File List
Clipping Tool
Time Bar
Display
Options
Time Bar
Filter
Show/Hide
IVS Lines
Audio
Control
Sync
Playback
Area
Bookmark
Recording
Take
Snapshot
Playback
Controls
Smart Search
Time Bar
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