Cobra 57959 Assembly instructions
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WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Installation Precautions
1. Check federal, state and local surveillance laws
before installing video
and/or audio surveillance equipment.
2. Install only according to these instructions.
Improper installation can create hazards.
3. Do not overreach when installing this product.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control in unexpected situations.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
during installation.
5. Keep installation area clean and well lit.
6. Keep children and bystanders out of
the area during installation.
7. Do not install when tired or when under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Use Precautions
1. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
2. Use as intended only.
3. Disconnect power supply before opening
NVR housing to install storage drives.
Do not alter anything else inside NVR.
4. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Service
Have your NVR equipment serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained.
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Camera Safety Warnings
1. To prevent electric shock, do not attempt
to disassemble Camera. There are
no serviceable parts inside.
2. Do not expose the Power Adapter to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering the Power
Adapter will increase the risk of electric shock.
3. Do not abuse the Power Adapter cord. Never
use the cord for unplugging the plug from the
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Handle Camera with care. Camera could be
damaged by improper handling or storage.
NVR Safety Warnings
1. Maintain adequate airflow around NVR.
2. Use supplied Power Adapter only.
3. To prevent electric shock, do not
attempt to disassemble NVR. There
are no serviceable parts inside.
4. Do not expose the Power Adapter or NVR
console to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering the Power Adapter or NVR console
will increase the risk of electric shock.
5. Do not abuse the Power Adapter cord. Never
use the cord for unplugging the plug from the
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
6. Maintain labels and nameplates on the unit.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
7. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Grounding
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM
INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION:
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the
plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service
facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Figure A: Outlets for 2-Prong Plug
1. The included Power Adapters do
not require grounding.
2. The Power Adapters may be used in
either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the
preceding illustration. (See Figure A.)
Extension Cords
Note: Do not use an extension cord with the Power Adapters.
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Double Insulated
VVolts
~Alternating Current
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FCC STATEMENT
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 can radiate 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.
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Contents
Safety Instruction...................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Product Overview................................................................................5
1.1RearPanel............................................................................................................5
1.2RemoteController(ForReferenceOnly).................................................................6
Chapter 2 WIRELESS NVR Common Operations.............................................7
2.1UsingtheSuppliedMouse.......................................................................................7
2.2UsingtheVirtualKeyboard......................................................................................7
2.3Password..................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3 WIRELESS NVR Starting up..............................................................9
3.1StartupWizard.........................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Startup Wizard................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Network Configuration..................................................................................9
3.1.3 Date/Time......................................................................................................11
3.1.4 Disk................................................................................................................12
3.1.5 Resolution.....................................................................................................13
3.1.6 Mobile............................................................................................................13
3.1.7 Summary.......................................................................................................14
3.2LiveViewingScreen................................................................................................15
3.2.1 Camera Quick Toolbar................................................................................16
3.2.2 Task bar........................................................................................................16
Chapter 4 NVR System Setup............................................................................18
4.1Channel..................................................................................................................18
4.1.1 Channel.........................................................................................................18
4.1.2 Private Zone.................................................................................................20
4.1.3 Motion Detection..........................................................................................21
4.1.4 Deterrence....................................................................................................23
4.2Record....................................................................................................................24
4.2.1 Encode..........................................................................................................24
4.2.2 Record...........................................................................................................27
4.2.3 Capture..........................................................................................................29
4.3Alarm......................................................................................................................31
4.3.1 Motion............................................................................................................31
4.3.2 Abnormal Alarm...........................................................................................32
4.4Network..................................................................................................................34
4.4.1General...........................................................................................................34
4.4.2 DDNS.............................................................................................................37
4.4.3 Email..............................................................................................................38
4.4.4 FTP................................................................................................................41
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4.5.5 IP Filter..........................................................................................................43
4.5Device....................................................................................................................44
4.5.1 Disk................................................................................................................44
4.5.2 Cloud..............................................................................................................46
4.6System....................................................................................................................47
4.6.1 General..........................................................................................................47
4.6.2 Multi-user Management..............................................................................51
4.6.3 System Maintenance...................................................................................55
4.6.4 IP Camera Maintain.....................................................................................62
4.6.5 System Information......................................................................................63
Chapter 5 Search, Playback & Backup.............................................................64
5.1UsingSearchFunction............................................................................................64
5.1.1 Search & Play Video in General................................................................66
5.1.2 Event Search, Playback & Backup...........................................................68
5.1.3 Tag.................................................................................................................71
5.1.4 External File..................................................................................................72
5.1.5 Picture Search..............................................................................................73
Chapter 6 Remote Access via Web Client.......................................................76
6.1SystemEnvironmentRequirements......................................................................76
6.2WebPluginDownloadandInstallation..................................................................77
6.3WebClientManager..............................................................................................80
6.3.1 Live Interface................................................................................................80
6.3.2 Playback........................................................................................................82
6.3.3 Remote Settings..........................................................................................85
6.3.4 Local Settings...............................................................................................86
Chapter 7 View the backup video on PC/Mac.................................................87
Chapter 8 Remote Access via Mobile Devices...............................................90
Chapter 9 Appendix.............................................................................................93
9.1Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................93
9.2UsageMaintenance...............................................................................................96
9.3Accessories(Forreferenceonly)..............................................错误!未定义书签。
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Safety Instruction
Please carefully read the following safety instruction so as to avoid personal injuries and prevent
the equipment and other connection devices from being damaged.
1. Power sources (note: please use the power supply attached or specified by the
manufacturer)
Never operate the equipment by using unspecified power supply.
2. Never push any objects through the openings of WIRELESS NVR
Never push any objects through the openings of WIRELESS NVR so as to avoid electric shock
or other accidents.
3. Do not put the equipment in the dusty field
Do not put the equipment in the dusty field.
4. Do not place the equipment under the rain or humid environment
Do not place the equipment under the rain or humid environment like basement. If the
equipment is accidentally in contact with water, please unplug the power cable and
immediately contact your local dealer.
5. Keep the surface of the equipment clean and dry
Use soft and damp cloth to clean the outer case of WIRELESS NVR (do not use liquid aerosol
cleaners)
6. Do not operate if any problems are found
If there are any strange smell or sound from WIRELESS NVR, unplug the power cable and
contact the authorized dealer or service center.
7. Do not try to remove the upper cover
Warning: Do not remove the cap of WIRELESS NVR so as to avoid electric shock.
8. Handle with care
If WIRELESS NVR does not work normally because of hitting on the hard object, please
contact the authorized dealer for repair or replacement.
9. Use standard lithium battery (Note: Use the batteries attached or specified by the
manufacturer)
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After cutting off the power supply, if the system clock cannot continue to work, please replace
the standard 3V lithium battery on the main board.
Warning: Turn off WIRELESS NVR before replacing the batteries, or you may be suffered
from serious electric shock. Please properly dispose of the used batteries.
10. Put the equipment in a place with good ventilation
The WIRELESS NVR system includes HDD, which produces large amount of heat during
operation. As a result, do not block the ventilation openings (on the top, bottom, both sides and
the reverse side) for cooling the system during operation. Install or put the equipment in the
place with good ventilation.
11. The attached power adapter can only be used for 1 set of WIRELESS NVR. Do not
connect more equipment, or WIRELESS NVR may be restarted repeatedly because of
insufficient power.
12. Prevent the equipment from water dropping or splashing. Do not place objects
containing water, such as flower vase, on the equipment.
13. Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard,
This product contains a coin / button cell battery.
If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2
hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it
away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Rear Panel
NO Physical interface Connection
1 HDMI port HDMI high-definition port.
2 WAN port Router network input port/camera-connecting port
3 USB port 1 Connect with USB mouse or plug in a USB flash disk for
backup.
4 USB port 2 Insert a USB flash disk as a redundant hard disk for recording.
5 Power port Connect with the power supply DC12V 2A.
6 Reset button Press three seconds for password reset. Press ten seconds for
factory reset.
7 SD card port Plug in SD card as a hard disk to record. (When the hard disk is
working, the SD card is not working)
Note Antenna (Inside the NVR
structure)
It is used to transmit and receive wireless signals, so that the
NVR and the camera can communicate well.
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1.2
Remote Controller
No Icon Description
1 1-8 Numeric keys
Press to display channel 1~8
2 9、0 Numeric keys; press 0 button to switch output
device
3 ALL Press to display all channels
Multiple display mode
4 Menu Press to enter or exit the Main Menu
5 Mute Mute On/off
6 Submenu Go to submenu
7 Up arrow key; Volume increase
8 SEL Press to enter the selected menu item and edit
the setting
9
Decrease/increase parameter value of control
bar. The volume can also be adjusted on the
playback page
10 Down arrow key; Volume decrease
11 Press to rewind during video playback
12 Press to fast forward during video playback
13 Press to play recorded video or enter the
recording search menu
14 Press to start manual recording
15 Press to stop manual recording or stop the video
playback
16
Press to pause the video playback or enter
frame-playback mode
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Chapter 2 WIRELESS NVR Common Operations
2.1 Using the Supplied Mouse
1. Left Button of Mouse:
oClick once to choose an item in the menus and confirm your selection.
oWhen live viewing in split screen, double-click on the channel to view the channel in full
screen mode. Double click again to exit the full screen mode.
oClick once upon a channel on Live Viewing screen to open Camera Quick Toolbar.
oClick and hold to drag an area on motion mode or adjust the values of sliders and scales on
menu mode.
2. Mouse wheel：
oOn the menu, scroll the mouse wheel up and down to move the contents of the menu.
2.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard
When you need to enter data, click the enter location, and you will see the virtual keyboard
automatically on the screen.
Click to delete a
Character.
Click to complete
the enter.
Move the cursor to left.
Click to toggle the keyboard to
upper case and punctuations
Move the cursor to right.
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2.3 Password
For the first time when you run the WIRELESS NVR, you must be required to set your own password
immediately in order to protect your privacy. Please be sure to record your username and password
and save them in a secure place.
Language: Choose an OSD language.
Device ID: Input the device ID in the parentheses. Default ID is 000000. View more about Device ID on
4.6.1.1 General configuration.
New Admin name: To set your own administrator name.
New Admin Password: To set your own password. The password must be a combination of 5 to 16
characters, which can be numbers, letters and symbols.
Confirm Password: Enter your own password again.
Unlock Pattern Enable：Enable unlock pattern. Click the edit icon on the right to start setting the
pattern. Confirm the pattern twice, and it can be set successfully.
Click Apply to confirm your settings and go to the login interface. Draw an unlock pattern or Enter your
user name & password to Login the WIRELESS NVR system.
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Chapter 3 WIRELESS NVR Starting up
3.1 Startup Wizard
Startup Wizard will help to configure the system and get the WIRELESS NVR works quickly.
3.1.1
Startup Wizard
Click the Start Wizard to proceed to the next step.
3.1.2 Network Configuration
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If you connect to a router allows to use DHCP, please check the DHCP box. The router will assign
automatically all the network parameters for your WIRELESS NVR. Unless the network is manually
addressed below parameters:
IP Address: The IP address identifies the WIRELESS NVR in the network. It consists of four groups of
numbers between 0 to 255, separated by periods. For example, “192.168.001.100”.
Subnet Mask: Subnet mask is a network parameter which defines a range of IP addresses that can be
used in a network. If IP address is like a street where you live, then subnet mask is like a neighborhood.
The subnet address also consists of four groups of numbers, separated by periods. For example,
“255.255.000.000”.
Gateway: This address allows the WIRELESS NVR to access the Internet. The format of the Gateway
address is the same as the IP Address. For example, “192.168.001.001”.
DNS1/DNS2: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. Usually it should be
enough just to enter the DNS1 server address.
Port
Web Port: This is the port that you will use to log in remotely to the WIRELESS NVR (e.g. using
the Web Client). If the default port 80 is already taken by other applications, please change it. The
ONVIF port is synchronized with the web port. When the web port is changed, the onvif port will be also
changed accordingly.
Client Port: This is the port that the WIRELESS NVR will use to send information (e.g.
using the mobile app). If the default port 9000 is already taken by other applications, please
change it.
RTSP Port: This is the port that the WIRELESS NVR will be allowed to transmit real-time
streaming to other device (e.g. using a streaming Media player.).
Https Port: The Https port is the web browsing port, which is mainly used for HTTPS services. It is
another HTTP that provides encryption and transmission through a secure port.
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3.1.3 Date/Time
This menu allows you to configure the Date, Time, Date Format, Time Format, Time Zone,
NTP and DST.
Date and Time
Click on the calendar icon to set the current system date.
Date: Click on the calendar icon to set the system date.
Time: Click to set the system time.
Date format: Choose from the dropdown menu to set preferred date format.
Time format: Choose time format between 24Hour and 12Hour in the dropdown menu.
Time zone: Set the correct time zone.
NTP
NTP: NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. This feature allows you to synchronize the date
and time automatically on the WIRELESS NVR over Internet. Therefore, the WIRELESS NVR
needs to be connected to the Internet.
Check the “NTP” box, and select the NTP server.
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DST
DST stands for Daylight Savings Time.
DST: Enable it if Daylight Saving Time (DST) is observed in your region.
Time Offset: Select the amount of time to offset for DST.
Time Mode: Choose to set the daylight saving time in weeks or in day.
Start Time/End Time: Set the start time and end time for daylight saving.
3.1.4 Disk
If the HDD is installed in the WIRELESS NVR for the first time, it must be formatted. Select the HDD
and then click Format HDD button to format the HDD.
Overwrite: Use this option to overwrite the old recordings on the HDD when the HDD is full. For
example, if you choose the option 7 days, then only the last 7 days recordings are kept on the HDD. To
prevent overwriting any old recordings, please select Disable. If you have disabled this function, please
check the HDD status regularly, to make sure the HDD is not full.
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3.1.5 Resolution
Choose an output resolution that matches to your monitor. The WIRELESS NVR supports to
adjust the output resolution automatically to match the best resolution of your monitor when
the system is starting up.
3.1.6 Mobile
If your WIRELESS NVR come with a P2P ID, you can scan the QR code with your mobile app
to view the WIRELESS NVR remotely.
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3.1.7
Summary
You can check the system summary information you had set in the start wizard and finish the
wizard.
Tick “Don't show this window next time" if you don’t want to display Start Wizard when system
reboot next time. Click Finish button to save & exit.
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3.2 Live Viewing Screen
Alarm type and record Status Icons
This indicates that the smart alarm was triggered.
This indicates that the WIRELESS NVR is currently recording.
This icon appears when the camera has detected PIR.
This icon appears when the camera has detected motion.
This icon indicates that the HDD is in error to work.
This icon indicates the HDD is unformatted.
This icon indicates the HDD is full.
Hard disk not found.
This icon indicates that the hard disk is read-only.
Camera Quick Toolbar
Alarm type and
record status
Task Menu
Alarm thumbnail
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