D-Link mydlink DNR-202L User manual

User Manual
DNR-202L
mydlink™ Camera Video Recorder
Version 1.0 | 09/20/2013

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1.0 August 19, 2013 • Initial release for Revision A1
1.1 September 20, 2013 • Updated with minor changes
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Preface

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Table of Contents
Preface.............................................................................................. 2
Manual Revisions.................................................................. 2
Trademarks.............................................................................. 2
Product Overview......................................................................... 5
Package Contents................................................................. 5
Introduction............................................................................ 6
Minimum Requirements .................................................... 6
Features.................................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview ............................................................. 8
Assembly and Installation ......................................................... 9
Attaching External Drives.................................................. 9
Setup Wizard ........................................................................10
Adding Cameras After Initial Setup..............................16
HDD Viewer Software Installation ................................20
HDD Viewer Software Interface.....................................21
Search Recordings.........................................................22
mydlink Portal..............................................................................23
NVR Status Icons .............................................................24
Settings ..................................................................................25
Live Video ..............................................................................26
Playback .................................................................................27
Search Recordings..........................................................28
Status ......................................................................................29
NVR Info..................................................................................30
mydlink View - NVR App...........................................................31
First Use of mydlink View - NVR.....................................32
Live View ................................................................................32
Video Playback.....................................................................35
Video Playback Control.....................................................36
Conguration...............................................................................37
Using the Conguration Interface................................37
Live Video ..............................................................................38
Playback .................................................................................40
Search Recordings..........................................................42
Save Recording to AVI ...................................................44
Save Snapshot..................................................................45
Print Snapshot .................................................................45
Setup.......................................................................................46
Network Setup.................................................................49
Add Camera ......................................................................50
Audio and Video..............................................................51
Event Setup.......................................................................52
Time and Date Setup.....................................................53
Maintenance.........................................................................54
User Management..........................................................54
System ................................................................................55
Firmware Update ............................................................56
Hard Drive Conguration.............................................57
Status ......................................................................................58
Camera Status..................................................................58
System Info........................................................................59
Logs .....................................................................................60
Support ..............................................................................61
Congure the NVR without Internet............................62

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LED and Alarm Overview.................................................64
Technical Specications ...................................................65
Contacting Technical Support .......................................67
Warranty.................................................................................68
Registration...........................................................................74

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Section 1: Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
DNR-202L mydlink Camera Video Recorder
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Quick Install Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Section 1: Product Overview
Introduction
The DNR-202L is a Network Video Recorder (NVR) that can support up to four network cameras recording M-JPEG, MPEG4, or
H.264, with a storage option of up to two attached USB hard disks. The NVR can record video from network cameras directly
to disk storage without the need for a dedicated PC.*
Powered by mydlink technology, the DNR-202L can easily be setup for Internet access. It supports real-time monitoring and
playback from anywhere via an Internet browser and mobile app. The DNR-202L can keep recording at the same time users
are viewing a live feed or searching video playback. Exceptional video management and playback capability is what makes
the DNR-202L an excellent video recording solution.
*Note: A computer is required for downloading and using the Setup Wizard. You can later access the video with your mobile device(s).
Computer with:
• Microsoft Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, XP SP 2, or Mac OS® X (10.5)
• Pentium 4 – 2.4 GHz or above; at least 512MB RAM
• Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari 5
For Internet Access:
• Cable or DSL Modem
• Broadband Internet Connection
For Mobile Apps:
• mydlink View - NVR app requires iOS 5.1.1 and above or Android 4.01 and above
For Storage:
• External USB Hard Drive(s)
Minimum Requirements

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Comprehensive IP Surveillance Solution
1. Total Solution: The D-Link DNR- 202L is a Network Video Recorder (NVR) capable of 24/7 recording without requiring a dedicated PC. The
DNR-202L can manage multiple network cameras, providing direct access to view live video or play recorded video using a web browser,
from anywhere, anytime. The device itself is light-weight and compact.
2. Easy to Use: A user-friendly GUI simplies network and camera setup, allowing users to easily access multiple cameras for conguration,
viewing, recording, and playback purposes.
3. Centralized Interface for Conguration:The DNR-202L provides a exible and economic solution for managing and conguring multiple
network cameras on a centralized web interface.
4. Megapixel Resolution: The major advantage of digital over analog video is its higher resolution. The DNR-202L supports high resolution
megapixel recording for sharper images with high clarity.
5. Empowered by mydlink technology: The DNR-202L can be easily setup for Internet access to your personal account at mydlink.com. It
supports real-time monitoring and playback from anywhere using any Internet-connected computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
Powerful Event Management
1. Camera Status: The camera status page displays connection, recording, frame rate, and bit rate information for each camera. Meanwhile,
the estimated available recording time is also available for quick reference.
2. Flexible Event Management: Event setup is another key feature of the DNR-202L. The NVR can monitor all of the cameras for motion
detection. The NVR centrally controls the e-mail notications and recording from all connected cameras.
Instant Live View
1. Full Screen: Enlarge the display to full screen for live view and recorded video.
2. Camera Name and Status on OSD: Camera name and recording status are displayed via OSD to aid in identication.
3. PTZ/Audio Support: Users can control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) functions from within the interface using the provided interface buttons.
4. Preset Point: Presets from within the interface can be set to instantly restore a previously saved viewpoint.
5. Digital Zoom: Videos can be enlarged by using digital zoom.
Intelligent Playback
1. AVI Output: During playback, if you see video that needs to be exported, you can easily export video in the convenient AVI format.
2. Playback Speed Control: Playback speed control allows for up to 32x speed fast forward or fast rewind. The step playback option displays
one frame at a time.
3. Image Enhancement: Users can enhance the recorded video with controls such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness.
4. Print Picture: If a printer is connected to the user’s PC, the NVR can also print the selected still image.
Features

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Hardware Overview
1 Power Receptor Power adapter connection, 5V/3A
2 Ethernet Port RJ-45 connection to a local network
3 USB Port 1 USB port for external HDD 1
4 HD1 Button Release button for the HDD1 port
5 USB Port 2 USB port for external HDD 2
6 HD2 Button Release button for the HDD2 port
7 Auto Scan Button
Used to scan for and add cameras on the local network
(Camera passwords may need to be entered through the DNR-202L web interface in
order to complete the process)
8 Reset Button Used to reset the device back to factory default settings
(Paper clip may be used to press and hold the recessed button for 10 seconds)
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7
Rear View
8
5
2
Right View
3
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Section 2: Assembly and Installation
Assembly and Installation
Attaching External Drives
Step 1
Connect the provided power adapter to the DNR-202L. Plug the power adapter into a wall
outlet or power strip.
Step 3
Attach an external USB HDD to the USB HDD1 port.
The NVR will mount the HDD and beep once.
Note: When you want to remove an HDD, press and hold the HDD release button for at least three
seconds. The NVR will release the HDD and emit a long beep. You can now unplug the USB cable.
Step 2
Attach one end of the provided Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the NVR. Attach the
other end to the router or switch in your network.
Note: If you do not connect an Ethernet cable, the DNR-202L will beep. 1
3
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Section 2: Assembly and Installation
Step 1
Open your web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com/support. Click on
the Storage tab, and then select the DNR-202L from the row of products. From
the Wizard column, select a link to the preferred Setup Wizard.
Note: Make sure your cameras have been installed on the network before starting
the Wizard.
Windows Users:
Click the Start button to launch the Setup Wizard.
Mac OS® X Users:
Double-click the DNR-202L Setup Wizard file. When the wizard appears, cick
the Start button to begin.
Step 2
Accept the End User Licence Agreement and follow the on-screen prompts. The
Setup Wizard allows you to click on the Back arrow to review a previous step, or
click on the Next arrow to proceed.
Setup Wizard

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Step 4
By default the Admin ID is admin and the password is blank.
Create and conrm an NVR Password for your device. Click Next to continue.
Step 3
Select your NVR from the list, then click Next. If you have multiple NVRs, you can
identify them by the MAC Address printed on the label on the bottom of the device.

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Step 5
The Setup Wizard will scan for attached storage devices and ask if you wish to
format the devices found.
Note: Select Skip if you don't want to change the HDD conguration.
Click Next to continue.
Step 6
Setup your Internet connection. The default selection, DHCP, obtains IP address
information automatically if you have a DHCP server (i.e. router) running on your
LAN (Local Area Network).
Select Static IP for a static or xed IP address. You can obtain a static or xed IP
address from your network administrator.
After you enter the required conguration information, click Next to continue.

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Step 7
To use the mydlink Cloud Services, you must have an account. The Setup Wizard
will guide you through the process of connecting your NVR to a mydlink account.
If you already have a mydlink account, enter your E-mail address and Password
and click Next to continue. Skip to the instructions on the next page.
Otherwise select No, I need to sign up for a new account and enter the required
information.
Note: To learn more about free mydlink Cloud Services, visit www.mydlink.com.
Click Next to continue.

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Step 8
The wizard will automatically search for and then list all available cameras in your
network. If a camera is registered with mydlink, the camera password is veried.
If the camera was not registered with mydlink, and you see a red question mark
(?) it means the camera has been secured. Click on the red question mark (?) to
enter your camera password. If you see a red exclamation point (!), it means the
camera is unsecured. Create a password for the camera.
Click Next to continue.
Note: It is strongly advised that you set up passwords for all of your cameras.

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Step 9
Your NVR setup is complete.You can click on Go to NVR for further conguration.
To review your options, refer to "Using the Conguration Interface" on page 37
or click Finish.
You can preview each camera by clicking on the green camera icon in the last
column of the camera list. When nished with the preview, click on Close.
Click Next to continue.

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Section 2: Assembly and Installation
Step 1
Open your web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com/support. Click on
the Storage tab, and then select the DNR-202L from the row of products. Then
from the Wizard column, select the link to the preferred Setup Wizard.
At the welcome page, click on the Skip button.
Step 2
Follow the on-screen prompts to ensure the NVR is plugged in and powered on.
Adding Cameras After Initial Setup

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Step 4
Conrm the password for your device. Check the box if you want to change the
password. Click Camera Search to continue.
Step 3
Select your NVR from the list, then click Next. If you have multiple NVRs, you can
identify them by the MAC Address printed on the label on the bottom of your
device.

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Step 5
The wizard will automatically search for and then list all available cameras in your
network, including any cameras you have added. If a camera is registered with
mydlink, the camera password is veried.
If the camera was not registered with mydlink, and you see a red question mark
(?), it means the camera has been secured. Click on the red question mark (?) to
enter your camera password. If you see a red exclamation point (!), it means the
camera is unsecured. Create a password for the camera.
Click Next to continue.
Note: It is strongly advised that you set up passwords for all of your new cameras.

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Step 6
Your NVR setup is complete.You can click on Go to NVR for further conguration.
To review your options, refer to "Using the Conguration Interface" on page 37
or click Finish.

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Section 2: Assembly and Installation
HDD Viewer Software Installation
Step 1
Attach the hard disk containing the DNR-202L video recordings you wish to view
to your computer.
Step 3
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the software. You will see a message that
says, HDD Viewer has been installed on your computer.
Make sure the box is checked by Run HDD Viewer. Click Finish to close the HDD
Viewer Setup Wizard.
Your DNR-202L comes with a convenient application to assist you in managing your recorded video. If you have the HDD Viewer
installed, you will be able to remove a USB HDD from the DNR-202L and plug it into your computer to review recorded video.
This section will guide you thrugh the easy-to-use HDD Viewer Setup Wizard.
Step 2
Open your web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com/support. Click on
the Storage tab, and then select the DNR-202L from the row of products. Click
on the link to download the HDD Viewer Setup Wizard.