D-Link mydlink DNR-202L/A2A User manual

User Manual
DNR-202L
mydlink Camera Video Recorder
Version 1.01 | 10/07/2013

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Preface

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Table of Contents
Product Overview ......................................................................... 4
Package Contents ................................................................. 4
Introduction ............................................................................5
System Requirements .........................................................5
Features ....................................................................................6
Hardware Overview ............................................................. 7
Assembly and Installation .........................................................8
Attaching External Drives .................................................. 8
Software Installation ........................................................... 9
Adding Cameras using the Setup Software ..............15
HDD Viewer Software Installation ................................19
HDD Viewer Software Interface .....................................20
Open Recording ..............................................................21
mydlink Portal ..............................................................................22
NVR Status Icons .............................................................23
Settings ..................................................................................24
Live Video ..............................................................................25
Playback .................................................................................26
Open Recording ..............................................................27
Status ......................................................................................28
NVR Info..................................................................................29
mydlink View - NVR App...........................................................30
First Use - Select Your Device ..........................................31
Live View ................................................................................31
Video Playback .....................................................................34
Video Playback Control .....................................................35
Conguration ...............................................................................36
Using the Conguration Interface ................................36
Live Video ..............................................................................37
Playback .................................................................................39
Searching Recordings ...................................................41
Save Recording to AVI ...................................................43
Save Snapshot ..................................................................44
Print Snapshot .................................................................44
Setup .......................................................................................45
Network Setup .................................................................48
Add Camera ......................................................................49
Audio and Video ..............................................................50
Event Setup .......................................................................51
Time and Date Setup .....................................................52
Maintenance .........................................................................53
User Management ..........................................................53
System ................................................................................54
Firmware Update ............................................................55
Hard Drive Conguration .............................................56
Status ......................................................................................57
Camera Status ..................................................................57
System Info ........................................................................58
Logs .....................................................................................59
Support ..............................................................................60
LED and Buzzer Overview ................................................61
Technical Specications ...................................................62

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Section 1: Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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
CAT5 Ethernet cable
Power adapter
CD-ROM with User Manual and software
Quick Installation Guide

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Section 1: Product Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DNR-202L mydlink Camera Video Recorder.
The DNR-202L is a wired Network Video Recorder (NVR) which supports up to four network cameras with M-JPEG, MPEG4, or
H.264 recording with up to two attached USB hard disks. Thanks to the powerful embedded system, the NVR can record video
from network cameras located in local or remote sites to dedicated disk storage without needing a PC.
Powered by mydlink technology, the DNR-202L can be easily setup for Internet access. It supports real-time monitoring and
playback from anywhere via an Internet browser. Users can keep recording while viewing a live feed or while searching playback
at the same time. Complete video management, display, and playback ability makes the DNR-202L a convenient and stable
video recording solution.
• Computer with Microsoft Windows 8®, Windows 7, Vista®, XP, or Mac OS 10.5 or above
• PC with Pentium 4 – 2.4 GHz or above, at least 512 MB RAM
• Internet Explorer 8 and above, Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 or above, Chrome 2 or above
• Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network
• Broadband Internet connection
System Requirements

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Comprehensive IP Surveillance Solution
• Total Solution: The D-Link DNR- 202L is a Network Video Recorder (NVR) capable of 24/7 recording without requiring a PC. The DNR-202L
can manage multiple network cameras, providing direct access to view live video and play recorded data through the Internet from
anywhere, anytime. The device itself is light weight and compact in size.
• Easy to Use: A user-friendly GUI simplies network and camera setup, allowing users to easily access multiple cameras for viewing,
recording, playback, and conguration.
• Centralized Interface for Conguration: The DNR-202L provides a exible and economic alternative to manage and congure multiple
network cameras on a centralized web interface.
• Megapixel Resolution Support: The major advantage of digital over analog video is its higher resolution support. The DNR-202L supports
high resolution megapixel recording for vivid video with high clarity.
• Empowered by mydlink technology: The DNR-202L can be easily setup for Internet access. It supports real-time monitoring and playback
from anywhere via an Internet browser.
Powerful Event Management
1. Camera Status: The camera status page will show connection, recording, frame rate, and bit rate information of each camera. Meanwhile,
the estimated available recording time is also displayed for quick reference.
2. Flexible Event Management: Event setup is another key feature of the DNR-202L. The NVR can monitor all of the camera triggers for
motion detection. One of the most powerful functions is the notication application. 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 of 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 uncover 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 backward play. 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 Connect the provided power adaptor
2 RJ45 Connector Connect one end of the provided network cable.
3 USB Port for HDD 1 Attach an external USB Hard Disk (HDD) to this port to save recorded streams
4 HDD 1 Release Button Press this button to release the HDD attached to the USB Port for HDD 1
5 USB Port for HDD 2 Attach an external USB HDD to this port to save recorded streams
6 HDD 2 Release Button Press this button to release the HDD attached to the USB Port for HDD 2
7 Auto Scan Key Press this button to automatically scan for cameras on the network
8 Reset Button Press and hold the recessed button for 10 seconds to reset the device
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Rear View
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Right View
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Assembly and Installation
Attaching External Drives
3
Step 1
Place the NVR on a non-slip at surface.
Step 3
Attach one end of the provided RJ45 network cable to the NVR. Attach the other end to your
network. The DNR-202L will test for an Internet connection. Once an Internet connection is
established, the blue LED will blink.
Note: If you do not connect an Ethernet cable, the DNR-202L will beep.
Step 2
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 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.
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4
Step 4
Attach the provided power adaptor.

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Step 1
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the
autorun program.
Windows Users:
The CD-ROM will open the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard will guide you through
the installation process through to conguring the NVR.
Note:
If the autorun program does not automatically start on your computer, go to
Windows and click Start > Run. In the Run command box type D:\autorun.exe,
where D: represents your CD-ROM drive.
OS X Users:
Insert the DNR-202L Driver CD in the CD -ROM drive. After you have inserted the
CD into your computer, go to the CD drive directory, and double-click the Mac
Utility folder to enter.
Step 2
Accept the End User Licence Agreement and follow the on-screen prompts.
Software Installation

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Step 4
By default the Admin ID is "admin" and the password is blank.
Create and conrm a 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 ID printed on the label on the bottom of the device.

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Step 5
The wizard will scan for attached storage and ask if you wish to format the devices
found.
Note: Select Skip if you are unsure of which settings to choose.
Click Next to continue.
Step 6
The wizard will attempt to nd your Internet connection. Select Static IP if your
Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or if you wish
to set a static address within your home network. Enter the correct conguration
information and click Next to continue.
Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose.
Click Next to continue.

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Step 7
The wizard will guide you through the process of connecting your NVR to a mydlink
account. If you already have a mydlink account, enter the correct conguration
information and click Next to continue, otherwise select No, I need to sign up for
a new account or I don't want to sign up right now and follow the instructions.
Click Next to continue.

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Step 8
The wizard will scan for all available cameras attached to your network. Registered
mydlink cameras will be veried automatically.
After the wizard has completed the scan for all available cameras attached to your
network click on the red icons to conrm/create the password for each camera.
Click Next to continue.
Note: It is strongly advised to setup passwords for all of your cameras.

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Step 9
Setup is complete. Make a note of the details presented and click on Go to NVR to
log in to the NVR for further conguration (see "Using the Conguration Interface"
on page 36) or click Finish.
You can preview the discovered cameras by clicking on the green camera icon,
or click Next to continue.

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Step 1
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the
autorun program.
The CD-ROM will open the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard will guide you through
the installation process of adding a camera to the NVR.
At the welcome page, click on the Skip button.
Note:
If the autorun program does not automatically start on your computer, go to
Windows and click Start > Run. In the Run command box type D:\autorun.exe,
where D: represents your CD-ROM drive.
Step 2
Follow the on screen prompts to ensure the device is plugged in and powered on.
Adding Cameras using the Setup Software

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Step 4
Conrm the password for your device.
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 ID printed on the label on the bottom of the device.

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Step 5
The wizard will scan for all available cameras attached to your network. Registered
mydlink cameras will be veried automatically.
After the wizard has completed the scan for all available cameras attached to your
network, click on the red icons to conrm/create the password for each camera.
Click Next to continue.
Note: It is strongly advised to setup passwords for all of your cameras.

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Step 6
Make a note of the details presented and click on Go to NVR to log in to the NVR
for further conguration (see "Using the Conguration Interface" on page 36) or
click Finish.

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HDD Viewer Software Installation
Step 1
Attach the hard disk containing the DNR-202L recordings you wish to view.
Step 3
Follow the on-screen prompts and click Finish to complete the installation.
Your DNR-202L comes with a convenient application to assist you in managing your recorded video. This section will guide
you thorugh the simple setup procedure, and the interface of the application.
Step 2
Insert the DNR-202L Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Navigate to the D:\HddViewer
folder (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive) and double
click on the setup program to begin the installation.

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HDD Viewer Software Interface
The HDD-Viewer application enables you to view, search and, backup your recorded videos from a simple interface. The interface controls are
described below. For advanced users refer to "Playback" on page 39 for more details.
Open Recording
Search Menu
Use this button to show the Open Recording menu.
See "Open Recording" on page 21 for more.
Display Single feed Use this button to switch to a single camera feed in
the live video display area.
Display 2 x 2 feed Use this button to switch to a 2 x 2 camera feed in
the live video display area.
Actual Size Use this button to display the recording in it's native
resolution.
Full Screen Use this button to switch to a full screen view of the
live video feed.
On Screen Display
Settings
Use this button to congure the various settings for
the on screen display.
Save as AVI Use this button to export the video as an AVI le.
Print Image Use option this to print a still image.
Save as Image Use this option to save a still image.
Image
Enhancement
Use this option to apply image enhancements.
Backup Data Use this option to make a backup your video
recordings.
Volume Use the slider to adjust the playback volume.
Close Application Use this button to close the application.
Minimize
Application
Use this button to minimize the application.