D-Link mydlink DNR-202L User manual

User Manual
DNR-202L
mydlink Camera Video Recorder
Version 1.20 | 04/01/2015

2D-Link DNR-202L User Manual
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Preface

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Table of Contents
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
Installation and Setup.................................................................9
HDD Viewer Software Installation ........................................15
HDD Viewer Software Interface.............................................16
View Recording....................................................................17
mydlink Portal .................................................................18
NVR Status Icons.........................................................................19
Settings ..........................................................................................20
Live Video ......................................................................................21
Playback.........................................................................................22
View Recording ...........................................................................23
Status ..............................................................................................24
NVR Info .........................................................................................25
mydlink View - NVR App...........................................................26
First Use - Select Your Device .................................................27
Live View........................................................................................27
Video Playback ............................................................................30
Video Playback Control ............................................................31
Conguration...................................................................32
Using the Conguration Interface........................................32
Live Video ..............................................................................33
Playback.................................................................................37
Setup Wizard ................................................................................43
Setup...............................................................................................46
Network Setup.....................................................................46
Audio and Video..................................................................47
Recording Schedule...........................................................48
E-mail Settings.....................................................................49
Event Settings......................................................................50
Log ...........................................................................................51
Maintenance ................................................................................52
Display and Language ......................................................52
User Account........................................................................53
System ....................................................................................54
Time and Date......................................................................55
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................56
Hard Drive .............................................................................57
Camera Search.............................................................................58
Help .................................................................................................60
LED and Buzzer Overview...............................................61
Technical Specications..................................................62
Regulatory Information ..................................................64

4D-Link DNR-202L User Manual
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) that supports up to four network cameras with M-JPEG, MPEG4, or
H.264 recording with up to two attached USB hard drives.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 simultaneously record while viewing live feeds or while searching
recordings for playback. Complete video management, live surveillance, 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 10.7 or above
• PC with Pentium 4 – 2.4 GHz or above, at least 512 MB RAM
• Internet Explorer 8 and above, Firefox, Chrome, Safari 5 or above
• Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network
• Broadband Internet connection
System 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 PC. The
DNR-202L can manage multiple network cameras, provide direct access to view live video and play recorded video les through
the Internet from anywhere, anytime. The device itself is lightweight and compact in size for maximum portability.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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. Flexible Event Management: Event setup is another key feature of the DNR-202L.The NVR can monitor your cameras for motion
detection, digital input, and connection status events to trigger an action.
2. Event Notication: One of the most powerful functions is the notication application. The NVR centrally controls the e-mail
notications and can even activate a buzzer function from supported 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: The camera status page will show the connection, recording, frame rate, and bit rate
information of each camera. Meanwhile, the time and date are also displayed for quick reference.
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: Speed control allows for up to 32x speed fast forward or fast rewind playback. The step playback
option displays one frame at a time.
3. Instant Snapshot: Take an instant still image of the video frame during playback.
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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1 Power Receptor Connect the provided power adapter
2 Ethernet Port Connect one end of the provided network cable
3 USB Port for HDD 1 Attach an external USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) to this port to save recorded
streams
4 HDD 1 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 Button Press this button to release the HDD attached to the USB Port for HDD 2
7 Auto Scan Button 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 to factory
default settings
Hardware Overview
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Rear View
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Right View
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Section 2 - Installation
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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Step 4
Attach the provided power adapter.

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Section 2 - Installation
Step 1
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the
autorun program. Click Start to begin the wizard.
Windows Users:
The CD-ROM will open the Setup Wizard.The SetupWizard will guide you through
the installation process to congure 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
Connect your USB hard drive to the DNR-202L and click Next to proceed.
Installation and Setup

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Step 3
Connect the power adapter to the DNR-202L and then to a power outlet.
Click Next to continue.
Step 4
Connect an Ethernet cable from your router's LAN port to the DNR-202L.
Click Next to continue.