Defender DV8MP1T4B4 User manual

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• TV or Monitor
• Hammer Drill & Appropriate Bit
• Phillips (#2) Screwdriver
• Ladder (if required)
• Cable Protectors (if required)
MODEL: DV8MP1T4B4
• 1x DVR with 1 TB HDD
• 4 x 4K Analog HD Cameras
• 4 x 60 ft. BNC Cables
• 1 x Camera Power Adapter
• 1 x 4-Way Power Splitter
• 1 x HDMI Cable
• 1 x Ethernet Cable
FCC / IC STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IC STATEMENT / DÉCLA RATION IC:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference.(2)This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :(1)L’appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage; (2)L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux radiations IC CNR-102 établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
• 1 x DVR Power Supply
• 1 x USB Mouse
• 4 x Camera Mounting Hardware
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 1 x Window Warning Sticker
• 1x Drilling Template

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4 CHANNEL DVR SETUP
PLEASE READ FIRST!
You must connect the DVR to a monitor/TV to complete the setup. We recommend verifying all accessories and
completing the DVR setup before installing the cameras. For the best viewing experience, we recommend using a 4K TV
or monitor to view the footage.
1. Connect the monitor, USB mouse, cameras, modem/router, and power supply to the DVR based on the color
and image labels:
ACameras: Connect the BNC connector to the camera and DVR. Connect the power connector to the camera
and power adapters.
B Camera Power: Connect the camera to the 4-way power splitter and the camera power adapter(s) to a
power outlet.
CMonitor: Connect the HDMI (BLUE) cable to the DVR and monitor or TV (Not included).
DUSB Mouse: Connect the USB mouse (GREEN) to the DVR.
EModem/Router: Connect the Ethernet (PURPLE) cable to the DVR and modem/router.
(NOTE: Wired Ethernet connection required, DVR cannot connect to the modem/router via Wi-Fi)
FDVR Power: Connect the DVR power cable to a power outlet.
4K Monitor/TV
(not included)
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2. Follow the Activation and Setup Wizard on the monitor/TV to set up the DVR.
APower LED: indicates the DVR is ON
BRecord LED: data is being read or written to HDD
CNetwork LED: DVR is connected to a network
DUSB Port: (USB Flash drive not included)
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ADMIN PASSWORD
• Create your DVR password (the system does not have a
default password it must be created) – PLEASE REMEMBER
YOUR PASSWORD! Defender cannot access the DVR
remotely to reset your password!
• Conrm the password.
• Enter the same password for channel default password that
you created for the DVR in the previous step.
UNLOCK PATTERN
• Draw an unlock pattern to access your system instead of
entering the password.
• Click & drag to draw the pattern – you must connect at least
4 dots.
• Re-enter the unlock pattern to conrm.
SET UP YOUR PASSWORD RECOVERY EMAIL ADDRESS
• Enter your email address and click OK.
• NOTE: We do not recommend to skip this step.
SECURITY QUESTIONS
• Select 3 questions and enter your answers.
• Security questions can be used to access your system if you
forget your password.
• REMEMBER YOUR ANSWERS! We recommend writing
your questions and answers down and keeping them
in a safe place for future reference.
DVR ACTIVATION
WARNING : DO NOT RIGHT CLICK ON THE SCREEN BECAUSE YOU
WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE SECURITY QUESTIONS.

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DVR SETUP WIZARD
SETUP WIZARD
• Click “Setup Wizard” to start your DVR setup.
NETWORK
• Displays the IP and server address details from your network
when the DVR is connected to your modem/router.
• If you have a static IP address, make all necessary
changes otherwise, no change is required.
• Click Next.
DATE AND TIME
• Select your Time Zone, Date Format, System Date,
and System Time.
• NTP (Network Time Protocol) - With NTP enabled, your DVR
will synchronize the real-time clock in network devices once
your DVR is connected to the Internet.
• Click Next.
CAMERA
• Displays the type of camera that can be connected
to the DVR.
• No changes are necessary on this screen.
• Click Next.

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DISK
• Displays the hard drive information available in the DVR.
• No changes are necessary on this screen.
• Click Next.
P2P
• On this page, you will connect your DVR and cameras to
the DEFENDER EMPOWER APP to gain mobile App access
for remote viewing.
• NOTE: Do not skip this step. Follow the Mobile App
Access steps below.
1. MOBILE APP ACCESS
• Please download the DEFENDER EMPOWER APP and follow the steps to create an account.
• An email account is required for verication.
• This App is compatible with iOS 9+ and Android 4.1+

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Tap Sign Up to register your account.Review and agree to the User
Agreement and Privacy Policy.
Select your region, enter your
email address and check o that
you agree to User Agreement and
Privacy Policy and tap Get Verica-
tion Code.
2. ACCOUNT SETUP
Enter the Verication Code sent to
your email address. This may take
up to 5 minutes to receive.
Create a new password. Tap Add Device.

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Tap the Scan icon located on the
top right corner. Scan the QR code
located on your DVR found in the
P2P page.
Wait for the Adding Device process
to nish. Do not leave this screen.
Enter a Device Name and tap Save.
Your Mobile App setup is complete.
Return to your DVR to nalize setting
up your DVR.
Device adding is complete!

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OUTPUT RESOLUTION
• Select the desired resolution you would like to output to
the monitor/TV.
• We recommend setting the output resolution to match
the resolution of the monitor/TV.
• Click nish to exit the Setup Wizard.
Success! Your DVR is ready for use.
DVR SETUP CONTINUED
• Now that you have completed setting up your
Mobile App, click Next.

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SETTING UP NOTIFICATIONS
MOTION DETECTION
• To access this setting, right click to view the Main Menu > Select Motion Detection under Alarm.
• Please note, you must repeat this step for each channel.
SELECT ALARM > MOTION DETECTION
• Select the channel/camera you wish to set/adjust motion detection settings.
• To enable motion detection recording, select Enable Motion Detection.
• To receive notications to your App, enable Push message to App.
• Enable any other Motion Detection setting to your preference.

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APP SETTING FOR MOTION DETECTION
Motion Detection settings must be enabled/changed on both your DVR and App Settings. Please repeat for each
channel/camera.
Open the App, go to Device. Tap Settings.
Tap Detection Alarm Settings. Turn on Motion Detection Alarm.

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DETECTION REGION
Please note this setting is only available when motion detection is selected.
Detection region allows your camera to notify you when motion is detected in the selected regions. If you wish to be
notied of all motion in the cameras eld of view, make no changes to this setting.
• To access this setting, right click to view the Main Menu > Select Motion Detection under Alarm.
• Select the Region you want to trigger the motion detection.
• Click Apply.
SET UP RECORDING SCHEDULE
There is the option to customize the scheduled recording preferences. You have the ability to record continuously,
when motion is detected or a combination of the two.
Please note: The DVR is defaulted to record when motion is detected. Any changes you make will overwrite this setting.
To avoid any changes, please skip this step.
• To customize the schedule: right-click to access the main menu > select Record Schedule under Record
• Select Enable Record
• Select the channel you wish to edit
• Select your preferred recording type (Continuous or Motion)
• Drag your mouse over the time and day you wish to record, choosing your desired method
• Repeat the steps for each camera (channel)

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LIVE-VIEW PANEL EXPLANATION
A C E
B D F H J L
G I K
AHome Button
BCamera View Layout
CNumber of Cameras Connected
DAuto Sequence
EVolume of DVR
FPlayback
GChannel Information
HLive View Setup
IManual Alarm
JEvent List
KClear Alarm Setting
LSystem Information
A C E G I K
B D F H J L

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USING THE APP
HOME SCREEN LIVE VIEW
AH
ADevice Location
BAdded Devices
CAdd Device / Create Scene
DDevice Management
EDevice Name
FTap to Live View Selected Channel
GChannel Settings*
(NOTE: cloud storage is not available)
HDVR Settings
ITap to Enter Multi-Cameras Live View

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HOW TO SHARE APP ACCESS
Launch your App and tap on Device >
Location Name > Home Management
Tap the Defender Empower App
account
Tap Add MemberTap on the camera location you
would like to share.
Fill in the other user’s account information
to share App access, then tap Save.
IMPORTANT: Before sharing your App Access, each user will need to download the DEFENDER EMPOWER APP and
create their own account.

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