Digital Watchdog DW-VAC42T User manual

Quick Start Guide
4 CH 8 CH 16 CH
DW-VAC 42T DW-VAC 82T DW-VAC162T
DW-VAC 43T DW-VAC83T DW-VAC 163T
DW-VAC 44T DW-VAC84T DW-VAC 164T
DW-VAC 46T DW-VAC86T DW-VAC 166T
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CD (QSG + Manual)
& Quick Start Guide 1 Set 12V DC and Power Cable 1 Set
IR Remote Control 1 Set Terminal Block
and Rubber Mount
1 Pair
(2 Pieces)
1 Set
USB Mouse 1 Set
Username: admin Password: no password
Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference page for initial set-up.
It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for complete and proper DVR usage.
Tel: [phone]
Technical Support Hours: 9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday thru Friday
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Quick Start Guide
Step 1 – CONNECTING THE DVR Step 2 – POWERING UP THE DVR
SAFETY TIPS
1. Mount and install all necessary cameras and external devices. Refer to their individual manuals for
additional information.
2. Place the DVR in its nal position. See installation tips below.
3. Connect all necessary cables to the DVR
4. Once all additional devices have been properly connected to the DVR, connect the DVR to
an appropriate power supply. The DVR will boot up automatically.
1. When the DVR boots up, it will be in protective mode. This
means you will not be able to access the DVR’s setup menu
until you enter the proper username and password.
2. To unlock the DVR, right-click anywhere on the screen. The
login screen will appear. (Default Username / Password:
admin / no password)
3. When the DVR boots up for the rst time, you will be guided
through the Startup Wizard.
1. Make sure the cameras and the monitors are properly connected to the DVR.
2. The DVR should be placed in a dust and moisture free environment. It must never be directly exposed to
sunlight. Server room temperature is highly recommended to reduce the chance of overheating, which
may cause the DVR to become unstable.
3. During the boot up process, the DVR should not be interrupted by pressing any buttons on the mouse.
Do not unplug the power adapter or turn the DVR off during the boot up process.
4. A UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is highly recommended to prevent damage to the DVR during a
power outage.
AUDIO IN/OUT
CAMERA
PTZ CAMERA
CONTROL
POWER SUPPLYVGA MONITORHD MONITOR USB MOUSE ALARM
INPUT/OUTPUT
NETWORK PORT
HDMI
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
TV / SPOT
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
VIDEO IN VGA OUT USB DC 12V
PALVGA/SPOT
NTSC TV-OUT
RS 485 SENSOR IN ALARM
OUT +
RS 485 SENSOR IN ALARM
OUT -
LAN
HD VGA
Back Panel Port s may dier according to model
16 CH Model
4 CH and 8 CH Models

Step 4 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
4. Set the DVR’s network settings to match your network’s requirements. It is recommended to set the
network type to DHCP and let the DVR auto-detect the network’s settings, then change the type to Static.
Please contact your Network Administrator for additional information. Press Apply to Save and Next to
move to the next step.
5. Quick Setup simplies recording conguration by allowing the user to set all cameras to record according
to how many days of data you want, or by resolution.
To enable the Quick Setup option, check the box next to ‘USE QUICK SETUP’. All recording options
under the Record menu will be disabled.
a. Quick Recording Setup according to days of storage – You
can select how many days of recorded storage you want to
have. Based on the DVR’s internal storage, the system will
automatically setup the recommended recording resolution,
frame rate and video quality to match those settings.
b. Quick Recording Setup – You can select to set all channels
of the DVR to record at a specic resolution, frame rate and
quality, regardless of events. Manually enter the options for
each of the Recording Settings. Total recorded days based
on those selections will appear below the settings.
c. Dual Stream – Congure the Network Stream settings independently from the recording settings.
Check the box next to ‘USE DUAL STREAM’ to enable. The Dual Stream menu enables users to
optimize data transmitted over the network by conguring the resolution, FPS, and quality without
affecting the recording settings. You can also select to include audio from the camera when
streaming video over the network.
1. NAVIGATION – use the included USB mouse to navigate around
the DVR’s monitoring and Setup pages.
a. MENU BAR – move the mouse’s cursor to the bottom of
the display area to show the menu bar. You can also display
it constantly by pressing the pin icon on the right side.
b. QUICK MENU OPTIONS – Right-click anywhere on the
screen. The quick menu options include:
• Display Mode Options
• Start / Stop Camera Sequence View
• Camera Control features such as Digital Zoom and Image Freeze
• Bookmark Video
• Instant Playback and Search
• PTZ Camera Control
• Recording Information
• Access to the Main Menu
2. HELP – For your convenience, the HELP button located at the bottom right of setup screens includes
basic information and explanation of the features and settings in that page, for on-the-go information.
Quick Start Guide
Rev Date: 6/15 © 2015 Digital Watchdog. All right s reserved.
Step 5 – REMOTE MONITORING
DDNS Setup
The DDNS address provides your DVR a URL address, easier to remember than an IP address.
This is a free feature supported by Digital Watchdog for its customers.
1. Go to the Network setup menu, and select the ‘DDNS’ tab.
2. Check USE DDNS to enable (Make sure the DVR’s web port has been properly setup in your router).
3. Select DYNLINK.NET (default).
4. Enter a name for your DVR and click the CHECK button. If the name is available, the system will
display the following message: “THIS DVR NAME CAN BE USED”. Click SAVE to save all changes.
5. To use your DDNS, open an Internet Explorer page and enter the DDNS in the address bar:
DVRname.dynlink.net:port-number. (Example: http://vmaxahdcore.dynlink.net:80)
Step 3 – STARTUP WIZARD
1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the DVR’s basic settings, including language, date/ time,
network and congure your cameras. At any time you can skip steps, go back, or exit the wizard and
setup the DVR manually.
2. Language – Select the appropriate language from the drop-down menu options. Press Apply to Save and
Next to move to the next step.
3. Set the DVR’s date and time, including time zone, Daylight Savings and NTP Time Sync. If needed, set
the DVR to sync its time automatically with an external NTP server. Select the server from the TIME SYNC
MODE/CYCLE drop-down options and the sync interval. Press Apply to Save and Next to move to the
nex t step.