Digital Watchdog VMAX IP 4CH User manual

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Safety Information
The safety information is provided for the wellness of the equipment and for the safety of the
operator.
Please review and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Preparations before installation
To protect your NVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the NVR away from dust, humidity, and
area with high voltage equipment such as refrigerator.
Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or small utility
closet. Keeping the unit in a temperature-controlled room with ample regulated power is highly recommended. Do not
overload the wall outlet, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Uninterruptible power devices such as UPS power surge protectors are recommended, and the NVR units must at least be
connected with UL, CUL, or CSA approved power surge protector. Avoid direct sun light and avoid heat.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Class Adigital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
UL Information
- for pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
- if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or statement in the servicing
instructions.
C
AUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF AN INCORRECT TYPE REPLACES BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO
INSIDE OF THE BUILDING, OR ANY SIMILAR WORD.
Note: Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer
for further assistance and for the latest revision of this manual. Your dealer might provide you with a
digital version of this manual. We also ask to keep the original box and packing materials in case of
return and for long-term storage of the NVR unit.

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Contents
CHAPTER 1:NVR USER MANUAL
1GETTING STARTED 5
1.1 Checking Supplied Items 5
1.2 Connecting Peripheral Device 6
1.3 System Startup 7
2EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION 9
2.1 Front Panel 9
2.2 Rear Panel 10
3OPERATION 10
3.1 User Log-in 11
3.2 Quick Setup 12
3.3 Live Display Mode 13
3.4 Playback of Recorded Video 18
3.5 Simultaneous Live and Playback (CAMEO) 19
3.6 Quick Backup during Live & Playback 19
3.7 Search Recording Image 21
3.8 DST Setting and Screen Saver 24
3.9 Screen Saver 25
4SETTING 26
4.1 System 27
4.2 Device 34
4.3 Record 37
4.4 Alarm 39
4.5 Network 43
5WEB CLIENT 47
5.1 Web Login 487
5.2 Web monitoring 48
5.3 Web Playback 51
5.4 Web Configuration 52

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CHAPTER 2:PIVOT™CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
6PIVOT™USER GUIDE 53
6.1 PC Requirements 54
6.2 Software Installation 54
6.3 Software removal 56
6.4 Basic Operations 57
6.5 Pivot Functions 67
6.6 Pivot Setup 72
CHAPTER 3:MAC ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
7MAC ACS USER GUIDE 79
7.1 System Requirement 78
7.2 Install 78
7.3 Basic Operation 80
CHAPTER 4:APPENDIX
8APPENDIX :NETWORK SETUP FOR EXTERNAL USAGE 86
9APPENDIX :SPECIFICATION 87

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Chapter 1
NVR USER MANUAL

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1GETTING STARTED
1.1 Checking Supplied Items
Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your NVR. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify
your vendor immediately. Keep the packing utilities for moving or storage purposes afterwards.
Items
Photo
Quantity
Quick Start Guide
1 Set
CD (Manual & Software)
Rubber Mount
1 Set
1 Set (4 Pieces)
12V 3A DC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 Set
48V 1.4A PoE Adaptor
Power Cable
Option
USB Mouse
1 Set
IR Remote Controller
1 Set
(8 / 16
Channel models only)
Screws
4 Pieces: Top cover
(8 / 16 Channel
models only)

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1.2 System Startup
1.2.1 System Startup
After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors and a mouse to the NVR, power up the NVR by connecting
DC12V 3Aadaptor to the power jack on the rear panel. The boot logo will display as shown below. Please wait until the boot
process completes. Optional PoE needs independent power input of 48VDC.
To login, right-click anywhere on the screen. This will bring up the login screen, where you can enter the username and
password. There is only one Administrator Account configurable in the NVR. It is assigned with an unchangeable User ID
marked as ‘admin’. The default password is empty (No Password).Administrator account has full access to the NVR and its
configurable parameters. TheAdministrator Account also has the ability to create new users and to assign rights to the new
user accounts. Those new users created by theAdministrator can also login with a specific password set by the
Administrator.
N
OTE
Do not forget the administrator’s password that was set for the first time. In case the password is lost,
contact your vendor.
N
OTE
The mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recommended to choose well-known
major brands such as DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.

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1.2.1 System Shutdown and change password
The system can be power off by ‘Shut Down’ button. The ‘Shut Down’can be done by clicking a right button of mouse.
The default password for ‘admin’account is none. Therefore, just click ‘OK’button on the popup window. If you change the
password for ‘admin’account, please type in the changed password to login.
NOTE
User can type in the password using the virtual keyboard.

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2EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION
2.1 Front Panel
[4CH (W) 114x (H) 166x (D) 248mm]
[8/16CH (W)360x(H)66x(D)356mm]
No. Items Functions
1 LED Indicator Indicate Power, Record, Network
2 USB Port USB Port (Ver. 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device or Firmware Update
3 Standby Button Press the button one time to set the system on stand-by mode.
Press the button twice to restart the system