Digital Watchdog VMAX IP PLUS DW-VP12P User manual

Model Total PoE Power Budget Max Power per Port
DW-VP9-4P 76Watt 30Watt
DW-VP12-8P 150Watt 30Watt
DW-VP16-16P 150Watt 30Watt
POE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RS-232
LAN
USB 3.0 HDMI RS-485 ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
VGA
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
POWER CABLE
IP CAMERA*
NETWORK CABLE
VGA MONITOR
USB MOUSE
PTZ CAMERA ALARM / SENSOR
HD MONITOR
VGA
HD
AUDIO OUT (INPUT DISABLED)
*The number of ports and position may
vary based on models.
Quick Start Guide
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Quick setup and
download guides 1 set
48V D/C and power
cable (* DW-VP12xT8P
and DW-VP16xT16P
models come with power
cable only)
1 set
IR remote control
(optional. Sold
separately)
1 Rubber mounts – 4pcs 1 set
USB mouse 1
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Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for the initial setup. It is recommend-
ed that the user read the entire instruction manual for complete and proper installation and usage.
9ch w/4 PoE 12ch w/8 PoE 16ch w/16 PoE
DW-VP9P DW-VP12P DW-VP16P
DW-VP92T4P DW-VP123T8P DW-VP163T16P
DW-VP94T4P DW-VP124T8P DW-VP164T16P
DW-VP96T4P DW-VP126T8P DW-VP166T16P
DW-VP912T4P DW-VP129T8P DW-VP169T16P
DW-VP916T4P DW-VP1212T8P DW-VP1612T16P
DW-VP932T4P DW-VP1216T8P DW-VP1616T16P
DW-VP1218T8P DW-VP1618T16P
DW-VP1224T8P DW-VP1624T16P
DW-VP1232T8P DW-VP1632T16P
Quick Start Guide
1. Mount and install all necessary IP cameras and external devices. Refer to their individual
manuals for additional information.
2. Place the NVR in its final position. See safety tips for proper installation below.
3. Connect all necessary cables and external devices to the NVR. Follow the back panel diagram
below.
4. Connect the NVR to an appropriate power supply. The NVR will boot up automatically.
When the NVR boots up, it will be in protective mode
and the password setup screen will appear.
1. You will be asked to setup a new password. The
password must be a minimum of eight (8)
characters with at least four (4) combinations of
upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers,
and special characters.
2. When the NVR boots up for the first time, you will
be guided through the startup wizard.
1. Make sure the cameras and the monitors are properly connected to the NVR.
2. The NVR 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 NVR to become unstable.
3. During the boot-up process, the NVR should not be interrupted by pressing any buttons on
the mouse. Do not unplug the power adapter or turn the NVR o during the boot-up process.
4. A UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is highly recommended to prevent damage to the NVR
during a power outage.
STEP 1 – CONNECTING THE NVR STEP 2 – POWERING UP THE NVR
SAFETY TIPS
NOTE:
1. True HD monitor output and VGA output cannot be used at the same time for dual monitoring.
2. The audio input port at the NVR is disabled. For audio recording, use audio input supported IP camera.
3. To connect additional IP cameras to the NVR, connect a PoE switch to the NVR’s network port.
4. On DW-VP9xT4P models, users must use the case’s ground when connecting alarm inputs to the NVR.
To prevent the NVR from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least
3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.
NOTE: Download all your support materials and tools in one place.
1. Go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com/resources
2. Search your product by entering the part number in the ‘Search by Product’ search bar.
Results will populate automatically based on the part number you enter.
3. Click ‘Search’. All supported materials, including manuals and quick start guide (QSGs)
will appear in the results.
When logging into the NVR for the first time, you will be prompted to set up a new password. The new
password must include a minimum 8 characters with at least four combinations of uppercase and lowercase
letters, numbers, and special characters.

1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the NVR’s basic settings, including language,
date/ time, network and configure your cameras. At any time, you can skip steps, go back, or
exit the wizard and setup the NVR 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 NVR’s date and time, including time zone, Daylight Savings and NTP Time Sync. If
needed, set the NVR 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 next step.
4. Set the NVR’s network settings to match your network’s requirements. It is recommended to
set the network type to DHCP and let the NVR auto-detect the network’s settings by selecting
the “IP DETECT” button. 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.
1. NAVIGATION – use the included USB mouse to navigate around the NVR GUI.
a. To access the MENU BAR – move the mouse’s cursor
to the bottom of the display area to show the menu
bar. Press the pin icon on the right side to show it
permanently.
b. To access the QUICK MENU – Right-click anywhere
on the screen. The quick menu options will appear,
including:
• Display mode options
• Digital zoom, virtual PTZ, camera image adjustment and setup
• Bookmark video
• Instant playback and search
• Recording, network and PoE status and analysis
• Main menu
2. HELP – The HELP button located at the bottom right of setup screens includes
basic information and an explanation of the features and settings on that page,
for on-the-go information.
Quick Start Guide
Rev:02/22
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Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice.
DDNS Setup
The DDNS address provides your NVR 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 both the NVR’s web port and TCP/IP port are properly
setup in your router. If you need assistance, please contact your internet service provider).
3. Select mydwddns.net (default).
4. Enter a name for your NVR and click the CHECK button. If the name is available, the system
will display the following message: “THIS NVR 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:
NVRname.dynlink.net:port-number. (Example: http://vmaxipplus.mydwddns.ent:80)
STEP 3 – STARTUP WIZARD STEP 5 – REMOTE MONITORING
STEP 4 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
5. The Camera Configuration screen allows you to detect cameras in your network and
automatically add them to the NVR. Select one of the following options:
a. AUTO MANAGEMENT – The system will automatically scan the network and add the first
cameras it detects to the NVR. Cameras connected directly to the NVR’s PoE Switch will
be assigned to channels automatically.
b. DRAG & DROP CONFIGURATION – The NVR will scan the network for all supported
cameras and display them in a table. Select which cameras to add by dragging the camera’s
name from the table to the channel square in the display area.
NOTE: As part of the cybersecurity settings of the NVR, the VMAX IP Plus will assign passwords automatically
to DW IP cameras added with a blank password. If a camera is added to the NVR for the first time,
without having its password set from the IP Finder™, the NVR will automatically assign it a new
password. If the camera then needs to be connected to another NVR or system, users will need to
reset the camera’s settings.