Digital Watchdog VMAX ip PLUS DW-VP92T4P User manual

Quick Start Guide
9ch w/4 POE 12ch w/8 POE 16ch w/8 POE 16ch w/16 POE
DW-VP92T4P DW-VP123T8P DW-VP163T8P DW-VP163T16P
DW-VP94T4P DW-VP124T8P DW-VP164T8P DW-VP164T16P
DW-VP96T4P DW-VP126T8P DW-VP166T8P DW-VP166T16P
DW-VP129T8P DW-VP169T8P DW-VP169T16P
DW-VP1212T8P DW-VP1612T8P DW-VP1612T16P
Model Total PoE Power Budget Max Power per Port
DW-VP9-4P 90.24Watt 15.4Watt
DW-VP12-8P 158.4Watt 15.4Wat t
DW-VP16-8P
DW-VP16-16P 200Watt 15.4Wat t
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CD (QSG + Manual
+ Software) & Quick
Start Guide
1 Set 48V D/C
& 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 NVR usage.
Tel: [phone]
Technical Support Hours: 9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday thru Friday
digital-watchdog.com
Quick Start Guide
Step 1 – CONNECTING THE NVR Step 2 – POWERING UP THE NVR
SAFETY TIPS
1. Mount and install all necessary cameras and external devices. Refer to their individual manuals for
additional information.
2. Place the NVR in its nal position. See installation tips below.
3. Connect all necessary cables to the NVR
4. Once all additional devices have been properly connected to the NVR, connect the NVR to
an appropriate power supply. The NVR will boot up automatically.
1. When the NVR boots up, it will be in protective mode. This
means you will not be able to access the NVR’s setup menu
until you enter the proper username and password.
2. To unlock the NVR, right-click anywhere on the screen. The
login screen will appear. (Default Username / Password:
admin / no password)
3. When the NVR 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 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 off during the boot up process.
4. A UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is highly recommended to prevent damage to the NVR during a
power outage.
DC 48V PoE2
PoE1
PoE4
PoE3
PoE6
PoE5
PoE8
PoE7
AUDIO OUT
TV OUT
eS ATA USB
LAN
PAL
RS485 SENSOR IN
RS485 SENSOR IN
ALARM OUT+
ALARM OUT-
NTSC
TV-OUT VGA
HD OUT VGA OUT
ADAPTER
CAMERA
VGA MONITOR
NETWORK CABLE USB MOUSE PTZ CAMERA ALARM / SENSOR
HD MONITOR
Back Panel Ports may dier according to model

Step 4 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
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, 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. The VMAX IP Plus’ Camera Conguration screen allows you to detect all the 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 rst 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 click and hold the camera’s name, and
dragging it to the display area to its corresponding channel.
1. NAVIGATION – use the included USB mouse to navigate around the NVR’s monitoring and Setup pages.
a. To access the 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. To access the QUICK MENU OPTIONS – Right-click
anywhere on the screen. This will take you to the quick
menu options, which include:
• Display Mode Options
• Camera Control features such as Digital Zoom, Virtual
PTZ and Camera Image Adjustment and Setup
• Bookmark video
• Instant Playback and Search
• Recording and PoE status and analysis such as
network and system monitoring
• 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: 12/15 © 2015 Digital Watchdog. All rights reserved.
Step 5 – REMOTE MONITORING
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 the NVR’s web port has been properly setup in your router).
3. Select DYNLINK.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.dynlink.net:80)
Step 3 – STARTUP WIZARD
1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the NVR’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 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.