1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the DVR’s basic settings, including date and time
setup, network setup and quick recording setup. At any time you can exit the wizard and setup the DVR
manually. It is recommended to setup the date and time for the DVR the rst time you access it.
a. Click on the pencil icon next to the Date/Time to enter edit mode.
b. Select the proper display format from the [DATE/TIME FORMAT] drop down lists.
c. Select the appropriate date and local time in the [DATE/TIME] section.
d. Select the appropriate time zone from the [TIME ZONE] drop down list.
e. If applicable, enable Daylight Savings mode.
2. 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.
Step 4 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
1. NAVIGATION – use the included USB mouse to navigate around the DVR’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.
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
• Start / Stop Sequence View
• Start / Stop Panic Recording
• Playback and Search Options
• Access the Backup Menu Page
• Access the Main Menu Page
• Shut Down the System
• Log off Current User
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
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 dwddns.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.dwddns.net:port-number. (Example: http://vmaxa1.dwddns.net:80)
The VMAX A1™has been designed to work with
panoramic cameras like Digital Watchdog’s
STAR-LIGHT AHD PANO™Panoramic camera.
Each sensor is connected to the DVR as an
individual output, resulting in a perfectly stitched
panoramic view across the DVR’s local monitor
or the Pivot™remote monitoring software.
Step 3 – STARTUP WIZARD 3. The Quick Setup menu option allows you to easily setup
all your cameras’ recording resolution, frame rate, mode
and recording periods. To use the Quick Setup option,
check the box ‘Use Quick Setup’ to enable. There are two
conguration options:
a. Input Desired Days – Enter the number of days you
wish to record before the local storage gets full or
overrides itself. The recording parameters under
Recording settings will adjust automatically to allow
for your desired number of recording days.
b. Record Settings – Manually enter the resolution, frame
rate, recording mode and quality from the drop-down options. The system will instantly update the
‘Days to Record’ section, showing how many estimated recording days will result from the settings
set above. These recording settings will apply to all cameras registered with the DVR. To manually
setup different recordings for each camera or recording schedule, disable the Quick Setup menu
and go to the RECORD setup menu..
All-in-One DVR
Rev Date: 7/16
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