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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1Description of Panels ......................................................................................................................6
1.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2Installation and Connections..........................................................................................................8
2.1 DVR Installation..............................................................................................................................8
2.2 Hard Disk Installation......................................................................................................................8
2.3 RS-485 and Controller Connection................................................................................................10
2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart.................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3Menu Operation............................................................................................................................12
3.1 Menu Structure..............................................................................................................................12
3.2 Startup and Shutdown....................................................................................................................12
3.3 Activating Your Device .................................................................................................................13
3.4 Login and Logout..........................................................................................................................14
User Login .......................................................................................................................................14
User Logout .....................................................................................................................................15
3.5 Configuring the Signal Input .........................................................................................................16
3.6 Using the Setup Wizard.................................................................................................................17
3.7 Network Settings...........................................................................................................................17
3.8 Adding IP Cameras........................................................................................................................18
3.9 Live View ......................................................................................................................................19
3.10 Recording Settings.........................................................................................................................20
3.11 Playback ........................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 4Remote Access.................................................................................................................................22
4.1 Web Browser ...................................................................................................................................22
4.2Mobile Apps ....................................................................................................................................23

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Quick Start Guide
This Manual is applicable to HD Coaxinator TVI digital video recorders (DVR).
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all
other information hereinafter are for description and explanation purposes only. The information contained
in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the
latest version on the Securitytronix website or by contacting your dealer.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals to ensure a safe and proper deployment.
Legal Disclaimer
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. SECURITYTRONIX SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ABNORMAL OPERATION, BREACH OF PRIVACY OR OTHER DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INFECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET
SECURITY RISKS. SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL
RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE
THAT USE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. SECURITYTRONIX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN
THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
For further assistance, or if you encounter any issue while using this product, please contact your
distributor or Securitytronix at: 800-688-9282 Press 3 for support, then 2 for CCTV.

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital 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
can radiate 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.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate
cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/
or end-user.
While using this product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the
nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source
with 100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical
specifications for detailed information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a
fire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and
then please contact technical support.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
Ensure the unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Keep all liquids away from the device.
Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping
it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
Use the device in conjunction with a UPS if possible.
Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
Surveillance grade HDDs should be used with this recorder.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result fire or explosion hazard. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
Warnings Follow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions Follow these precautions
to prevent potential injury or
material damage.

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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.

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Chapter 1 Description of Panels
1.1 Front Panel
Figure 1. 1 Front Panel 2
Table 1. 1 Description of Front Panel 2
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER
Power indicator turns yellow when the power switch on the
rearpanel is turned on.
STATUS
Status indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to
HDD.
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx indictor blinks yellow when network connection is
functioning properly.
2
DIRECTIONS
The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different
fields and items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed up
and slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button will select
the next and previous record files.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through
channels.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
ENTER
The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu
modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance the
video by a single frame.
3
Menu
Access the main menu interface
4
ESC
Exit and back to the previous menu.
5
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote controller.
6
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB thumb drives (for backup/ FW upgrades)

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1.2 Rear Panel
Note:
The rear panel vaires according to different models. Please refer to the actual product. The following figure is for
reference only.
Figure 1. 2 Rear Panel
Table 1. 2 Description of Front Panel
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for HDC-TVI and analog video input.
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connector
4
AUDIO OUT
RCA Connector
5
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and
menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.DB15 connector for VGA output.
Display local video output and menu.
7
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices.
8
Network Interface
RJ45 port for network connectivity
9
RS-485
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading
devices, the first DVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the
D+, D- pin of the next DVR.
10
Power Supply
12VDC Power Input
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
12
GND
Ground

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Chapter 2 Installation and Connections
2.1 DVR Installation
During the installation of the DVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times thanits diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the DVR is properly grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of 14° F - 131°F.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.
2.2 Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
One or two SATA hard disks can be installed depending on different models.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Note:
As the installation steps of HDD are similar among different models, here we take one model as an example.
Steps:
1. Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
Figure 2. 1 Remove the Cover
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of DVR and the other end to the HDD.

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Figure 2. 2 Connect the Data Cable
3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
Figure 2. 3 Connect the Power Cable
4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
Figure 2. 4 Install the HDD
5. Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.