Smartwares WDVR840S User manual

High Denition Wireless Digital
Video Recorder
Installation and Operating Instructions
Model: WDVR840S
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................................2
OVERVIEW .....................................................................................................................................4
FRIENDLY REMINDER ...................................................................................................................5
KIT CONTENT ................................................................................................................................6
KNOWING YOUR DEVICES ...........................................................................................................7
Wireless Digital Receiver ..........................................................................................................7
Wireless Digital Outdoor Camera ..............................................................................................9
Motion Detection .....................................................................................................................10
INSTALLING YOUR DEVICES ...................................................................................................... 11
Installing Your Camera ............................................................................................................ 11
Setting up Your Receiver......................................................................................................... 13
Live Screen Displays...............................................................................................................15
Quick Select Menu ..................................................................................................................16
SYSTEM OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 17
Main Menu ..............................................................................................................................17
Camera Setup.........................................................................................................................18
Recorder Setup.......................................................................................................................20
Detection Sensitivity................................................................................................................ 22
Motion Area.............................................................................................................................23
Event List................................................................................................................................25
System Setup..........................................................................................................................27
Storage Setup.........................................................................................................................29
SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE ........................................................................................................31
Add Device .............................................................................................................................31
APP INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................33
App Main Control Menu...........................................................................................................35
Push Notication .....................................................................................................................37
Remote Setting .......................................................................................................................40
Recorder Setup.......................................................................................................................41
System Setup..........................................................................................................................45
Storage Setup.........................................................................................................................48
Push Notication Setting ......................................................................................................... 49
Factory Default Setting............................................................................................................51
TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................................52
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION .........................................................................................................54

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Damages caused by non-compliance with this operating manual will void the warranty! We will
not assume any liability for damages to items or persons caused by improper handling or non-
compliance with the safety notices! Any warranty claim will be null and void in such cases.
1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided.
2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using.
3. Never tug on the power cords. Use the plug to unplug it from the wall outlet.
4. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may
damage the camera or cause camera temporary malfunction.
5. Use the devices with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body.
6. For your own safety, avoid using the camera or power off the camera when there is a storm or
lightning.
7. Remove the power adapter during long periods between usages.
8. Use only the accessories and power adapters supplied by the manufacturer.
9. To meet the regulations pertaining to parental responsibility, keep the devices out of the reach of
infants.
10. Check power cables, do not get crushed or damaged by sharp edges whenever the devices are
in operation.
FCC Compliance Statement: This
device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subjected to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Products with CE Marking comply
with EMC Directive (2014/30/EU);
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/
EU); RED (2014/53/EU); ROHS
Directive (2011/65/EU) issued by the Commission
of the European Community. Compliance with
these directives implies conformity to the following
European Norms:
EMC: EN 301 489
LVD: EN 60950
Radio: EN 300 328

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FCC/CE WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and ETSI(EN) 300328. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes interference to radio or
television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Move the equipment away from the receiver.
•Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
You are cautioned that any change or modications to the equipment not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate
such equipment.
DISPOSAL
If the camera system no longer functions or can no longer be repaired, it must be
disposed of according to the valid statutory regulations.
Disposal of spent batteries/accumulators:
You are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all spent batteries and
accumulators. Disposing of spent batteries/accumulators with common household waste is
prohibited! Batteries/accumulators that contain hazardous substances are marked with the symbols
on the side. These symbols indicate that it is prohibited to dispose of these batteries/accumulators
in the household waste. The abbreviations for the respective heavy metals are: Cd=cadmium,
Hg=mercury, Pb=lead. You can return spent batteries and accumulators that can no longer be
charged to the designated collection points in your community, outlets or wherever batteries or
accumulators are sold. Following these instructions will allow you to fulll the legal requirements
and contribute to the protection of our environment!
CAUTION
• This product is designed with built-in high sensitivity microphone. Please keep the camera away from
the receiver (at least 3 to 5 meters in distance) to avoid continuous howling noise to occur, otherwise
please adjust receiver volumn to low if the location of camera(s) is near by the receiver.
• Do not insert or remove memory card and/or HDD (external/internal version) while the system is in
operation. This may cause system to malfunction and/or damage the storage media. It is strongly
recommended to format the memory card and/or HDD prior the initial operation of the system and
periodically afterwards.

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OVERVIEW
The WDVR840S which can receive video and audio data from Hight Definition Digital
Wireless Cameras (supports up to 4 cameras), and is able to store received data to the HDD.
You are able to view the data in real-time, or at later time. Remotely have live-view via mobile
device(s) with Internet connection.
The Digital Wireless Camera(s) is able to wirelessly transfer compressed video and audio data
in digital format which offers efficient, secure and ‘Interference Free’ wireless connection to
the WDVR840S unit.
The method of transferring audio and video is secure and private, and eliminates the need of
running cable(s) between the monitor and the cameras, ensures quick and easy installation with
minimum cost at the same time.
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BEFORE THE PRODUCT IS INSTALLED
‧Please read the operation manual carefully.
‧Please unpack all boxes carefully and identify that all the parts are present.
‧Make sure you use only the recommended power supplies. Damage caused to the camera
or receiver by incorrect voltage or wiring is not covered by the warranty.
‧Cutting any cable will void the warranty.
‧Do not drop, pierce or dismantle the camera or receiver.

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FRIENDLY REMINDER
The state of High Definition Wireless Digital Video Recorder is capable of deliver high quality
video to your smart-mobile device(s), which would require higher internet bandwidth. Due to your
local internet environment condition, your mobile device(s) may display black-screen or
temporary disconnect to the WDVR840S.
* For best performance, please keep the camera and monitor minimum 1 meter away form the
receiver and Wi-Fi router.
*Make sure the WDVR840S is operating with sufficient internet bandwidth, 1.5Mbps (upload
speed) is suggested.
* For best performance, the smart-mobile device(s) need to be on Wi-Fi or 4G mobile network
in order to receive maximum download speed.
*When the APP automatically switch to Relay Mode:
‧By adjusting image quality to “low” or set to 720P HD resolution in the camera setting section,
connection will be improved.
*Your internet bandwidth is limited. For best performance, avoid more than two users connecting
to the WDVR840S simultaneously.
*Make sure your smart-mobile device(s) is equipped with up-to-date technology, Guard-core 1.9GHz
or higher is suggested.
*Please make sure the memory card used is CLASS10 rated. And insert or remove memory card
when the Digital Wireless Receiver Console is power OFF.
*Before using the memory card/ HDD for recording video, you MUST format the memory card/ HDD
on the console.

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Minimum System Requirement for WDVR840S:
*Digital Wireless Outdoor IR
Camera
*Camera Stand
*Camera / ReceiverDigital Wireless Receiver
Console
Ethernet Cable MouseHDMI Cable
x 1
x 1 x 1x 1
*For Networking:
- DHCP enabled router
- 1.5Mbps or above upload bandwidth (both home and mobile device)
- iPhone 5 / Mini iPad 2 or above
- Android 1.9GHz Guard core or above
Camera / Receiver Adaptor
x 1
*Camera power
adapter-5V/1.5A
WDVR840S power
adapter-12V/2A
Screw Pack(For Camera)
x 3
KIT CONTENT
*Quantity varied subject to conguration

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Wireless Digital Receiver
KNOW YOUR DEVICES
Item Name Function
1Power Indicator Indicate Power On/Off Status
2Link Indicator Indicate Wireless Data Transfer Status
3HDD Indicator Indicate HDD Storage Operation Status
4Antenna Transmit/Receive Digital Wireless Audio/Video Data

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Item Name Function
1HDMI Port Video & Audio Output (TV)
2USB Port Mouse
3RJ45 Port
Internet Connection (Router)
4Power Input DC 12V Adaptor
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Reset Button Reset System
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Micro Memory Card Slot Micro Memory Card Insert Location
7 Power On/Off Switch Power On/Off Digital Wireless Receiver Console
8 SMA Connector Receiver Antenna Installation (Twist On)
Note:
‧Please complete HDMI Cable connection to TV before power on the Digital Wireless
Receiver Console.
‧Please insert memory card before power on the Digital Wireless Receiver Console.

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Item Name Function
1Power Indicator Indicate Power On/Off Status
2Wireless Indicator Indicate the monitor and cameras are connected
3Lens Capture Image
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PIR
Passive Infrared sensor for detecting heat emission from
biomass (human, animals, etc.)
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IR LEDs Night View
6 Antenna Transmit/Receive Digital Wireless Audio/Video Data
7 Camera Stand Fasten Camera to Wall, Ceiling and/or Flat Surface
8SMA Connector Camera Antenna Installation (Twist On)
9Pairing Button Connect Camera to Receiver
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Power Jack DC 5V/1A Adaptor
11 Microphone Capture Audio
Wireless Digital Outdoor Camera
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Front View Back View