SVAT CV300 - 4CH User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model #:
CV300 - 4CH
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PRODUCT TO THE STORE
Please contact a SVAT customer support representative rst regarding any additional information on
product features, specications or assistance with set-up.
Please contact us via one of the methods below:
Toll free telephone:
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Note: This is manual version 1.1 for this product, you may nd updated versions by visiting our website.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (BACK).
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PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please visit our website at www.svat.com
for information about your product’s warranty.
We take quality very seriously. This is why all of our products come with a one year warranty from the original purchase date
against defects in workmanship and materials. If you have warranty or support issues please contact us using any of the following
methods:
Phone: [phone] SVAT CANADA
Fax: [phone] Montrose Road
Email: [email protected] Niagara Falls, ON
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Warranty Terms
1. SVAT products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship
and materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at SVAT’s option.
2. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered with contrary
to the applicable instruction manual.
3. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
4. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself and no other
warranty, expressed or implied is provided. SVAT assumes no responsibilities for any other claims not specically
mentioned in this warranty.
5. This warranty does not cover shipping costs, insurance, or any other incidental charges.
6. You MUST call SVAT before sending any product back for repair.You will be sent a Return Authorization form with return
instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all supplied
accessories, and enclose your original receipt or copy, and a brief explanation of the problem (include RA #).
7. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the continental U.S.
8. This warranty cannot be re-issued.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ............................................................................................................................ 3
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................... 4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................... 5
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 5
BASIC SETUP .................................................................................................................................... 7
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION...........................................................................................7
MOUNTING AND WIRING THE CAMERAS .................................................................................................. 7
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES......................................................................................................... 8
Monitor or Television ................................................................................................................... 8
Microphone ................................................................................................................................. 9
Computer...................................................................................................................................... 9
POWERING ONTHE DVR........................................................................................................................... 9
Shutting Down ..........................................................................................................................10
MAIN MENU .................................................................................................................................... 10
CAMERA SETUP ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Turning Cameras On and O ..................................................................................................... 11
RECORD SETUP ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Setting cameras to Record/Not Record ...................................................................................... 12
RECORD FRAMERATE.............................................................................................................................. 12
To Change the Frames Per Second ............................................................................................. 13
VIDEO QUALITY....................................................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting Video Quality............................................................................................................. 14
RECORD SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................. 14
To Set the Schedule ..................................................................................................................14
SENSOR RECORDTIME ............................................................................................................................ 15
To Set the Sensor Record Time ..................................................................................................15
To Set the Alarm on Time .........................................................................................................15
To Set the Motion Detector Setup ............................................................................................ 15
Turning on and o Motion Detection ....................................................................................... 16
Setting the Level of Sensitivity ................................................................................................ 16
Setting the Motion Sensitive Area............................................................................................ 16
HARD DRIVE SETUP ................................................................................................................................ 17
To Enable Overwrite.................................................................................................................. 18
To Format HDD ........................................................................................................................ 18
MISCELLANEOUS SETUP ........................................................................................................................ 18
To Change the Password .......................................................................................................... 19
To Set Time............................................................................................................................... 19
Hidden Channel Setup ............................................................................................................ 19
Image Parameters ................................................................................................................... 19
Password Enable ..................................................................................................................... 20
Keypad Tones .......................................................................................................................... 20
Sequence Dwell Time .............................................................................................................. 20
Sequencing Instructions ......................................................................................................... 20
NETWORK SETUP ...............................................................................................................................21
Terms ................................................................................................................................................21

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LANGUAGE 21
RESET MENU ........................................................................................................................................... 21
RECORDING MENU 22
RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................. 22
Indications............................................................................................................................... 22
To View RecordedVideo through Monitor ................................................................................ 22
View Recording List ................................................................................................................. 23
Time Search ............................................................................................................................ 23
Event List................................................................................................................................. 23
To Select a Particular Event...................................................................................................... 23
SOFTWARE GUIDE 24
VIEWER SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................... ..........25
Video/Sound Controls......................................................................................................................... 26
Side Panel Control Buttons.................................................................................................................. 28
NETWORK SETUP 31
SETTING UP THE DVR ONLINE............................................................................................................... 31
CONNECTING DVRTO ROUTER .............................................................................................................. 32
FINDING YOUR DVR’s IP ADDRESS......................................................................................................... 32
PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER FORVIEWING DVR ................................................................................. 33
Method 1................................................................................................................................. 33
Method 2................................................................................................................................. 34
VIEWING YOUR DVR ON YOUR COMPUTER............................................................................................ 34
Logging into DVR..................................................................................................................... 35
Installing ActiveX Controls....................................................................................................... 35
VIEWING DVR OUTSIDE OFYOUR NETWORK......................................................................................... 35
Port Forwarding....................................................................................................................... 36
Finding External IP Address ..................................................................................................... 36
If You Cannot Connect.............................................................................................................. 37
ONLINE SOFTWARE 38.........................................................................................................................
BOTTOM BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 38
SIDE PANEL CONTROL BUTTONS ................................................................................................................ 41
CONFIGURING DVR TO WORK WITH DDNS ............................................................................................ 44
DDNS................................................................................................................................................... 44
Provider Information ............................................................................................................... 45
Account Setup.......................................................................................................................... 45
DVR TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 47
DVR SPECIFICATIONS50
CAMERA MANUAL............. ................................................................................................................ 53
WHAT IS INCLUDED.............................................................................................................................. 53
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 53
CAMERA INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 54
CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 55
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................... 55

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• 4 Camera Mounts
• Camera Mounting Hardware
• Software CD (For viewing DVR through USB connection)
• Quick Start Guide
• Instruction Manual
• RCA to RCA (Male) Cable
1 DVR (500GB Hard
Drive Installed)
4 Outdoor Night Vision
Cameras
2 Window Warning Stickers 1 x DC12V Power Adapter
for DVR
4 x 60ft 4 PIN DIN to RCA
(male) Power Cables
10ft RJ-45 Cable Software CD 1 x 4 port power supply
for Cameras
5 RCA to BNC Connectors IR Remote Control
Congratulations on your purchase of the CV300-4CH and taking the next step in keeping your home or business safe
and secure. Using this DVR you will be able to monitor and record the actions in your home or business from monitor
as well as online. Correct installation and use of this system will greatly increase the security of your home or business.
Please read through this manual carefully and follow the instructions to get the most out of your CV300-4CH.
• 1 Power Adapter for Cameras
• 1 USB cord (to connect the DVR to
a computer)
• 1 Year Warranty
• 24/7Lifetime Live Customer Support
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS INCLUDED
INTRODUCTION

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FEATURES
Fast & Hassle-Free Setup
SVAT's stylish DVR is incredibly easy to set up and use. It is plug-and-play so you can do everything yourself within
minutes.
Record Over 2 Years of Video Footage1
The 500GB hard drive can hold over 2 years of continuous video and is optimized for 24/7 surveillance. We only use
hard drives that are specically designed for high capacity writing, which ensures long product life and accurate video
data storage.Your DVR will alert you when your memory space is full so that you can overwrite your old video, stop
the unit from recording, or backup and transfer your video footage.
View Video Online with No Service Fees2(Supports DDNS)
View live or recorded footage from any computer with Internet Explorer − anywhere in the world. The unique design
of the DVR operating system also means you don't have to pay for any additional services.
Back-Up Data to Your Computer
Transfer recorded footage directly to your PC computer using the included USB cable. View and archive video
eortlessly with the included software.
4 Weatherproof Cameras with Night Vision
The included cameras are built for the outdoors with professional grade weatherproof housing3and sunshades.They
have multiple infrared (IR) LEDs that allow you to see in the dark, up to 15 feet away!4They activate automatically
when it gets dark and deactivate during the day to save energy (CDS sensor).
Advanced Motion Activated Recording
You can set the DVR to record only when motion is detected and alert you with an audible alarm. You can even set
individual cameras to detect motion, and only video from those cameras will be recorded. Motion Mask allows you to
block areas with constant motion, ensuring that only suspicious activity is recorded.
Multi-Level Password Protection
Ensure that only authorized users at dierent levels of allowance can change DVR settings or halt recording.
24 hour Scheduled Recording
You can fully customize a daily recording schedule. You can choose which hours of the day you want to continuously
record, motion record, or not record at all. Each camera can be scheduled with dierent settings.
Worry Free Recording
After power is interrupted, the DVR will continue recording automatically based on your recording schedule. It will
also ensure that your DVR conguration and custom settings are stored.
Customize Your Camera Display
You can easily view all cameras simultaneously in quad screen mode, or individually in full screen mode.
Search by Date, Time, or Event
Finding your recorded footage is easy. Simply choose the desired date and time range, and the requested video
clips will appear. Clips are also labeled by event, which makes it easy to nd footage that was captured by motion
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FEATURES cont...
24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
Assistance is available whenever you need it. Simply visit www.svat.com for illustrated networking guides, simple tips
on how to protect your property, and instructional videos on topics such as camera placement. Our customer support
team can be reached by phone 24/7, or by e-mail and live web chat services so that you will always have access to
an expert.
1. 2 years of recording is based on a lowest amount of FPS and quality
2. There must connected to an internet in order for no additional fees to incur
3. Not for use in direct exposure to water, rain or snow.
4. IR illumination range up to 15ft (4.5M) under ideal conditions. Objects at or beyond this range may be partially or completely obscured,
depending on the camera application.
For more information please visit: www.svat.com
• CLEARVU7 (LCD Monitor) • CVW62 (60 ft. Camera Extension Cable)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
FRONT PANEL
1. Power Indicator Light
2. HDD Activity Indicator Light
3. CH1-CH4 (Channel Selection Buttons) Select
to display individual cameras in live display
and playback
4. Quad Screen Button – Select to view all four
cameras at once
5. Record Button – Begins recording based on the
the 24 hour schedule
6. Reverse Button – Rewinds playback footage
and allows you to navigate to the left
7. Stop Button - Stops playback footage, and
stops Recording footage
8. Play Button – Calls up the playback menu
9. Fast Forward Button – Fast forwards through
playback footage and allows you to navigate the
menu to the right
10. Pause Button – Pauses playback footage
11. IR Sensor – Aim the IR remote control at the IR
sensor for best results
12. Directional Buttons – Allows you to navigate
up and down through the menu
13. Enter Button – Conrm changes and allows
you to select options
14. Menu – Allows you to access and exit the
main menu
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SIDE
20. USB Port - Used to connect DVR to
computer, using the included cable,
to back up or access HDD footage (not
compatible with USB ash drives)
16. Ethernet Port (LAN) – Connects the DVR to a router for network and internet viewing
17. Video Output – Connects DVR to a monitor or TV (not included)
18. CH1- CH4 (Video inputs) – Connect your cameras using the included BNC connectors
19. Power Input (DC12V)
BACK PANEL
REMOTE CONTROL
1. Numerical Keypad –Used to enter numeric passwords (when
prompted), Buttons 1-4 will display the corresponding camera on
full screen
2. All –Switch to quad viewing mode
3. Menu Button – Access the main menu and exits the current menu
4. Directional Buttons – Allow you to navigate through the menu
5. Select/Enter – Allows you to select options
6. Audio/Search – This DVR does not support audio, therefore this
button will not function
7. Mute – This DVR does not support audio, therefore this
button will not function
8. Reverse Button – Rewinds footage
9. Record Button - Begins recording based on the the 24
hour schedule
10. Pause Button - Pauses playback footage and starts/stops
Sequence mode
11. Play Button - Calls up the playback menu
12. Fast Forward Button – ast forwards through playback footage
and allows you to navigate the menu to the right
13. Stop Playback Button - Stops recording and/or playback footage

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BASIC SETUP
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION
• Thecamerashouldbeinstalled8to13ftabovetheareatobemonitored
• Ensuretherearenoobstructionsinthecamera’sviewtomaximizeviewingarea
• Ensurethattheadjustablesunshadeispositionedtoavoidglareandpositioncameraawayfromdirect
sunlight or indoor lighting
• Decidewhetherthecamerawillbewall-mounted,ceilingmountedorsitonadesk/tabletop.Ifwallorceiling
mounting, use the mounting hardware in the package. We recommend that the mounting bracket is secured
using the included screws for all installations
• Thiscameracomeswith60ftofvideo/powerwire.Pleasemakesurethatyoumountthecamerasnomore
than 60ft from theTV/monitor/VCR/DVR. If longer wiring distance is required, 60ft extensions can be
purchased (CVW62)
• WerecommendusingasurgeprotectedpowerbarorUPStoprotectthecamera’sinternalcircuitry
MOUNTING THE CAMERAS
1. Choose the mounting location for your camera. The
camera can be adjusted for each scenario by rotating
the camera and changing the angle of the mount
to the required viewing position.
2. Screw the mounting bracket into the camera’s
mounting hole, turning it clockwise.
3. Mount the camera in the desired location no more
than 60ft from the DVR unless you have purchased
camera extension cables.
4. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles.
5. Tighten the thumb screw until tightly secure.
1. Plug the 4PIN DIN
female connection on
the camera into the
4PIN DIN male
connection on the 60ft
video/power wire.
2. Plug the included 4
port power supply
cable into the red
power jack located on
the 60ft video/
power wire.
Follow these instructions for the installation of each camera. (The 60ft video/power wire has two connections: one for
video out, and one for power.)
WIRING THE CAMERAS
Follow these instructions for the installation of each camera. The 60ft video/power wire has three connections: one
for video out (yellow RCA), one for power (red power jack), and one to connect to the camera (4PIN DIN). All three of
these connections need to be connected properly for the cameras to function.

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NOTE: We recommend using a surge protected power bar and/or
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) backup to prevent damage
to your cameras DVR system.
BASIC SETUP
3. Plug the end of the 4 to
1 power supply cable
into the included power
adapter for the cameras.
4. Plug the camera’s
power adapter into an
AC outlet or surge
protector.
5. Attach the BNC to RCA
connector to the
camera video inputs on
the back of the DVR.
6. Connect the male RCA
plug (yellow) from the
60ft power to the BNC
to RCA connector in
one of the camera
video inputs.
7. Repeat the above steps for all of the
included cameras.
This DVR has multiple connections which allow you to integrate additional devices to the system. Please note that
there are many makes and models of devices that are compatible with the CV300-4CH and the instructions below may
not be applicable to your device. Always refer to the device instruction manual for proper setup and operation.
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR
2. Plug the RCA cable into
the BNC connector.
CONNECTING A MONITOR OR TELEVISION TO THE DVR (RCA Composite)
A monitor is required for initial set up and for viewing the DVR footage, without a computer
1. Connect a BNC to RCA
connector to the video
output connection on
the back of the DVR.

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BASIC SETUP
3. Attach the other end
of the RCA cable to a
yellow RCA video
input on your monitor
or television.
4. Switch theTV/Monitor source to view the DVR.
CONNECTING DVR TO A COMPUTER
Using the included software you can have complete control over the
DVR’s hard drive for easy viewing and backup! Install the software
included on the CD before connecting the DVR to the computer.
1. Attach the USB cord to the USB port on the side of the DVR.
2. Attach the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on
your computer.
Note:You must install the software CD to be able to view any footage on your computer and you cannot access
the menu while the USB is connected to a computer
POWERING ON THE DVR
1. Insert the DVR power
supply into the DC12V
connection on the
back of the DVR.
2. Plug the power supply
cord into a power
adapter, then into
a power outlet.We
recommend using
a surge protected
power bar and/or
uninterrupted power
supply (UPS) to prevent
damage to your
DVR system.
3. If the DVR is properly connected to a monitor, you
will see the startup screen that detects and checks
the status of the hard drives. It will take a few
moments to load the settings and view
the cameras.
4. The DVR will begin normal operation and show
the default display of 4 channels. The DVR will
begin recording automatically and resume
recording according to the dened schedule.
Note:You only have access to the main menu when
viewing DVR through a monitor connected
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SHUTTING DOWN (Stops Recording)
To shut the DVR o you must disconnect it from its power source, either by unplugging it from the power outlet or
removing the power supply from the back of the DVR. The DVR requires power to operate, if it is not connected to a
power source it will not record.
MULTI SCREENS
The CV300-4CH allows you to look at each camera individually as well as look at all four at the same time (Quad View)
• Toviewonecameraatatime:
1. Select cameras 1-4 by pushing the CH1-CH4 on the front of the DVR by pressing the numerical buttons on the
remote control.
2. To switch back to quad viewing, press the Quad button the front panel or press the ALL button on the remote.
MAIN MENU
Note:This manual was written with the remote being the main tool for navigation.
To move the cursor to each selection use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote or the up and down
arrows on the front of the DVR. To move them left and right, use the arrows on the remote or the rewind and fast
forward buttons on the DVR.
The Main Menu has 11 Options:
• CameraSetup
• RecordSetup
• RecordFramerate
• VideoQuality
• RecordSchedule
• SensorSetup
• HardDriveSetup
• MiscellaneousSetup
• NetworkSetup
• Language
• ResetMenu
Make sure your DVR is properly connected using the instructions provided
BASIC SETUP
To access the main menu press the Menu button on the remote control provided. Or the menu
button on the front of the DVR.
Note: Enter and select are interchangable terms therefore, Enter (on the front of the DVR) and SEL (on
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Camera Setup
This option allows you to turn cameras on and o. If a Camera is o, it will not be displayed on the screen and
will not be able to be set to record. If it is on then it will record according to the Record Schedule.
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To Turn Cameras On and O:
1. From the main menu press the enter button when CAMERA SETUP is highlighted.
2. To move the cursor to the camera you want to turn on or o use the arrows on the remote or the up,
down, fast forward (right) and rewind (left) buttons on the front of the DVR.
3. All the cameras should be set to‘ON”by default. To turn the camera on, move the cursor to your camera
of choice and press the enter button, (on the front of the DVR and on the remote). Once successful‘ON’
will be displayed next to that camera. (You will see the image the camera is seeing when the
camera is on).
4. To turn a camera o, move the cursor to your camera of choice and press the enter button
(on the front of the DVR and on the remote) once successful‘OFF’will be displayed next to that camera.
(Once the settings are saved the screen will go blank).
• Asyoucanseeintheabovepicture,Camera’s1and4areonand2and3areo.Thismeansthat2and3
will not record or show any footage.They are completely shut o.
Record Setup
This option allows you to decide which cameras you want to record and which ones you do not want to record.
All cameras will still be displayed. If the record setting of the camera is turned OFF, it will not record, if it is set
to ON, it will record according to the Record Schedule.

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Record Setup
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To Set Cameras to Record/Not Record:
1. From the main menu press the enter button when the cursor is next to RECORD SETUP.
2. To move the cursor to the camera you want to have recording or not recording you can use the arrows on the
remote or the up, down, fast forward and rewind buttons on the front of the DVR.
3. To set the camera to record, move the cursor to the camera you wish to set to record and press the enter button
(on the front of the DVR and on the remote) Once successful‘ON’will appear next to the camera. When the DVR
is recording, the data from this camera will be recorded as well.
4. To prevent a camera from recording, move the cursor to the camera of your choice and press the enter button
(on remote or on front of DVR) once successful‘OFF’will appear next to the camera. When the DVR is recording,
this specic camera will NOT record.
• TheabovepictureshowsCamera2and3setto‘OFF’.Thismeansthattheywillnotrecordanyfootage,but
they will still show live footage through the monitor
Note: If you have the camera turned o (from Camera Setup) the screen where the camera would show will read
‘NOCAM’and you will be unable to select the screen.
Record Framerate
• Thereareatotalof60FPSthatcanbedisbursedthroughoutthecameras;youhavethechoiceonwhich 
cameras have more or less FPS.
• ThisoptionallowsyoutochoosehowmanyFramesperSecond(FPS)youwillrecordeachcamerawith. 
Example:Ifyouhaveacamerapointingtoacashregister,youmightwantmoreFPSforthatcameracompareda 
camera that is pointed somewhere else.
• ThemoreFPSyouhave,thesmootherthevideo;howeveritwilltakeupmorespaceontheharddrive.Theless 
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Note:To change the FPS for each camera it must be turned on (see Camera Setup) and set to record
(see Record Setup).
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To Change the FPS
1. From the main menu press enter next to RECORD FRAMERATE.
2. Move the cursor to the camera you wish to adjust the FPS on.
3. Press enter to increase the number of FPS. Each time you press enter the FPS will go up. Each camera can record
at a maximum of 30 FPS.
4. To lower the FPS, press the stop symbol (on the remote and DVR). Each time you press the stop symbol the
number of FPS will decrease.
• ThetotalFPSusedisdisplayednearthecenterofthescreenwhileadjustingtheFPS.Thereisamaximumof 
60 FPS that can be distributed according to your needs
• TheabovescreenshowsthetotalFPSsetoneachcamera(Cam1=10,Cam2=5,Cam3=15, 
  Cam4=10)andthetotalamountofFPSused(40FPS)
• ThemostFPSyoucandisbursethroughthecamerasare60FPS,thereforetherecanstillbe20FPSdisbursed
Video Quality
• Thismenuoptionallowsyoutoselectthequalityofthe
video you record.You have the choice between Highest,
High, Normal and Low. The higher the quality, the better
thepicture;howeverhigherqualityalsotakesupmorehard
drive space. When the quality is lower, the images are not
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To Adjust the Video Quality
1. From the main menu move the cursor next to‘VIDEO QUALITY’.
2. Press enter to change the quality.
3. Scroll through the 4 options (highest, high, medium and low) by pressing enter to select the video quality.
Record Schedule
• Therecordscheduleallowsyoutosetupwhen/howyourcameraswillrecordina24hourtimeframe.
• Theclockinthis24hourperiodissetlikea12hourclock,exceptthat0standsfor12(AMandPM).Takenoteof
the AM and PM above the 0 to make sure you are setting up your recording schedule correctly
• Therearethreedierentrecordingoptions:
1. No record - The DVR will not record during the hour when this option is selected
2. Normal record - The DVR will continuously record for the hour it is selected (red box)
3. Sensor recording - The DVR will start recording when motion is detected in front of a camera
Additional Motion Detection settings can be set under Sensor Setup. ([S] box)
You can now set a custom schedule to record to your needs and specications
• Thereareseveraladvantagesofsettingupacustomizedrecordingschedule.WhentheDVRisonFULLRECORD 
24 hours a day, every day, your hard drive will ll up quickly.To optimize your HDD space, you may wish to
choose to record only when motion is detected during certain hours, or to not record at all. This will allow you to
get the most of your DVR’s hard drive space
To set schedule
1. From the main menu press enter next to‘RECORD
SCHEDULE’.
2. Use the navigation buttons to move the cursor to
the hour you want a specied recording type
to happen.
3. When the cursor is under the specied time press
the enter button (on remote and DVR) and it will
cycle through the options:
No record
Normal record
Sensor recording
4. Once you have personalized your schedule to record
to your choice at specied times press menu.
• Whenyouinstructthecameratorecord,itwillrecordusingwhateverfunctionyouhaveitsetto
record with based on your schedule
• Theabovephotoshowsaschedulethatanocewouldpossiblyuse.Itissettosensorrecordatnightand
early morning, when the business would be closed, and then set to straight record between 7 a.m. and 6
p.m. when it would be open
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Sensor Record Time
• SensorrecordtimegivesyouanoptiontosethowlongtheDVRwillrecordforafterithasdetectedmotion.You
can choose a recording time interval between 5 and 30 seconds
• AlarmontimegivesyouanoptiontohaveanalarmsoundofromtheDVRwhenmotionisdetected.Italso 
allows you to decide how long the alarm will go for. You can choose from 5 seconds to continuous alarm or o.
The alarm is an internal buzzer that will repeatedly beep according to this setting
• Motiondetectorsetupallowsyoutoturnmotiondetectiononandoforeachindividualcamera,aswellasset
the level of sensitivity to motion on each camera and congure each camera so that there are certain areas
to detect motion and other areas to ignore where motion is detected
• Forexample,ifyouaremonitoringyourhome,andthereisafanintheroom,youcansetthemotionareato 
detect motion everywhere but where the fan is. This way motion detection will not accidentally be triggered
and record insignicant movement
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To set the sensor record time
1. From the main menu press enter next to
‘SENSOR SETUP’
2. With the arrow next to the SENSOR RECORD
TIME press enter.
3. Each time you press enter the record time
after motion is detected will increase by
5 seconds.
• Thepicturetotherightshowsthesensor
 recordtimetobe10seconds;thismeans
that every time motion is triggered
the DVR will record as long as the motion is
going on and then 10 seconds after
the motion has stopped
To set the alarm on time
1. From the main menu press enter next to SENSOR SETUP.
2. With the arrow keys on the remote or DVR move the cursor next to the ALARM ON TIME option.
3. Each time you press enter on the remote or DVR the time options will scroll through (in seconds), starting
with‘OFF’and moving in increments of 5 seconds until it reaches CONT, which is the option to make the alarm
beep continuously when motion is detected.
• ThepictureabovehasthealarmtimesettoOFF
To set the motion detector setup
1. From the main menu press enter next to‘SENSOR SETUP’.
2. With the arrow keys on the remote or DVR move the cursor next to the‘MOTION DETECTOR SETUP’option and
press enter on the remote or DVR.
• Thisopensupaseparatemenu
• Thismenuallowsyoutochoosewhichcamerashavemotiondetectionon,whatlevelofmotiondetectionper
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Turning Motion Detection On and O
1. By using the arrow keys on the remote and DVR move the
cursor next to the camera you would like the motion
 detectionON/OFF.(CH1=Camera1,CH2=Camera2…)
2. Press enter to switch motion detection from‘ON’and‘OFF.’
• WhenthemotiondetectionisturnedON,theDVRwill
record when motion is detected in front of the camera
(this will only happen if the DVR is set on the sensor
record function in your schedule)
• WhenthemotiondetectionisturnedOFF,theDVRwill
not record from a camera if motion is detected from it
• ThephotototherighthasallcamerassettoON,thismeans
that all cameras will record when motion is detected
Setting the Level of Sensitivity
1. By using the arrow keys on the remote or the arrows, FWD and REW buttons on the DVR move the cursor
beside the camera you want to adjust the sensitivity of, then move the cursor over beside the word‘LEVEL’next
to the camera you wish to set up.
2. Press the enter button on the remote or DVR and the level will scroll from 1 to 3, each time you press enter.
• Level1isthelowestsensitivityandlevel3isthehighestsensitivity
• Theabovepicturehasthemotionsensitivitysetto3onCameras1and2,level2onCamera2andLevel1on
Camera 4
Setting the Motion Sensitive Area
By default the entire grid (22 x 10) is set to detect motion. Here you choose whether to select the motion
detection area or to clear a section of the grid to not detect motion. Sections of the grid that are shaded grey
will not trigger motion detection.
1. By using the arrow keys on the remote or the DVR move the cursor next to the camera you would like to specify
where motion will or will not get detected then move the cursor beside the word‘AREA’and press enter on your
remote or your DVR.
2. This will bring you to a full screen view of the camera you choose with a grid over it. You will notice a grey
blinking box on the grid – this box is your starting point.
3. From your starting point, use the arrow keys on your remote or the arrows, fast forward and rewind buttons on
the front of the DVR and move the blinking box to the general area you would like the motion detection
blocked out.
4. Once you are in the spot you would like to not detect motion press enter (on remote or DVR) in the square once.
• Ifyourcursorisstillinthebox,theboxwillblink.Whenyoumovethecursortheboxshouldbeshaded
dark grey, this means it is not detecting motion in that area
5. Move the cursor and press enter on each square of the grid you want to not detect motion until you have
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6. To clear the square, so that it detects motion in
the area again, go to the box and press enter (on
remote or DVR) once. When the cursor is moved,
it should leave the box clear.
7. To exit and save changes, press menu (on remote
or DVR).
8. Repeat the above steps for each camera you
would like to turn motion detection o of certain
areas of the cameras.
Hard Drive Setup
• Thismenuallowsyoutochange,viewthehard
drive settings, and erase all the video footage
from the hard drive (MASTER HDD FORMAT)
• ‘OVERWRITEENABLED’determineswhattodo
with the video footage once the hard drive is full.
This setting allows you to decide whether you
want to record over the oldest video footage
when the hard drive lls up or stop recording and
save old footage once the hard drive is full
• Thealpha-numericcodebeneaththe‘OVERWRITE
ENABLED’option is the serial number of the hard
drive. This is just for reference
• Theabovephotoshowsafanthatisgreyedoutandblockedofrombeingdetectedbythemotiondetector.
Thatmeansthatevenifthefanismoving,itsmotionwillnotbedetectedbytheDVRandtherefore;theDVR
willnotrecordthefanfornoreason.However;itwillrecordanyothermovementaroundthefan.Thisisagreat
waytoavoidundesiredmotiondetectiontriggering.Othersituationsmaybecartraconabusyroad
• ‘MASTERHDDSIZE’istellingyouthetotalcapacityoftheharddrive.Theabovepicturesays160133MB(160GB)
• ‘MASTERHDDUSED’notiesyouofhowmuchspaceonyourharddrivehasbeenusedinMBandthe
percentage used
• ‘MASTERHDDFORMAT’willformat(eraseeverything)theharddrive.Thepasswordisrequiredtocomplete
this function