Uniden B6440D User manual

SET UP GUIDE
Wired Video Security DVR System
© 2016. Uniden America Corporation Issue 1, November 2016
Irving, Texas Printed in China
This Set Up Guide applies to the following models:
B6440D
G6440D
G6440D
G6840D1
G6860D2
G6880D2

Uniden surveillance products are not manufactured and/or sold with the intent to be used for
illegal purposes. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all
local, state and federal law. For further information on video surveillance and audio recording legal
requirements, please consult your local, state and federal law.
©2016 Uniden America Corporation
All rights allowed by law are hereby reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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ABOUT YOUR VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEM
Thank you for purchasing Uniden's Guardian Video Security DVR. This state of the
art surveillance system provides high quality synchronous audio and video. TCP/IP
network technology lets you monitor and operate your system remotely.
This Setup Guide provides basic setup and operation information so you can quickly
get your system up and running. It also sets up remote viewing access. Download
the Owner’s Manual from www.uniden.com for detailed information about system
operation.
INCLUDED IN THE BOX:
• Cameras (4, 6, or 8) • Receiver (1) • 12V 2A Power Adapter
(2)
• 4-or8-WaySplier
Cable
• 60’ExtenonCable(4,
6, or 8)
• USB Mouse
• Ethernet Cable • HDMI Cable • CameraMounngKit
If any items are missing or damaged, visit www.uniden.com for assistance
SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM - BASIC
Images in these installation procedures show the front and back panels of the
G6840D1. Other models' back panels will be different, but similar.
Basic setup connects the DVR to all peripheral equipment (cameras, mouse,
monitor, etc) and power. Once connected, your system is ready for use through the
DVR’s menu system.
You can set up your system in 2 stages - installing your system hardware and then
sengupbasicconguraon.Eachstagehasseparatesteps.
STAGE 1 - Install System Hardware
• Connect DVR to Power
• Connect Mouse to DVR
• Connect DVR to Monitor
• Connect Ethernet Cable
• Connect Cameras to DVR and Power
• Install Cameras
STAGE 2 - Basic System Configuration
• Complete Wizard and Log In
• Set Password

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• Set Screen Resolution
• Set Motion Sensitivity
CONNECT DVR TO POWER
1. Connect the DVR to 12V power using the 12V
2A power adapter (supplied).
2. Connect the power adapter to the surge protector plugged into 120V indoor
power.
CONNECT MOUSE TO DVR
Connect the mouse to the DVR at the labeled USB
port on the back of the DVR.
CONNECT DVR TO MONITOR
There are three different ways to connect the DVR and monitor, depending on
what type of monitor port connection is available.
Monitor with HDMI Port
1. Connect DVR and monitor
using HDMI Cable
(included).
HDMI cable to DVR HDMI cable to Monitor
(example)
2. Connect monitor to surge protector plugged into 120V indoor power.
3. TheDVRbeepsasitpowersup.AertheUNIDENwelcomescreendisplays,
the Wizard screen displays.
4. Select Exit for now; we will return to the Wizard later in the setup process.

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Monitor with VGA Port
1. Connect DVR and monitor
using VGA Cable (not
included).
VGA cable to DVR VGA cable to
Monitor (example)
2. Connect monitor to surge protector plugged into 120V indoor power.
3. TheDVRbeepsasitpowersup.AertheUNIDENwelcomescreendisplays,
the Wizard screen displays.
4. Select Exit for now; we will return to the Wizard later in the setup process.
TV with BNC Port (VIDEO IN)
1. Connect DVR and TV using
BNC-RCACable(notincluded).
BNC-RCAcabletoDVR BNC-RCAcableto
Monitor (example)
2. Connect TV to surge protector plugged into 120V indoor power.
3. TheDVRbeepsasitpowersup.AertheUNIDENwelcomescreendisplays,
the Wizard screen displays.
4. Select Exit for now; we will return to the Wizard later in the setup process.
CONNECT ETHERNET CABLE
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on the DVR and the other to
yourethernetconnecondevice(router,cablebox,etc).
CONNECT CAMERAS TO DVR AND POWER
Eachcameraconnectstooneendofthe60footextenoncable.Theotherendof
thecableconnectstothereceiverandtopower.Theendsoftheextenoncable
are marked for Camera or DVR side
1. Connect camera cable's blue end
(male)tothebluecamera-sideBNCend
(female) of the extension cable.
Male Female
Female Male
2. Connect the camera cable’s RED power
connector (female) to the DVR extension
cable’s RED power connector (male).

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3. Connect the extention cable's other
blueBNCend(female)toDVR'sVideoIn
connector (male).
The Video In ports on the back of the DVR
are numbered. Do not connect cameras to
ports that your system does not support. If
you have 1 - 4 cameras, use ports labeled
1 - 4, etc.
4. Connecttheextenoncable’sred
(female) power connector to one of the
powerspliercableends(male).
5. Repeat these steps to connect the other cameras to the DVR and to the split-
ter cable.
6. Connectthepowerspliercabletothe
power adaptor.
Female
Male
7. Plug power adaptor into the surge protector. Live video from the cameras
displays on the screen.
Some DVR systems have more than 4 cameras. DVR systems with 6 or 8 cameras
have an 8x splier.
INSTALL CAMERAS
Video surveillance laws vary from state to state. Check local regulations to be
sure you are operating in a legal manner.
Installaon Tips
• When selecting an outside location for your cameras, keep in mind that most
cameras are designed to operate between 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C) with a
relative humidity of up to 95%. Avoid installing cameras in direct sunlight, and
consider wind chill and other environmental factors, too.
• Mount the camera in an area that is visible, but out of reach. Route the wiring
so it does not interfere with power or telephone/cable lines and it should not
be where it could be easily cut. Create a plan for camera wire routing and for
camera angle.
• Adjust the camera angle so that it covers an area with high traffic as needed.
In “high-risk” locations, have more than one camera cover the same area. This
provides camera redundancy if a vandal attempts to damage a camera.
Male
Female

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• If you position cameras indoors, avoid pointing the camera at a glass window
to see outside. This may result in a bright white ring in the night vision image
because the light from the night vision LEDs may reflect off the window glass.
Take the following placement suggestions under consideration:
• Cabling Distance From DVR to Camera. The video signal sent from the camera
to the DVR is reduced over distance. The maximum distance allowed is 330
feet (100 meters). A 60 foot cable is included. If you need a cable longer than
60 feet, then use an RG59 cable (with suitable connectors).
• Do not submerge any camera.
• Mounting. Ensure the camera is mounted on a stable surface which is capable
of supporting 5 times the weight of the camera.
• Avoid direct exposure to the weather. Cameras which are weatherproof may
be mounted outside, such as under an eave or other overhang; however, the
image will be affected by rain, etc., landing on the lens. Do not allow direct
sunlight to land on the lens.
1. With the DVR connected to the camera, hold it in the location where you
want it mounted. Check the display on the monitor to verify that the view
from that location is acceptable.
2. Mount the camera(s) to the desired surface using the parts in the supplied
mounting kit. If mounting on drywall, use the drywall anchors supplied in
the kit.
3. Adjust the camera stand to ensure that the camera has a satisfactory view
of the area you would like to monitor. The camera has several adjustment
points to provide maximum flexibility when setting the view angle. Use a
Philip's head screwdriver (not included), to make any adjustments.

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BASIC CONFIGURATION
Basic configuration lets you use the DVR's internal menu system to access all DVR
features. The easiest way to get started is to go through the Wizard quick setup and
then fine tune specific areas (such as screen resolution, etc.).
Some fields may require keyboard input. Select the field and a pop-up keyboard
displays. This keyboard supports alphanumeric and symbol keys. Shift once to
input a capital letter; shift again to return to lower case. Click ESC to close the
keyboard.
POWER ON AND ACCESS WIZARD
1. If your DVR is already connected to power, disconnect it. Reconnect the DVR
to the power supply; the DVR powers up and the POWER and HDD LEDs on
the front light up.
2. AertheDVRpowersupandthe
UNIDENwelcomescreendisplays,the
rstofthreeWizardscreensdisplays.Fill
inthedateandmeinformaon.The
mostcommonlyusedmezonesforthis
system are:
• GMT-05:00 - Eastern Standard (Default)
• GMT-06:00 - Central Standard
• GMT-07:00 - Mountain Standard
• GMT-08:00 - Pacific Standard
• GMT-09:00 - Yukon Standard
• GMT-10:00 - Alaska-Hawaii Standard
3. Select Next.
4. The second Wizard screen sets up
DVR monitoring through the internet.
SettheHpPortto8091andthe
server port to 5000. Click Obtain an IP
address automacally to get network
informaonorllintheeldsmanually.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual at www.
uniden.com for internet access details.
Click Next.
8091

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5. The last Wizard screen displays storage
status.Reviewtheinformaonandthen
click FinishtosavetheWizardseng.
Live video displays.
LOGIN
You need to log into the system to continue setting it up.
1. Right-click on any Live View screen; a
menu shortcut screen displays.
2. Select Main Menu; the Login dialogue
box displays. The user name, admin, is
already entered. There is no password
required so select Login (set a password
aeryoulogin).
NOTE: Uniden strongly recommends that
you set a password for your system.
3. The Main Menu screen displays.
SET PASSWORD
1. From the Main Menu screen, select
Setup>Users. The User Management
screen displays.

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2. Select Change Password. (At this point,
there are no other users added to the
system.) In the Change Password screen,
enteranewpasswordandconrmit
usingthepopupkeyboard,selecng
Enter each time. Select OK to save the
new password.
3. The User Management screen displays
again.
4. Click EXIT to return to the Setup screen.
SET MOTION SENSITIVITY
You can set how sensitive the camera should be for movement to trigger recording.
You can also block off (mask) certain areas of the camera's viewing window so
normal movement in those areas (trees, wind chimes, etc.) won't trigger recording.
1. From the menu shortcut screen, select
Main Menu/Setup/Alarm/Moon. The
Moon screen displays.
2. Seteachcamera’smoondeteconspecicaons.
• Select Camera. Select the channel you want to record when motion is
detected.
• Select Holding Time. Set how long the camera continues recording after
motion is no longer detected.
• Select Trigger. Other channels record when one of the cameras detects
motion. The Trigger field sets how that camera notifies that it is recording
(buzzer, email notification, etc).