Vip-Vision Watchguard NVR-Q20623 User manual

AI Network Video Recorder
Installation Manual
Supports models from:
NVR-Q20623

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Software utilised in this manual was current at
the time of manual creation.
For the latest version of surveillance software
for PC and Mac systems, please scan the QR
code or follow the link to the right.
A brief overview of key software is listed below:
SmartPSS: Remote view application for live
view, playback and conguration of your
surveillance system. For Windows & Mac PCs.
Smart Player: Playback exported footage &
convert video les for Windows & Mac PCs.
DMSS: Mobile surveillance application for iOS
& Android
Scan QR code or navigate to:
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Thank you for purchasing this Network
Video Recorder.
This install guide covers basic setup, installation
and use of your surveillance system.
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Note: This guide references the latest version of the NVR
firmware (as of Q4 2021). Some images and instructions
may differ depending on firmware version.
For detailed technical support and software
downloads, visit our Help Centre at:
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Table of Contents
1. Pre-Installation 4
1.1 Pre-Installation Safety Information 4
1.2 Connecting your NVR and Cameras 4
1.3 NVR Rear Panel & Setup Diagram 5
2. Installing Cameras 6
2.1 Maximising Camera Eectiveness 6
2.2 Mounting Surveillance Cameras 6
3. NVR and Camera Configuration 8
3.1 First Boot and Startup Wizard 8
3.2 Conguring Surveillance Cameras 13
3.3 Conguring Storage Settings 14
3.4 Display Settings 17
4. Footage Playback 18
4.1 Accessing Stored Footage 18
5. Footage Backup & Viewing 20
5.1 Backup Footage to USB 20
5.2 Viewing Footage on a Computer 21
6. AI Functions 22
6.1 Mounting Surveillance Cameras for AI Functions 23
6.2 AI Live View 25
6.3 Motion Detection & Smart Motion Detection 26
6.4 Tripwire & IVS Setup 27
6.5 Face Detection & Recognition 28
6.6 AI Trigger Actions 31
6.7 Disarming 32
7. AI Search 33
8. Troubleshooting 35

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1. Pre-Installation
• Do not place cords from the NVR where they can be pinched or stepped on.
• Do not place heavy objects on cords, or cover cords with rugs or carpet.
• Do not expose the NVR to excessive heat or moisture.
• Leave at least 50mm of space between the NVR and other objects to allow ample air circulation.
• Never immerse any component in water and do not spray cleaners or solvents on the cameras.
• Shut down and unplug the recorder before cleaning. When cleaning, use a damp, lint-free cloth only.
• Service of your NVR or surveillance cameras should only be handled by qualied technicians.
1.1 Pre-Installation Safety Information
1. Connect the cameras to the NVR: Using CAT5e/CAT6 LAN cables, connect cameras to the built-in PoE Ports on
the back of the NVR. No additional power is required for the cameras.
2. Connect network switches to the NVR: Connect any network switches to the LAN ports on the back of the NVR.
NOTE: Connect to a LAN (Ethernet) port, NOT a PoE port.
3. Connect a display: Using an HDMI or VGA cable, connect a monitor or television (not included).
4. Connect the mouse: Connect the USB mouse to the rear USB port, saving the front port for easy USB backup.
5. Connect to your local network: Using the included Ethernet patch cable, connect to your switch or router.
6. Connect NVR power: Plug in the supplied AC power cord to the rear of the NVR.
1.2 Connecting your NVR and Cameras
The following section will detail connecting the NVR and surveillance cameras. It is recommended that cameras and
connections are tested before mounting. If there is no image or an error message when rst connecting cameras, see
Troubleshooting in Section 8 in this guide.
Refer to 1.3 NVR Rear Panel & Setup Diagram for full NVR & system diagrams. Refer to rear panel diagram Fig 1.1 or
your NVRs diagram/dimensions for input and output locations.
Upon activating power, LED lights at the front of the NVR should turn on and the NVR will sound on startup. The NVR
will then run your surveillance user interface. Cameras will be detected automatically. This completes a successful rst
boot of your surveillance system and you may begin conguring surveillance cameras.
We recommend only using Surveillance-grade HDDs with your NVR, such as Seagate Skyhawk or WD Purple. These
HDDs are built to handle the heavy workload of 24/7 recording; standard HDDs may encounter performance issues.
Before connecting your NVR (network video recorder) or cameras, please ensure the following safe installation
guidelines are adhered to.

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NOTE: Your NVR (network video recorder) model may differ - a 16 channel NVR is shown below.
Video Inputs: PoE/ePoE
network ports for camera
data & power
HDMI: HDMI video
output for modern
monitors & TVs
LAN: Network
(Ethernet) Ports
USB: Connect
mouse or backup
device
100~240VAC:
Power input
Audio: 1x channel RCA
input/2x channel output for
microphone/loudspeaker
VGA: Video
output for
older monitors
Alarm: External
alarm trigger
input/output
Fig. 1.1: NVR Rear Panel Diagram
1.3 NVR Rear Panel & Setup Diagram
PoELAN
Fig. 1.2: System Setup Example
Monitor
Router
IP Cameras
(Direct PoE)
IP Cameras
(via PoE Switch)
PoE Network
Switch
NVR
or
Mouse
Power Input
Internet Connection
Remote View
via Mobile
Network
(CAT5E/6)
HDMI / VGA
USB
Power Cable

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2.1 Maximising Camera Effectiveness
To maximise the effectiveness of your surveillance cameras, follow these guidelines for camera mounting.
• Avoid pointing cameras directly in front of large objects, including walls & eaves. When infrared turns on at
night or in low-light, it may be reected back into the camera, resulting in an over-bright image.
• Avoid pointing cameras directly at light sources.
• Consider how the sunlight changes during the day. Mount your camera where sunlight has minimum impact.
• Consider your local and state laws before installing your cameras. This may affect where you point your surveillance
cameras.
• Avoid direct exposure to weather. If possible, mount under an eave or awning. While the cameras are water-
resistant, rain on the lens will affect image quality.
• Ensure the mounting surface thickness can support triple the weight of the camera.
• Do not mount the camera behind glass as this can reduce performance and usability of surveillance in both day &
night images.
• Light levels should be approximately the same between the camera and the targeted area.
• Do not place camera or cabling near high voltage wires or other sources of electrical interference.
2. Installing Cameras
2.2 Mounting Surveillance Cameras
1. Loosen the camera mount assembly by adjusting the locking screw with the included wrench.
2. Mark the screw position on the mounting surface.
3. Drill mounting holes for the wall plugs.
4. Drill a larger hole (approx. Ø10mm) so the camera cable can pass through the mounting surface.
5. Pull the cables through the building walls/ceiling from the camera to the recorder.
6. Connect the camera LAN cables, ensuring your camera is sealed away from rain and dust. Fit the water-proof cable
gland (included with camera). If installing in an area where moisture exposure is possible, seal power and video
connections with self-amalgamating tape (not included).
7. Afx the camera to the mounting surface using the supplied screws and wall plugs.
8. Reassemble the camera, loosely locking the enclosure using the locking screw and wrench.
9. Connect the LAN cable back to the NVR and view the video feed.
10. Adjust your camera to the desired position.
NOTE: To adjust the angle of cameras with tri-axis mounting, simply loosen the locking screw(s) to adjust your camera’s
position, then tighten again once finished.

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Fig. 2.1: Mounting diagram for xed bullet
Camera Base Surface
Cables
Self-tapping
screws
Wall plugs
Fig. 2.3: Mounting diagram for xed dome
Surface
Wall plugs
Self-tapping screws
Camera
Enclosure
Locking screw
Allen key
Pedestal
Fig. 2.4: Tri-axis xed dome adjustment
Fig. 2.2: Tri-axis xed bullet adjustment
Locking screw
Locking screw
Cables
NOTE: Diagrams shown below assume camera to be mounted on masonry. Cameras mounted on drywall (gyprock,
plasterboard, etc.) will require special mounting screws or toggles (not included).
Diagrams are examples only - screws and other physical components may vary depending on your camera model(s).
2.2 Mounting Surveillance Cameras (cont.)

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3. NVR and Camera Configuration
3.1 First Boot and Startup Wizard
After successful connection and boot of your NVR, you will be taken through rst-time setup for your surveillance
system. Here you will congure system security and begin customising your NVR, including setting camera encoding
options, network setup and remote view conguration. USB keyboards are supported, but not required; an on-
screen keyboard will appear when needed.
NOTE: Each setting shown in the Startup Wizard can be modified later via the NVR Main Menu. See the Menu Quick
Guide in Section 6 or see the full user manual for more information.
Following the prompts, complete each section in the Startup Wizard, as detailed below:
3.1.1 Startup Wizard
When the NVR is powered up for the rst time or the NVR is restored to factory settings, the Startup Wizard will be
displayed. Users can set common NVR functions by following the procedures step-by-step
Fig. 3.1: Device Initialization Screen
3.1.2 Device Initialization
The rst step of the Startup Wizard is Device Initialization. Here you can conrm the basic settings of your NVR such
as region, language, video standard, date, time and automatic updates.
Default settings are adequate to get started, we recommend checking the following:
1. Set your Region, Time Zone and System Time.
2. Users in NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and ACT will need to enable DST (Daylight Saving Time). Adjust Start Time & End
Time settings.
3. Enable the Online Update setting to be notied whenever a new rmware update is available. For compatibility
with future cameras and to receive security updates, we recommend this setting to be turned on.
NOTE: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October, when clocks are put forward one hour. It
ends at 2am (which is 3am Daylight Saving Time) on the first Sunday in April, when clocks are put back one hour.
NOTE: Online Updates requires an internet connection.

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3.1 First Boot and Startup Wizard (continued)
Fig. 3.2: Password Setting screen
Fig. 3.3: Unlock Pattern screen
Fig. 3.4: Password Protection screen
NOTE: Email address password resets require a mobile phone
with the DMSS app & internet access.
NOTE: We strongly recommend setting up email password
reset and security questions. If the password is forgotten and
no recovery method is set up, the recorder will need to be sent
back to the supplier for a system reset, which will incur a fee
even if the system is still within the warranty period.
3.1.3 Securing your NVR
In the Startup Wizard, you will be prompted the setup the
admin account.
1. Enter a strong password to be used for the admin
account. It is recommended to use a combination of
letters, numbers and symbols.
2. (Recommended) Enter a Password Hint.
3. Click Next.
4. (Optional) Draw an Unlock Pattern for quick unlocking or
click Skip.
5. (Recommended) Enter an Email Address to be used for
password resets.
6. (Recommended) Select three Security Questions, then
enter the three Answers. This will be used if the admin
password is forgotten. Please note that answers are case-
sensitive.
Fig. 3.5: NIC1 Modify Page (example only)
Fig. 3.6: P2P Setup Page (example only)
3.1.4 Configuring TCP/IP, P2P, and Remote View
Network setup will be prompted next, enabling you to
connect your DVR to the Internet. First ensure that your DVR
is connected to your switch or router via the included CAT5
cable (detailed in Section 1.3). For the simplest setup we
recommend using DHCP to connect to the Internet. You will
then be prompted to congure P2P for remote view on your
internet connected phone or tablet.
1. In the Network section, select modify next to nic1.
2. Turn on DHCP, then click OK.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. Enable P2P to enable remote access.
5. P2P Status should read Online. This indicates an active
internet connection. (This may take a few minutes).

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3.1 First Boot and Startup Wizard (cont.)
Fig. 3.7a: Home Screen
Fig. 3.7c: Device Selection
Fig. 3.7e: Device Details
Fig. 3.7b: QR Scan
Fig. 3.7d: Add Device
Fig. 3.7f: Alarm Notication
1. Go to the Home screen.
2. To add your NVR by QR Code, select the
Button and then select SN/Scan.
3. Scan the Device SN QR code that you see in the
P2P section (Fig. 3.5).
4. Optionally, select Manually Enter SN to type in the
device SN (serial number) to manually add device.
5. Select the Device Type as NVR.
6. Choose a name for your NVR in Device Name.
7. Enter the Username and Password for your NVR.
The default username is admin and the password is
what was set in Section 3.1.3
8. Tap Save.
The following details remote view conguration via
the DMSS app (Apple iOS / Android) on your device.
Depending on the device or app version, menus may
function or appear slightly different to those explained
below.
Remote View: Adding NVR via QR Code
1. Go to the Home screen.
2. Select the ... Button on the device to add push
notications for.
3. Select Device Details.
4. Tap on Notification or Multi-channel Alarm
Subscription.
5. Toggle Alarm Notications to ON (blue).
6. Tap on the notications you wish to receive and enable
them. E.g. To enable notications for Low HDD Space:
Tap Disk Alarm, then enable Low Space.
7. Tap Save.
Remote View: Enabling Push Notifications
After adding your Recorder to your iOS / Android device,
the next step is to enable notications. This will allow you
to receive & respond to surveillance app alerts on your
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3.1.5 Configuring Surveillance Cameras
After conguring remote view, the Startup Wizard will take you to the Camera List menu. This menu will display all
detected cameras. Users can also add cameras manually, and setup cameras over the network.
3.1 First Boot and Startup Wizard (cont.)
Fig. 3.8: Add Camera Setup page
Option 1: Adding Cameras that are connected via the POE Ports on the back of the NVR
Cameras plugged into the POE ports on the back of the NVR should be detected automatically. They will appear in the
second table with a Green status icon to indicate that the cameras are online. If the status is Red, or the camera does
not appear in the list, refer to 8.0 Troubleshooting.
Option 2: Initialising and Manually Addressing Cameras from the Network (POE Switch, Bridge, etc).
1. Select Device Search.
2. Tick every camera that you wish to initialise, then click the Initialize button.
3. You will be brought to an Enter Password screen. Tick Using current device password and email info, then click
Next.
4. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, then click Next. (NOTE: When initialising more than one
camera, the last section of the IP address will be incremented by the Incremental Value.
5. Click Finished once all of the cameras have been initialised and addressed.
6. Click Device Search.
7. Tick the checkbox next to the newly initialised & addressed camera, then click the Add button. The camera will
appear in the second table with a Green status icon to indicate that it is online.
Option 3: Manually add a Camera from the network with a known IP Address and Password
1. Click the Manual Add Button
2. Set Manufacturer to Private (If the camera is a 3rd party camera select ONVIF).
3. Enter the IP Address, Username and Password of the camera. (NOTE: The Camera’s IP Address must be in the
same range as the NVR’s LAN port set in 3.1.4)
4. Click OK to add the camera. It will appear in the second table with a Green status icon to indicate that it is online.

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3.1 First Boot and Startup Wizard (cont.)
Fig. 3.9: Add Camera Setup page
3.1.6 HDD Formatting
If your recorder is tted with a HDD, ensure it is listed on screen, and the health status is normal. Select OK to nish the
setup wizard.
Liveview Controls
• Double-click on a camera window to make it full-screen; double-click again to return to normal view.
• Right-click to access the right-click menu.
• From the right-click menu, click Main Menu to access most conguration settings.
Main Menu Controls
• Mouse wheel scroll to view more menu options.
• Left-click to enter a menu.
• Right-click to return to the Main Menu / return to the Liveview screen from the Main Menu.
3.1.8 Completed Setup
Startup setup is complete. Below is an example of a View 8 Liveview setup. Before mounting cameras, familiarise
yourself with the user interface and menu layout.
Camera
Name
Camera
Status Icons
Camera
Number
Fig. 3.11: View 8 Liveview screen with right-click menu open.
Right-click Menu:
• Main Menu
• Search Playback
• PTZ/Focus Control
• Viewing Options
• Sequence
• Smart Tracking
• Custom Split
• Camera List
• Manual Record
• Preview Mode
• Auto Focus
• Image Snapshot
3.1.7 Switch Resolution Prompt
After exiting the Startup Wizard, the NVR may prompt you to switch your resolution if it detects that the monitor can
support a higher resolution than the one currently in use. Select OK to use the new resolution. If it is 4K, the NVR will
reboot. For more display options or to update the resolution later, see section 3.4 Display Settings.
Fig. 3.10: Switch Resolution prompt

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3.2.1 Camera Quality & Bit Rate
After the Startup Wizard has been completed, you can make adjustments to the camera settings via the Encode menu.
From the Main Menu go to the Management section at the bottom and click Camera.
Each camera features a Main Stream for high quality streaming to the NVR; and a Sub Stream for low quality, low data
streaming to your remote view phone or tablet. You can congure both of these streams for each individual camera,
so you can choose to prioritise quality for important cameras and recording time for others.
3.2 Configuring Surveillance Cameras
Encode Settings Explained
Coding Strategy: The encoding strategy used by the camera. AI Codec reduces the amount of storage space utilised
while maintaining image quality for key targets. It does this by reducing the bit rate of the camera and using AI to allocate
the bit rate to humans and vehicles instead of the background of the image. Smart Codec reduces the bit rate for non-
important video to conserve storage space. It is recommended to use AI Codec if available and General if not.
Type: This dropdown menu switches between encode settings for General, Motion and Alarm recording. Different
encode settings can be separately set for each type of recording mode (Standard camera streams will use General
settings, while camera streams with Motion Detection enabled will use Motion settings).
Compression: The compression technology used when encoding footage for storage on a hard drive. H.265 is the
most efcient at compressing footage for storage on your hard drive and will provide the most total record time. H.265
is recommended for Main Stream, H.264 for Sub Stream.
Resolution: The camera’s image resolution; dictates the size of captured images. A high set resolution means larger
pictures captured by the camera each frame, which means higher required bit rate & hard drive storage capacity. It is
recommended to set the Resolution as the highest value for Main Stream and D1 for Sub Stream.
Frame Rate (FPS): Frames per second, or, the number of images that make up each second of video captured by the
camera. A high frame rate means more data per second is captured by the camera and sent to the recorder, this requires
a higher set bit rate & hard drive storage capacity.
Bit Rate: The rate at which video data travels from the camera to the recorder, measured in Kilobits per second. This
directly determines the quality of the video stream and how much capacity footage will occupy on the hard drive. It is
recommended to leave this as the default value for optimised quality, or 2048 for optimised recording time.
Bit Rate Type: How bit rate is controlled. By setting CBR (constant bit rate), the camera bit rate is pre-dened and
camera quality is constant no matter what is being captured. By setting VBR (variable bit rate), the camera uses a
low bit rate when there is little scene activity and switches to a high bit rate when there is more activity. CBR ensures
constant quality, whilst VBR conserves hard drive capacity in times of low activity. It is recommended to set this to CBR
for optimised quality or when using AI Codec, or VBR for optimised recording time.
• If the camera has a built-in microphone, select More, then enable Audio.
Fig. 3.12: Example encode settings for channel 1
(Quality Optimised 8MP, H.265 system)

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Optimised Encode Settings
Fig. 3.13 details quality optimised values and max. recording-time optimised values for 4K cameras. Values will vary by
camera model.
3.2 Configuring Surveillance Cameras (cont.)
Field Quality Optimised Recording Time Optimised
Main Stream Sub Stream Main Stream Sub Stream
Coding Strategy AI Codec - AI Codec -
Resolution 3840 * 2160 720 * 576 3840 * 2160 720 * 576
Frame Rate 15fps 15fps 15fps 15fps
Bit Rate Type - CBR - VBR
Bit Rate 8192Kbps 1024Kbps 2048Kbps 512Kbps
Fig. 3.13: Suggested camera encode values to be set for 8MP cameras.
• Disk Full: Congure the settings for when all the read/write discs are full, and there is no more free disc. It is
recommended to leave this as the default Overwrite.
• Create Video Files: Congure the time length and le length for each recorded video.
• Delete Expired Files: Congure whether to delete the old les or not. If yes, also determines how many days of
footage are deleted. It is recommended to leave this as the default Never.
• Sleep Strategy: Congure whether the system will sleep automatically after idling for a period of time, or not.
Fig. 3.14: Storage Settings
3.3 Configuring Storage Settings
3.3.1 Configuring Basic Storage Settings
To make adjustments to the basic storage settings navigate to Main Menu -> Management-Storage -> Schedule.
Here, you can congure the settings for situations when the HDD is full, le size/time length of recorded video, and the
settings for auto-deleting old les.

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3..2 Configuring Recording Schedules
To make adjustments to the recording schedule navigate to Main Menu -> Management-Storage -> Schedule.
Here you can dene the recorded footage schedule in the Record menu (Fig. 3.15), and the recorded image snapshot
schedule in the Snapshot menu. By default, cameras are set to non-stop General recording (24 hours a day, 7 days a
week).
Schedules can be set in hourly periods for individual days for each camera, with colour-coded options for:
• General (green) for all regular recording.
• Motion (yellow) for recording on motion detection.
• Alarm (red) for recording on triggering an integrated alarm.
• M&A (orange) for simultaneous alarm/motion detection recording.
• Intelligent (blue) for recording on triggering AI functions such as IVS (Intelligent Video Surveillance), Face Detection,
ANPR, People Counting, etc.
Fig. 3.15: Recording Schedule with General, Motion & Intelligent recording set to a 24/7 schedule
3.3 Configuring Storage Settings (cont.)
Setting Motion Detection & Intelligent Recording
1. Click the Channel drop down to select All cameras.
2. In the days column, toggle the All check box to simultaneously set recording schedule parameters for every day of
the week.
3. Check the yellow Motion check box to select motion detection recording.
4. Click the schedule to ll in areas for motion detection recording. We recommend a 24/7 schedule to mirror your
Regular recording schedule (Fig. 2.10).
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 with the blue Intelligent check box to set intelligent recording (tripwire, face detection, etc).
6. Click Apply to conrm recording schedule changes. You have now set up motion detection & intelligent recording.
This will be benecial when it comes to searching footage in playback (Section 4.0).
Note: For instructions on how to configure MD / IVS etc., see 6.3 Motion Detection & 6.4 Tripwire & IVS Setup.

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3.4.2 Configuring a Second Display
You can congure the VGA or a second HDMI port to display different cameras to a second TV/Monitor.
1. Enable Sub Screen.
2. Set the Output Port. For NVRs with two HDMI Ports, set this to HDMI 2. For NVRs with one HDMI, set this to VGA.
3. Set the Resolution to the resolution of your TV/monitor.
4. Click Apply.
5. Exit the Main Menu, right-click, then select Sub Screen
6. The mouse will move to the other display. Click OK on the prompt.
7. Right-click then select the View you wish to use.
8. Right-click then select Main Screen to return to the Main Screen, then Click OK on the prompt.
Fig. 3.16: Configuring Display Settings
3.4 Display Settings
3.4.1 Configuring Display Settings
To congure display settings, navigate to Main Menu -> Display. You may have to scroll to the second page
of the Main menu.
• Set the Resolution of the Main Screen to the resolution of your monitor or television. Be careful not
to set this value higher than what your TV/monitor can support or it will be unable to display the NVR.
• Toggle AI Rule and SMD Preview to show/hide AI rules and previews (IVS, SMD, etc) on the Live View
page of the NVR.
• Congure Live Audio to toggle which channels have permission to play audio through the TV/Monitor
if it has been enabled.

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4. Footage Playback
To access footage playback, select the Search button from the Main Menu. Stored footage can be accessed by
searching by date and rened by footage type (General, Motion, Alarm, etc). The below image details the playback
interface with footage selected.
After locating the desired footage, you can immediately backup the video by using the search menu. See Section 5.1.1
for more information.
1. Ensure that the correct HDD is selected and that REC checked in Source Select.
2. Using the Date Select calendar, choose your date for footage playback. A coloured dot icon indicates stored
footage is available for that day (Fig. 4.1).
3. Select the cameras to be viewed. The screen will automatically split depending on the amount of cameras selected.
4. The Footage Timeline should populate with stored footage, indicated by coloured bars in the timeline. Click
anywhere on the timeline to begin footage playback. Other cameras will automatically sync their playback to the
selected camera.
5. For greater precision playback control, zoom in on areas using the Timeline Zoom, up to 30 minutes.
6. Using the Playback Controls, you can speed up or slow down playback, place marks on key footage times and
take snapshots.
Use Fig. 4.2 on the opposite page as a guide.
By conguring your recording schedule for motion detection and by using Smart Search, you can quickly nd the
footage you require. For Footage Backup, proceed to Section 5.
4.1.1 Playback Footage by Date
4.1.2 Playback Footage by Smart Search
NOTE: Smart search requires motion detection to be recorded to function. You can only Smart Search playback footage
one camera at a time. If Smart Search is not functioning, check Section 6 for troubleshooting.
1. As detailed in the previous section, use Date Select to locate your desired date for footage playback, and choose
a single camera only in View Select.
2. Click anywhere on the Footage Timeline to begin playback. Then select the Smart Search button .
3. A grid will appear overlaid onto your camera playback. Highlight an area of interest on the grid. This will dene the
motion detection area that is used by Smart Search.
4. Select the Smart Search button again to begin playback of all motion detected events in the area you selected.
Sun Mon Tue Wed
1 2 3 4
Fig. 4.1: Date select Calendar showing footage is available for Sun, Mon, Tue.

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Fig. 4.2: Four camera view simultaneous footage playback.
Source
Select
Date
Select
View
Select
Timeline
Zoom
Footage Timeline
Playback Controls Smart Search Camera Display
Backup
Controls

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5.1.1 Backup Footage via Search Menu 5.1.2 Backup Footage via Backup Menu
Using the Backup Menu, specify start/end dates &
times across multiple cameras simultaneously. This is
useful for large footage export, such as full days.
1. Select Backup from the Main Menu, or, insert your
USB device and select File Backup.
2. Here, you can select the Type of footage to backup
(default: All), the Start Time and End Time and
what Record Channels to backup video from.
3. Selecting Search will populate the list with individual
video clips ready for backup. Clips can be added or
removed from the backup process using the check
box.
4. Select Start to begin backup.
NOTE: Regular type footage (R) will be split into in one
hour segments, unless Motion Detection type footage
(M) was recorded.
Storage capacity is also shown. Ensure you have the
required storage to accept the backup video.
5.1 Backup Footage to USB
5. Footage Backup & Viewing
Should you wish to preserve recorded footage before it is overwritten, you will need to perform a footage backup.
Footage can be exported from your NVR in a .DAV or .MP4 le. A .DAV le will require conversion for sharing, whereas
an .MP4 le is compatible with most video players on Windows or Mac PCs. Each le type is covered in Section 5.2.
There are two different ways to backup footage to USB: via the Search menu through searching playback footage; and
by performing a direct backup via the Backup menu. Both are accessed via the Main Menu.
File selection (.DAV/.MP4) is only available in the Backup menu. Backup in Search Menu outputs .DAV les only.
Note: When backing up footage to an external HDD, it will first need to be formatted by selecting the “Format” button. This
will clear all data on the external HDD.
Using the Search Menu, nd start/end points of backup
footage by using playback video as a reference.
1. As detailed in Section 4, locate the footage you wish
to backup. Select the desired camera in single view
mode.
2. Using the Footage Timeline, click the approximate
desired time for your backup video start point.
Selecting the Clip Button on the Backup
Controls (Fig. 5.1), this will set your start point.
3. Again, using the Footage Timeline, click the
approximate desired time for your backup video end
point. Select the Clip Button again to set your end
point.
4. Select the Save Button to open the Backup menu.
5. This process can be repeated to add more clips from
different channels.
6. Plug in your USB device, exiting any automated
prompts, and select Backup to begin backup.
Fig. 5.2: Backup MenuFig. 5.1: Backup Controls in Search Menu.

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5.2 Viewing Footage on a Computer
The following details instructions for viewing footage on Windows or Mac personal computers. Video conversion may
need to take place for viewing on other devices, eg: smartphones, tablets, etc.
Now that you have backed up footage to a USB in .DAV / .MP4 format, you are ready to view it on a personal computer.
• .DAV footage can be viewed using the Smart Player Lite program and cannot be played on mainstream media
players without le type conversion.
• Smart Player can export your videos to .AVI le type to be viewed using another media player such as Windows
Media Player & VLC Media Player
• .MP4 footage can be directly viewed using most players, including Windows Media Player & VLC Media Player
Fig. 5.3: Footage playback using the included Smart Player Lite for Windows
1. To view .DAV footage in Smart Player Lite, either click the Add Files button and select the le from your USB,
or drag & drop the le onto a selected play window.
2. Using the .DAV le, Smart Player Lite adds functionality similar to your NVR in footage playback, such as synchronous
playback of multiple channels.
3. Open the Options menu . Here, you can set the directories and formats for saved snapshots (.BMP/.JPG) and
videos (.DAV/.AVI). You can also adjust video aspect ratio and other options.
4. You can export clips by pressing the Record button once to begin recording, then again to end recording.
5. Similarly, you can take snapshots by pressing the Snapshot button once.
Note: Smart Player Lite is automatically copied onto the USB device when performing footage backup from the NVR.
5.2.1 Viewing .DAV Video Files on PC with Smart Player Lite