Watchguard DVR8ENTPACK3 User manual

MODEL: DVR8ENTPACK3
Professional Surveillance Pack
Digital Video Recorder with 8 Security Cameras
‘QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE’
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) 4 x 15 Infrared Day/Night Cameras
-Advanced H.264 Video Compression Technology - High Quality CCD Image sensor
-Multiplex Operation - 14 x Infrared LEDs
-Long Recording Duration - 520 TVL Resolution
-Intelligent Video Motion Detection Recording 4 x Indoor Dome Cameras
-Remote Network Surveillance & Backup Functions - High Quality CCD Image Sensor
-Easy to operate with remote or USB mouse - 480 TVL Resolution
-System Auto recovery after power loss (blackout)
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Package Contents (Before commencing installation, please ensure you have all the parts listed below.)
1 x 8 Channel Digital Video Recorder with 1TB Hard Disk Drive & PC Software for Remote
View
● Advanced H.264 Video Compression Technology for High Quality Images and Small
File Szes
● Easy to Operate - Just Like a VCR
● Can be Connected to a PC Network for Remote Viewing & Backup (Software on CD)
●Mouse and remote control included
4 x Day/Night Weatherproof Colour Cameras with Infrared LEDs - 15m Range
● High quality CCD image sensor (Not Inferior CMOS Type) for superior picture quality
● IR LEDs for viewing in total darkness up to 15m (B&W Mode)
● 520 TVL resolution
● Compact Size ideal for use indoors or out
4 x Indoor Dome Cameras
● For indoor use only
● 520 TVL resolution
● Stylish design
8 x Camera Connection Cables
● Combined DC power and video leads
● Pre-terminated - allowing simple plug-in connection –No tools required
● 2 x 10m, 2x 20m, 4 x 30m leads supplied
2 x Power Split Cable (4 way & 5 way)
● Allows you to connect all 8 cameras to 1 power supply
1 x Monitor Connection Cable
● Connect the BNC monitor output from the DVR to the RCA video input on your TV / VCR
1 x Network Cable (Optional Use)
● Allows you to connect the LAN port on the DVR to your PC or network to facilitate
remote viewing or backup functions
2 x Switch Mode Low Voltage Power Supplies
● 1 x 5Amp 12VDC Supply for Use with the Power Split Cable to PowerAll Cameras
● 1 x 19VDC Power Supply for Use with the DVR
● Advanced Switch Mode Technology
* Note: If you wish to connect directly from the DVR to a PC you require a crossover cable (Not Included)

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Figure C
Figure D
Network cable connection (Optional Use)
Audio Cable Input(s) and Output (Optional)
Use)
Figure E
HDMI
Figure A
Figure
B
Installation
Before installing this unit, please read through the following points:
Do not place cords from the AC adapter where they can be pinched or stepped on.
Do not place heavy objects on cords, or cover cords with rugs or carpet.
Never immerse any component in water, and do not spray cleaners of solvents on the unit. Unplug
units before cleaning. When cleaning, use a damp, lint-free cloth only.
Do not expose the DVR or Cameras to excessive heat, cold, or moisture
Leave at least a 2” space between the DVR and other objects to allow air circulation around the unit.
Service should be handled by qualified technicians.
Connection Guide
1. Locate the 8 Cameras as required and connect the supplied combination DC Power and Video
leads. (Yellow to Yellow / Red to Red)
2. Connect the 8 x corresponding camera Video leads (Yellow) into the camera inputs at the rear of
the DVR (Figure A). Be sure to take note of the Camera input 1 –8, as this will determine the
camera channels.
3. Connect the socket end of the 4-way split power cable into one of the plugs on the 5-way cable.
4. Connect the 8 x camera Power leads (RED) into the Power Splitter Cables
5. If you are using a TV/Monitor with Composite Video Input, follow Step 4.1.
If you are using a TV/Monitor with VGA input, follow Step 4.2
4.1 Connect the Monitor Connection Cable into the Composite Monitor output on the rear of the
DVR (Figure B). Connect the Monitor Connection Cable into the RCAVideo input on your
TV/Monitor (TV/Monitor Not Supplied)
4.2 NOTE: VGA is not included. Connect the VGA cable to the VGA output or HDMI cable to
HDMI output on the rear of the DVR (Figure C & E). Connect the other end of the VGAcable
into the TV/Monitor VGA input.
6. Connect the 2Amp 19VDC Power adaptor to the DVR (Figure D).
7. Connect the 12VDC Power adaptor to the Power Split Cable.
WARNING
Please ensure you use the correct power
supply for each component.
DO NOT plug the 19V DVR Power supply
into the cameras as this will damage them.

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8. Plug both Power adaptors into a Power-Point and switch the power-point ON
9. The Power LED at the front of the DVR should now be illuminated red and the unit will make a
loud beep sound.
Quick Start up Guide
Make sure your TV/Monitor is ON and set to the appropriate AV channel if required
Switch the Power button located on the rear of the DVR after connecting a monitor and at least
one camera. The Power LED will illuminate Green. It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to
boot the system.
The images from all 8 cameras should now be displayed on your TV/Monitor
BEFORE BEGINNING TO RECORD YOU MUST SET the DATE and TIME on your DVR.
Setting the Date and Time
Press “MENU” on the DVR front panel to bring up the password dialogue box. Use the mouse to
enter the DVR admin password with the on-screen keypad.
The default admin password is 0000.
(Users can alter the password later. Please refer to the Advanced set up guide CD)
Press “MENU” on the DVR front panel to bring up the main menu. Select “QUICK START” 
“TIME SETUP” to set the date and time
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please DO NOT change the date or time on your DVR after the recording function is
activated. The recorded data will be disordered and you will not be able to find the recorded file to backup by time
search.

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NOTE: If users change the date or time accidentally when the recording function is activated, it’s recommended to
clear all HDD data, and start recording again.
Menu Display and Operation with USB Mouse
The system supports operation via USB mouse (not included). See below for an explanation of how to
operate your DVR using the mouse input.
Connect USB Mouse
-Connect your USB mouse to one of the USB ports on the DVR front panel
- A mouse icon ( ) will appear on the screen if the mouse is detected properly.
- Use the mouse to enter the DVR password with the password keypad.
- Default administrator password is 0000. The status will be changed from (key lock) to
(administrator), and the quick menu bar appears on the left side of the screen.
Password Input Quick Menu: Closed
Quick Menu Bar
Mouse over the arrow mark on the left side of the main screen to extend the quick menu bar and show
the five functions as follows:
Click to show the channel switch panel and select the channel you want.
Click to display the playback control panel.
Switch to the channel you want first, and click to enter the zoom-in mode.
Click to select the audio channel you want.
Click to enter the PTZ menu (Not used in DVR4ENTPACK)
Quick Menu: Open

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Main Menu
Right click anywhere on the screen or press the “MENU” button to bring up the main menu. Right click
again to exit the menu.
QUICK START: Click to set the status display, image settings, and date & time.
DATE SETUP: Click to set the date display and daylight savings.
SYSTEM: Click to set the system configurations.
EVENT INFORMATION: Click to enter the event search menu.
ADVANCED CONFIG: Click to adjust advanced system settings such as recording modes and camera
resolutions.
SCHEDULE SETTING: Click to set timer and detection recording.

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To Begin Recording
Once you have successfully set the Date and Time, exit the OSD Menu by pressing the “MENU” button
to return to normal viewing.
By default, the DVR will begin recording when it is properly connected to the cameras and has an
installed HDD. If it is recording, the recording icon “ ” will be displayed on screen.
To Stop Recording
To learn how to stop the recording function of the DVR, please refer to the “Advanced Config 
Record” section of the Advanced Installation Guide supplied on the software CD.
Recording Options:
Recording Times
This DVR is factory set to record “CIF Best Quality” at 3 frames per second, per camera, at a
resolution of 352 x 288 pixels. This will provide approximately 16 weeks of recording time on this
setting. Using Video Motion Detection or reducing image quality can achieve much longer record
times if required.
This unit can be set up to record up to a maximum of 6.25 frames per second per camera in “Frame
Mode, 704 x 576 pixels, High Resolution” (H.264 Compression) or 25 frames per second per camera
in “CIF Mode (Real Time),(H.264 Compression) 352 x 288 pixels”
How to stop all recording:
- Enter menu, go to “ADVANCED CONFIG” “RECORD”
- Set “MANUAL RECORD ENABLE”, “TIMER RECORD ENABLE” and “EVENT RECORD ENABLE” to “OFF”
How to change the framerate of recording:
- Enter menu, go to “QUICK START” “GENERAL”
- Set “IMAGE SIZE”to your preferred resolution eg. “FRAME”
- Set “QUALITY” to your preferred image quality eg. “SUPER BEST”
- Set “Images Per Second” to your preferred settings eg. “25”
Camera title

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Recording Modes
The DVR offers three recording modes, MANUAL RECORD, EVENT RECORD and TIMER RECORD.
MANUAL RECORDING (continuous recording):
The DVR will begin recording when the cameras are properly connected and a HDD is installed. It is set
to this mode by factory default.
EVENT RECORDING (triggered by motion and external alarm):
When this function is activated, the recording is triggered by motion or external alarms, indicated by the
sign " " (motion) or " " (external alarm) on the screen.
TIMER RECORDING (scheduled time):
Recording is scheduled by Timer, indicated by a yellow clock icon in the on-screen status bar.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If power is switched off accidentally or in the case of a black out, recorded video files will
still be stored in the HDD. The DVR will return to the original recording status after power is turned on again.
How to enable motion recording:
- Enter menu, go to “ADVANCED CONFIG”
- Under “DETECTION”, enable “DET” for each camera
- Go to “ALERT” and set “MOTION BUZZER” to “OFF”
- Go to “RECORD” and set “MANUAL RECORD ENABLE” to “OFF” and “EVENT RECORD ENABLE” to “ON”
How to enable scheduled recording:
- Enter menu, go to “ADVANCED CONFIG”
- Under “RECORD” set “MANUAL RECORD ENABLE” to “OFF” and “TIMER RECORD ENABLE” to “ON”
- You can then select “SCHEDULE SETTING” from the main menu to set the record schedule

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Typical Viewing Screen
The image below shows a typical screen shot from an installation
To Play Back Captured Video Footage
Press “PLAY” button and the DVR will display the last recorded video.
FAST FORWARD (F.F. ) & FAST REWIND (REW):
You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on the DVR in the playback mode,
Press “►►”once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed etc.
The maximum speed is 32X.
Press “◄◄”once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed etc.
The maximum speed is 32X.
SLOW PLAYBACK:
Press “SLOW” button to get 1/2X speed playback.
PAUSE/IMAGE JOG:
Press “II”button to pause the current image displayed on the screen.
In the Pause mode
Press “►►”once to get one frame forward
Press “◄◄”once to get one frame rewind
CHANNEL SHIFT:
Display mode:
Press MODE “ ” button to 4 channels display.
Full Screen Switch:
Press “1” “2” “3” “4” buttons to show the full screen channels.
STOP:
Pressing “ ■ ”button under all circumstances will return DVR to live monitoring mode
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** Overwriting View
When the HDD is full under
“Overwriting” recording mode, the
previously recorded data may be
overwritten without further warning
notice. Your DVR will erase the
oldest data for overwriting.
Unit is set to Overwrite by factory
default.
Under Recording
Channel Title
HDD Overwrite Mode
Remaining Available
Capacity of Internal HDD
System Time

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PLAYBACK CONTROLS:
Use the mouse to hover over the bottom of the display screen to bring up the playback navigation bar
Searching for data
You can also use the search function of the DVR to look back though stored data via various events
Press “LIST”button on the front panel of the DVR or the “EVENT INFORMATION” button on the
main menu to enter the search mode.
Then the screen will show the following window.
2006-MAY-12 [FRI]
15:12:32
CIF
Typical Playback Screenshot from DVR
The type of recording image size
(Frame or CIF)
Play-Back Time
(Time of Actual Event)