Watchguard DVR8E(PACK) User manual

MODEL: DVR8E(PACK)
Professional Surveillance Pack
Digital Video Recorder with 8 Security Cameras
„QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE‟
Digital Video Recorder
8 x 15m IR Day/Night Cameras
-Advanced H.264 Video Compression Technology
- High Quality Image sensor
-Multiplex Operation
- IR Night view range of 15 metres
-Long Recording Duration
- 650TVL Resolution
-Intelligent Video Motion Detection Recording
-Remote Network Surveillance & Backup Functions
-Easy to operate with remote or USB mouse.
-System Auto recovery after power loss (blackout)
N517
V4.0 260614
www.watchguardalarms.com.au

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DVR8E Contents (Before installation, please ensure you have all the parts listed below).
Additional DVR8E(PACK) Contents (Only included when purchased as with the DVR8EPACK)
1 x 8ch Digital Video Recorder with 1TB Hard Disk Drive
● Advanced H.264 Video Compression Technology for High Quality Images
● Easy to Operate
● Can be Connected to a PC Network for Remote Viewing & Backup (Software on Disc)
1 x USB Mouse
● To operate the DVR
1 x IR Remote Control with batteries
● To operate the DVR
1 x HDMI Connection Cable
● Connect the DVR to a HDMI ready TV or Monitor
2 x Switch Mode Low Voltage Power Supplies
● 1 x 12v Power Supply for use with the DVR8E
● 1 x 12v Power Supply for use with the Power Split Cable to Power All Cameras (Pack)
8 x Day/Night Weatherproof Colour Cameras with Infrared LEDs - 20m Range
● IR LEDs for Viewing in Total Darkness up to 20m (B&W Mode)
● 650TVL Resolution
● Ideal for use Indoors and Out
8 x Camera Connection Cables
● Combined DC Power and Video Leads
● Pre-terminated - Allowing Simple Plug-in Connection –No Tools Required
● 4 x 10m, 2x 20m, 2 x 30m Leads Supplied
2 x Power Split Cable
● Allows You to Connect All 8 Cameras to 1 Power Supply
1 x Network Cable
● Allows You to Connect the LAN Port on the DVR to Your PC or Network to Facilitate
Remote Viewing or Backup Functions

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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.
Leave at least 50mm of space between the DVR8E and other objects to allow air circulation.
Do not expose the DVR8E or Cameras to excessive heat, cold, or moisture.
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 place heavy objects on cords, or cover cords with rugs or carpet.
Service should be handled only by qualified technicians.
Rear Panel
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VIDEO IN
Connect to analog camera, video input signal.
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AUDIO OUT
Connect to video output device such as sound box.
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AUDIO IN
Connect to audio input device such as speaker.
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VGA
Connect to monitor using VGA cable.
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HDMI
Connect to Digital Monitor with supplied HDMI cable.
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USB
Connect to USB storage device, mouse, or DVD-RW.
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Network port
Connect to LAN.
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RS485
For RS485 PTZ Control.
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DC12V
Connect to 12V power supply.
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Power button
Powers on/off the DVR8E.
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GROUND
Ground point.
WARNING
Please ensure you use the correct power
supply for each component. Plugging
either Power supply into the wrong deice
cause damage to it.

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Connection Guide
1. Mount the 8 Cameras as required and connect the supplied combination DC Power and Video
leads.
2. Connect the 8 x corresponding camera Video leads (Yellow) into the camera inputs at the rear of
the DVR. Be sure to take note of the Camera input 1 –8, as this will determine the camera
channels.
3. Connect the 8 x camera Power leads (RED) into the Power Splitter Cable. Ensure your camera
power supply is connected to each of the cameras power cables.
4. Connect the 12V Power Supply to the DVR8E.
5. Plug power adaptor into a Power-point.
6. Switch DVR8E on from back of device. Then hold front Power button for 3 seconds.
7. The power LED at the front of the DVR8E should now be illuminated and the unit will make a
loud beep sound to indicate it is powered.
8. Connect the included mouse to the USB port on the front or back..
9. Connecting your local network or modem to the DVR8E (we recommend doing this last step
after all the cameras have been configured).

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Front Panel
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USB
USB port. Connect to USB storage device, mouse etc.
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Alarm
Alarm indicator light
When an alarm occurs, the light becomes red to alert you.
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Network status indicator light
The blue light becomes on when the network connection is
abnormal or offline.
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HDD status indictor light
The red light becomes on when HDD is abnormal or HDD
space is below the threshold.
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IR
IR Receiver
Receives the signal from the remote control.
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ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
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FN
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image colour.
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Enter
Enter
Confirm current operation
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Power
The blue light becomes on when the power connection is OK.

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Main Screen
Once booted, you will be presented with the screen below (camera may only be black if not yet set up)..
Each camera view will have one or more symbols from below:
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Currently Recording
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Video Loss
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Motion Detected
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Camera Lock
System Menu
Right Clicking will bring up the System Login screen and the onscreen keyboard.
Once Logged In, right clicking again will bring up a menu.
Selecting “MAIN MENU” will show the system menu.
Right click or press the ESC button to return to previous menus, click on the icon to enter menus.
Channel View Menu
Moving the mouse to the top of each channel in the live view screen will show a menu.
From left to right:
Playback: Show, in live view, the past few minutes of footage.
Search tag: Turn on search tag.
Save: Save the currently displayed file to USB device.
Close: Close the channel view menu.
Default:
The default username is admin, the password is also admin.
On the DVR8E physically, you may also use username of 888888, and the password 888888.
(Users can alter the password later. Please refer to the Advanced set up guide CD)
DVR8E only supports four cameras on screen.

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Set the Time and Date
When using your DVR for the first time, you will have to set the SYSTEM TIME.
Right clicking anywhere on the screen will bring up the password menu.
Use the mouse to enter the DVR8E admin password with the on-screen keypad.
Then Right click to open the menu and select “MAIN MENU”.
Select “SETTING”
Select “GENERAL”
Set System Time, Date Format and DST (Daylight Saving Time) for your region.
Click Save before clicking OK
Important:
If you change the date or time on your DVR8E after the recording function is activated, the recorded data may
be deleted. After setting the date and time, it’s recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording again.

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To Set Up Recording Rates
Right click to open the menu and select MAIN MENU, then select CAMERAfollowed by ENCODE.
Here you may set individual encoding options for Regular, Motion Detect and Alarm Recording. While
any of the cameras may be set higher, please be aware that it will reduce the total recording time to less
than 2 weeks. We recommend:
Analogue cameras: Set to H.264 with a D1 resolution, 10fps, Bit Rate CBR of 512kbps.
Important: The EXTRASTREAM MUST be enabled if you wish to remote access the DVR8E system.
We recommend that it is always set to CIF resolution, 10fps, Bit Rate CBR of 320kbps
To Begin Recording
Once you have successfully set up the cameras, exit the Menu by right clicking or pressing the CLOSE
button. By default, the DVR8E 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.
Automatic Overwriting:
When the system is in full, the oldest recorded data will be overwritten automatically. This DVR8E
System is set to Overwrite by factory default but this can be changed in the “GENERAL” Menu.
Record Times:
The DVR8E system is capable of storing up to 4 weeks of recorded footage based on 1Tb of
storage and the 4 included Cameras set to D1 @ 10fps and CBR @ 512kb/s

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Motion Detection
Should you wish to use Motion detect recording, it can be set per camera, per time period and
to detect in certain portions of the screen.
Right click to open the menu and select “MAIN MENU”.
Select “EVENT”
Select “DETECT”
Select „Motion Detect‟ from Event Type
Select channel from Channel drop down
Check the Enable box
Ensure Record Channel is checked, and a Region has been selected.
Click Save.
More Settings:
Latch
Time to wait after motion is detected, before checking for motion again.
Region
Select
Select region of feed within which motion detection will occur.
Click and drag with the mouse to arm/disarm areas of the feed.
Motion detected in red areas will cause recording, motion will not be detected in
grey areas. Press “ENTER” to save.
Sensitivity
Select from 1 to 6 the sensitivity of the recording, 6 being the most sensitive to
movement.
Right click to open the menu and select “MAIN MENU”.
Select “STORAGE”
Select “SCHEDULE”
Select a channel.
Choose a period and set the time options to the period you wish to motion record, bearing in
mind system uses 24 hour time.
Check MD for this period.
Click OK to save.

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How to Playback Video Footage on your DVR8E
1. Right click anywhere on the screen to bring up the menu and log on. Use the mouse to enter the
DVR8Es admin password “888888” with the on-screen keypad.
2. Once logged in you can left click to open the menu and select SEARCH.
3. You will now see the DVR8E search screen. On the right hand side there is a calendar in which you
can select the month and day you wish to playback. Any date that is highlighted blue has video
available to playback.
4. Once you have selected the day, you can choose which cameras you wish to playback, and the
mode in which they will be displayed (1ch, 4ch, 8ch, 16ch at a time).
5. Finally you can select the time from the time bar at the bottom of the screen. You will notice that the
hours are listed from 00:00 to 24:00. Simply clicking on the bar will display the video footage from
that time. A green bar will indicate that there is video available at that time.

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How to Backup Video Footage on your DVR8E
1. Right click anywhere on the screen to bring up the menu and log on. Use the mouse to enter the
DVR8Es admin password “888888” with the on-screen keypad.
2. Once logged in, you can now left click to open the menu, select MAIN MENU then BACKUP.
3. You will now see the DVR8E Backup Devices where you can choose the device you wish to backup
to. Choose your device and click BACKUP to continue.
4. You will see the DVR8E Backup screen where you can choose the Camera Channel, followed by the
Start and End times for the section of video you wish to backup. ClickADD to save your selection,
and repeat process for any addition video footage you wish to back up.
5. Once you have selected all the video to be backed up, press Start to begin the transfer process.
In order to backup Video Footage from your DVR8E you will first require a USB Stick or USB Hard Drive (we
strongly recommend having a FAT32 file system).

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Using a PC to find available IP Addresses
Before setting up your DVR8E you will first need to find it an IP address. This process is to help you find
what IPAddresses are currently in use on your computer network, and in turn which ones are still
available. If you are not connecting the DVR8E to a computer network (or internet connection) then any
default IP address range may be used. e.g.192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.130.
Before starting you must first have a copy of the “Free IP Scanner” Tool which can be downloaded here:
http://downloads.rhinoco.com.au/dvr/Free_IP_Scanner.zip
1. Open the Free IP Scanner Tool (if it asks for registration just press skip as it is free to use).
2. Begin the scan by clicking on
3. The “Free IP Scanner” will automatically detect all IP Addresses on your Computer network and
display which ones are in use by listing with a Green tick beside them.
Those which have a red cross beside them are not currently in use and may be available.
Note: Even though lower numbered address may be free (such as “?.?.?.8”) we recommend using
higher number which are unlikely to be used in the immediate future such as “?.?.?.100” onwards.
4. If you wish to Export the list, you can do this by going to FILE and choosing EXPORT. It can then be
saved as text file and even emailed.

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Set Up the DVR‟s Networking
Right click to open the menu and select MAIN MENU, then select SETTINGS followed by NETWORK.
The device comes pre-configured to DHCP (which means it will automatically receive an IP
Address). If you wish to manually give it an IP Address, un-tick DHCP and then enter the IP
Address, Subnet mask, and Gateway.
In this example we have used 192.168.0.100

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Simple Configuration of your DVR for Remote Access by QR code
To be able to set your NVR up for Remote Access, you will first require:
An ADSL internet connection of 512/512 minimum (ADSL2 or NBN recommended).
A network cable between your DVR and your Modem.
An iPhone with the iDMSS App or an Android smartphone with the gDMSS App.
Once you have these you can proceed to set up the Remote Access by:
1. Connect your NVR to your Modem by a network cable.
2. Under Main Menu > Settings > Network.
Enable DHCP or enter your local network address information.
3. Exit to save.
4. Now go to Main Menu > Settings > Network > Network Settings.
Tick the box for P2P.
Then Click P2P to open up the sub menu.
5. Ensure “Enable” is ticked. Then Click Save to exit.
6. You can now set up the DMSS Mobile App by QR Code.

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DMSS Mobile App by QR Code
App available for Android, iOS, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows Mobile and Windows 7 mobile
From your compatible Smartphone, access the App Marketplace and download the free App. This may
also be listed as:
iDMSS lite for Apple iOS
gDMSS lite for Android
DMSS lite for others
iDMSS plus for Apple iOS
gDMSS plus for Android
Configuration:
1. On your NVR go to Main Menu > Settings > Network > Network Settings.
Tick the box for P2P. Then double Click P2P to open up the sub menu.
2. On your Smartphone go to “MENU” then “Device manager”and select “ADD” .
3. Set “Register Mode” to “P2P”
4. You can now click “Scan QR Code” and use your phone to scan the code on your NVR.
5. Enter in your devices NAME.
6. Enter your Username / Password and the set Live Preview and Playback to “Extra”.
7. You can now select “Start Live Preview” to save and test the connection to the NVR.
8. In the future, you can connect to your system directly from the main screen by tapping the
“DEVICE LIST” then ticking your NVR and selecting the “Start Live Preview” to connect.

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Advanced Configuration of your DVR for Remote Access (optional)
To be able to set your DVR up for Remote Access, you will first require:
An ADSL connection of 512/512 minimum (ADSL2 recommended).
An ADSL Modem which supports Port Forwarding (such as Sapido, D-link or Netgear).
An “External static IP address” from your Internet Service Provider.
An “Internal Static IP address” from your Modem.
A network cable between your DVR8E and your Modem.
A windows PC on your network to configure your modem.
Once you have these you can proceed to set up the Remote Access by:
7. Give your DVR the internal IPAddress.
8. On the DVR change port 80 to port 88.
9. Ping the DVR from a local computer to ensure it is reachable on your network.
10. Port forward ports 88, 37777, 37778, 554 in the modem, to the “Internal IP address” of DVR8E.
11. You should then be able to test the connection to the DVR8E over the internet from a different
internet connection (or mobile on 3G).
Test your Remote Access by connecting to the DVR:
When you are in the same building as the DVR you will be able to connect via WIFI and use the “Internal
IP address” of the DVR. However when you are not where the DVR8E is and wish to connect via the
internet or 3G, you would use the “External static IP address” given to you by your Internet Service
Provider.
Port forwarding support:
There are many different brands and models of ADSL Modems which makes them difficult to set up, this
is why we must recommend an IT professional. Some manufacturers offer guides on their websites or
alternatively we can recommend Third-party assistance on configuring port forwarding from sites such as:
www.portforward.com
When using more than one DVR on a site:
Should you have more than one DVR on site it may be necessary to set the second machine to a
different set of port. For example set DVR (1) to port 88 and then DVR (2) to port 89.
Important: Before Setting up remote access for your DVR8E, you will need a good understanding
of computer networks. If you do not, please seek the assistance of a qualified I.T. professional.

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Set up DDNS on your DVR (optional)
DDNS is a service that will track your numeric IP address and allow you to attach an alphanumeric
address. So for example. Instead of using “123.123.123.123” (the Google address) you would use
“google.com”.
Why use DDNS?
Remembering a numeric IP address can be complicated, where an alphanumeric address is easy to
remember. The other main advantage for DDNS is If you have a dynamic IPAddress, (where your
address can change monthly) the DDNS service will track and update with your new IP Address
automatically. So no matter what your numeric IPAddress is, your alphanumeric address will work.
There are free and paid services available, however a free DDNS service has been built in to these
DVRs. This tutorial will go over how to set up your DVR to use the free DDNS service.
How to enable your DDNS?
In order to set up DDNS on your DVR8E, you will need to enable the DDNS service in the Network
settings. MENU > SETTING > NETWORK > NETWORK SETTING > DDNS (double click).
Set DDNS Type to "Private DDNS" and Tick ENABLE
SERVER IP to www.dahuaddns.com
DOMAIN MODE to "Default Domain"
DOMAIN NAME is your unique <MAC address>.dahuaddns.com
Username is left Empty
Now when trying to connect externally you would now use the CURRENT HOST ADDRESS
instead of the internal IP address.
e.g. <MAC address>.dahuaddns.com
(Note: This is also dependent on Port forwarding being set up in your ADSL modem. Please use the
default unique ID not <MAC address> as it is just an example).

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DMSS Mobile App by IP Address (optional)
App available for Android, iOS, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows Mobile and Windows 7 mobile
From your compatible Smartphone, access the App Marketplace and download the free App. This may
also be listed as:
iDMSS lite for Apple iOS
gDMSS lite for Android
wDMSS lite for Windows Phone
Configuration:
1. Go to “MENU” then “Device manager”and select “ADD” .
2. Set “Register Mode” to “IP/DOMAIN”
3. Enter in your devices NAME, IP Address or DDNS and TCP Port (default is 37777).
4. Enter your Username / Password and the set Live Preview and Playback to “Extra”.
5. Select “SAVE” in the top right corner or “Start Live Preview” to save and connect.
6. You be returned to your Live View screen where your camera feed will now be displayed.
7. In the future, you can connect to your system directly from the main screen by tapping the
“DEVICE LIST” then ticking your DVR4E and selecting the “Start Live Preview” to
connect.

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How to enable ActiveX Controls
We can only recommend using ActiveX Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, and strongly recommend the use
of IE9 as unfortunately IE10 is not compatible.
To enable ActiveX controls go to: Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level > Then once in
the Security Settings, enable allActiveX related options. Please see the settings below:
Important: Before Setting up remote access for your DVR4E, you will need a good understanding
of computer networks. If you do not, please seek the assistance of a qualified I.T. professional.