Winic CW-AR505-8 User manual

Digital Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DVR Installation ..............................................................................................................................................6
Hard Disk Installation.....................................................................................................................................6
Front Panels....................................................................................................................................................10
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................................17
Peripheral Connections .................................................................................................................................18
Wiring of Alarm Input...........................................................................................................................18
Wiring of Alarm Output........................................................................................................................18
Alarm Connection....................................................................................................................................18
RS-485 and Controller Connection..........................................................................................................19
Termination Switch Operation.................................................................................................................20
HDD Storage Calculation Chart...................................................................................................................21
Menu Operation.............................................................................................................................................22
Menu Structure.........................................................................................................................................22
Startup and Shutdown..............................................................................................................................22
Setting the Admin Password ....................................................................................................................23
Login and Logout.....................................................................................................................................24
User Login .......................................................................................................................................24
User Logout .....................................................................................................................................24
Live View.................................................................................................................................................25
Adding IP Cameras ..................................................................................................................................25
PTZ Control.............................................................................................................................................27
Record......................................................................................................................................................28
Instant Recording.............................................................................................................................28
All-day Recording............................................................................................................................29
Playback...................................................................................................................................................29
Backup.....................................................................................................................................................30
Access by Cloud P2P...............................................................................................................................31
Accessing by Web Browser............................................................................................................................32
Logging In................................................................................................................................................32
Live View.................................................................................................................................................33
Recording.................................................................................................................................................34
Playback...................................................................................................................................................35
Log...........................................................................................................................................................36

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Quick Start Guide
About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to TVI series DVR.
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other
information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is
subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in the
company website
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Legal Disclaimer
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE
WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR
ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER
ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS;
HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR
JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS
THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS
PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE
LATER PREVAILS.

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate
cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer
and/or end-user.
In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the
nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source
with 100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical
specifications for detailed information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a
fire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and
then please contact the service center.
Warnings Follow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions Follow these precautions
to prevent potential injury or
material damage.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Unit is designed for indoor use only.
•Keep all liquids away from the device.
•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it
may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
•Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
•A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.

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DVR Installation
During the installation of the DVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the DVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 ºC ~ 55 ºC, 14ºF ~ 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
Up to 8 SATA hard disks can be installed on your DVR.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
As the installation steps of HDD are similar among different models, here we take the steps of some series as
examples.
HDD Installation (A)
Steps:
1. Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of DVR and the other end to the HDD.
3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.

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4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
5. Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
HDD Installation (B)
Steps:
1. Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
2. Install the HDD to the HDD rack using the provided screws, and then fasten the
screws to fix the HDD.
3. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of DVR and the other end to the
HDD.
4. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
5. Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.

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HDD Installation (C)
1. Fasten the hard disk mounting handle to the hard disk with screws.
2. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.
3. Press the buttons on the two sides of the front panel to open it.
4. Insert the hard disk along the slot until it is placed into position.

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5. Repeat the above steps to install other hard disks onto the DVR. After having finished
the installation of all hard disks, close the front panel and lock it with the key again.