Understanding the Basics: What You Need to Know Before Buying

Before diving into the different types of security cameras, it’s crucial to understand some basic but important considerations that will influence your choice.

Identifying Your Security Needs

When considering the installation of a security camera system, the first step is to assess your specific needs. The requirements of a sprawling estate versus a cozy apartment differ vastly. Similarly, a retail business will have different security needs compared to a manufacturing unit. Begin by asking yourself the following questions:

Answering these questions will lay a solid foundation for your search and ensure that you don’t end up with a security camera system that’s either overkill or insufficient for your needs.

Security Camera Buying Guide and How to Choose

Considering the Location

The location where the cameras will be installed plays a pivotal role in your decision-making process. Indoor cameras differ significantly from outdoor cameras, particularly in terms of durability and weather resistance. If you’re considering outdoor surveillance, ensure the cameras are weatherproof and have adequate night vision capabilities.

Exploring Security Camera Technologies

When choosing a security camera, it is critical to understand the differences and similarities between IP security cameras and HD over coax security cameras to select the right type for specific needs.

What are IP Security Cameras?

IP (Internet Protocol) security cameras are digital video cameras that use networks to transmit image data and control signals over an IP network. These cameras can be directly accessed from a network connection, making them highly versatile for a variety of settings.

Advantages of IP Security Cameras

High Resolution: IP cameras are known for high-resolution images, which can go up to 4K resolution, allowing for clearer and more detailed images.

Scalability: They are highly scalable as one can easily add more cameras to the existing network without significant infrastructure changes.

Remote Accessibility: IP cameras can be accessed and controlled remotely, making it possible to monitor footage from anywhere in the world via the internet.

Disadvantages of IP Security Cameras

Cost Factors: They tend to be more expensive than other types, both in terms of initial setup and maintenance.

Network Dependency: These cameras require a stable network connection, which can be a limitation in areas with poor connectivity.

What are HD Over Coax Security Cameras?

HD over coax security cameras transmit high-definition video over coaxial cable. These cameras are an upgrade from the traditional analog CCTV systems, providing better resolution and clarity without the need for new cabling infrastructure.

Advantages of HD Over Coax Security Cameras

Cost-effectiveness: Generally less expensive than IP cameras and utilize existing coaxial cable setups.

Ease of Installation: They are relatively easy to install, especially if replacing existing analog systems.

Reliability: Less dependent on network bandwidth and do not suffer from network-induced lag.

Disadvantages of HD Over Coax Security Cameras

Limited Resolution: While improved over analog cameras, their resolution does not compare to the high levels achievable by IP cameras.

Scalability Issues: Adding more cameras often requires additional DVRs (Digital Video Recorders), which can complicate the system.

Comparing Video Quality and Resolution

When it comes to resolution, IP cameras generally offer more with options going up to 4K, whereas HD over coax typically maxes out at 1080p. This makes IP cameras a better choice for scenarios where detail is critical.

Comparing the Cost Implications

IP cameras have a higher upfront cost primarily due to the need for networking equipment and possibly, higher quality cabling. However, HD over coax cameras often involve less expensive equipment but might incur more costs if extensive cabling is needed.

Remote Access Capabilities

Both IP camera systems and HD over coax camera systems excel in remote access as they can be configured for view from any location thru PC, cell, or tablet through the internet. 

Use Case Analysis

For large, expanding facilities or highly detailed surveillance needs, IP cameras would be more suitable. In contrast, HD over coax cameras are well-suited for smaller setups or where budget constraints are significant.

Future Trends in Security Cameras

The future likely holds further enhancements in camera resolution and network capabilities for IP cameras, and continuous integration of advanced analytics. HD over coax might see improvements in compression and transmission to allow for higher resolutions.

Both IP and HD over coax security cameras offer distinct advantages and disadvantages. Your choice should depend on your specific needs, budget, and desired scalability. Understanding these aspects will guide you in choosing the most suitable type.

Exploring Types of Security Cameras

With a basic understanding of what to consider before purchasing, let’s delve into the most popular types of security cameras available on the market.

Dome Cameras

Dome cameras are named for their dome-like shape, making them more discreet than other types. They’re excellent for indoor use, especially in retail or commercial settings, where they can blend in with the decor while providing a wide viewing angle.  In addition, most of our dome cameras are also vandal resistant.

Bullet Cameras

Bullet cameras are long and cylindrical. They are typically used outdoors, mounted on walls or ceilings. These cameras are known for their strong night vision capabilities and long-distance viewing, making them ideal for monitoring large areas like backyards or parking lots.  Whether you need a wide angle or a zoom we have the perfext bullet security camera for you. 

Wireless vs. Wired Cameras

Another crucial consideration is whether to go for wireless or wired cameras. Wireless cameras offer flexibility in placement and are generally easier to install. However, they depend on your Wi-Fi signal’s strength and can be more susceptible to interference. On the other hand, wired cameras require a more complex installation process but provide a more stable and reliable connection, making them well-suited for extensive surveillance systems.

Smart Cameras

Smart cameras come with features like motion detection, facial recognition, and automatic alerts. These cameras not only record footage but also analyze it, sending you notifications when something out of the ordinary happens. They’re perfect for homeowners who want to stay informed about their property’s security in real time.  We also have specialty cameras such as PTZ, license plate, and fisheye cameras.

Key Features to Look For

Delving deeper into the specifics, here’s what you should look for when shopping for a security camera:

Selecting the right security camera for your home or business requires careful consideration of your specific security needs, the features you value most, and the type of camera that best suits your space. By taking the time to understand the different options available and what each offers, you can make an informed choice that ensures your property is watched over effectively. Remember, the goal is not just to deter potential intruders but to give you the confidence that comes with knowing your space is secure. Whether you opt for a dome camera for your business interior or a bullet camera for outdoor surveillance, ensuring your peace of mind is the ultimate priority.

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Hikvision NVR 5.0 Professional Installation Guide

Hardware Installation

Software Configuration

Additional Resources

Important Note: The provided steps serve as a general guideline. Specific configurations might differ based on your NVR model. Always refer to the official user manual for detailed instructions and advanced functionalities.

Setting up a Hikvision NVR (Network Video Recorder) involves several steps, including hardware setup, network configuration, and camera configuration. Here’s a detailed guide to help you set up your Hikvision NVR 5.0:

1. Hardware Setup

Step 1: Unbox and Connect Components

Step 2: Connect the NVR to a Monitor

Step 3: Connect the NVR to the Network

Step 4: Connect Cameras to the NVR

Step 5: Power Up the NVR

2. Initial Configuration

Step 1: Boot Up and Log In

Step 2: Set Date and Time

Step 3: Network Settings

3. Adding Cameras

Step 1: Detect and Add Cameras

Step 2: Configure Camera Settings

4. Recording Settings

Step 1: Set Up Recording Schedule

Step 2: Configure Storage Settings

5. Remote Access Setup

Step 1: Enable Hik-Connect

Step 2: Port Forwarding (if necessary)

Step 3: Mobile App Setup

6. Final Steps

Step 1: Test the System

Step 2: Backup Settings

Troubleshooting Tips

This guide should help you set up your Hikvision NVR 5.0 system. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual or the Hikvision support website.

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Getting started guide for iDVR-PRO analog CCTV / HD security camera DVRs.

These are the initial setup steps that CCTV Camera Pros recommend that customers follow for iDVR-PRO HD-CCTV DVRs. These instructions were written for the new hybrid iDVR-PRO DVRs which support CCTV, HD-TVI, and AHD cameras. This article covers the initial configuration setup that is recommended before getting into any other advanced setup of your new CCTV DVR.

iDVR-PRO HD CCTV DVR Setup

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Setup Topics

Here are the setup topics that are covered in this article in the order they should be performed.

Connect Monitor, Power Supply, USB Mouse

After you unpack your new DVR, locate the power supply and USB mouse that is included. Connect the mouse to the USB port on the front or back of the DVR. The USB mouse is the easiest way to navigate the user interface of the DVR. You can also use the IR remote control if you prefer. Please note that a wireless remote is not included with iDVR-PROA models.

Next, connect a monitor to your DVR. Even if you do not plan on keeping a monitor connected to your DVR because you will manage your DVR over your network, the initial setup still requires a monitor to be connected.

Supported Monitors

Please note that all iDVR-PROs models have an HDMI and VGA monitor ports. YOU MUST use a widescreen format HD monitor that supports one of the following video resolutions.

1080p resolution (1920 x 1080) is recommended for the best experience.

Connect the power supply included with your DVR to the power input on the back of the DVR, then to a power source (wall outlet). The DVR will boot up.

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Test Cameras Before Installing

If you are using any new cameras with your iDVR, we highly recommend bench testing them before you mount them. What does bench testing mean? It simply means that you connect each camera to a power supply and monitor before you mount them. This can be accomplished by connecting each camera to your DVR and viewing them on the monitor that you connected to your DVR.

Testing your cameras before installation has the following benefits.

 Confirm all cameras are working properly before mounting them.

 Opportunity to also test all of your cables if you are using premade CCTV cables.

 Configure video inputs on DVR for CCTV. AHD, or HD-TVI type cameras (details below).

 If any of your cameras use an OSD or varifocal lens, it gives you the opportunity to get familiar with these operations, which is much easier to do on the ground rather than up on a ladder.

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Using Pre-made Cables to Wire Your System

If you are using pre-made cables to install your system, we have a complete premade Siamese cable wiring guide that you can find here. Please reference it to see many examples of how pre-made cables can be used to wire analog CCTV and HD CCTV cameras. It is a great reference – especially if this is your first installation.

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Using RG59 Cable Spools to Wire Your System

If you are using spools of RG59 Siamese cable to install your system, we have a complete RG59 Siamese cable wiring guide that you can find here. Please reference it to see how-to use RG59 coax cable to wire an iDVR-PRO system with analog CCTV and HD security cameras – with individual power supplies or a power supply box. It is a great reference – especially if this is your first installation.

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DVR Interface Introduction

Watch this video to learn how easy it is to navigate the iDVR-PRO using the USB mouse that is included. This is a great video to get familiar with how to navigate the user interface.

Time / Date Setup

It is important to set up the time, date, and timezone of your DVR before you begin recording operations. Otherwise, you will be unable to figure out the true time that an event occurred. Follow these steps to set up the time and date on your DVR.

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CCTV, AHD, HD-TVI Camera Setup

iDVR-PRO hybrid surveillance DVRs support analog CCTV and HD-over-Coax cameras (AHD and HD-TVI formats supported). Each channel of an iDVR-PRO can be configured to use any of those camera types.

Watch this video to see how to specify CCTV, AHD, and HD-TVI camera types for each channel of your DVR. Important Update! The latest iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs now automatically detect the video format of each camera. The newest models no longer need to be manually configured as the video explains.

Video Recording Setup

iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs support the following video recording modes.

Watch this video to see how to set up recording on your DVR.

Additional Setup

This article is our recommended starting point to set up a new iDVR-PRO surveillance DVR. There are many additional configuration options that the iDVR-PRO is capable of. Please refer to these pages for more support and setup information related to iDVR-E DVRs.

Surveillance DVR Dual Monitor / Spot Monitor Live Display Setup

for iDVR-PRO HD / CCTV Camera DVRs

This article will go over how to set up the dual monitor / spot monitor feature for iDVR-PRO HD surveillance DVRs. All iDVR-PROs have high definition HDMI and VGA outputs. iDVR-PRO A models only support dual monitor mode. The iDVR-PRO H series DVRs support dual monitor and spot monitor modes. In spot monitor mode, can use the HDMI output as the main monitor and VGA as a spot monitor or vice versa. This is a good solution for users that need to see a continuous live view their security cameras on one monitor and use the other monitor for DVR management such as general viewing, playback, settings, etc. You can watch a demo video here.

Dual Monitor

In dual monitor mode, both the HDMI and VGA outputs the main display (mirror mode). Dual monitor mode is supported by A and H model iDVR-PROs.

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Spot Monitor

iDVR-PRO8H and iDVR-PRO16H models support spot monitor mode, in addition to dual monitor. This allows one monitor to display a customizable continuous live video feed, while the other monitor displays the main monitor for DVR operations such as configuration and recorded video playback.

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Spot Monitor Setup and Live Camera Display

Watch this video to see the spot monitor setup at CCTV Camera Pros office using an iDVR-PRO16H DVR and 16 HD CCTV cameras (1080p AHD and 1080p HD-TVI type cameras).

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HD Spot Monitor Setup

Follow these instructions to select between dual monitor and spot monitor modes.

1. By default, the iDVR-PROM and H series DVRs are to set to output duplicate displays on both the VGA and HDMI outputs.

To set up one of the displays as a spot monitor, select Menu > System Setup > Display > Dual Monitor.

Next, change the Display Mode from Duplicate These Displays to Main Monitor + Spot.

Once we have it set to Main Monitor + Spot, to the Display Type and set which monitor you would like to run as the Main Monitor and select which you would like to use as the Spot.

NOTE: We recommend keeping the Display Resolution set to Auto. This way it picks up the best resolution for your monitor’s spec.

2. Next, you can setup custom display screens and camera ordering for the Spot Monitor display. Click the Edit button next to Spot. You can now select the Add View Type button to select the cameras you would like to display on the Spot monitor. You may configure up to 16 displays that consist of single, quad, 9 channel, and 16 camera screen views.

Once you have the cameras / views setup, you can select the Apply button. That is it, you have successfully setup the iDVR-PRO DVR to run Dual Monitors.

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Legacy Model Spot Monitor Support

Our legacy, non HD iDVR-PRO models (analog CCTV only), use an analog BNC output for the spot monitor. You can refer to this article for analog spot Monitor Output Setup information.

Please, continue below for setup instructions if you have an iDVR-PRO8H or iDVR-PRO16H that supports HD over coax cameras (AHD and HD-TVI cameras).

Surveillance Video Recording Setup for iDVR-PRO HD H.264 CCTV DVRs

Follow these instructions to set up the surveillance video recording type for iDVR-PRO HD security camera / H.264 DVRs from CCTV Camera Pros.

Recording Modes

iDVR-PRO CCTV DVRs support the following recording modes.

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Setup Instructions

To configure the recording mode that you want to use, hover the mouse cursor over the lower part of the screen. The DVR main menu will appear. Click Menu > Record Setup.

The following screen will be displayed which shows all of the recording modes that the DVR supports.

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If you want to set up a recording schedule for continuous, motion, or alarm based recording, you must click the drop-down box on the above screen and change the mode from autoconfiguration to manual configuration. Autoconfiguration sets all cameras to record at the max resolution and frame rate for continuous, motion, and alarm type of recording.

If you select manual configuration, you can set different choose a different frame rate, resolution, and video quality / compression for each camera (even for different time frames). Using the mouse, select the recording type that you want to set up.

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Continuous Recording

If you select manual configuration then continuous recording, the following screen is displayed which lets you setup unique configurations for each camera and you can also click on the schedule tab to set a schedule for when each camera will record continuously (effectively making this scheduled recording mode).

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Motion Detection Recording

If you select manual configuration, then motion recording, the following screen is displayed. One this screen users can choose the resolution, frame rate, quality, and whether audio recording is on or off (surveillance microphone required) for each camera when motion is detected.

Users may configure each camera for motion detection recording by selecting the motion sensor option under the camera menu. Users can turn motion detection on / off, enable an icon to be displayed on the screen when motion is detected (Mark field), and sensitivity level for each camera. Users can also define specific zones within each camera view for motion detection by selecting the edit area button.

The below screenshot shows how to mark the door in this room as the only area that motion detection will be applied to.

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Alarm Recording

If you select manual configuration, then alarm recording, the following screen is displayed. One this screen users can choose the resolution, frame rate, quality, and whether audio recording is on or off (surveillance microphone required) for each camera when an external alarm (such as door sensor, PIR motion sensor, etc) is triggered.

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Intensive Motion Detection Recording

If you select intensive motion recording, then you may configure different recording resolutions, frame rates, and video quality for when each camera is recording continuously and while motion is detected. The idea behind this recording mode is to conserve space when there is no motion (but still record) and record at a higher resolution, higher frame rate, and quality when there is motion detected.

Intensive Alarm Recording

This mode is very similar to intensive motion recording. If you select intensive alarm recording, then you may configure different recording resolutions, frame rates, and video quality for when each camera is recording continuously and when an alarm is triggered. The idea behind this recording mode is to conserve space when there is no alarm (by recording at a lower frame rate and resolution) and record at a higher resolution, higher frame rate, and quality when an alarm is triggered.

Intensive Motion / Alarm Recording

This mode is also very similar to intensive motion recording. If you select intensive motion / alarm recording, then you may configure different recording resolutions, frame rates, and video quality for when each camera is recording continuously vs. when an alarm is triggered or motion is detected. The idea behind this recording mode is to conserve space when there is no alarm or motion (by recording at a lower frame rate and resolution) and record at a higher resolution, higher frame rate and quality when an alarm is triggered or motion is detected.

Panic Recording

The panic recording settings control the video resolution, frame rate (FPS), video quality and whether audio surveillance is on or off when panic recording is triggered on the DVR. Panic recording is enabled when a user presses the panic button on the front of the DVR or from the user interface menu using a mouse. When panics recording is enabled, this overrides any current recording mode (schedule, motion, alarm, etc. and sets all cameras to continuous recording).

Avoid Security Camera Motion Detection False Alarms

How-to adjust motion detection sensitivity & mask areas on iDVR-PRO CCTV surveillance DVRs

Anyone who uses video motion detection with a security camera system knows that it can be tricky to get the motion settings just right in order to avoid false alarms. It is especially tricky with outdoor security cameras because of all the things in nature that create motion. CCTV DVRs typically have sensitivity and motion mask areas to help. This article will guide iDVR-PRO surveillance DVR users of how-to setup the sensitivity settings and motion detection mask areas so that video motion detection can work as effectively as possible with little or no false alarms. You may also be interested in these instructions which explain how to set up motion detection recording on your DVR using an external alarm input.

How to reset the password to your Gamut recorder

This article will show you how to find the necessary information you need to send us so that we can help to reset the password for your Gamut recorder.

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First, turn the recorder on and move your mouse to the bottom of the camera live view screen. A blue bar will appear at the bottom; click on the ‘i’ symbol that I have marked in red in the screenshot below.

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This will open up a page of information about the recorder including the MAC address.

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You will need to send the MAC address and the date and time on the recorder, even if the time/date on the recorder is not actually correct. 

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This is very important, because we will generate a temporary password for you which is created based on the unique MAC address of the device and the time and date on it. If the date and time are accurate, just say that, or if you know it is five hours behind but the date is correct for example, just mention that when you email in and that should be sufficient. 

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Otherwise, just send in a picture clearly showing the MAC address and date/time on the device and say exactly when the picture was taken.

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Get in contact here, set the support status as ‘Password reset’ and the email subject as ‘Gamut password reset’. You will also need to send your original order/invoice number and the original delivery postcode to confirm your identity.

We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

How to set up and view your Gamut PTZ on a Windows or Apple computer (GTIP210PTZ)

Purpose of The Guide

This guide will walk you through the initial configuration of your Gamut PTZ and show you how to view the camera on your computer.

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Before You Begin

Let’s Get Started

First we need to make sure that the camera is talking to your network. If you look on the box for the camera and on the side of the camera itself you should see a sticker that looks something like the one shown below.

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Make a note of the IP Address, User name and any Password shown on the sticker.

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Next we need to open Internet Explorer on the computer. In the address bar at the top of the page enter the IP address that you saw on the sticker. You should then be prompted to log in to the camera, here you need to use the User name and Password shown on the sticker, if there is no password on the sticker then leave the password field blank.

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Please make sure that you are using Internet Explorer and not any other browser. The reason for this is that most CCTV systems require the use of software called Active X to be able to display your live video and that software is only supported by Internet Explorer.

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If you are prompted to install any software you need to allow this to happen, this software enables your computer to display the video feed from the camera.

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At this point you should be seeing a live view from your camera and can go ahead and fit your camera wherever you need it. To watch your cameras in future you will simply need to open Internet Explorer, go to the IP Address from before and log in to the camera. From there you can also control the motion of the camera by using the PTZ controls shown below. These features are explained more in depth in other guides which can be found here.

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If you were unable to access your camera this way then it’s not a problem, we just need to use a different method. Alternatively if you wish to view the system without having to log in through Internet Explorer each time then continue reading and you will see how to view the camera without needing to log in each time.

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First open CMS5/VMS, the program that you installed before we began, and click on Device Manager. You will now be presented with a screen that looks like this:

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You should see a camera in the list that has the same IP Address as previously seen on the sticker on the camera. If you don’t then click the IPV4 Search button and after a few moments the camera will appear. Select the camera by ticking the box to the left of it and click Add.

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The camera will now be displayed in the bottom half of the window. Towards the right hand side you will see a number of buttons, you need to press the Modify IP button as highlighted in the following image.

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At this point if you wish to use the camera through Internet Explorer rather than CMS5 you are now able to. Make a note of the new IP address that the camera is displaying and follow the steps detailed near the top of this guide for accessing the camera using Internet Explorer.

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Now click the Home button to return to the main page for CMS5/VMS, then click Monitor. On the right hand side you will see your camera in the list of devices. Double click on your camera and the video feed will appear in the middle of the screen. If you then double click on the video if will go in to full screen mode so you can see a larger picture. To then control your camera click the button shown below and the PTZ controls will appear. As before more articles about controlling your camera can be found by clicking here.

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GAMUT RECORDER Installation and user guide

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How to add your Gamut recorder or camera to a mobile phone or tablet

Purpose of The Guide

This guide will show you how to add your Gamut camera or recorder to a phone.

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Before You Begin

Your Gamut device will need to be turned on and connected to your internet router. If you have a recorder with a hard drive you will need to use a TV or Internet Explorer to set it up for the first time, follow the quick start guide to do so.

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If you are using a recorder and cameras, make sure that the cameras are connected and working.

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If you are using a Wi-Fi bridge system with your camera, make sure that the bridges are turned on, wired correctly and communicating before you begin.

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You will need to download the app RXCamView onto your phone or tablet.

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Let’s Get Started

Open up RXCamView on your device and tap on the head and shoulders icon to open the side menu.

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Then tap on ‘Device List’.

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On the Device Manager page, tap on the ‘+’ icon then tap on ‘IPC/NVR/DVR’.

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The app will request permission to use your camera, allow it to. It will open up your camera and you need to point the camera to the QR code on the label on your recorder or camera.

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Once you have successfully scanned the QR code the app will prompt you to fill in some information. Leave the IP/Address and Media Port fields, the username is admin by default, and the password is blank by default.

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Then the device will appear in the device list, it should say ‘Connected’. If it says ‘connect close’ then check the password is correct and that nothing has been disconnected.

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If you tap on the play icon underneath the device, you will be taken to the live view window. Just tap on the name of the device to begin live view.

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To view recordings, just tap on the film reel icon at the bottom right below the live view screen:

For more information on the settings of the recorder, please refer to the quick start guide or the manual.

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If you find that the device only works when you are connected to the same internet router as it, and not when accessing it via another Wi-Fi network or with 4G, take a look at this guide.

How to access your Gamut camera or recorder using a Windows or Mac computer

Purpose of The Guide

This guide will show you how to access the live footage, recordings and settings of your Gamut camera or recorder, using a Windows or Mac computer.

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Before You Begin

Your Gamut device will need to be turned on and connected to your internet router. You will need to use a TV to set up the recorder for the first time, follow the quick start guide to do so. After the initial setup, a TV or monitor is not necessary when accessing the recorder via a network connection.

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If you are using a recorder and cameras, make sure that the cameras are connected and working.

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If you are using a Wi-Fi bridge system with your camera, make sure that the bridges are turned on, wired correctly and communicating before you begin.

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Let’s Get Started

Now that you have connected your recorder/camera to your internet router and turned it on, you will be able to view it using a program called Surveillance Client.

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First you will need to download some software called Device Config Tool, which will allow you to find out the IP address of the camera/recorder and edit some of the settings.

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Download it from here if you are using Windows, and here if you are using a Mac.

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Once the software has been downloaded and installed, you will see a window like the screenshot below. Make a note of the camera/recorders IP address.

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If the recorder/camera does not appear in the program, first ensure they are turned on and check the connections from the device to your internet router. If you are using a Wi-Fi bridge system, make sure that they are configured correctly (if they were not pre-configured) and are both turned on.

Surveillance Client

If you are using Windows you can download Surveillance Client from here.

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If you are using a Mac, download it from here.

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When you have downloaded and installed Surveillance Client you will be presented with a set-up wizard. Click Next, then Add Online Device. Your recorder/camera should appear in the list; select it then click Add Selected Device. 

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Now choose a name for the recorder/camera. By default the username is admin and the password is blank. Now click ‘Add’.

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You will see the device appear in the left hand pane. Select it, click ‘Import’, then open the ‘DefaultGroup’ folder on the right side and you will see it has been added.

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Click ‘Next’ then ‘Finish’ and you will be taken to the main menu. Now click on ‘Main View’.

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When you are taken to Main View, double click on DefaultGroup, then the name of your recorder (if you have one) and the cameras will be shown. In the screenshot I only have one camera connected, which is signified by the green play icon. Double click on the camera name to begin live view. If you want the camera to be in full screen, double click on the live feed.

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To access recordings, go to back to the Control Panel and then click on Remote Playback. Open up DefaultGroup on the left side panel, then select the cameras which you would like to view recordings from and click the play button. You can select the date using the calendar on the bottom right.

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To access the settings of the recorder/camera itself, go to the Control Panel, click on Group Device, then click on the spanner icon next to your recorder.

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For more information on the settings of the recorder, please refer to the quick start guide or the manual.

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Step 1

From the Main Menu select Account

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Step 2

Select User ➞ Click on Add User to create a new Username and Password

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Note: You cannot modify the systems defaulted User Names.

Step 3

Create a Username and Password for your new account

Select the permissions you would like the account to access

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Step 4

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If successful, you should now see your new user listed below

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Audio Recording Setup

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From the Main Menu, go to Camera->Encode

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Click the More Settings option

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Click Audio on, Okay and then, Apply

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SCS Pro XVR full installation guide

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How to Setup Push Notifications via SCS Pro

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The following guide will apply to the SCS Pro App on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

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Start by opening the App. On the Home screen you will tap on the … next to the DVR/NVR you want to enable alerts on.

Then you will tap on Device Details.

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On the Device Details page you will tap on Multi-channel Alarm Subscription.

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Enable the alarm notifications by sliding the switch at the top of the screen.

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Select which type of alert you would like to enable below. This example will show motion detection alerts.

Select the cameras you want to enable Motion Alerts for by tapping on the circle on the right. You can also tap on Select All in the top right if you want to enable alerts for all your cameras. Once you have made your selections tap on the back button on the top left.

Tap on Save at the bottom of the page.

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Changing Camera Names

This guide will assist you with changing the name of the camera in the Live View Display.

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First you will need to access the main menu by right clicking anywhere on the screen. Left click on Main Menu and enter your password. Then click on Camera under settings.

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In the camera settings click on Camera Name on the left .You will see a list of all the camera channels with their default names. Click in the text box next to the camera you want to modify and type with the on screen keyboard.

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For this example we will name the Channel TEST and then click the apply button on the bottom right.

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You should now see the updated channel name on the Live View screen for that camera.

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NOIP DDNS SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

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Go to https://www.noip.com and Sign Up for an account.

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Make sure to Check the box “Create my hostname later” and create your account.

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Once your account is created and verified proceed to the Login Page https://www.noip.com/login?ref_url=console

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Once you login you will be greeted by the dashboard, from the top left proceed to Account > Account Info page.

From the Account Info page, you will need to go to username and add a username. See Figure 1 below. This is for your device to login with later.

Once done, the NVR/DVR can be bound to the account and trace the Public IP from your Local Network and send that information to NOIP.

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Once the account info has been configured go to Dynamic DNS > NOIP Hostnames and create a Hostname

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When creating a hostname, you would put in the hostname spot a name or address that is easy to remember. For example, if the hostname is myhost211 and the domain is set to ddns.net when it is created it will look like “myhost211.ddns.net”

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Once your DDNS is created, you can go into your system’s Main Menu > Network > DDNS page and select NOIP for the DDNS type. Then you would type in your login information to the username and password area of the system and type in the full domain name.

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i.e., Username: (NOIP Username) Password: (NOIP Password) Domain: “YourNOIPDomain.quickddns.com”

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If setup correctly NOIP will Dynamically update the IP as needed on its own. NOIP is a subscription service so if you do not have a subscription you will need to manually re-apply for your DDNS once every month.

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To enable this on older DVR’s pre 2015 you may need to go to Settings > Network > Advance Settings > DDNS and Double click on the setting then Enable it.

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With the DDNS configured on the system you will need to then port forward your router with either the TCP or HTTP ports for your system.

The Default ports that need to be opened for the Blue / Black line systems are TCP 80 for Web and TCP 37777 for the Apps.

You can learn more about Port forwarding on your router here.

How To Set Up Port Forwarding – Port Forward

With the steps above correctly setup your system will be configured to the NOIP Server.

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If you have any questions or issues please contact our Support team at

support@cctvsecuritypros.com or (888-653-2288) ext 3

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How to Reset Password via SCS Pro

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The following guide will apply to the Blue and Black Line recorders.

If using a Blue line NVR, make sure all cameras are connected.

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Start by Right Clicking with your mouse anywhere on the screen. Then select

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If you previously setup a Pattern Login. You will select Forgot Pattern

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On the Login Screen select the Forgot Password option on the right..

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On the Next Page. Please read and select OK at the bottom

This is the Password Reset screen. This screen shows a QR code on the Left that you will scan with your Smartphone or Tablet using the SCS Pro App.

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Once correctly scanned with SCS Pro. The email at the bottom of your screen will receive a Security code to reset your password. Please ignore the Mobile Client QR code on the Right.

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The steps on the next page will be using the SCS pro application on your Smartphone or Tablet

Once you have SCS Pro installed and opened. Click Setting at the bottom right.

Tap on Tool Manager at the middle of the page.

On this page, Select Password Resetting. This will bring up your Camera to scan the QR code. Please allow any permissions for the app.

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You can then Scan the QR code on the Left of your Password Reset screen.

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If scanned correctly, a Security Code will be sent to the email at the bottom of your Password Reset screen. Type the security code in at the bottom and create a new password. If asked to Sync Password with Remote Devices select Yes.

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Any issues please contact us at Support@cctvsecuritypros.com

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SMTP Setup Guide for

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Go to https://myaccount.google.com

Navigate to Security > How you Sign in to Google and Enable Two Step Verification.

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Once the 2-Step Verification is Enabled you need to go into your Google Account Security page and Search for App Passwords at the top

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Select a Custom Device from the Right Dropdown Menu

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Once done click Type in a name for the Device and click Generate

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Copy the Generated Password Google gave you and save it somewhere safe.

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You will need the password here for the next step.

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From the system interface you will now navigate to the Main Menu > Network > Email

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Input the following account information as listed in the image below.

Perform a test to confirm you are able to send emails from the SMTP Service.

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You can set up Alarm Event / Trigger Actions for the cameras on their corresponding Alarm

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For Example on the system under Main Menu > Alarm > Motion Detection > More you can enable it to Send Email alerts whenever there is a motion event.

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This can be applied to any screen with the Send Email function.

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With that you should be able to configure your Blue and Black Line system for email alerts. If you have any questions or issues please contact our Support team at support@cctvsecuritypros.com or (888-653-2288) ext 3

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Date & Time Setup

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In order to change the Date and Time you will need to go to Main Menu->System

Inside of System Settings navigate to the General Tab on the Left and Date & Time. Enter in your System Time. You may change the Format of the system time from a 24 Hour clock to a 12 Hour clock if you prefer. You may enter the Daylight Saving Time settings under “DST”.

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Be sure to Save your System Zone and click Apply at the bottom when you are done.

Remote Viewing on Mobile Devices

To access your recorder remotely you must first connect it to your modem or router using an Ethernet cable and power on the recorder.

Go to Main Menu->Setting->Network–TCP/IP and Enable “DHCP” Inside of the Network settings and Save.

*Some models require you to click “Edit or Modify” next to NIC1 to find the DHCP option to enable.

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Make sure DHCP is enabled. Click OK at the bottom.

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Be sure to Save / Apply these settings before moving on.

Navigate to the Main Menu-> Setting -> Network -> P2P (sometimes called Easy4IP) Enable P2P at the top of the menu and select Apply

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Your P2P status will show “Online” now. If P2P shows “Online” you can proceed to the next steps in this guide.

If you are still getting an “Offline” status

You may want to leave this menu up since we will be using the Device SN QR code in the next few steps.

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You must use our mobile application SCS Pro on your iOS or Android device. This can be found in the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store. Search for SCS Pro and download our free application.

Launch SCS Pro once it has been downloaded from the App Store or Play Store. Select your Region / Language. Once you are on the Home section of SCS Pro. Click on the + Icon at the top right corner. Select SN/Scan. Scan the Device SN QR code found on the right hand side of your P2P menu on your DVR or NVR. This screen may still be up on your system if you are following this guide. Once the code has been scanned you will see the Device SN appear on your device. Click Next.

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Select DVR/XVR or NVR. Enter a Device Name, your username (admin) and the Password you use to log into your DVR or NVR with. Click Save. The Live View will appear once the device has been saved.

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Note: If your P2P status shows “Offline” your cameras will not connect. Please make sure your system is connected to a router or modem with Internet service with an Ethernet cable and that DHCP is enabled.

How to Setup Motion Detection Regions

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The following guide will show you how to adjust the Motion Detection Region settings on your system

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Navigate to Main Menu->Alarm

Select Video Detection on the left Column. Then you will select Setting next to Region

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Once you select Setting you will see the camera come up in full screen with Red blocks. At the top of the screen you can adjust the Sensitivity and Threshold of the Motion Detection.

This should be adjusted if you feel the Motion is not recording accurately.

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Sensitivity is how sensitive the motion detection will be. The lower the number the less recording you will get. Recommended range is 40-80.

Threshold is how much motion needs to occur in order to trigger the recording. Adjust this only if you plan on recording larger objects (Cars/trucks) only and would like to filter out smaller objects (People/Animals)

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The areas in Red is where the camera will detect motion. This means the recording will only start when motion occurs in the Red areas. If motion occurs in an area that is not Red, the system will not record that event. You can click and drag with your mouse to make the adjustments.

Once you have created the areas that you would like recorded when motion occurs,

Right Click with your mouse and then select Apply to save the settings.

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Motion Detection Setup

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Your DVR/NVR is setup to record 24/7 right out of the box. There is no need to follow this guide if you would like to continue recording 24/7. If you would like to conserve some of your Hard Drive space please follow the guide below.

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This guide will show you how to set up Motion Detect. Navigate to the following menus, Main Menu → Storage

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Inside of Storage, Click on Schedule on the left column. Now Click on The Gear Icon on the right hand side of Sunday

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Inside of the next menu you want to remove the check box from General and place in next to Motion under Period 1. Be sure to Copy ALL days of the week at the bottom. Press OK once it looks like this below.

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Your Schedule Menu should look like the one below. Be sure to Copy to any Channel you would like set to Motion Detection at the bottom left of the screen. Click Apply.

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We have now successfully setup a Motion Detection Schedule. We now want to make sure Motion Detection is Enabled for each Channel. This can be done by going back to the Main Menu → Alarm

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Inside of the Alarm Settings Click on Video Detection. Make sure to check each Channel number and Click the Enable Check Box. Do this one Channel at a time. NOTE: Do not use the Copy button on this menu!  Apply once all Channels have been enabled.

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Port Forwarding Guide

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Step 1) Make sure you have an Ethernet cable connecting your DVR and your router. Step 2) Enable DHCP mode on your DVR in the Network tab and reboot the system. Step 3) Go back to the Network screen and make note of the IP address.

Step 4) Enter the IP address of the DVR in to your web browser to verify it’s connected with Web Service.

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Step 5) Log in to your router and find the Port Forwarding section, if you are unfamiliar with configuring your router, contact an IT professional.

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Step 6) Forward ports 80/37777 using TCP protocol to the IP address of your DVR (Info and services for port forwarding can be found at www.portforward.com)

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Step 7) Use www.canyouseeme.org to test the ports are open, you should see ‘Success’.

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Step 8) Your public IP address may change so we recommend utilizing a Dynamic DNS service like Quick DDNS or NO-IP.

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PLEASE NOTE: We recommend using Peer-To-Peer (P2P) instead of a port forwarded connection for security and reliability reasons. P2P is available on most CCTVSecurityPros models as of 1/1/16.

Sharing Remote Access / Configuring User Permissions

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This guide will show you how to share remote access to your NVR/DVR and also how to configure User Account permissions.

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First you will need to access the Main Menu by right clicking anywhere on the screen and then left clicking the Main Menu option.

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Once you are logged in, you will select Network under settings.

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In the Network Settings you will select P2P on the left hand side.

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You will find the Serial Number underneath of the QR code labeled Device SN. You can scan this QR code with SCS Pro or DMSS or you can manually enter the Serial Number. If you decide to manually enter the Serial number, keep in mind that no Serial Numbers will use the letter O, it will always be a zero.

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In the Account Settings you will go to the User tab and click Add at the bottom.

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In the Add window you will create the Username, Password, Confirm the Password and then under Permissions you can customize what settings and cameras the User has access to.

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Welcome to our updated comprehensive how-to guide for getting started with your Hikvision IP CCTV system. IP systems are taking over the surveillance world and whether you’re setting up your brand new Hikvision system, or you need help adding more cameras to an existing setup you have, the step-by-step guides in this Megaforum should be all you need to get up and running!

Part 1: How do I install a Hard Drive in a Hikvision NVR?

Any setup with an NVR will need a hard drive to function as it is what all your footage is saved to. The WD Purple Drive is our go-to recommendation for the vast majority of IP setups as it designed with the high workload requirements of 24/7 surveillance solutions in mind. Please see the guide on picking the right HDD to better understand your storage needs and why we don’t recommend using HDD’s that aren’t optimised for use in a CCTV system.

Please see the five simple steps below for getting your hard drive installed into your NVR:
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Once inside, your NVR will look something like this. The parts in here you’ll need to identify are the:​

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Get your hard drive and NVR connected – You can screw the drive into its bay in NVR first if you wish, but it’s normally easier to wire everything up first. Plug one end of the SATA interface cable into the HDD and the other into the corresponding port on the motherboard, then do the same with the SATA power cable. If the power cable has come already connected to the motherboard, then just plug the other end into the HDD’s SATA power port.​

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Part 2: How do I complete the basic setup of my Hikvision NVR?

You now need to configure the NVR so that it’s ready to connect to your network. Don’t worry – this is simpler than it sounds. This initial setup is simplest when done on the local GUI, using a directly connected monitor. The following steps walk you through this initial setup process:

Note – Avoid plugging anything into the back of the NVR until instructed to do so in this tutorial.

Firstly, you’ll need to look at the back of your NVR and make sure you can identify the following parts that are needed for this stage:
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Note – If you have lost your password then please see our guide on How to Reset the Password of your Hikvision Camera/NVR in 5 steps using the SADP Tool​

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Next, set an unlock pattern of your choice by using your mouse to draw any shape you like – you will be asked to do this twice to confirm the pattern. This will be used to quickly login to your NVR in the local GUI.​

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Now, set your time zone, your preferred date format, and date/time.​

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Either leave the “Enable Obtain DNS Server” box ticked, or untick it and use one these recommended public DNS servers.​

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It is best to leave the “Enable DHCP” box unticked here. Instead, set the “IPv4 Address” of the NVR to an unused IP address on your network, which is within your gateway’s range. Your Gateway will typically be the IP address of your router. E.g. if your router’s IP address is “192.168.1.1”, you’ll want to give the NVR an IP address within the range of “192.168.1.x”, where “x” is any unused address between “2” and “254”.​

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Note – DHCP can be left on during this stage of the setup to automatically assign your NVR an open IP address if you like, just be sure to turn it off again once your system up and running. To disable it again once set up, just go to: ​

System/Configuration→ Network → TCP/IP → DHCP Off → Apply​

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How to setup Hikvision IP CCTV System

How-to: How do I find my router and PC’s IP address using a Windows PC?​

How-to: How do I find my router and Mac’s IP address using a Mac?​

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You can now stop the annoying bleeping! Select your hard drive(s) from the list and click “Init” to format it, and then “Next” when the formatting has completed.​

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Note – This will completely wipe the drive, so please make sure that any that are being reused to not have data that you might need on them. ​

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That’s the initial setup of your NVR complete. You should now be taken to the NVR’s live view page (you won’t see your cameras until these are connected in Part 4), with your main navigation menu at the top of the screen.​

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Part 3: How do I find my Hikvision device and edit its network settings?

You probably want to be able to view your camera feeds remotely wherever you are; either in a web browser, the iVMS-4200 software, or the Hik-Connect mobile app. All IP CCTV devices communicate over your LAN (local network) and have a unique location on the network. So, you will need to be able to locate where the device you want to view is and make sure it has the right settings for it to work on your LAN. You will then be able to access the device from a PC or mobile device, and connect it with the rest of your CCTV system.

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The first step is to work out if you need Hikvision’s SADP tool or not. If you only need to discover and access an NVR and some Plug and Play cameras connected directly to its PoE ports, then you don’t need to use it.​

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If your cameras are connected to your LAN, rather than to an NVR’s PoE ports, you will need to install the SADP tool. This scans for all Hikvision devices on your LAN by their MAC addresses. Now, follow steps 2-5 below.​

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From a Window’s PC, you will need to use the Command Prompt tool to find these.​

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IPv4 Address – This is the IP address of the computer that you are using. This address is therefore already occupied, so you will not be able to assign any other devices to this specific address. The digits after the final decimal point indicate where the device is located within the range of your local network, which spans 1-254. You’ll need to change the number after the third period (or full stop/dot) to something that is between “1” and “254” and not already occupied by another device on the LAN.​

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How-to: How do I find my router and PC’s IP address using a Windows PC?​

How-to: How do I find my router and Mac’s IP address using a Mac?​

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NB – Remember that any camera that is directly connected to your NVR’s PoE ports will not show up in SADP. This is because the NVR hides any cameras directly connected to it from SADP on its own “subnet”, which is separate from your local network. Don’t worry though, as you won’t need to change the settings for these cameras. ​

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If the device hasn’t yet been connected to the network then it will show as “Inactive”. You will be asked to set a password for it when you click the tick-box for it. For more instructions on activating your device, please see Part 6.​

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NB – If you aren’t the camera’s first owner then you will need to perform a hard reset on it. This will reset the device to its inactive factory state so that you can set new password by activating the camera in SADP. Once this has been done, SADP will allow you to modify each network setting edit the network settings to match your LAN so that you can use the device standalone or add it to your NVR remotely.

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Part 4: How do I add a Hikvision device to my NVR?

There are a couple of methods for getting your IP camera connected and recording to your NVR:
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Plug and Play – This is the most popular and simplest method for smaller setups, as all you need to do is plug your camera straight into the PoE ports in a Hikvision NVR. The NVR will then do the rest of the work. Please note that for Plug and Play to work, the device will need to be inactive or activated with the same password as the NVR.​

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Remote connection via IP – If you can’t have a wired connection to the NVR, you can instead remotely add a camera on the same network as your NVR to it using the camera’s IP address. For this to work, you will need to make sure to do two things:​

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1. Replace the power supply that would normally come from the NVR’S PoE ports. Using a PoE switch or injector is usually the best way, as it means you can still add power to the device over the same ethernet cable used for everything else. If not, most will let you connect to a separate PSU.​

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2. You have connected the camera and NVR to the same LAN and that its network settings are correct for the LAN’s range.​

The following steps will guide you through adding new devices using both of these methods. Part 1 covers doing this on the NVR’s local interface (GUI) and part 2 covers how to do this remotely using a web browser.
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Method 1 – Via the NVR’s GUI:

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Step 1:​

On the NVR 4.0 menu at the top of the screen, go to:​

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Camera → Hover over the desired channel → Click on ‘Edit’ (small icon in the bottom-left corner of channel thumbnail)​

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An edit window should appear, fill out the fields to add your camera as follows:​

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Option 1 – Using “Plug and Play”​

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Connect the camera to the corresponding PoE port number on the NVR (I.e. D1 corresponds to port 1). Then, just select “Plug-and-Play” from the “Adding Method” dropdown, and then click OK to add the camera to that channel – the camera feed should appear after a few seconds to confirm that it’s been picked up.​

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Note – If you haven’t activated and set a password on the device in SADP, then the IP address should automatically work. The password will be the Activation Password set on your NVR in the initial setup.​

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Option 2 – Adding manually via IP​

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Change the “Adding Method” to “Manual”, which will let you alter the other fields.​

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Now edit the other fields to point your NVR to the camera’s location on the network, like below:​

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Adding Method – Select “Manual”.​

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IP Camera Address – Enter your camera’s IP address here (as explained in the introduction, this will need to match the range of your LAN).​

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Protocol – Select the device’s manufacturer if it is on the list, or “ONVIF” if it is an ONVIF conformant product.​

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Management Port – “8000” by default will work fine, or whatever you’ve set the device’s Server Port to if it’s been changed.​

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Channel Port – This refers to the channel that you want to add the camera to, so leave this as the corresponding number for the channel that you would like to edit.​

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Transfer Protocol – Set this to “Auto”.​

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Username – The username you set up when activating the device, usually “admin”.​

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Password – The camera’s password, which you will have set when it was first activated.​

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Use Channel Default Password – If you have assigned the NVR and camera the same password during their activation, then you tick this box. This will use the NVR’s password to add the camera and will save you from entering it again in the future.​

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Enable IP Camera Time Sync – Tick this, as it means the camera will synchronise with the time set on the NVR.​

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Use Default Port – You can leave this unticked, as you have specified the management port already.​

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Verify Certificate – Leave this box unticked too.​

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Click OK to save your changes, the NVR should pick the camera up after a few seconds and show the feed on that channel’s thumbnail to confirm this.​

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To rename the camera, go to:​

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Camera → Display​

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Then, select the camera’s channel from the dropdown, and use the field below to set a new name.​

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Click “Apply” to save your changes.​

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You may want to rearrange the Live View screen to show the new camera on a particular tile. To do this, first, go to:​

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System → Live View → View​

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Then, select the output port for your connected display that you would like to show the camera on, click on the selected tile and then double-click on the new camera to add it to that tile.​

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You can select different layout options, or create a customised layout using the toolbar at the bottom of the page.​

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Click “Apply” to save the new layout.​

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To check the new layout, launch “Live View” using the NVR’s main menu, and then select that layout using the toolbar in the bottom right-hand corner.​

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Method 2 – In a web browser:

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Browse for NVR’s IP address in a web browser, and log in with your username and password for it.​

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Now, navigate to:​

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Configuration → System → Camera Management → IP Camera​

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You’ll be shown a table of all the NVR’s channels, showing which are occupied by cameras, and which aren’t.​

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These channels normally correspond to the same-numbered PoE ports on the back of the NVR.​

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Click on the channel that you want to add your device to, and then the “modify” button above the table.​

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Step 3:​

A window titled “IP Camera” should appear allowing you to change the “Adding Method” and “IP Camera Address” set for that channel.

If you haven’t already, you will need to make sure that the camera has a valid IP address and correct network settings for your LAN’s range.
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Option 1 – using “Plug and Play”:
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You just need to make sure that:​

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Note – If you haven’t activated and set a password on the device in SADP prior to connecting it to the NVR, then the IP address should automatically work and the password will be the “Channel Default Password” set on your NVR in the initial setup (see step 7 here)​

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Option 2 – Adding manually via IP:​

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Change the Adding Method to Manual, which should let you alter the other fields.​

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Now alter the other fields to point your NVR to the camera’s location on the LAN, like below:​

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IP Camera Address – Insert the camera’s IP address​

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Protocol – Select the brand of your camera here, or ONVIF if it is ONVIF conformant and the manufacturer doesn’t appear in this list.​

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Management Port – This is the camera’s network port, which is usually 8000 by default.​

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Username – The username that you set for the camera, which is usually “admin”.​

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Password – The password assigned to the camera upon activation in SADP. If you have automatically activated the camera by plugging it into your NVR’s PoE ports, this will the the “Channel Default Password” set during the NVR setup.​

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Confirm: Retype this password.​

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Transfer Protocol: This is fine for you to leave as “Auto”.​

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Green ticks should appear beside each field to indicate that what’s inside is valid. Once completed, you can click “OK”:​

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The “Security” column should be “Strong” and “Status” should change to “Online” on the “IP Camera” page – If they do, then you’re finished, just return to the Live View page to check that the camera’s feed is now visible.

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Note – Clicking the “Start All Live View” button in the toolbar at the bottom of this page will show all of your working cameras feeds at the same time.​

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Click on other pages for more.

You now need to configure the NVR so that it’s ready to connect to your network. Don’t worry – this is simpler than it sounds. This initial setup is simplest when done on the local GUI, using a directly connected monitor. The following steps walk you through this initial setup process:

Note – Avoid plugging anything into the back of the NVR until instructed to do so in this tutorial.

Firstly, you’ll need to look at the back of your NVR and make sure you can identify the following parts that are needed for this stage:

[1] – PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports (Most Hikvision NVRs have PoE ports which will power any camera via the network cable. Those that do not will require you to connect the camera across remotely, using a separate PoE injector or switch for power.)
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[2] – VGA display port
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[3] – HDMI display port
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[4] – USB port(s) (and mouse – one should come included with the NVR)
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[5] – LAN port (and ethernet cable – Cat5e or Cat6 is fine)
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[6] – Kettle power socket (the power lead is included with the NVR)​

Now, follow these steps. It is easier if you leave your cameras disconnected until prompted later in this guide:

Step 1:

Plug the kettle plug into the power inlet to connect the NVR to a power supply.​

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​How To basic setup of Hikvision NVR

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Step 2:

Connect your NVR to a display (this can be any monitor or television) by connecting either an HDMI or VGA cable from the monitor to the corresponding port in the back of the NVR.​

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Step 3:

Plug your USB mouse into one of the NVR’s USB ports.​

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Step 4:

Use an ethernet cable to connect your NVR to your local network – Plug one end of the cable into the RJ45 ports into a network access point (such as an ethernet port on your router), and the other into the LAN port in the back of your NVR.​

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Step 5:

Turn the NVR on and let it boot up. Ignore the beeping noise, it’s completely normal and just the NVR telling you that it isn’t properly configured yet.​

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You may get a prompt to adjust the NVR’s resolution to match the connected display, click “yes” to view everything in the best resolution supported by your display.​

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Set your language when prompted.​

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Step 7:

Set a password for the NVR , as well as a “Channel Default Password”, which will be passed onto any inactive device that is directly connected to the NVR’s PoE ports. We recommend keeping these passwords the same for simplicity’s sake. It’s key that you set a password that the NVR defines as strong and that you remember this password, as resetting the passwords on Hikvision devices can be a hassle that you want to avoid, if possible.​

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Note – If you have lost your password then please see our guide on How to Reset the Password of your Hikvision Camera/NVR in 5 steps using the SADP Tool​

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Step 8:

Now set a valid “reserved email” address for the NVR, which Hikvision will use for verification if you need to reset your password.​

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Next, set an unlock pattern of your choice by using your mouse to draw any shape you like – you will be asked to do this twice to confirm the pattern. This will be used to quickly login to your NVR in the local GUI.​

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Step 10:

Now, set your time zone, your preferred date format, and date/time.​

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On the Network Setup page:​

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Leave the “NIC Type” as it is.​

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Either leave the “Enable Obtain DNS Server” box ticked, or untick it and use one these recommended public DNS servers.​

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It is best to leave the “Enable DHCP” box unticked here. Instead, set the “IPv4 Address” of the NVR to an unused IP address on your network, which is within your gateway’s range. Your Gateway will typically be the IP address of your router. E.g. if your router’s IP address is “192.168.1.1”, you’ll want to give the NVR an IP address within the range of “192.168.1.x”, where “x” is any unused address between “2” and “254”.​

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Note – DHCP can be left on during this stage of the setup to automatically assign your NVR an open IP address if you like, just be sure to turn it off again once your system up and running. To disable it again once set up, just go to: ​

System/Configuration→ Network → TCP/IP → DHCP Off → Apply​

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Input the Subnet Mask of your network (typically it’s “255.255.255.0”) and “IPv4 Default Gateway”. If you’re unsure of these, see the below articles which explain how to check what they are and if a particular IP address is available:​

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How-to: How do I find my router and PC’s IP address using a Windows PC?​

How-to: How do I find my router and Mac’s IP address using a Mac?​

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The “Internal NIC IPv4 Address” can be left as it is, this just refers to the NVR’s own LAN address (so Plug and Play cameras will use IP addresses on this range).​

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Step 12:

You can now stop the annoying bleeping! Select your hard drive(s) from the list and click “Init” to format it, and then “Next” when the formatting has completed.​

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Note – This will completely wipe the drive, so please make sure that any that are being reused to not have data that you might need on them. ​

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The next page is for the Camera Setup. As mentioned earlier, we recommend connecting any cameras after the NVR setup process has completed, so you can skip this page.​

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Note – Please see part 4 for the instructions for adding cameras to your NVR after the initial setup. ​

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You will now be taken to the platform access page. Again, skip through and leave this for now.​

Note – Please see part 12 for adding the NVR to the Hik-Connect app, which revisits this page. ​

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Finally, you’ll be taken to the Change Password page and given the option to set a new admin password. Ignore this, unless you actually want to change your password. Remember, your admin password is different from your activation password, which you’ll need to use when activating individual cameras on your network.​

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Click “Exit” and “Yes” on the “Exit Wizard” popup.​

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That’s the initial setup of your NVR complete. You should now be taken to the NVR’s live view page (you won’t see your cameras until these are connected in Part 4), with your main navigation menu at the top of the screen.​

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How To Set Up Tripwire

		When the detection target crosses the warning line along the set direction, the system will push one alarm and performs any alarm linkage action.
Tripwire
Set Up	Configure Alarm Trigger	Notifications
Set Up Tripwire on your device using various interfaces. > How To Set Up Tripwire	Configure responses when the tripwire alarm is triggered, such as email notifications or alarm output. > Configure Tripwire Response	Receive notifications using the mobile app > Set Up Notifications

Instructions

SystemUI Old

Video Instructions

Step By Step Instructions

1. From the Main Menu select Event in the Setting section

2. Select Smart Plan on the left. Then select the camera channel at the top. Select and highlight IVS (You may need to deselect any other options). Select Apply and then OK

3. Select IVS on the left. Then choose the channel number at the top. Select Add at the bottom to create a new IVS alarm rule. Click on the drop-down menu under Type for the new rule you created and change set it to Tripwire. Select the Pencil icon under Draw

4. Left click anywhere on the camera view to start the tripwire line. Left click anywhere else on the camera view to complete the segment of the line. Continue moving your mouse and left clicking to continue making multiple segments of the tripwire line.

When done drawing the line segments, right click to finish the line. Give this rule a name by selecting the text box next to Name and typing in a name.

Select the drop-down menu next to Direction to choose if the IVS alarm is triggered in both directions (Both) or just one direction (“A To B” or “B To A”)

5. When you are done configuring the Tripwire rules, select OK

6. Select the Gear icon under Trigger to configure what happens when the tripwire alarm is triggered:

> Configure Tripwire Response

Select Apply to save the settings

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SystemUI New

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the Main Menu select AI

2. Select Parameters on the left.

Select Smart Plan.

3. Use the drop down box to select the Channel

4. Click and highlight IVS (You may need to de-select any other options).

The icon will highlight when selected.

Click Apply

5. Click Parameters > IVS

6. Use the drop-down box to select the Channel

Then click Add in the lower right side of the screen to Add an IVS rule

7. The created rule will appear in the list

9. Click the Pencil icon to draw the Tripwire rule

10. The Channel will fullscreen.

Left click anywhere inside the video frame to begin drawing the Trip line, then use the mouse to draw the trip line.

Right click to end drawing

11. The Tripwire menu will appear

• Name: A name can be applied to the rule
• Direction: Both, A To B, B To A

Click   icon to set the Target Filter (maximum and minimum size size for Objects to follow rule)

Click   icon to clear the current rule

Once the tripwire rule settings have been created click OK

12. Click the   icon to set the Trigger settings when the IVS Tripwire rule is engaged.

> Configure Tripwire Response

Click Apply to save the settings

WebUI Old

Video Instructions

Step By Step Instructions

1. Navigate in a web browser to the IP address of the camera or recorder and log into the device

2.Select Setting -> Event -> IVS.

3. Next to Rule Type click “+” in the new rule that shows below, define the Rule Name and in the drop down select “Tripwire” as the rule type

4. Once the rule is created and named, use “Draw Rule” to place your Tripwire line and under the “Direction drop down define in which direction, if only one, crossing is prohibited. In this example crossing from B -> A is prohibited.

5. Click “Setting” next to Period and a new window will appear. Here you can set the active time periods for the tripwire. By default the tripwire will be active 24/7. Each day can be edited individually or you can select multiple at once by checking the boxes and using the forms below to enter times. Up to 6 periods can be set for each day.

Setting Button

Setting Window

6. Next be sure to check any other options you may want such as Record & Record Delay, Snapshot, Relay out (1, 2, or both)alarm Delay and email.

> Configure Tripwire Response

Note: For instructions on email setup see Email Setup.

To record or save snapshots an SD card or recorder is required.

7. When finished click Save.

WebUI New

Video Instructions

Step By Step Instructions

1. Navigate in a web browser to the IP address of the camera or recorder and log into the device

2. From the Main Menu select AI

3. Select Parameters on the left.
Then select Smart Plan.
Select the camera channel at the top.
Select and highlight IVS (You may need to de-select any other options).
Select OK

4. Select IVS on the left.
Then choose the channel number at the top right and if the IVS will be done by the camera or by the recorder, by selecting either “AI by Camera” or “AI by Device” below the channel number.
Select the Plus button on the right to create a new IVS alarm rule

5. Double-click on the option under Type for the new rule you created and set it to Tripwire.
Give this rule a name by double-clicking the text box under Name and typing in a name.
Select the Draw Rule button on the left.
Left click anywhere on the camera view to start the tripwire line.
Left click anywhere else on the camera view to complete the segment of the line. Continue moving your mouse and left clicking to continue making multiple segments of the tripwire line.
When done drawing the line segments, right click to finish the line.

6. Select Draw Target.
Then select Max Size and adjust the size of the box on the camera view to the relative maximum size for a target that can trigger the tripwire.
Select Min Size and adjust the size of the box on the camera view to the relative minimum size for a target that can trigger the tripwire

7. Select the drop-down menu next to Direction to choose if the IVS alarm is triggered in both directions (“Both”) or just one direction (“A To B” or “B To A”).
Adjust the settings below Direction to configure what happens when the tripwire alarm is triggered:

> Configure Tripwire Response

Select OK to save the settings

8. Select OK to save the Tripwire IVS alarm settings

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Resetting your UNV NVR’s Password (3 Ways)

Overview

When an NVR password is lost or forgotten, configuration and playback become locked off from view. This tutorial will guide you through resetting your UNV password in a variety of ways, making it easy and convenient to recover access to your device without the need for assistance.

Prerequisites

This tutorial assumes you have already gone through the initial setup of your NVR and created an account on the EZView mobile application. If you have not completed the basic setup of your NVR or created an EZView account, please CLICK HERE for a tutorial on setting up your UNV NVR and EZView account creation.

Resetting your UNV NVR Password 3 Ways

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Video Tutorials

EZView Recovery: https://youtu.be/wmAt6Zfgjns

EZLive Recovery: https://youtu.be/3pDCvrcestY

EZCloud Recovery: https://youtu.be/mTgLHtfbSJI

Part 1: Local Password Reset (NVR Direct/EZView)

Step 1

Starting at the Live View screen, follow the below steps to access the login screen from the NVR directly:

Right Click Anywhere on Live View > Menu

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If you have a pattern lock, click “Forgot Pattern” to get to the login screen. Once at the login screen, click “Forgot Password”.

Step 2

You may be asked to type in an email in order to continue. At this point, you must type in an email. Please note that you have to be able to access this email in order to reset your password, so please make sure it is an email you can log into. Additionally, please verify that you have spelled the email correctly. If you misspell the email, you cannot go back to change it and will not be able to reset your password in this manner.

After typing your email into the email field, click NEXT or OK. You will be greeted with a screen that has your serial number, email address and a QR code for you to scan.

Step 3

From here, open up your EZView application. If you have not already created an account on EZView, do so now. CLICK HERE for a tutorial on EZView account creation.

Step 3.1

At the Live View screen of the EZView mobile application, click on the three lines on the top left-hand side of your screen.

Step 3.2

This will bring up the main menu of the application. Once this menu is open, click “Local Config”.

Step 3.3

You will be greeted with the local configuration menu. At the very bottom of the menu, click “Forgot Device Password”.

Step 4

This will open up your phone’s camera. You may see a popup window asking you for permission to use your phone’s camera. You must allow this permission to continue. Additionally, a box will appear with instructions on where to scan on your device. You can safely close this box, assuming you have followed the steps above.

Step 4.1

Using the box on your phone’s camera, scan the QR code on your NVR’s menu.

Please note: The white box in the middle of the QR code is only there to prevent successful scanning for the purposes of the screenshot. Your QR code will not have this white box.

Step 4.2

Once the QR code scans successfully, you will be taken to a screen confirming your email. Click “Ok” to have the code sent to your email.

Step 5

Check your email to find the security code. Please allow for up to 15 minutes for the email to be sent to you. Additionally, check your Spam/Junk folder to verify that your code did not send to those folders. Once you have your code, return to your NVR’s forgot password screen.

Step 6

You will see a field next to the words “Security Code”. Type your security code into that field.

Step 7

You will be brought to a screen asking you to change your password.

If there is a field for “Security Code”, please reenter the security code into this field.

New Password: This is where you will type in your new password. Please note that your password must be considered a “STRONG” password to work. A strong password is typically at least eight characters long with a number and special character (!, @, #, $, etc)

Confirm Password: This is where you will retype in your new password in order to confirm it. Please note that your passwords must match in both the New Password and Confirm Password field in order to save correctly.

Part 2: Local Password Reset (NVR Web GUI/EZView)

Please Note: This section of the tutorial assumes you have the local IP address of your UNV NVR. If you do not know the local IP address, please CLICK HERE for a tutorial on finding the local IP address of your NVR.

Step 1

After typing the local IP Address into the URL bar of your web browser, you will be brought to the login splash screen of the NVR. On the right side of the Password field, you will see a blue hyperlink that says “Forgot Password”. Click there.

Step 2

You will be required to have an email set in the NVR to continue. If you have not done so already, please reference Step 2 of Part 1 of this tutorial. Once you have entered an email and click “Forgot Password”, you will be greeted with a Retrieve Password pop up menu.

Step 3

Please reference Steps 3 through 5 of Part 1 of this tutorial for acquiring the security code for your UNV NVR. Please note that, instead of scanning the QR code directly on the NVR itself, you may scan the QR code on the above “Retrieve Password” screen instead. Additionally, once you have acquired the security code for your UNV NVR, you may type it into the Security Code field under the QR code on your web GUI.

Step 4

You will be brought to a screen asking you to change your password.

If there is a field for “Security Code”, please reenter the security code into this field.

New Password: This is where you will type in your new password. Please note that your password must be considered a “STRONG” password to work. A strong password is typically at least eight characters long with a number and special character (!, @, #, $, etc)

Confirm Password: This is where you will retype in your new password in order to confirm it. Please note that your passwords must match in both the New Password and Confirm Password field in order to save correctly.

Part 3: Remote Password Reset (EZCloud)

Please Note: This tutorial assumes you have already created an EZCloud/EZView account and have added your UNV NVR to your account. If you have not done so already, please CLICK HERE for a tutorial on creating an EZCloud/EZView account and registering your device to your account.

Step 1

Open either Internet Explorer or Google Chrome on your computer. In the URL bar, type:

http://en.ezcloud.uniview.com

This will bring you to the EZCloud login page. You will need to log into your EZCloud/EZView account to proceed. Type in your username/email and password for your account and click “login”.

Step 2

After clicking “Login”, you will be brought to your Device page.

Step 2.1

If the device is registered directly to your account, you will see the name of the device in the “My Cloud Devices” menu, which appears first by default. If this is the case, skip to Step 3.

Step 2.2

If the device is registered to another account and has been shared to you, you will see the name of the device in the “Devices Shared to Me” tab of your menu. Click there to see your device listed in the menu.

Step 3

You will see your device in the menu. It will have the External IP Address of the device, the Device Name, model and organization, as well as the last time it was accessed online, the status and an operation menu.

Step 3.1

In the “Operation Menu”, you will see 5 icons. For the purposes of this tutorial, please click the icon that looks like a key. This is the “Retrieve Password” icon.

Step 4

You will be brought to a Retrieve Password screen. On it, you will see your Device Name and Registration Code, which cannot be changed. Additionally, you will see a field for Device Date, your email (which cannot be changed) and a Verification Code.

Step 4.1

First, select the date that your NVR is set to. Typically, this is the same date as real time.

Step 4.2

Click “Acquire” next to the email field. This will begin the process of sending off a verification code to your email address. Please note that this email could take up to 15 minutes to arrive and may send to your Spam/Junk mail folder. Please check these folders if you have not received your email after 15 minutes.

Step 4.3

Once you receive your verification code, type it into the Verification Code field and click “Generate Password”. This will generate a temporary password for your device. Please copy this password to your clipboard or write the password down. Please note that the password IS CASE SENSITIVE, meaning you must enter the password just like you see it, with any capital letters capitalized.

Step 4.4

Once you have copied your temporary code, click the blue hyperlink on the bottom of the menu, next to the words “Log in now:”

Step 5

You will automatically logged into the NVR, as you do not need a password to access the device over the cloud. Once the Live View page loads, click “Setup” on the top of the screen.

Step 6

You will be brought to the NVR’s setup menu. For the purposes of this tutorial, please navigate to the ‘user” tab on the left-hand side of the screen.

Step 6.1

Click the “User” sub menu to open the User menu.

Step 6.2

Left click the ‘admin’ account to highlight the admin account. (It will turn blue)

Step 6.3

Click the “Modify button above the account list. This will bring you to the modification screen to update your password.

Step 7

You will have several empty fields in the Modification screen.

Step 7.1

Old Password: Type the Temporary Password into this field. It will act as your old password for the purposes of updating your pasword.

Step 7.2

Password: Type your new password into this field. Please note that your password must be considered STRONG to continue. Typically, a strong password is at least eight characters with a capital letter, a number and a special character.

Step 7.3

Confirm: Re type your new password into the field to confirm it. Please note that your passwords must match in both the New Password and Confirm Password field in order to save correctly.

Step 7.4

Click the “Save” button at the bottom left-hand side of the menu. This will verify and save your new password.

SmartPSS integrates all Dahua network cameras and storage devices into one intuitive, easy to use interface. The software provides efficient device management, video monitoring and playback, alarm and analytic configuration, as well as video wall setup and preview.

Content ;

• How to Use SmartPSS with Two Monitors
• How to Use Task Plan in SmartPSS
• How to Enable Task in SmartPSS
• How to Export Device Record in SmartPSS
• How to Export Device Picture in SmartPSS
• How to Playback Local Record in SmartPSS
• How to Search Client Log
• How to Search Device Log in SmartPSS
• How to Create a User in SmartPSS
• How to Setup Event Alarm Link
• How to Setup Video Wall
• How to Setup PC NVR
• How to Setup Video Talk
• How to Setup Video Wall
• How to Setup Attendance
• How to Setup Access
• How to Import & Export Access User List
• How to Use Different Multisensor Camera Modes
• How to Playback Events
• How to Setup Customer Screen View
• EMap Setup
• SmartPSS 2.09 – Event Config Setup For MD Window Pop-up

How To Use SmartPSS With Two Monitors

Description

This article will show you how to open SmartPSS on multiple monitors

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• More than 1 Monitor Connected to the computer running SmartPSS

Read Next : Dahua NVR XVR Basic Setup Initial Setup

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click a menu option, such as ‘Live View’, to open this menu in a new tab

3. A new tab will be opened for Live View.

4. Add devices to the grid layout as desired to set up the primary monitor by dragging and dropping.

5. Click the + / Plus icon to open a new tab

6. Once on the New Tab Menu, Click ‘Live View’

7. A new Live View tab will appear. Add devices to the grid layout as desired to set up the secondary monitor by dragging and dropping.

8. Click the tab header then drag and drop it to the secondary monitor. A new independent window of SmartPSS will load.

How To Use Task Plan In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to setup and use Task Plan in SmartPSS 2.0. Task Plan allows you to configure an automated sequence of video from multiple video devices added to SmartPSS using a wide array of customization options.

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Devices added to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

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Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS and select ‘Tour & Task’.

2. On the Tour & Task window click ‘+ Add’. Enter a name for the plan then press Enter.

3. Click the + to create a new Task Plan.

4. The Task Editor window will open.

• Enter a Task Name¹ and Task Time² (in seconds).
• Select from the pre-configured layouts or create your own³

5. To add video to the layout there are several options:

Drag & Drop

• Use the Device tree on the left to click on a device then drag and drop it onto the layout. If the device has multiple streams (ex: DVR or NVR) all streams from the device will auto populate the grid layout.

• Once a device is added it will appear in the Task List

• You can also drag and drop additional video sources into a window to create a sequence within the selected pane. The grid will update with the number of video sources that are added to the selected pane.

Bind

• Select the video pane in the grid (outlined in white) then right click the device you wish to add from the Device Tree on the left hand side of the screen. Click ‘Bind IPC’ to add the video to the selected window.

• For supported devices with multiple video streams (ex: DVR, NVR) you have additional options when right clicking the device:

Bind All Cameras – Auto populates the grid layout from the selected device

Bind Multiplay Stream – Creates a video layout within the selected pane of all connected cameras from the device

Example:

6. After adding the desired video sources to the task you can use the Task List window to edit each individual window’s settings.

Select the video pane in the grid (outlined in white) and the programmed objects and events for this window will appear in the Task List. Each field can be edited by double clicking in the menu

• Preset point: Allows the user to select a preset point for supported cameras such as PTZ – SmartPSS/How To Use PTZ Preset in SmartPSS

• Stay Time: Time (in seconds) for video . Click the ‘Pencil’ icon at the top of the list to change the value for the entire list.
• Stream Type: Select which video stream: Main Stream, Sub Stream1, etc. Click the ‘Pencil’ icon at the top of the list to change the value for the entire list.
• Operation: Use the icons to Preview the stream, move the event up or down in the list order, or delete the event.

7. Once the Task has been programmed click Save to save your work and return to the Tour Window and the new Task should appear in the window.

8. Continue creating tasks using the Task Editor to build a series of tasks for this tour to run. Drag and drop the tasks to change the order. Click the ‘Pencil’ icon to edit the Task or the ‘Trash’ icon to delete the Task.

9. Once the Tour has been programmed you can now enable/begin your created tours: SmartPSS/How To Enable Task

10. The tour will continue to run until ‘Stop Tour’ is clicked.

How To Enable Task In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how enable configured tours manually or by schedule using SmartPSS

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Devices added to SmartPSS
• Tours configured in SmartPSS – SmartPSS/How To Use Task Plan

Video Instructions

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Step by Step Instructions

Manual Tour

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click ‘Live View’

3. Use the drop down box to select the Tour, then click ‘Start Tour’

4. The tour will continue to run until ‘Stop Tour’ is clicked.

Schedule Tour

1. Launch SmartPSS and select ‘Tour & Task’.

2. Click ‘Scheduled Tour Setting’ to open the menu

3. Use the menu to configure the schedule.

• Device Type¹ – Select from a single day or a week schedule option
• Task Plan² – Task the schedule is being created for
• Start/End Time³ – Enter a Start Time and End Time for the schedule.

For Week Plan options, Use the tabs above the table to select which day to add the schedule to.

Click ‘Add’ to add the time to the schedule.

Click ‘Save’ once you have completed the schedule.

4. Return to Live View, then click to toggle ‘Scheduled Tour’ in the lower portion of the screen to enable the Scheduled Tour Setting. The Scheduled Tour will continue to operate according to the programmed scheduled until it is disabled or the software is closed.

How To Export Device Record In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to export recordings from a device in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Supported device with recorded footage
• Device with recorded footage added to SmartPSS Device List – How To Add Device to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click ‘Playback’

3. The Playback window will open

Use the Device Tree on the left to select the device you wish to export from.

You can configure the parameters of the search using the drop down box:

• Record Type
• Stream Type – Main Stream, Sub Stream
• Time

Click ‘Search’ to begin a search based on the parameters.

4. Once the Search is complete recorded footage will appear in the timeline. Press the ‘Play’ icon to begin playback.

5. Use the Playback tools to navigate to a starting point for the clip. You can use the playback buttons below the timeline or drag the timeline scrubber

6. Click the Time Clip icon to select a start point.

7. Once clicked, a draggable window will appear in the timeline. Use this tool to select the length of the clip to export. The window will show you the Start and Time time of the clip as well as the Duration.

8. Click the Time Clip icon again to select an end point

9. The Export Setup menu will appear.

The menu gives several options for export:

• Path: Click browse to select a file location to save the exported footage
• Export Format: Select which video format for the clip (ASF, AVI, MP4, or Original Format)
• Export SmartPlayer Player: Check the box to include the playback software with the export

Once the export settings have been configured, click Ok to begin Export.

10. The Export Progress window will appear.

This window will give you a live update of the export process.

You can Pause, Start, or Delete exports in progress by using the icons at the top of the screen

11. Once the Export is complete, it will appear in the ‘Exported’ tab

Click the Trash icon to delete

Click the Folder icon to open the directory the file was exported to

How To Export Device Picture In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to export recorded pictures from a device in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Supported device with recorded pictures
• Device with recorded pictures added to SmartPSS Device List – How To Add Device to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click ‘Playback’

3. The Playback window will open

Use the Device Tree on the left to select the device you wish to export from.

Select ‘Picture’ to search Picture records

Click in the Time field to select a date range to search. Please note the maximum is 24 hour range.

Click ‘Search’ to begin a search based on the parameters.

4. Once the search is complete the first image will be loaded in the center screen.

• Use the buttons labeled “Back” and “Next” to navigate through the recorded images.

• Autoplay – Toggle Autoplay to begin an automatic slideshow of all images. You can adjust the sequence delay using the drop down box (1-3 seconds).

• Click the Full Screen icon to make SmartPSS full screen

5. Click the Floating Bar on the right hand side of the screen to open the Picture Export menu

This menu shows all recorded images from the requested time period/device in a list.

Click an entry in the list to load the image in the center window.

6. Use the checkbox next to the picture to select it for export. You can also click the Checkbox icon above the list to select all pictures in the list at once.

7. Once the pictures for export have been selected, click the Export icon to open the Export Menu

8. Use the Export Menu to define the parameters of the picture export

• Path: Directory to save exported picture
• Export Format: –
• Export SmartPlayer Player: –

Click OK to begin Export

9. The Export Progress menu will appear. This menu will give you live progress for the export process.

Completed exports will appear under the ‘Exported’ tab

Click the Trash icon to delete the picture

Click the Folder icon to open the directory the picture was exported to

How To Playback Local Record In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to use the local record feature in SmartPSS 2.0, which allows the user to directly record and playback live video from an added device

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Video Device added to SmartPSS Device List – How To Add Device to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Local Recording

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click ‘Live View’

3. Double click a camera in the list or drag and drop it to a position in the window to load.

4. Hover the mouse over the window to show the menu

To begin recording, click the Local Record icon 

To end recording, click the icon again.

Local Record Playback

1. Click ‘Playback’

2. The Playback window will open

Click the ‘Local’ tab to view recordings that have been made on the local computer.

3. Click the icons above the list to choose from a Thumbnail or List View, Refresh the list, or use the Search field to Search by camera name

4. Double click a clip in the list to begin playback, or alternatively you can check the box next to the camera then click the ‘Play’ button

How To Search Client Log In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to search and review the local log in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS

Video Instructions

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Step by Step Instructions

Local Recording

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click Log

3. This will open the Log menu

Make sure the ‘Client’ icon on the left side of the screen is selected, then enter the parameters of the search:

• Time Range: Click in the Time field to select a date range to search. Please note the maximum is 24 hour range.
• Log Type: Select the alarm type(System, Operation, Alarm)

Click ‘Search’ to begin the search.

4. The log information will load in the center of the screen for review. To export this list, click the ‘Export’ button

5. A file dialogue window will open, prompting the user where to save the log (.xls format)

6. Once exported the log can be opened using a program that can read the ‘.xls’ file format

How To Search Device Log In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to search and review the device log in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS

Video Instructions

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Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click Log

3. This will open the Log menu. Click the ‘Device’ icon on the left side of the screen, then enter the parameters of the search:

Make sure the ‘Device’ icon on the left side of the screen is selected, then enter the parameters of the search:

• Time Range: Click in the Time field to select a date range to search. Please note the maximum is 24 hour range.

• Log Type: Select the type of log you wish to search for

• Device: Select from the drop-down list that shows all devices added to SmartPSS

Click ‘Search’ to begin the search.

4. The log information will load in the center of the screen for review. To export this list, click the ‘Export’ button

5. A file dialogue window will open, prompting the user where to save the log (.xls format)

6. Once exported the log can be opened using a program that can read the ‘.xls’ file format

How To Create Users In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to create users and roles in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Creating a Role

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click User

3. Click ‘Add Role’

4. The Role Info menu will appear. Use the fields to enter the parameters of the role:

• Role Name: Name for the role
• Remark: Description of role for reference
• Menu Rights: Use the checkbox to select which menu rights you wish to allow for this role
• Channel Rights: Specific per device user rights can be set to the role for already added devices

After filling out the parameters for the role, click Save

The Role will be created

Creating a User

1. Click User

2. Click ‘Add User’

3. The User Info menu will appear. Use the fields to enter the parameters of the role:

• User Name: Name for the role. This name must be unique
• Role: Use the drop-down box to select the Role for this user
• Password: Enter a password for the user and confirm. The 3 bar meter next to the field will denote the password complexity
• Remark: Description of user for reference
• Menu Rights: Use the checkbox to select which menu rights you wish to allow for this user
• Channel Rights: Specific per device rights can be set to the user for already added devices

After filling out the parameters for the role, click Save

The User will be created

How To Setup Event Alarm Link In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to setup the Event Alarm Link feature in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Devices added to SmartPSS Device List – How To Add Device to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

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Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click ‘Event Config’

3. The Event Config menu will appear.

4. Click to select the device you wish to configure from the Device Tree on the left

5. Select the Event Type for this camera

6. Use the tabs on the right to set up the parameters for when the Event is triggered.

The different options will be explained below:

Notify

When the event occurs it can give a notification.

Notification types

Alarm Sound: Play sound at local computer

EMap Twinkle: Twinkle notification on EMap

Send Mail: Send an email

Link Video

When event occurs it can link to a live camera preview or record.

Drag and drop a device from device tree into the grid layout in the center of the screen

Select from the pre-configured layouts or create your own

• Preset point: Allows the user to select a preset point for supported cameras such as PTZ – SmartPSS/How To Use PTZ Preset in SmartPSS
• Stream Type: Select which video stream: Main Stream, Sub Stream1, etc.
• Duration: Time (in seconds) for video .
• Operation: Use the X icon to delete

Alarm Output

When event occurs it can output a signal to trigger an alarm directly on the camera.

Select the device from the device tree

Set Auto Open

Duration: Enter a time for the alarm output (in seconds)

Defence Time

Set a schedule for the Alarm.

The event will be automatically programmed to run at all times, represented by the Green color

In the center of the screen click and drag the mouse to delete or add time

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OR you can click the Gear to open a pop up menu to define the parameters of the schedule

Enter a time range for the schedule

Use the checkbox at the bottom to select which day(s) to set the schedule to. You can use ‘Check All’ to set the current schedule to all days

Click OK to set the schedule

7. Once the Event parameters have been configured click ‘Save’ to save the settings, then click the toggle at the top of the page to enable the event.

Once this event is enabled it will begin actively working according to the set parameters.

How To Setup Video Wall In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to setup a video wall in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Supported device with video wall feature, such as Decoder
• Device added to SmartPSS Device List – How To Add Device to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click Video Wall

3. The device tree on the left will show all devices added to SmartPSS that are compatible with the Video Wall feature.

4. Click the  icon to open the Video Wall Layout Setup menu.

Click the + to create a new layout

The Video Wall Layout Setup menu is where you can define the physical layout of the monitor outputs per device

5. Use the menu buttons below the grid to create the Video Wall Layout.

Start by clicking one of the layout options in the bottom left of the screen (1, 2×2, 3×3, etc.).

Click again in the grid to place the grid.

You can also use the menu on the right to combine or splice screens.

Click Next

7. A device tree will appear on the left.

Drag and drop from the device tree to the grid layout to configure the arrangement for the corresponding monitor outputs for the device

6. Click Finish once the Video Layout has been created

In this example, a decoder with 4 Monitor Outputs has been arranged in a 2X2 Layout

7. Use the device tree on the left to drag and drop streams into the Video Wall Layout

Click inside a quadrant and click from one of the layout options to change to one of the available options – 1 , 2X2, 3X3, 4X4

8. The Windows Detail window allows you to change settings for each of the windows – such as Stream Type and Stay Time

9. Once the layout has been configured Click the Save icon 

10. Enter a name for the Plan then Click Save

11. All created Plans will appear in the Plan submenu, click the  icon to view and switch between created Layout Plans.

12. Click Schedule Control Config on the right side of the screen to configure a Scheduled Tour of created Video Wall Layouts

13. Use the Scheme Configuration menu to program the tour

Enter a dwell time (in seconds) Select the created Layout Scheme Then Click Add Plan

14. Click Save once the Scheme has been configured

15. To begin a created scheme click the  icon on the right side of the screen

16. The scheme patrol will begin. To stop click the button in the center of the screen

How To Setup PC-NVR In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to setup PC-NVR in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Device added to SmartPSS Device List – How To Add Device to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click PC-NVR

3. Click the toggle switch at the top left of the screen to enable PC-NVR

A splash screen for PC-NVR will appear.

After a few moments PC-NVR will be enabled. You can confirm this by checking the server information at the top and making sure Status is “Online”

Once PC-NVR is enabled you can begin initial configuration.

4. Click HDD Manager to setup the local hard drive to be used for recording.

Click Allocate to begin disk setup.

You will receive a prompt, click OK

5. Use the slider to allocate disk space for recordings or you can manually enter the value. Click ‘Allocate’ once you have entered the disk size

To delete the disk allocation, click the button next to the Hard Drive. Note: Deleting a drive allocation will delete all recording files.

6. Click Channel Management

7. Select the devices you want to add to PC-NVR from the device list then click the >> button. To delete any devices click the << button.

8. Once the device is added a preview will load from each device. Use the checkbox next to each to device to select it, or use the Checkbox at the top to Select All devices. Once the devices have been checked click Save

9. Click Record Plan

10. Use the Record Plan menu to set up a schedule for the device to record. By default the schedule will be set to Regular (Continuous) recording 24/7.

Click the Gear icon to enter the Schedule Menu

11. Enter the parameters of the Schedule, including time range and Recording Type (Regular, Event)

Once finished click Save

12. Once the schedule has been created it can be copied to another device. Click ‘Copy to’ to copy the current schedule to other added devices

13. Select which devices to add the current schedule to then click OK

How To Setup Video Talk In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to setup and use Video Talk in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Device with video talk capabilities
• Device with video talk capabilities added to SmartPSS Device List – How To Add Device to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click Intercom

3. Click the VTS icon on the left to enter the VTS Settings menu

4. Click the IP icon to edit the setting

5.Enter the local IP of the computer running SmartPSS

Setup is complete

6. Click on Monitor

8. Double Click the device the device list on the left side of the screen, then double click the video pane to bring the feed up in full screen

9. Hover the mouse over the window to show the menu

10. Click the Shout icon  to begin a Video Talk

The icon will change to  when active.

Click the icon again to end.

Alternatively, you can Right Click the video feed and select Start/End Shout from menu

How To Setup Video Wall In SmartPSS

Description

This article will show you how to setup a video wall in SmartPSS 2.0

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS
• Supported device with video wall feature, such as Decoder
• Device added to SmartPSS Device List – How To Add Device to SmartPSS

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

2. Click Video Wall

3. The device tree on the left will show all devices added to SmartPSS that are compatible with the Video Wall feature.

4. Click the  icon to open the Video Wall Layout Setup menu.

Click the + to create a new layout

The Video Wall Layout Setup menu is where you can define the physical layout of the monitor outputs per device

5. Use the menu buttons below the grid to create the Video Wall Layout.

Start by clicking one of the layout options in the bottom left of the screen (1, 2×2, 3×3, etc.).

Click again in the grid to place the grid.

You can also use the menu on the right to combine or splice screens.

Click Next

7. A device tree will appear on the left.

Drag and drop from the device tree to the grid layout to configure the arrangement for the corresponding monitor outputs for the device

6. Click Finish once the Video Layout has been created

In this example, a decoder with 4 Monitor Outputs has been arranged in a 2X2 Layout

7. Use the device tree on the left to drag and drop streams into the Video Wall Layout

Click inside a quadrant and click from one of the layout options to change to one of the available options – 1 , 2X2, 3X3, 4X4

8. The Windows Detail window allows you to change settings for each of the windows – such as Stream Type and Stay Time

9. Once the layout has been configured Click the Save icon 

10. Enter a name for the Plan then Click Save

11. All created Plans will appear in the Plan submenu, click the  icon to view and switch between created Layout Plans.

12. Click Schedule Control Config on the right side of the screen to configure a Scheduled Tour of created Video Wall Layouts

13. Use the Scheme Configuration menu to program the tour

Enter a dwell time (in seconds) Select the created Layout Scheme Then Click Add Plan

14. Click Save once the Scheme has been configured

15. To begin a created scheme click the  icon on the right side of the screen

16. The scheme patrol will begin. To stop click the button in the center of the screen