Installing the DVR Software

Installing the DVR software

For the best results when using a PC to access the DVR, use the included software which came on the mini-CD included with your DVR. This software is compatible with Windows-based computers only, and will not run under operating systems, such as Mac OS or Linux.

Also, the software will not operate correctly on 64-bit Windows systems. 64-bit architecture is very new in the comput- ing world, and is not backwards compatible with all 32-bit devices and drivers. Use a 32-bit version of Windows.

1.Insert the mini CD into a CD/DVD ROM drive on your computer.

2.If your CD/DVD ROM drive does not auto run the CD; click MY COMPUTER click on the drive the CD is in and double click on the “D9-VIEWER-DBG-ENG.EXE” file.

3. In the setup window click NEXT.

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Contents

DVR8-2500 Important Note Prohibition against eavesdropping Before You BeginFCC Verification Contents Package Contents Infra red sensor DVR Layout3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Right arrow Press to move cursor right in menus Layout of Remote Control Connecting Cameras to the DVR Starting the DVR Navigating the Menus Main Menu Hard drive Setup What’s this? Selecting Time & Date formats and Time Zone Setting the TimeSetting the Time & Date Daylight Savings Time Name Position Configuring the Camera DisplayNaming Channels Live Camera SetupColor Setup Auto Sequence Recording Changing Video Quality and setting the AudioRecord Mode Channel Schedule Setting the ScheduleRecord Left click or press select Chunk Size To set the Chunk Size Monthly Calendar Search and PlaybackVideo Search Highlight the button, and left click or press select FIle List Motion Detection Setting the Motion Detection sensitivityBacking up Footage Backing up a file Detection Motion Detection AreaTo set the Motion Detection Area To set your Password Password ControlPassword Setup To change the Language setting Auto Maintain To configure the Auto Reboot featureSystem Menu Protocol Setting the TimeSystem Baud Rate PTZ Speed Adjustment Onscreen PTZ Controls Installing the DVR Software Installing the DVR Software Click Next Installation is now complete. Click Finish Open Internet Explorer Configuring ActiveXChanging Security Settings on Internet Explorer Static IP & Pppoe Setup DVR unit Network SetupNetwork Setup What is an IP ADDRESS? Opening D9 PC viewer LoginD9 Viewer Software Open Window, Capture & Record D9 Viewer Software LayoutChannel Name Date & Time Backup Replay Record Alarm Alarm screen you can change settings for motion detection Network SettingPassword Enable File Save Path Host Info Using Internet ExplorerViewing Remotely Daylight Saving Time Dynamic VS Static IP Addresses About IP AddressesPort Forwarding Installing/Changing the HDD Locate the 4 screws holding down the hard drive stand Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Page Warranty Information Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions Australia toll free NEW Zealand toll free