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USER MANUAL
BR401
BR801
BR1601
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Contents
About this Manual..................................................................................................................... 6
FCC Compliance Statement....................................................................................................... 6
Copyright................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Information..................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1: Product Overview............................................................................... 8

1.1 Features............................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 8
4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR..................................................................................... 8
16-Channel DVR....................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Parts and Functions........................................................................................................... 10
1.3.1 Front Panel............................................................................................................. 10
4-Channel DVR....................................................................................................... 10
8-Channel DVR....................................................................................................... 11
16-Channel DVR..................................................................................................... 12
1.3.2 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................. 13
4-Channel DVR....................................................................................................... 13
8-Channel DVR....................................................................................................... 13
16-Channel DVR..................................................................................................... 14
1.4 Mouse................................................................................................................................ 14
1.5 Remote Control.................................................................................................................. 15
4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR................................................................................... 15
16-Channel DVR..................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2: Installation....................................................................................... 17
2.1 Installing the Hard Disk Drive............................................................................................. 17
2.1.1 Installing HDD on 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR....................................................... 17
2.1.2 Installing HDD on 16-Channel DVR......................................................................... 18
2.2 Connecting the Power....................................................................................................... 19
2.3 Connecting to Monitors..................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1 BNC Connection..................................................................................................... 19
2.3.2 VGA Connection..................................................................................................... 20
2.3.3 HDMI Connection................................................................................................... 20
2.4 Connecting the Cameras.................................................................................................... 21
2.4.1 BNC Connection..................................................................................................... 21
2.4.2 RS-485 Connection................................................................................................. 22
2.5 Connecting the Alarm........................................................................................................ 22
2.6 Connecting the Sensors..................................................................................................... 23
2.7 Connecting the Microphones............................................................................................ 23
2.7.1 RCA Connection...................................................................................................... 23
2.7.2 BNC Connection..................................................................................................... 24
2.7.3 Parallel Connection................................................................................................. 24
2.8 Connecting to Network...................................................................................................... 25
2.9 Connecting to Other Devices............................................................................................. 25
2.10 Connecting to Speakers................................................................................................... 26
2.10.1 RCA Connection.................................................................................................... 26
2.10.2 BNC Connection................................................................................................... 26
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Chapter 3: Getting Started................................................................................. 27

3.1 Starting Up......................................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Shutting Down................................................................................................................... 27
3.3 The Main Screen................................................................................................................ 28
3.3.1 Screen Icons........................................................................................................... 28
3.3.2 Virtual Keyboard..................................................................................................... 29
3.3.3 Locking the Screen................................................................................................. 29
3.3.4 Pop-up Menu.......................................................................................................... 30
3.3.5 On Screen Display (OSD) menu.............................................................................. 31
3.4 Screen Modes.................................................................................................................... 32
3.4.1 Live View................................................................................................................ 32
3.4.2 Split Mode.............................................................................................................. 33
3.4.3 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Mode................................................................................. 33
3.4.4 Rotate View............................................................................................................ 34
3.5 Using PTZ Controls............................................................................................................. 35
3.5.1 Cruise Mode........................................................................................................... 36
3.6 Zoom.................................................................................................................................. 36
3.7 Manual Recording.............................................................................................................. 37
3.8 Adjusting Volume............................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 4: Using the DVR.................................................................................. 38

4.1 Setting the Display............................................................................................................. 38
4.1.1 Live Settings............................................................................................................ 38
4.1.2 Output Settings (4-Channel/8-Channel)................................................................. 39
4.1.3 Output Settings (16-Channel)................................................................................. 39
Setting LIVE-OUT or SPOT-OUT.............................................................................. 39
4.1.4 Privacy Zone Settings.............................................................................................. 41
4.2 Record Setup...................................................................................................................... 42
4.2.1 Record Parameter................................................................................................... 42
4.2.2 Schedule Recording................................................................................................ 43
4.2.3 Record Setup.......................................................................................................... 44
4.3 Searching Videos................................................................................................................ 45
4.3.1 Searching and Playing Videos................................................................................. 45
Replaying Videos by Recording Date and Time...................................................... 47
4.3.2 Searching Videos by Event...................................................................................... 47
4.3.3 Backing up Videos.................................................................................................. 48
4.3.4 Viewing and Exporting Log..................................................................................... 49
4.4 Setting the Network........................................................................................................... 50
4.4.1 Network Settings.................................................................................................... 50
DHCP Configuration............................................................................................... 50
PPPoE..................................................................................................................... 50
Static IP.................................................................................................................. 51
4.4.2 Remote Stream Setup............................................................................................ 52
4.4.3 DDNS Settings......................................................................................................... 52
4.4.4 Email Settings......................................................................................................... 53
4.4.5 Setting Up Mobile Devices...................................................................................... 54
4.5 Setting Alarms.................................................................................................................... 55
4.5.1 Motion Detection Alarm Settings........................................................................... 55
Set Motion Detection Area.................................................................................... 56
4.5.2 Other Alarm Settings (16-Channel only)................................................................. 57
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4.6 Setting the Device.............................................................................................................. 58

4.6.1 Storage Device Setup.............................................................................................. 58
Setting HDD............................................................................................................ 58
Formatting HDD..................................................................................................... 58
Formatting USB drive............................................................................................. 59
4.6.2 PTZ Setup................................................................................................................ 59
4.7 System Settings.................................................................................................................. 60
4.7.1 General Settings..................................................................................................... 60
Synchronizing Time with NTP Server..................................................................... 60
Setting Daylight Saving Time.................................................................................. 61
4.7.2 User and Password Settings................................................................................... 62
Changing the Password.......................................................................................... 62
Configuring Other Users........................................................................................ 63
Authorizing Other Users........................................................................................ 64
4.7.3 View System Info.................................................................................................... 64
4.8 Advanced Settings.............................................................................................................. 66
4.8.1 Maintenance Settings............................................................................................. 66
Manual Reboot and Power Off.............................................................................. 66
Set Auto Maintenance........................................................................................... 67
Update System Firmware....................................................................................... 67
Load Default Settings............................................................................................. 68
4.8.2 Events Settings........................................................................................................ 68
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client......................................................................... 70

5.1 Login.................................................................................................................................. 70
5.2 The Interface...................................................................................................................... 71
5.3 Live Viewing....................................................................................................................... 72
5.3.1 Switching Screen Modes........................................................................................ 72
5.3.2 Viewing and Recording........................................................................................... 74
Viewing or Hiding Channels................................................................................... 74
Recording Channels Manually................................................................................ 74
Taking Snapshots.................................................................................................... 74
5.3.3 Using PTZ Controls.................................................................................................. 75
5.4 Searching and Playing Recorded Videos............................................................................ 76
5.4.1 Searching and Playing Videos................................................................................. 76
5.4.2 Downloading Recorded Videos.............................................................................. 77
5.5 Remote Settings................................................................................................................. 78
5.5.1 Setting the Display.................................................................................................. 78
Copying Settings To Other Channels...................................................................... 79
5.5.2 Privacy Zone Settings.............................................................................................. 80
5.5.2 Setting the Recording............................................................................................. 81
Setting the Recording Parameters.......................................................................... 81
Setting the Recording Schedule............................................................................. 82
Record Setup Settings............................................................................................ 83
5.5.3 Setting the Network Configuration......................................................................... 84
Setting Up with Static IP......................................................................................... 84
Setting Up with DHCP............................................................................................ 85
Setting Up with PPPoE........................................................................................... 86
Setting the Remote Stream.................................................................................... 87
Setting the Email.................................................................................................... 88
Mobile Devices Setup............................................................................................ 89
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Setting Up DDNS.................................................................................................... 90
5.5.4 Setting the Alarm.................................................................................................... 91
Setting Motion Detection....................................................................................... 91
Setting the Alarm Notification (16-Channel only).................................................. 92
5.5.5 Setting the Device................................................................................................... 94
HDD Setup.............................................................................................................. 94
PTZ Setup............................................................................................................... 94
5.5.6 Managing System Settings...................................................................................... 95
General Setup........................................................................................................ 95
Administrator Account Setup................................................................................. 96
User Account Setup............................................................................................... 97
System Information................................................................................................ 97
5.5.7 Advanced Settings.................................................................................................. 98
Firmware Update................................................................................................... 98
Load Default Settings............................................................................................. 99
Events Settings....................................................................................................... 99
Set Auto Maintenance......................................................................................... 100
5.6 Local Settings................................................................................................................... 101
Chapter 6: Using KView Series Software...........................................................102

6.1 KView............................................................................................................................... 102
6.1.1 KView on Android Phones.................................................................................. 102
6.1.2 KView on iPhone...........................................................................................................................................................103
6.2 KViewHD.......................................................................................................................... 105
6.2.1 KViewHD on Android Tablets.............................................................................. 105
6.2.2 KViewHD on iPad..........................................................................................................................................................106
6.3 KView Center................................................................................................................... 107
6.4 KView Series Specifications.............................................................................................. 108
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting & FAQ....................................................................109

7.1 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 109
7.2 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................ 110
Appendix: Specifications..................................................................................111
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Preface
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About this Manual

The material in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We
made every effort to ensure that this users manual is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed
for any errors and omissions that may have occurred.
FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the product and receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Copyright
Limitation of Liability
This publication is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including
but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or noninfringement of a third partys rights.
This publication may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes may be made to the
information herein, at any time, for publication improvements and/or of the corresponding device(s).
Disclaimer of Warranty
In no event shall the supplier be liable to any party or any person, except for replacement or reasonable
maintenance of the product, for the cases, including but not limited to the following:
Any damage or loss, including but without limitation, direct or indirect, special, consequential or exemplary,
arising out of or relating to the device;
Personal injury or any damage caused by inapppropriate use or negligent operation of the user;
Unauthorized disassemble, repear or modification of the device by the user;
Any problem, consequential inconvenience, or loss or damage, arising out of combining the system with the
devices of a third party;
Any claim or action for damages, brought by any person or organization being a photogenic subject, due to
violation of privacy with the result of pictures from a surveillance camera, including saved data, for some
reason, becomes public or is used for the purpose other than for surveillance.
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Caution
Warning
This is the symbol for indicating any potential hazard,
risk or condition requiring special attention.
The user needs to refer to the important operating
and maintenance or servicing instructions.
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Safety Information
The lighting flash with an arrow head symbol, in an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user.
There is dangerous voltage presence near by the
products enclosure which may be risk of person.
Safety Precautions
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Electric shock can be avoided. Follow the recommended practices listed below. Faulty installation, improper
grounding, and incorrect operation and maintenance of electrical equipment are always sources of danger.

Do not try to install equipment outdoor, during strong wind and rain.
Do not install or remove equipment outdoor, when raining.
Do not try to install or operate any equipment, during a thunderstorm.
Always ground all electrical equipment and the work platform.
Prevent accidental electrical shocks. Connect power source, control cabinets, and work platform to an approved
electrical ground.
Always use the correct cable size.

Sustained overloading will cause cable failure and result in possible electrical shock or fire hazard. Work cable
should be the same rating as the factory.
Always keep cables and connectors in good condition.
Improper or worn electrical connections can cause short circuits and can increase the chance of an electrical shock.
Do not use worn, damaged, or bare cables.
Always avoid open-circuit voltage.
The added voltages increase the severity of electric shock hazard.
Always wear insulated gloves while you adjust equipment.
Electric power should be turned off and insulated gloves should be worn when making any equipment adjustment
to assure shock protection.

Always wear protective clothing such as long sleeve shirts while you are installing or removing equipment.
Always wear high, snug fitting shoes.
Always wear clean clothes without grease or oil.
Protect neighboring workers from exposure to arc radiation.
Always wear long trousers or jeans while you are installing or removing equipment.
Always wear safety helmet or hard head and safety shoes before work.
Always keep the equipment in dry places.
Always wear safety harnesses/belt while you work in high places.
Always wear dry clothing and avoid moisture and water.
Always wear Public Safety Vest, while you work at night.
Make sure all electrical connections are tight, clean, and dry.
Make sure that you are well insulated to eliminate electric static charge.
Always wear dry gloves, rubber-soled shoes, or stand on a dry board or platform.
Always follow recognized safety standards.
Always wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
Always have second person on-site, while you work in dark, poor ventilation, or high places.
Make sure that you are well protected against arc flashes, mechanical injury, or other mishaps.
Make sure that the polarity of wire is correct before installing equipment.
Always handle equipment with care.
Do not block the ventilation of equipment.
Do not put the magnetic parts around the equipment.
Do not put the objects on top of the equipment.
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1.1 Features
This device supports the following features:
H.264 compression technology
Advanced and friendly user interface with USB mouse control
Supports simultaneous multi-channel playback with IE browser of videos recorded in different time frames
Total online surveillance via IE/Safari browser for remote video & audio live view, playback, setup, backup and filing
Built-in RS-485 port for PTZ control
Pre-recording feature that allows additional images to be captured prior to the motion detected event
Instant E-mail notification for alarm-triggered events
Supports clock synchronization with NTP
Privacy masks for private area protection (max. 4 areas per channel)
Free downloadable KView series for remote monitoring and control via iPhone, iPad and Android hand-held devices
USB 2.0 interface for easy backup
KGUARD DDNS Service (kguard.org) included
Support D1 recording and playback with 4-channel and 8-channel DVR
Viewable on widescreen LCD (max. resolution:1440 x 900 for 4-channel and 8-channel DVR)
Real-time live display up to 16 cameras with 1080i high definition 1920x1080 (HDMI interface for 16-channel DVR)
User Authorization and Authentication Management
1.2 Accessories
The following items come with your package. If any of them is missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.
4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR
3
6
9
0
ALL
MENU
SEL
AUDIO/
SEARCH
MUTE
Remote Control
Mouse
Batteries*
Quic
CD-ROM
k Gu
Power Adapter
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BNC to RCA Cable
ide
Quick Guide
HDD Screw Kit
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16-Channel DVR
SEARCH
2X2
3X3
4X4
AUTO
DISPLAY
MODE
ENTER
MENU/ESC
PIP
MUTE
PLAY
PAUSE
/FRAME
FWD
STOP
SLOW
REW
Z+
ZOOM
F+
FOCUS
I+
PTZ
IRIS
LOCK
Remote Control
Mouse
Batteries*
CD-ROM
Quic
k Gu
Power Adapter
BNC to RCA Cable
Audio Cable
ide
Quick Guide
Internal HDD Screw Kit

* Not available in all countries.
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1.3 Parts and Functions

1.3.1 Front Panel
4-Channel DVR
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
19
No.
18
Item
Description
Channel 1
Press to display Channel 1 in full screen.
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Quad
Press to switch to 4-window display.
Play
Press to enter Playback mode or play recorded videos.
Pause
Press to pause the video playback or enter the frame-playback mode.
Stop
Press to stop the video playback or stop manual recording.
Record
Press to start manual recording.
10
PTZ
Press to enter PTZ mode.
11
Arrow Up
Press to move up in the OSD menu.
12
Arrow Down
Press to move down in the OSD menu.
13
Enter
In menu options, press to enter the selected menu item and edit the setting.
14
Arrow Left /
Rewind
Press to move left in the OSD menu.

During video playback, press to rewind the video.
Also used for switching OSD control panel.
15
Arrow Right /
Fast Forward
Press to move right in the OSD menu.

During video playback, press to fast forward the video.
16
Power Indicator
Lights green to indicate the power is turned on.
17
HDD Indicator
Lights red when the HDD is being accessed.
18
Menu / Escape
Press to enter or exit the OSD menu.
19
USB port
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Icon
Connects to a USB mouse, flash disk, and other external storage drive.
8-Channel DVR
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
19
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18
Item
Icon
Description
Search
Press to enter search mode.
Mute
Press to activate the mute function.
Channel Down
Press to move down one channel.
Channel Up
Press to move up one channel.
All Channels
Press to display all channels in multi-window.
Play
Pause
Stop
Record
10
PTZ
11
Arrow Up
12
Arrow Down
13
Enter
14
Arrow Left /
Rewind

15
Arrow Right /
Fast Forward

16
Power Indicator
17
HDD Indicator
18
Menu / Escape
19
USB port
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16-Channel DVR
1
10
11
12
13 14
16
15
No.
Item
Icon
Channel Buttons
0-9
All Channels
Press to display all channels in multi-window.
Mute
Press to activate the mute function.
Play
Pause
Stop
Record
Arrow Up
Arrow Down
10
PTZ / Enter

11
Arrow Left /
Rewind

12
Arrow Right /
Fast Forward

13
Power Indicator
14
HDD Indicator
15
Menu / Escape
16
USB port
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Description
Press the buttons to view the channel in full screen.
In menu options, press to enter numbers.
1.3.2 Rear Panel

4-Channel DVR
1
7 8
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AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT
EXPOSE UNITS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
8-Channel DVR
1
7 8
AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VGA
RS-485
No.
Connector
Description
Video input
Video output
Connects to a maximum of 2 video output devices via BNC.
Audio input
Connects to an audio input device via RCA.
Audio output
Connects to an audio output device via RCA.
VGA output
Connects to a VGA monitor.
LAN
Connects to LAN via RJ-45.
USB port
RS-485
Connects to a Speed dome camera via RS-485.
Power
Connects to the power adapter.
8-Channel DVR: Connects to a maximum of 8 video input devices (BNC).

4-Channel DVR: Connects to a maximum of 4 video input devices (BNC).
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16-Channel DVR
1
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
9 10
11
LAN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
12 13
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
No.
Connector
4
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUT
12V
3
Description
Video input
Connects to a maximum of 16 video input devices via BNC.
Video output
Connects to a video output device via BNC.
Video SPOT
output
Connects to a video output device via BNC wherein only channels with VIDEO OUTPUT
setting configured to SPOT-OUT are displayed.
Audio input
Connects to a maximum of 4 audio input devices via BNC.
Audio output
Connects to a maximum of 2 audio output devices via BNC.
HDMI output
Connects to a monitor output via HDMI.
Parallel input
Connects to a maximum of 12 audio input using a Parallel-to-BNC adapter.
VGA output
Connects to a VGA monitor.
LAN
Connects to LAN via RJ-45.
10
USB port
11
RS-485
Connects to a Speed dome camera, sensor or alarm device via RS-485.
12
Power switch
Press to turn the DVR on or off.
13
Power
Connects to the power adapter.
1.4 Mouse
The DVR is supplied with a USB mouse that you can use to operate the DVR. Simply plug in the supplied mouse into
the USB mouse connector at the rear panel of the device.
Mouse Operation
Description
Left-click
In OSD menu, click the left button to select and edit the setting.
Right-click
In preview mode, click the right button to display the pop-up menu.
In main menu or sub menu mode, click the right button to exit the current menu.
Double-click the Left button Double-click the live image of any channel for full screen display. Double-click the left
button again to return to the window-display of all cameras.
Drag an area/line
In motion mode, use this function to select motion area.

In [Color Setup] menu mode, it will adjust color control bar.
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1.5 Remote Control

0
ALL
MENU
SEL
8
10
9
AUDIO/
SEARCH
MUTE
11
14
12
13
16
15
No.
Icon
Description
1~8
Numeric keys
Press to display channel 1 ~ 8.
9, 0
Numeric keys
Press 0 key to lock or unlock the current screen.
ALL
Press to display all channels.
MENU
SEL
Press to enter or exit the Main Menu.

Press to enter the selected menu item and edit the setting.
Press to move left or right in the OSD menu.
Audio/
Search
In Playback mode, press to turn the audio on or off.

Press to search for recorded video.
10
Mute
Press to turn mute on or off.
11
Press to rewind during video playback.
12
Press to play recorded video or enter the recording search menu.
13
Press to fast forward during video playback.
14
15
Press to pause the video playback or enter frame-playback mode.
16
Press to stop manual recording or stop the video playback.
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16-Channel DVR
1
3
5
6
7
8
REC
2
4
SEARCH
2X2
3X3
4X4
DISPLAY
MODE
AUTO
10
11
13
14
15
18
12
ENTER
16
MENU/ESC
19
22
23
PIP
MUTE
PLAY
17
20
PAUSE
/FRAME
FWD
STOP
REW
Z+
ZOOM
FOCUS
21
SLOW
F+
PTZ
I+
24
IRIS
25
LOCK
27
26
No.
Icon
Description
No.
Icon
Description
14
PLAY
Press to play recorded video.
Press to enter search mode.
15
MENU/
ESC
Press to enter or exit the Main Menu.
SEARCH
2X2
Press to view a 2x2 channel display.

16
PIP
Press to enter Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

mode.
0-9
Numeric keys
Press to display the channel in full
screen.
Press 0 key to lock or unlock the
current screen.
17
MUTE
Press to mute audio or disable mute.
18
FWD
Press to fast forward video playback

(x2, x4, x8).
19
REW
Press to rewind video playback

(x2, x4, x8).
20
PAUSE/
FRAME
Press to pause video playback or

enter frame-playback mode.
21
SLOW
Press to playback video in slow

motion (1/2, 1/4, 1/8).
22
STOP
Press to stop video playback.
23
ZOOM
Press Z+ to zoom in or Z- to zoom out

display.
24
PTZ
25
LOCK
26
FOCUS
27
IRIS
3X3
4X4
AUTO
Press to enable auto rotate mode.
DISPLAY
MODE
9
10
Press to toggle multi-window display

(4-CH, 9-CH, 16-CH, Full Screen)
ENTER
Press to enter the selected menu

item and edit the setting.
11
12
13
Press to move down in the OSD

menu.
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Press to configure PTZ settings.

Press to lock the system.
Press F+ or F- to adjust focus.
Press I+ or I- to adjust aperture.
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2.1 Installing the Hard Disk Drive
Depending on the package you have purchased, the hard disk drive may be included in the full package. If it is not
pre-installed, follow the installation instructions on this user manual.
DO NOT install or remove the hard disk drive while the device power is turned on.
2.1.1 Installing HDD on 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR

The 4-channel / 8-channel DVR supports one 3.5 SATA hard disk drive. To install the HDD, follow the steps below.
Note:
The illustrations below show an 8-channel DVR, same procedures apply to a 4-channel DVR.
1 Loosen the screws in the left, right, and rear sides as

shown.
4 Align the HDD to the holes on the DVR case and
secure the HDD using the four (4) supplied screws.
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4
2 Push back then lift up the cover to remove it.

5 Attach the cover and the screws back in place.
3 Connect the data and power cables to the hard disk

drive (HDD) and place the HDD on the DVR case.
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2.1.2 Installing HDD on 16-Channel DVR

The 16-channel DVR supports up to two 3.5 SATA hard disk drives. To install the HDD, follow the steps below.
1 Loosen the screws on the left, right, and rear sides as
5 Attach the bracket back to the compartment using
2 Push back then lift up the cover to remove it.
6 Connect the data cables to the hard disk drive (HDD).
shown.
four (4) screws.
3 Detach the screws to remove the HDD bracket.

7 Connect the power cables to the hard disk drive (HDD)
and the DVR.
4 Attach the HDD to the bracket using the four (4)

supplied screws.
8 Attach the cover and screws back in place.
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2.2 Connecting the Power

Use only the supplied power adapter that came with the DVR.
1 Connect one end of the power
4-Channel DVR / 8-Channel DVR
adapter to the power connector

on the back of the DVR.
AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
2 Plug the other end of the power
VIDEO INPUT
adapter into the wall outlet.
3 For 4-channel/8-channel
models, the DVR automatically

powers on.
For a 16-channel DVR, press
the Power switch to turn on the
power.
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
LAN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
ALARM
OUT
IN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
12V
12V
LAN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
Wall outlet
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
12V
3
Power adapter
2.3 Connecting to Monitors

The preview screen can be displayed on monitors via BNC, VGA or HDMI (16-channel) connection.
2.3.1 BNC Connection
Connect the video output of

the DVR to the monitor via BNC
connector as shown.
AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
LAN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUT
12V
MAIN
VIDEO OUT
BNC cable
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
Monitor
BNC cable
Monitor
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2.3.2 VGA Connection

Connect the video output of
the DVR to the monitor via VGA
connector as shown.

AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
LAN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
ALARM
OUT
IN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUT
12V
Monitor
VGA
VGA cable
2.3.3 HDMI Connection

Note:
Available in 16-channel DVRs only.
Connect the video output of the
DVR to the monitor via HDMI
connector as shown.
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
LAN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
12V
AUDIO OUT
HDMI
Monitor
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HDMI cable
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2.4 Connecting the Cameras

Connect the camera cable(s) to the video input of the DVR via BNC or RS-485 connection.

Connect the camera cable(s) to the video input of the DVR via BNC connector as shown.
Note:
The illustration below is of an 8-channel DVR. For 4-channel DVRs, only four video input connection via BNC are
available.
AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO INPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
BNC cable
Camera
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
LAN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUT
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
12V
3
BNC cable
Camera
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2.4.2 RS-485 Connection

If you are using a PTZ speed dome,

connect the camera cable to the
video input of the DVR via RS-485
connector as shown.
AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
RS-485
Speed dome
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
LAN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
ALARM
OUT
IN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
12V
AUDIO OUT
RS-485
Speed dome
ALARM
OUT
IN
KB
D+ D- NO COM G 16 15 14 13 12
9 10 11
2.5 Connecting the Alarm

Note:
Available in 16-channel DVRs
only.
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
LAN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
You can connect one alarm device

via RS-485 connection as shown.
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
12V
AUDIO OUT
RS-485
KB
D+ D- NO COM G 16 15 14 13 12
Alarm output
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ALARM
OUT
IN
9 10 11
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2.6 Connecting the Sensors

Note:
You can connect sensors up to
16 channels. The connectors are
labelled according to channels.
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
LAN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
12V
AUDIO OUT
RS-485
ALARM
OUT
IN
KB
D+ D- NO COM G 16 15 14 13 12
9 10 11
Sensor device
(input)
2.7 Connecting the Microphones

The DVR supports up to 16 audio input channels. Microphones can be connected directly via RCA, BNC, or through the
parallel audio input connection.
2.7.1 RCA Connection

Note:
Available in 8-channel and 4-channel DVRs only.
Connect the microphone(s) using
RCA cable connection as shown.

AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
12V

VIDEO INPUT
2
VIDEO
OUTPUT
RCA audio cable
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VGA
RS-485
AUDIO
INPUT
Microphone
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Note:
Connect the microphone(s) for channels 1 to 4 using direct BNC connection as shown.
Microphone
BNC cable
4
AUDIO IN
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
LAN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
12V
AUDIO OUT
16-Channel DVR
2.7.3 Parallel Connection

Note:
Use this connection to connect microphones for channels 5 to 16.
Parallel-to-BNC
Adapter
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
LAN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUT
12V
3
16-Channel DVR
Microphone
1 Connect the microphone(s) to the BNC end of the Parallel-to-BNC adapter.

2 Connect the other end of the adapter to the parallel port on the back of the DVR.
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2.8 Connecting to Network

For remote monitoring, connect the DVR to the internet via wired network connection.
AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
LAN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUT
12V
LAN
Notebook/PC
Tablet PC
RJ-45 cable
Mobile Phones
Internet
1 Plug one end of the RJ-45 cable to the LAN port on the back of the DVR.
2 Plug the other end directly into a LAN port on a router or network switch.
After connecting, configure your DVR for network communication. See 4.4 Setting the Network on page 50 for
further details.
2.9 Connecting to Other Devices

You can connect other devices such as a mouse and a USB storage drive to the DVR. Connect them to the USB port on
the back or the front of the DVR.
AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
LAN
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OUT
12V
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2.10 Connecting to Speakers

You can connect speakers to the DVR via BNC or RCA connection. Available connections vary depending on model.
2.10.1 RCA Connection

Note:
Available in 8-channel and 4-channel DVRs only.
Connect the speaker using RCA cable connection as shown.
AUDIO
INPUT
CAUTION
LAN

DO NOT OPEN

SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12V
VGA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RS-485
AUDIO
OUTPUT

Note:
Connect the speaker using BNC cable connection as shown.
16-Channel DVR
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
MAIN
LAN
AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)
RS-485 KB
+
D+ D-
ALARM
OUT
IN
NO COM G
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
VGA
HDMI
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
SPOT
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO IN
12V
AUDIO OUT
2
AUDIO OUT
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Chapter 3: Getting Started

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3.1 Starting Up
Connect the power adapter to the DVR. See 2.2 Connecting the Power on page 19 for further details.
3.2 Shutting Down

To properly turn off the DVR power, do the following:
1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the pop-up menu on the bottom of the screen.
2 Select Main Menu > Advanced, and then click Shut Down.
You can also access the main menu by pressing the MENU button on the remote control or the Menu key on the
front panel.
3 A warning message appears on the screen, select OK to turn off the power.
4 Wait until the Now you can power off! message appears on the screen.
5 Turn off the power switch on the back panel of the DVR (for 16-channel DVR only) and then unplug the power cord
from the power outlet.
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3.3 The Main Screen

3.3.1 Screen Icons
There are four types of recording indicator on the main screen of each channel.
Channel title
Current date & time
Recording
indicator
4-window display
8-window display
Icon
Description
Motion detector is activated.
H
R
VIDEO LOSS
Hard disk drive memory is full.

Cannot detect hard disk drive.
Video recording is in progress.
Video loss.
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16-window display
Note:
During recording mode, [ R ] icon or [ M ] icon appears
on the screen. If [ M ] icon is displayed on the screen, it
indicates that motion detection is enabled.
If the VIDEO LOSS appears on the screen, check the
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3.3.2 Virtual Keyboard

The virtual keyboard automatically appears on the screen if data entry is required.
Typed characters are
displayed here.
Click to delete a character.

Click to enter the text.
Click to toggle the

keyboard to upper case.
3.3.3 Locking the Screen

For system security, lock the screen to protect unauthorized OSD operation.
1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu.
2 Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > PASSWORD.
3 Set the Password Status to Enable.
4 Enter the user name and password. Then, click Apply.

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5 Click OK.
6 To lock the screen, right-click to display the Pop-up menu and select Lock.
7 Once the lock function is activated, you need to enter the user name and password before entering the OSD menu.
A virtual keyboard automatically appears on the screen.
Enter User Name
Enter Password
3.3.4 Pop-up Menu

With the Pop-up menu, you can access to the main menu and other common features. To bring up the Pop-up Menu,
click on the right mouse button or press the MENU button on the remote control. The available Pop-up menu items
vary depending on the current setting or operation.
No.
1
Connector
10
11
12
13
14
Description
Main Menu
Access the OSD menu and adjust the DVR settings.
Lock
Lock access to enter the OSD menu. You need to type the user name and password
before entering the OSD menu. See page 29.
View 4
Switch to a 4-window display. See page 33.
View 9
Switch to a 9-window display.
View 16
Switch to a 16-window display.
PTZ
Use the PTZ control. See page 35.
Start / Stop Cruise
Start/stop cruise of the PTZ camera. See page 36.
Zoom
Enable zoom. See page 36.
Record Search
Search for recorded videos to play back. See page 45.
10
Start / Stop Record
Start/stop manual recording. See page 37.
11
Start / Stop Rotate
Start/stop rotation of channel display. See page 34.
PIP 1x1
View one channel in full screen with another channel enclosed in a small window. See
page 33.
13
PIP 1x2
View one channel in full screen with two other channels enclosed in small windows.
14
Volume
Adjust the volume or mute the audio. See page 37.
12
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3.3.5 On Screen Display (OSD) menu

You can access the OSD menu by one of the following ways:
Right-click on the mouse and select Main Menu.
Press the MENU button on the remote control, then select Main Menu
Press the Menu key on the front panel, then select Main Menu.
Submenu items:
DISPLAY
RECORD
SEARCH
NETWORK
ALARM
DEVICE
SYSTEM
ADVANCED
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3.4 Screen Modes

3.4.1 Live View
By default, all channels are displayed on the screen in grid form.
To view the live image of any channel on full screen, simply double-click the left mouse button. Double-click the left
mouse button again to return to the window-display of all cameras.
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3.4.2 Split Mode

You can customize the 16 channels to be displayed separately on a 4-window or 9-window display or show all 16
channels on the screen.
There are 3 split mode options:
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1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the pop-up menu.
2 Select one of the following options:
View 4: Click this icon to view 4 channels at a time. Click again to view the next 4 channels and so on.
View 9: Click this icon to view 9 channels at a time. Click again to view the next batch of channels.
View 16: Click this icon to view all 16 channels at a time.
Note:
Options to split windows may vary depending on the DVR model. Split Windows option is not available when View
Setup is enabled (see 4.1 Setting the Display on page 38).
3.4.3 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Mode

With Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode, you can watch two more channels to be simultaneously displayed on the first
channel live preview.
2 Select one of the following options:
PIP1X1: Click this icon to view another channel that will appear a mini-window frame on top of the main channel
display.
PIP1X2: Click this icon to view two more channels that will appear on two mini-window frames on top of the
main channel display.
3 To move the mini-window around the main screen, click and drag it to a new position.
For example: PIP 1X1 mode
Main channel
Second channel
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3.4.4 Rotate View

With this function, the system will automatically rotate the display through all the channels and split window display.
To enable rotate view:
2 Select Start Rotate.
The rotating display starts. By default, each display switches at 5 seconds interval. You can change the switch rotate
time interval in Display menu (see 4.1 Setting the Display on page 38).
An example of the screen display rotation, as follows (8-channel DVR with 2 available channels):
Full screen
(First channel)
8-window display
Full screen
(Second channel)
4-window display
Note:
The displayed screens vary depending on the available channels.
To disable rotate view:
1 Right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu.

2 Select Stop Rotate.
Note:
Rotate function is not available when View Setup is enabled (see 4.1 Setting the Display on page 38)..
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3.5 Using PTZ Controls

If you are using a PTZ speed dome camera, you can configure the PTZ control settings.
2 Select PTZ.
Note:
This option is not available if the PTZ camera is in Cruise mode. See 4.6.2 PTZ Setup on page 59.
3 The PTZ control panel appears on the screen.

Note:
To change the PTZ settings, see 4.6.2 PTZ Setup on page 59.
11
10
1
8
7
No.
Icon
4 5
Item
Function
Channel Select
Click to select the channel of the PTZ camera.
Pointer pan
Click the direction arrow to select the direction of the PTZ camera.
Click the middle icon to switch to auto pan mode.
Zoom
Click to zoom in/out.
Focus
Click to adjust the focus.
Iris
Click to adjust the iris setting.
Time
Set a preset time.
Save
Click to save the settings and preset points.
Clear
Click to delete the selected preset.
Set Preset Point
Click to set a specific preset point on a PTZ camera.
1
2
Note:
You can set up to 255 preset bits for the DVR. However, the actual preset
quantity varies depending on the PTZ camera performance.
8
Go to Preset Point
Click to go to a specific preset point.
Total
Display the total of preset bit.
10
No.
Set a preset point.
Speed
Click to adjust the speed.
11
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3.5.1 Cruise Mode

Use the Start Cruise function to allow the PTZ camera to start cruising.
2 Select Start Cruise.
To disable cruise:

2 Select Stop Cruise.
3.6 Zoom
With this function, you can check the details of the live display on the zoomed section.
1 Double-click the mouse button on a channel to view it on full screen.

3 Select Zoom.
4 In zoom mode, click and drag the left mouse button to frame an area on the screen that you want to zoom in.
The selected location will be enlarged and displayed as full screen.
Zoom area
Note:
To pan another area on the screen, simply click and drag the frame on the mini-window display.
5 To exit zoom mode, click the right button twice. It returns to live image display mode.
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3.7 Manual Recording

With this function, you can manually record the video. The system will continuously record the video until you
manually stop the recording.
To enable manual recording:
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2 Select Start Record.
The video recording starts.

To stop the manual recording:

2 Select Stop Record.
The video recording stops.
Note:
This function is available only if record mode is set to schedule. See 4.2 Record Setup on page 42.
3.8 Adjusting Volume

You can adjust or mute the output volume while viewing the channels on a monitor.
To adjust the volume:
2 Select Volume.
3 Drag the slider to adjust the volume. Or, select MUTE to mute the audio.
4 Select the Save button to save the volume setting.
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4.1 Setting the Display
With the DISPLAY menu, you can adjust the display settings such as channel type, window position, color, enable live
time, set the privacy zone, and other settings. The DISPLAY menu is divided into three sections:
Live: To configure how you want the channel to appear on the live view screen.
Output: To configure the video and audio output settings.
Privacy Zone: To mask areas on your camera as private zones.
4.1.1 Live Settings

2 Select Main Menu
> DISPLAY.
3 Modify the necessary settings:
Menu item
Description
Channel
Select the channel that you want to configure.
Channel
Title
Enter desired channel title to be displayed on the upper-right corner of the display
screen.
Position
Set the title position on the screen. Example: U-L (upper left)
Color
Adjust image hue, brightness, contrast, and saturation settings.

Select Setup to enter the Color submenu. Drag the slider bar to adjust the color item
setting.
Covert
Select Enable to hide the channel from being displayed on the screen. Select Disable to
display the channel in live view.
Show Time
Hide or display the current time while viewing the channel in live view.
Record Time Hide or display the recording time while recording.

Copy To
Copy the current settings to all channels or one specific channel. Click the arrow to select
an option and then click Copy.
4 After all settings are complete, click Apply.

5 When data saving is complete, click OK.
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4.1.2 Output Settings (4-Channel/8-Channel)

2 Select Main Menu
> DISPLAY, then select the Output tab.
Menu item
Description
Rotate Time
Set the interval time (in seconds) when changing screen display in Rotate mode.
See 3.4.4 Rotate View on page 34.
VGA Resolution
Select the output resolution.
Init. DEV
(Initial Device)
Select where you want to display the OSD menu when multiple monitors are
connected to the DVR (Video Out, VGA, or Auto).
Transparency
Hide or display the recording time while recording.
Volume
Click Volume, then drag the slider bar to adjust the output volume or select MUTE
to mute the audio.

4.1.3 Output Settings (16-Channel)

Setting LIVE-OUT or SPOT-OUT
This LIVE-OUT and SPOT-OUT functions allow you to set the number of channels displayed in split mode and order the
display sequence of channels.
1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu.

2 Select Main Menu
> DISPLAY, then select the Output tab.
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Menu item
Description
Video Output
Select one of the following:

LIVE-OUT: To set the video output setting of the main monitor used for live
view display.
SPOT-OUT: To set the video output setting of the monitor connected to the
SPOT-out connector of the DVR.
View Setup
Select Enable to enable view setup.

Note:
When View Setup is enabled, Split Windows function is not available (see 3.4.2
Split Mode on page 33).
View Mode
Select how you want to split the windows, options are: Single, Quarter, Ninth,
Sixteenth.
VOUT Sequence /
SPOT Sequence
Click VOUT Sequence or SPOT Sequence to set the order of how the channels
appear.
Rotate Time
Set the interval time (in seconds) when changing screen display in Rotate mode.
See 3.4.4 Rotate View on page 34.
VGA/HDMI
Resolution
Select the output resolution.
Init. DEV
(Initial Device)
Select where you want to display the OSD menu when multiple monitors are
connected to the DVR (Video Out, VGA, or Auto).
Transparency
Hide or display the recording time while recording.
Volume
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4.1.4 Privacy Zone Settings

You can mask up to 4 areas to hide it from being viewed on the screen.

2 Select Main Menu
> DISPLAY, then select the Privacy Zone tab.
3 In Channel, select the channel that you want to set the privacy.
4 In Privacy Zone, select ON.
5 In Area Setup, check the number of areas to mask. You can check Area 1 to Area 4 to create 4 masked areas.
6 Click Setup. The green box indicates the area for masking.
Area to mask
7 Drag the box to the area that you want to mask. You can resize the box by dragging the edges to desired size.
Note:
The above illustration is an example of one checked area (Area 1). The number of green boxes depends on how
many areas you checked in Area Setup.
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8 Click the right mouse button to close the Select Mask screen.
Masked area

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4.2 Record Setup

With RECORD menu, you can customize the recording settings, set the recording schedule and framerate.
4.2.1 Record Parameter

2 Select Main Menu
> RECORD.
3 Modify the necessary settings.
Menu item
Description
Channel
Record
Enable/Disable record mode.
Pack
Duration
Set the elapsed time per recording (15 Min/30 Min/45 Min/60 Min).
PreRecord
Enable/Disable recording prior to motion detection recording is triggered.
Copy To
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4.2.2 Schedule Recording

2 Select Main Menu
> RECORD, then select the Schedule tab.
3 On Channel, select the channel you want to set the schedule.

4 On Week, select the days of the week to implement the schedule.
5 The number labels on top of the grid indicates the time of the day. Click a box to mark the schedule.

(4-Channel/8-Channel Schedule)
Slot for Normal recording

Slot for Motion recording
(16-Channel Schedule)
Slot for Alarm recording
Normal Recording: When the time slot is marked green, the channel performs normal recording for that time
slot.
Motion Recording: When the time slot is marked yellow, the channel records only when motion is detected
during that time slot.
Alarm Recording (for 16-channel only): When the time slot is marked red, the channel records only when the
alarm is triggered during that time slot.
No Record: A time slot marked gray has no recording schedule.
6 To remove a marked schedule, click the box again. The box turns gray.
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To copy the current settings to other days, select the day, then click Copy.
To copy the current settings to other channels, select the channel, then click Copy.
4.2.3 Record Setup

2 Select Main Menu
> RECORD, then select the Record Setup tab. The Framerate settings are displayed on a
table.
3 Select the channel and adjust the corresponding settings such as Resolution, FPS, and Quality.
Note:
If the frame rate set is over the system limitation, a message is displayed on the screen.
4 Check the Audio box to enable audio.

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4.3 Searching Videos

4.3.1 Searching and Playing Videos
2 Select Main Menu
> SEARCH.
3 On CH, select the channel where you want to search the recorded video, or select All to search all channels.
4 Click the Search Date box and specify the date where you want to search the recorded video.
5 Click Search. The time slot of the recorded videos are marked on the Record State table. Green box means normal
recording while a red box means alarm recording.
Date
Time
6 Click a time slot that you want to play.
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7 Select the channel(s) to play simultaneously.
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To select all channels, click All.
To deselect all channels, click Clear.
8 Click Play to start playback.

The playback screen varies depending on the number of channels you selected for simultaneous playback.
Examples below:
Simultaneous Playback of 8 Channels
Simultaneous Playback of 4 Channels
9 To play in full screen, click a channel.
10 Click the respective button to pause, rewind, fast forward, or mute the sound. Drag the volume bar to adjust the
volume level.
11 To stop the video playback, click X.
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Replaying Videos by Recording Date and Time

If you are sure of the recording date and time, you can directly specify the recording date and time to replay the video
without searching.

2 Select Main Menu
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> SEARCH.
3 On Search Date, specify the recording date.

4 On Replay Time, specify the starting time of the recording to replay.
5 Click Play.
6 Select the channel(s) to play simultaneously.
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To deselect all channels, click Clear.
7 Click Play to start playback.
4.3.2 Searching Videos by Event

2 Select Main Menu
> SEARCH, click the Event tab.
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4 On Search Time, specify the starting time and the ending time to search for the event.
5 On CH, select the channel to search, or select All to search all channels.
6 On TYPE, select the type of recording to search. Options are: All, Normal or Alarm.
7 Click Search. The recordings are listed on the table.
4.3.3 Backing up Videos

1 Plug a USB device into the USB port of the DVR.
3 Select Main Menu
> SEARCH, select the Backup by Time tab.

5 On Search Time, specify the starting time and the ending time to filter the search.
6 On CH, select the channel to search, or select All to search all channels.
7 On TYPE, select the type of recording. Options are: All, Normal or Alarm.
8 To browse the list, click the control buttons
9 Select the BAK boxes of the recordings that you want to backup. A icon appears on the check box to indicate that
the file has been selected.
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10 Click Backup. The Backup Status screen appears.
11 When backup is complete, click OK to close the Backup Status screen.

Note:
Do not remove the USB device while file transferring is in progress.
4.3.4 Viewing and Exporting Log

3 Select Main Menu
> SEARCH, click the Log tab.
4 To view the log files, click Log.

5 On Log Type, select one of the log types (All/Alarm/Operation).
6 Specify the Start Time and End Time to filter the list.
7 Click Search. All related log files are displayed on the screen.
8 To browse the list, click the control buttons

9 To save the log information, click Backup.
10 When saving is complete, click OK.

Note:
The log files are saved in *.TXT format.
Do not remove the USB device while file transferring is in progress.
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4.4 Setting the Network

To enable remote monitoring, recording, playing, or configuring the setting, you need to configure the network settings
first. There are five types of network setup: DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP, and DDNS. Consult your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) to determine the type of network connection you are using and the required parameters to complete the setup.
4.4.1 Network Settings

DHCP Configuration
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an auto configuration protocol used on IP networks.

2 Select Main Menu
3 On Type, select DHCP.
> NETWORK.
4 Specify the Client Port and HTTP Port numbers.

PPPoE
The Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a network protocol for encapsulating Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
frames inside Ethernet frames.
2 Select Main Menu
3 On Type, select PPPoE.
> NETWORK.

5 Enter the User Name (an email address) and Password.
6 Specify the DNS 1/DNS 2 IP addresses.
7 To enable UPnP feature, select Enable.
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Note:
The system supports two DNS server input options: DNS Server1 for main server and DNS Server2 for sub server.
Please contact your local ISP (Internet Service Provider) to obtain the correct DNS Server parameter.
Static IP
This option allows you to configure the network interface using a fixed IP address.

2 Select Main Menu
> NETWORK.
3 On Type, select Static IP.
5 Specify the static IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS 1/DNS 2 IP addresses.
6 To enable UPnP feature, select Enable.

Note:
If you have any questions on internet settings, contact your local ISP (Internet Service Provider).
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4.4.2 Remote Stream Setup

The Remote Stream page allows you to enable or disable video output of a particular channel if the channel is being
viewed via remote access.

2 Select Main Menu
> NETWORK, select the Remote Stream tab. The remote stream framerate settings are
displayed on a table.
3 Select the channel and adjust the corresponding settings such as Video, FPS, and Quality.
4 Check the Audio box to enable audio.
4.4.3 DDNS Settings

DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is a service that registers a domain name and the floating IP address with a DDNS server so that
the domain name can be routed to the IP address even if the IP is changed in a dynamic IP system.
To use this feature, you must have a DDNS account. Consult with your Internet Service Provider for this service or
create a DDNS account with KGUARD.org server, see the SUPPORT page on our website (www.kguardsecurity.com).

2 Select Main Menu
> NETWORK, select the DDNS tab.
3 Set DDNS to Enable.

4 Select the Server, and enter the host name, user name, and password.
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Note:
To apply for a free DDNS account, refer to the information on the SUPPORT page from our website
(www.kguardsecurity.com).
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4.4.4 Email Settings

The DVR supports sending of email notifications when events occur, such as when motion is detected or the HDD fails,
etc.
Note:
Be sure that the DVR network connection is properly configured before proceeding with the email setup.
To set up email, do the following:

2 Select Main Menu
3 On Email, select Enable.
> NETWORK, select the Email tab.
4 On SSL, select the Enable check box if your email server needs the SSL verification. Check with your email service
provider for the applicable setting.
5 Enter the SMTP port and SMTP Server of the sending email server, the email address and password of the sender in
Sender and Sender PWD respectively.
Note:
By default, the SMTP port is 25 for email without SSL verification. For Gmail server or for email that needs SSL
verification, the SMTP port is 465, by default. Check with your ISP for the correct setting.
6 In Receiver Email, enter the email address where the email alarm is to be sent. In Interval, select an email sending
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4.4.5 Setting Up Mobile Devices

To remotely access the DVR via mobile devices, be sure that the DVR network connection is properly configured before
proceeding with the mobile devices setup.
To configure the mobile devices, do the following:

2 Select Main Menu
> NETWORK, select the Mobile tab.
3 Set the User Name and Password which you have set for the DVR.
4 Enter the Mobile Port. The setting range is between 1024 and 65535.
Note:
The user name and password cannot be left empty.

Note:
For details on supported mobiles, see the DVR NS series Support Manual in the enclosed CD.
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4.5 Setting Alarms

On the alarm menu, you can configure the motion detection and the alarm notification settings.
4.5.1 Motion Detection Alarm Settings

For added security, enable the motion detection feature. When motion is detected on a selected area, the DVR issues
an alarm notification. To set the motion detection alarm, do the following:

2 Select Main Menu
> ALARM.

Menu item
Description
Channel
Select the channel to set motion detection.
Enable
Select Enable to enable motion detection alarm for the channel.
Area
Click Setup to select the area for motion detection alarm. See Set Motion Detection Area
on page 56.
Sensitivity
Select the motion detection sensitivity rate. Options are : 1~8, wherein 8 is the most
sensitive and 1 is the least sensitive.
Show
Message
Check the box to display a message on screen when the alarm is triggered.
Buzzer
Set the buzzer duration when motion is detected (Off/10 S/20 S/40 S/60 S).
To disable buzzer, select Off.
Send Email
Check to enable email alarm notification. If the function is enabled, the system will send
the alarm images to the specified email address. See 4.4.4 Email Settings on page 53.
Full Screen
Check the box to enable this function. If this function is enabled and the alarm is triggered,
the corresponding channel will be displayed in full screen. Select the screen display
duration (1 S/3 S/5 S/7 S/10 S)
Record
Channel
Check the box to enable recording and then select the channels to record when the alarm
is triggered.
Post
Recording
Select the post-recording duration.
4 Click Apply.
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Set Motion Detection Area

2 Select Main Menu
> ALARM.
3 Click Setup.
4 A grid screen with a green cursor appears. By default, the whole screen is marked for motion detection (red block).
If you want to disable motion detection on an area, click the grid cursor and then drag the mouse to highlight the
scope to unmark the area (transparent block) for motion detection.
5 To close the grid screen, click the right mouse button.

When motion detection is enabled on a channel, the channel screen displays the motion detection icon
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4.5.2 Other Alarm Settings (16-Channel only)

For 16-channel DVRs with a connected alarm device, do the following to set up the alarm settings:

2 Select Main Menu
> ALARM, select the Alarm tab.

Menu item
Description
Alarm In
Select the channel that will trigger the alarm.
Alarm Type
Select the alarm type: NO (Normal-Open), NC (Normal-Close), or OFF.
Alarm Out
If an alarm device is connected, check the box to make the device sound the alarm when
triggered.
Dwell Time
Select the alarm sound duration of the I/O alarm device (10S/20S/40S/60S) then check to
apply the setting to each alarm type.
Show
Message
Buzzer
Set the buzzer duration when the alarm is triggered (Off/10 S/20 S/40 S/60 S).
Send Email
the alarm images to the specified email address. See 4.4.4 Email Settings on page 53.
Full Screen
Check the box to enable this function. If this function is enabled and the alarm is triggered,
the corresponding channel will be displayed in full screen. Select the screen display
duration (1 S/3 S/5 S/7 S/10 S)
Record
Channel
Check the box to enable recording and then select the channels to record when the alarm
is triggered.
Post
Recording
4 Click Apply.
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4.6 Setting the Device

4.6.1 Storage Device Setup
To ensure the hard disk drive is properly set, it is important to configure the hard disk drive settings before its initial
usage. For other external hard drive and USB device, it is recommended to format those devices before their initial
usage.
Setting HDD
To set up the hard disk drive, do the following:

2 Select Main Menu
> DEVICE.
3 Select the hard disk drive that you want to configure. A icon appears on the check box to indicate that the HDD
has been selected.
4 On Overwrite, select an overwrite interval options (Auto/1 Hour/3 Hours/1 Day/7 Days/30 Days/90 Days/Close).
Note:
If the overwrite is set to Close, the recording will stop once the hard disk drive is full.

Formatting HDD
After a new hard disk drive is properly installed in the DVR, the system automatically detects the HDD and prompts for
disk formatting.
To format the hard disk drive, do the following:

2 Select Main Menu
> DEVICE.
3 Select the hard disk drive that you want to format.

4 Click Format HDD.
5 An All data will be deleted after formatting warning message appears on the screen. Click OK to proceed.
6 When the formatting process is complete, click OK.
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Formatting USB drive

To format the USB disk drive, do the following:

3 Select Main Menu
> DEVICE.
4 Click Format USB.

5 An All data will be deleted after formatted warning message appears on the screen. Click OK to proceed.
6 When the formatting process is complete, click OK.
Note:
Do not remove the USB device while drive formatting is in progress.
4.6.2 PTZ Setup

After the PTZ speed dome is properly installed via RS-485 connection, you can customize its settings using the PTZ
SETUP menu.
To set up the PTZ camera setting, do the following:

2 Select Main Menu
> DEVICE, select the PTZ tab.
3 Select the channel which the PTZ camera is connected to.

4 Set the PTZ Protocol, Baudrate, Data BIT, Stop BIT, Parity, Address code.
5 Enable or disable Cruise mode.

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To copy the current settings to other channels, select the channel(s) in Copy To and then click Copy.

Note:
The PTZ camera can only be activated when a connected channel with the PTZ camera is selected.
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4.7 System Settings

On the SYSTEM menu, you can configure the date and time, user and password, video output, on screen display
language, and view the system information.
4.7.1 General Settings

2 Select Main Menu
> SYSTEM.

Menu item
Description
Date
Set the system date.
System Time
Set the system time.
Date Format
Select the date format.
Time Format
Select the time format.
DST
Click DST Setup to use Daylight Saving Time. See Setting Daylight Saving Time
on page 61.
NTP
Click NTP Setup to synchronize date and time with an NTP server. See
Synchronizing Time with NTP Server on page 60below.
Language
Select the menu language.
Video Format
Select the video format in your location: NTSC or PAL.
Menu Time Out
Select the menu time out.

Synchronizing Time with NTP Server
2 Select Main Menu
3 In NTP, click NTP Setup.
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4 On Enable, select Enable to allow the system to synchronize with an NTP server.
5 On Server Address, select the NTP server.
6 Select the Time Zone in your location.
7 Click Apply to save the settings.
Setting Daylight Saving Time
2 Select Main Menu
> SYSTEM.
3 In DST, click DST Setup.
4 In Daylight Saving Time, select Enable.

5 In Time Offset, select the amount of time to offset for DST.
6 Select the Daylight Saving Time Mode.
W
eek: Enter the Start Time and End Time information by selecting the starting/ending month, week, day, and
entering the starting/ending time.
Date: Enter the Start Time and End Time information by entering the starting/ending date and time.
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4.7.2 User and Password Settings

The Users page allows you to change the password and authorize users and set the access rights in using the DVR.
There is one administrator account and 6 user accounts. By default, the administrator accounts user name is admin
and the password is empty. Only the administrator account is enabled by default. To grant other user to access, see
Authorizing Other Users on page 64.
Changing the Password

To protect your account, modify your password.

2 Select Main Menu
> SYSTEM, select the Users tab.
3 Click the check box of the account to change the password. A icon appears.
4 Click Edit.
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5 If you want to modify the user name, enter desired name in User Name.
6 Select Enable in Password Enable.
7 Click the Password box to enter the password (see 3.3.2 Virtual Keyboard on page 29 for details on using the
virtual keyboard).
Note:
The password must be 6 numbers in length.
8 In Confirm, enter the password again.

Configuring Other Users
Only the administrator can enable or disable a user account.

2 Select Main Menu
3 Click the check box of a user account. A icon appears.

4 Click Edit.
5 Enter the User Name (see 3.3.2 Virtual Keyboard on page 29 for details on using the virtual keyboard).
6 To prompt for password, select Enable in Password Status.
7 Enter the password in Password and Confirm.
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Authorizing Other Users

Only the administrator can grant access rights to users. To set the access rights, you must login using an administrator
account, and then do the following:

2 Select Main Menu
3 Click the check box of a user account. A icon appears.

4 Click Authorization.
5 Select the check box of the corresponding menu that you want to allow the user to access.
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Click All to check all options or click Clear to deselect all options.

4.7.3 View System Info

The Version page allows you to configure the device name and ID, as well as view the MAC address, firmware version
and other system information.

2 Select Main Menu
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> SYSTEM, select the Version tab.
Menu Item
Description
Device Name
Enter desired name for the DVR. The name can be composed of alphanumeric
characters. See 3.3.2 Virtual Keyboard on page 29 for details on using the virtual
keyboard.
Device ID
Enter desired ID for the DVR. The device ID, used to identify the DVR, can only be
composed of numbers and cannot be the same with other IDs when multiple DVRs are
connected in the same network.
Device Type
Displays the model type of the DVR.
Hardware
Version
Displays the hardware version of the DVR.
Software
Version
Displays the current software version of the DVR.
IE Client
Version
Displays the current software version of the web client interface.
MAC Address
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Displays the MAC address of the DVR. When multiple DVRs are connected to the same
network, each DVR must have a unique MAC address to ensure that the DVR can
connect to the network.
3 Modify the Device Name and Device ID, if necessary.

4 Click Apply to save the settings.
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4.8 Advanced Settings

The Maintain page allows you to set automatic system maintenance, load factory defaults, update the firmware
settings, or reboot and power off the DVR manually.
4.8.1 Maintenance Settings

Manual Reboot and Power Off
To reboot or power off the DVR instantly, do the following:

2 Select Main Menu
> ADVANCED.
3 Do one of the following:

Click Shut Down to turn off the DVR.
Click Reboot to reboot the DVR.
4 A message appears, click OK to confirm the operation.
Note:
When turning off the DVR, wait for the message Now you can power off! to appear on the screen, turn off the
power switch (for 16-channel DVR only) and then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
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Set Auto Maintenance

Use this feature to automatically reboot the DVR on a specified schedule. When the DVR reboots, all settings and data
are refreshed from the memory, which optimizes the DVR performance.
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2 Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > MAINTAIN.

3 Set Auto Maintain to Enable.
4 In Auto Reboot, select the frequency to reboot the DVR. Options are:
Everyday: Reboots the DVR on a daily basis. If this option is selected, specify the time you want to reboot the
DVR.
Every Week: Reboots the DVR on a weekly basis. If this option is selected, specify the day of the week and the
time to reboot the DVR.
Every Month: Reboots the DVR on a monthly basis. If this option is selected, specify the date (1 to 31) and the
Note:
The illustration above is an example of Auto Reboot set to Every Week. The available fields vary depending on the
selected Auto Maintain and Auto Reboot options.

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To restore the maintenance schedule to default setting, click Default at the bottom of the screen.
Update System Firmware

Use this feature to update the firmware with the latest version.
1 Open a web browser and visit KGUARD Security web site (www.kguardsecurity.com).
2 Check for available updates and download the firmware update file named dvrupgrade.
3 Save the dvrupgrade file in a USB flash drive.
4 Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port of the DVR.
6 Select Main Menu
> ADVANCED.
7 Click Update.
8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.
Warning:
Do not turn off the power or unplug from the power supply while updating.
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Load Default Settings

Use this feature to restore the factory default settings of the DVR.

2 Select Main Menu
> ADVANCED.
3 Click Load Default.

4 Check the check box of the settings that you want to restore.
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To restore all settings, click Select All.
To deselect all checked boxes, click Clear.
To cancel, click Cancel.

6 A warning message appears, click OK to confirm.
4.8.2 Events Settings

The Events page allows you to define the type of events for the DVR to issue an alarm.

2 Select Main Menu
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Menu Item
Description
Event Type
Select the event type. Options are:

Disk No Space: When HDD is full.
Disk Error: If HDD is not detected properly.
Video Loss: If camera is not detected properly.
Enable
Select Enable to issue a notification when the event type occurs.
Alarm Out
If an alarm device is connected, check the box to make the device sound the alarm when
the event occurs.
Dwell Time
Select the alarm duration (10S/20S/40S/60S).
Show
Message
Check the box to display a message on the screen when the event occurs.
Buzzer
Set the buzzer duration when the event occurs (Off/10 S/20 S/40 S/60 S).
Send Email
the alarm to the specified email address. See 4.4.4 Email Settings on page 53.

5 A warning message appears, click OK to confirm.
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Use KGUARD Web Client to remotely access the DVR at anytime.
To access KGUARD Web Client you must ensure the following requirements are met:
The Network settings of the DVR is properly configured. See 4.4 Setting the Network on page 50.
Your computer has a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Safari, installed.
5.1 Login
KGUARD Web Client allows up to 3 simultaneous access. However, only one administrator account is allowed per
access.
1 Open your computer web browser and enter the DVR IP address or domain name in the URL box.
For example, see illustration below:
Dont know the IP Address of your DVR?

The IP address of the DVR vary depending on the network settings you configured in NETWORK menu (see 4.4
Setting the Network on page 50).

If your network type is DHCP, ask your network administrator for the IP address assigned to the DVR.
If your network type is PPPoE, ask your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the IP address assigned to the DVR.
If your network type is Static IP, check the IP address you configured for IP ADDR in NETWORK menu.
If the DVR is connected to a DDNS, check the Domain Name that you configured when you created the DDNS
account and type the domain name in the URL box.
Note:
For MAC users, you may be prompted to install necessary plug-ins to access the KGUARD Web Client. Follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When prompted for password entry, leave the password empty
and select Install.
2 Enter the User Name and Password.
Note:
The default administrator User Name is admin and the password
is empty. To change the password, see Changing the Password on page 62.
3 If necessary, modify the Client Port, this should be the same port as configured in the Network Settings menu.
4 On Quality, select Record setup or Remote stream.
5 Click Login.
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5.2 The Interface

After you login to KGUARD Web Client, the Live screen appears.
Note:
The number of channels displayed may vary depending on the DVR model. The illustration below is from a
16-channel DVR.
1
2
5
No. Item
Description
Main Menu
Click a menu item to access. Options are:

Live: Allows you to view the Live screen, control PTZ view, and manage recording
and playback options. See 5.3 Live Viewing on page 72.
Playback: Allows you search, playback, and download recorded videos. See 5.4
Searching and Playing Recorded Videos on page 76.
Remote Setting: Allows you to configure the DVR remotely. See 5.5 Remote
Settings on page 78.
Local Setting: Allows you to specify the local disk drive location to save recorded
videos, captured screen shots, and downloaded videos.
Logout: Click to logout from KGUARD Web Client.
Channel Controls
Lists all channels that can be connected to the DVR.

The icons of each channel are used to manage the channel, see 5.3.2 Viewing and
Recording on page 74.
Display Screen
Displays the channels in grid mode or full screen mode. To manage the display screen,
see 5.3.1 Switching Screen Modes on page 72.
Display Controls
Controls for playback, recording and switching screen modes.
PTZ Controls
Manages the PTZ speed dome. See 5.3.3 Using PTZ Controls on page 75.
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5.3 Live Viewing

From the Live screen, use the Display Controls to open or close the channels, adjust the volume, and switch between
screen modes.
No. Item
Description
Open All Channels
Click to open all channels for viewing. A blue icon indicates all channels
are open.
Close All Channels
Click to close all channels for viewing.

A blue icon indicates all channels are close.
Previous
Click to view the previous channels.
Next
Click to save the changes.
Full Screen
Click to view the channels in full screen.
Display / Hide Screen

Modes
Click to display or hide the screen mode icons.
Screen Mode Icons
Click a screen mode icon to switch the screen display. See 5.3.1
Switching Screen Modes below.
PTZ Control
The PTZ Control icon appears only in full screen mode. Click to turn
the PTZ control on or off. This function is applicable only if using a PTZ
camera.
Volume
Click to display the volume bar and adjust the volume.
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2
8
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5.3.1 Switching Screen Modes

By default, a 9-channel grid display appears on the screen.
The Live screen can be viewed in different modes: 1-channel, 4-channel grid, 6-channel grid, 8-channel grid, 9-channel
grid, 10-channel grid, 10-channel grid, 13-channel grid, 14-channel grid, 16-channel grid, and full screen.
1-Channel
To view one channel at a time, do

one of the following:
Double-click on the channel.
Double-click again to return to
grid display.
Click
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4-Channel Grid
To view 4 channels on the grid,

click
.
6-Channel Grid

click
.
8-Channel
9-Channel Grid

click
10-Channel Grid (2 Big Screens)
To view 10 channels with 2 channels

bigger than the others, click
.
14-Channel Grid
To view 14 channels, click

click
.
13-Channel Grid

click
.
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click
.
13-Channel Grid (Center)
To view 13 channels with one

channel on the center, click
.
16-Channel Grid

click
.
Full Screen Mode
To view in full screen, click

.
Double-click a channel to further view one channel in full screen.
To exit full screen mode, click the right mouse button and select Exit full screen.
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5.3.2 Viewing and Recording

From the Live screen, you can choose to view or hide a channel display, start manual recording, and capture screen
shots of a channel.
Use the Channel Controls to manage individual channels and the Display Controls to manage all the channels at the
same time. Click the volume bar to adjust the volume.
Viewing or Hiding Channels

Click the view
status:
icon next to a channel to show or hide the channel display. The view icon indicates the current
: The channel is displayed on the screen.
: The channel is not displayed on the screen.
To display or hide all the channels, click the play
icon on the Play Controls.
Recording Channels Manually

Click the recording
current status:
button next to a channel to start or stop manual recording. The recording icon indicates the
: The channel is being recorded.
: The channel is not being recorded.
Taking Snapshots
Click the snapshot
icon on the Play Controls to take a snapshot of the current screen. Snapshots are saved in a
local directory path. To configure the local directory path, see 5.6 Local Settings on page 101.
After taking a snapshot, a message appears on the screen to indicate where the snapshot is saved. Example as below:
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If you are using a PTZ speed dome camera, use the PTZ Controls to adjust the viewing scope other PTZ settings.
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3
4
5
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6
7
8
No. Item
10
11
12
Description
Pointer pan
Click the direction arrows to select the direction of the PTZ camera.
Click the middle icon to switch to auto pan.
Speed
Drag the slider to adjust speed.
Zoom
Click the icons to adjust the zoom setting.
Focus
Click the icons to adjust the focus setting.
Iris
Click the icons to adjust the iris setting.
Cruise
Click
Hue
Click on the bars to adjust the hue setting.
Brightness
Click on the bars to adjust the brightness setting.
Preset
Set the preset point, then click
10
Saturation
Click on the bars to adjust the saturation setting.
11
Contrast
Click on the bars to adjust the contrast setting.
12
Default
Click Default or
to start cruise. Click
to stop cruise.
to go to the preset point.
to restore the default PTZ camera settings.
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5.4 Searching and Playing Recorded Videos

You can remotely search, play, and download recorded videos.
5.4.1 Searching and Playing Videos

1 On the Main Menu, click Playback. The Playback screen appears.
1. Select date
2. Select video type
3. Select channel
2 Select a date from the calendar.

3 You can filter the search by recorded video type. Select the Type.
4 Check Synchronous playback to playback multiple channels at the same time.
Note:
You can only select up to 4 channels for simultaneous playback.
5 Select the channels that you want to search.

6 Click Search. Available recorded files are marked with green bars on the time line.
Playback Controls
Speed
Screen Mode
Stop All Controls
Volume
Zoom icons
Drag to jump to a time line.
7 Click
to play the recorded videos simultaneously.
8 Use the on-screen controls to manage the recorded videos.

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To jump to a time slot or fast-forward or rewind the playback, drag the white line across the green bars.
Use the playback control buttons to pause/play and stop the playback.
Drag the volume slider to adjust the volume.
Click the zoom icons to zoom in or zoom out the time line.
Drag the speed slider to change the playback speed.
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Click the stop all controls icon then select an option. Options are: Stop all playback, Stop all download, Stop
all windows.
Click
to capture a screenshot of the playback screen of the highlighted channel.
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Click the screen mode icons to change to a 1-channel, 4-channel, or full screen display.
5.4.2 Downloading Recorded Videos

1 Search and play the video you want to download, see 5.4 Searching and Playing Recorded Videos on page 76.
2 If multiple channels are played simultaneously, click on the channel that you want to download.
2 Click
3 Select the box of the files that you want to download.
4 Click Start Download to download the video to your local hard disk. See 5.6 Local Settings on page 101 for details
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5.5 Remote Settings

Use the Remote Setting menu to remotely configure the DVR. However, some functions are only accessible if you login
with an administrator account.
On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting to access the Remote Setting page.
Settings screen
Left panel
menu
The Remote Setting menu is divided into seven submenu options:

Display: Allows you to customize how channels are displayed on the monitor screen. See 5.5.1 Setting the
Display below.
Record: Allows you to customize the recording settings and schedule. See 5.5.2 Setting the Recording on page
81.
Network: Allows you to customize network settings, including email setup. See 5.5.3 Setting the Network
Configuration on page 84.
Alarm: Allows you to customize alarms and set when and how you want to be notified. See 5.5.4 Setting the
Alarm on page 91.
Device: Allows you to customize settings for the hard disk drive, PTZ speed dome, mobile, and motion detection.
See 5.5.5 Setting the Device on page 94.
System: Allows you to setup user accounts and password, set the system date and time, and view the device
information. See 5.5.6 Managing System Settings on page 95.
Advanced: Allows you to upgrade the firmware, restore default settings or configure events and maintenance
options.
To access a submenu option, click an item from the left panel. The tree expands to show more options.
5.5.1 Setting the Display

Use the Display menu to remotely customize how you want the channels to be displayed on screen, enable live viewing
and set the window position of a channel. You can also customize the channel name that is displayed on the screen.
1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting.

2 On the left panel, click Display.
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Item
Description
Channel
Name
Enter the desired channel name to be displayed on the screen.
Position
Set the channel name location on the screen. Options are:

U-L: Upper left
D-L: Down left
U-R: Upper right
D-R : Down right
Close: Select this option to hide the channel name.
Covert
Display or hide live view display of channel. Select Disable to view the channel.
Show Time
Enable/Disable live view time display.
Record Time Enable/Disable record time display.
4 To save the settings, click Save.

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To apply the same settings to other channels (except the channel name), click Copy. See Copying Settings To
Other Channels below.
To cancel any modifications and retain the existing settings, click Refresh at the bottom of the screen.
Copying Settings To Other Channels

The settings of one channel can be copied to another or to all channels. To do this, perform the following:
1 After modifying the settings, click Copy. The screen below appears.
2 Select the channels you want to copy the settings to. To copy to all channels, click All.
3 Click Copy to copy.
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5.5.2 Privacy Zone Settings

You can mask up to 4 areas to hide it from being viewed on the screen.

2 On the left panel, click Display > Privacy Zone.
3 Select the channel.
4 Check the Privacy Zone box to enable the function.
5 Click and drag the mouse to box an area on the screen to mask.
6 To mask more areas, repeat step 5. You can mask up to 4 areas.
Note:
The above illustration is an example of two marked areas.
Once the mouse button is released, you cannot resize the box anymore. To modify the masked area, click the
box (yellow highlight), then click Delete to delete the masked area and then redo step 5 to create another
mask.
7 When done, click Save.

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To cancel any modifications and retain the existing settings, click Refresh.
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5.5.2 Setting the Recording

Use the Record menu to remotely set the recording schedule and customize the recording settings, such as frame rate,
quality, and resolution.
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Use the recording parameters screen to recording file size, duration, etc.

2 On the left panel, click Record.
Item
Description
Channel
Record
Enable/Disable recording.
Pack
Duration
Set the recording length for each video file (15/30/45/60 minutes). When the time
elapsed, the recording is saved to another file.
PreRecord
Enable/Disable recording prior to the set recording time.

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Setting the Recording Schedule

To automatically record a channel at a specified time, do the following:

2 On the left panel, click Record > Schedule. The Schedule screen appears.
3 On Channel, select the channel.
4 On Week, select the day of the week.
Time (24-hour format)

Slot for Normal recording
Slot for Motion recording
Slot for Alarm recording
(on 16-channel DVR only)
5 Click a space on the grid to mark the schedule. The space changes color depending on the selected record type.
Click as many spaces as desired.
Normal: To record the video within the specified time.

Motion: To record the video only when motion is detected.
Alarm: To record the video only when the alarm is triggered within the specified time. If the alarm is not
triggered, the recording is not performed. See 5.5.4 Setting the Alarm on page 91 for further details.
Normal recording is set
Alarm recording is set
Motion recording is set
No scheduled recording
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To copy the same schedule from one day to another, select the source day on the Copy field, then select the target
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6 To save the schedule, click Save.

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Record Setup Settings

To configure the record setup settings, do the following:

2 On the left panel, click Record > Record Setup. The Record Setup screen appears.
Item
Description
Channel
Resolution
Set the recording resolution.
FPS
Select the frame rate value between 1 to 30.
Quality
Select the recording quality.
Audio
Enable/Disable recording with audio.

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5.5.3 Setting the Network Configuration

You can use the Network menu to setup how the DVR connects to the network. It provides 3 network connection
options: Static IP, DHCP, and PPPoE. From this menu, you can also setup DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) and
Email.
Note:
Consult your network administrator or the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to determine the type of connection you
are using and the required parameters to complete the setup.
Setting Up with Static IP

If your network uses a fixed IP address, do the following:

2 On the left panel, click Network > Network. The Network screen appears.
3 On Type, select Static IP.

4 Specify the Client Port, HTTP Port, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS 1, and DNS 2.
Note:
Obtain these information from your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If you cannot use the either of the two default ports, 80 or 9000, the specified port may be occupied by other
programs or it is being blocked by your service provider. Enter other port number. In this case, you need to
add the port number after the IP address. For example, if you set the HTTP Port as 85, you need to enter the
IP address as 192.168.3.103:85.
5 Enable UPnP if you are using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) devices.
6 After all settings are complete, click Save.
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Setting Up with DHCP

If your network uses a DHCP server, do the following:

3 On Type, select DHCP.
4 Specify the Client Port, HTTP Port, and DNS 2 (if necessary).
Note:
IP address as 192.168.3.103:85.
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Setting Up with PPPoE

If your network uses the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), do the following:

3 On Type, select PPPoE.
4 Specify the Client Port and HTTP Port.

Note:
IP address as 192.168.3.103:85.

6 If necessary, specify DNS 1 and DNS 2.
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Setting the Remote Stream

To configure the remote stream settings, do the following:

2 On the left panel, click Network > Remote Stream. The Remote Stream screen appears.
Item
Description
Channel
Video
Enable/Disable video display on the remote stream.
FPS
Select the frame rate value between 1 to 30.
Quality
Select the stream quality.
Audio
Enable/Disable remote stream with audio.

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Setting the Email

Use the Email menu to configure the sending and receiving email servers to use to send and receive email alarm
notifications.

2 On the left panel, click Network > Email.
Menu item
Description
Email
Enable/Disable email configuration.
SSL
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol is used to secure your email account. Enable SSL if
the email server needs the SSL verification. Check with your email service provider for
the applicable setting.
SMTP Port
Enter the SMTP port of the email server that you want to use to send emails.
Note:
By default, the SMTP port is 25 for email without SSL verification. For Gmail server
or for email that needs SSL verification, the SMTP port is 465, by default. Check with
your email service provider for the correct setting.
SMTP Server
Enter the SMTP server of the email server that you want to use to send emails.
Sender Email
Enter the email address from where you want to send the email.
Sender Pwd
Enter the senders email password.
Receiver Email
Enter the email address where you want to send the email alarm notification.
Interval
Select the interval time between sending of emails (1/3/5/10 Minute).

5 To test the configuration, click Email Test.
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Mobile Devices Setup

The DVR provides remote access using your mobile phone or a tablet PC. See the DVR SHA / NS series Support
Manual in the enclosed CD for the list of supported mobile devices.
Before using this feature, make sure the DVR is connected to the Internet.
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To configure mobile device setup, do the following:

2 On the left panel, click Network > Mobile. The Mobile screen appears.
3 Enter the User Name and Password you use to login to the DVR.
4 On Mobile Port, enter the monitoring port of your mobile device. The port range is between 1024 to 65535.
Note:
The Mobile Port specified here must be the same port on your mobile device.

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After performing the above procedures, install the Kguard mobile device utility on your mobile device.
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Setting Up DDNS
DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is a service that registers a domain name and the floating IP address with a DDNS server so that
the domain name can be routed to the IP address even if the IP is changed in a dynamic IP system.
To use this feature, you must have a DDNS account. Obtain the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or
create a free DDNS account with KGUARD.org server, visit the website http://www.kguard.org.
To setup DDNS, do the following:

2 On the left panel, click Network > DDNS. The DDNS screen appears.
3 Enable DDNS.
4 On Server, select the DDNS server.
5 On Host Name, enter the domain name.
8 To test the configuration, click DDNS Test.
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5.5.4 Setting the Alarm

Use the Alarm menu to select when to trigger the alarm and choose the alarm notification, such as buzzer sound,
email, or full screen notification.
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2 On the left panel, click Alarm > Motion. The Motion screen appears.
3 On Channel, select the channel where you want to setup motion detection.
4 Check the Enable box to enable motion detection.
5 By default, the whole screen is marked for motion detection (red block).
6 To disable motion detection on an area, click a block and then drag the mouse to highlight the scope that you want
to unmark (gray block). Or, click Clear to unmark all areas and then select a new area to mark for motion detection.
Area is marked for motion

detection
Area is unmarked for motion
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Menu item
Description
Sensitivity
Select the motion detection sensitivity rate. Options are : 1~8, wherein 8 is the
most sensitive and 1 is the least sensitive.
Buzzer
Set the buzzer duration when motion is detected (Off/10 S/20 S/40 S/60 S).
Full Screen
Check the box to enable this function. If this function is enabled and the alarm is
triggered, the corresponding channel will be displayed in full screen.
Alarm Out
If an alarm device is connected, check the box to make the device sound the alarm
when triggered.
Dwell Time
Select the alarm sound duration (10S/20S/40S/60S) then check to apply the setting.
Enable Record
Check the box to enable the post recording option.
Post Recording
Select the post recording duration. Enable Record must be checked to use this
function.
Record Channel
Check the box to enable recording of all or selected channels once motion detection is
triggered. Then, select the channels to record.
Show Message
Send Email
Check to enable email alarm notification. If the function is enabled, the system will
send the alarm images to the specified email address.
8 To save the settings, click Apply at the bottom of the screen.

When motion detection is enabled on a channel, the motion detection icon
on the monitor connected to the DVR.
appears on the channel screen shown
Setting the Alarm Notification (16-Channel only)

2 On the left panel, click Alarm > Alarm. The Alarm screen appears.

Menu item
Description
Alarm In
Select the channel that will trigger the alarm.
Alarm Type
Select the alarm type: NO (Normal-Open), NC (Normal-Close), or OFF.
Buzzer
Set the buzzer duration when alarm is triggered (Off/10 S/20 S/40 S/60 S).
To disable the buzzer, select Off.
Dwell Time
Select the alarm sound duration of the I/O alarm device (10S/20S/40S/60S) then check
to apply the setting to each alarm type.
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Show Message
Send Email
send the alarm images to the specified email address. See 4.4.4 Email Settings on
page 53.
Full Screen
Check the box to enable this function. If this function is enabled and the alarm is
triggered, the corresponding channel will be displayed in full screen. Select the screen
display duration (1 S/3 S/5 S/7 S/10 S)
Alarm Out
when triggered.
Enable Record
Check the box to enable the post recording option.
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Record Channel Check the box to enable recording and then select the channels to record when the
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5.5.5 Setting the Device

Use the Device menu to view the hard disk information and setup PTZ.
HDD Setup
You can remotely view the hard disk information and select an overwrite option. To do this, perform the following:

2 On the left panel, click Device > HDD. The HDD screen appears. The information about the installed hard disk(s) on
the DVR are shown.
3 To select an overwrite option, select the hard disk drive from the table (if more than one is installed).
4 On Overwrite, select an overwrite interval option (Close/Auto/1 Hour/3 Hours/1 Day/7 Days/30 Days/90 Days).
Note:
If Overwrite is set to Close, the recording will stop once the hard disk drive is full.

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PTZ Setup
When a PTZ camera is installed, use the PTZ Setup menu to customize its settings.

2 On the left panel, click Device > PTZ. The PTZ screen appears.
3 On Channel, select the channel where the PTZ camera is installed.
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4 Set the Protocol, Baudrate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity.
Note:
Check the PTZ camera specifications for the correct settings.
5 Enable or disable Cruise.

6 Set the Address.
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5.5.6 Managing System Settings

On the System Setup menu, you can modify the time zone and view the language used on the DVR and its signal
source.
General Setup

2 On the left panel, click System > General. The General screen appears.
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Menu item
Description
System Time
Set the system date and time.
Date Format
Select the date format.
Time Format
Select the time format.
Language
Select the desired on-screen language.
Video Format
Select the video format in your location. Options are: NTSC or PAL.
Menu Time Out Select the menu time out.

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Administrator Account Setup

Use the Users menu to change the login password and grant user access rights to DVR settings. Only the administrator
can authorize and grant access rights to users.
There is only one administrator account and six user accounts. By default, the administrator accounts user name is
admin and the password is empty.
To change the administrator password, do the following:

2 On the left panel, click System > User. The Users screen appears.
3 Select the administrator account, named admin by default, from the table.
4 Enter the desired password on Password and Confirm.
Note:
The password must be 6 numbers in length.
The entered text on Password and Confirm must match.
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5 Enable Password.
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User Account Setup

To authorize user accounts, you must login with an administrator account and then do the following:
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2 On the left panel, click System > User. The Users screen appears.
3 Select the user account from the table.
4 On User Name, enter the desired user name.

5 Enter the desired password on the Password and Confirm fields.
6 On Active, select Enable. The access rights table appears below.
7 Enable Password.
8 Check the settings that the user is allowed to access on the access rights table.
9 When all settings are complete, click Save.
System Information
Use the Information menu to view the device and firmware information.

2 On the left panel, click System > Info. The Information screen appears.
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5.5.7 Advanced Settings

The Advanced menu allows you to set automatic system maintenance, load factory defaults, update the firmware
settings, or reboot and power off the DVR manually.
Firmware Update
Use this feature to update the firmware with the latest version.
1 Open a web browser and visit KGUARD Security web site (www.kguardsecurity.com).
2 Check for available updates and download the firmware update file named dvrupgrade.
3 Save the dvrupgrade file in a USB flash drive.
4 Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port of the DVR.
6 On the left panel, click Advanced > Firmware Update.
7 Browse for the update file, then click Start.

8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.
Warning:
Do not turn off the power or unplug from the power supply while updating.
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Load Default Settings

Use this feature to restore the factory default settings of the DVR.

2 On the left panel, click Advanced > Load Default.
3 Check the menu settings that you want to restore to default values.
4 Click Save.
Events Settings
The Events page allows you to define the type of events for the DVR to issue an alarm.

2 On the left panel, click Advanced > Events.
3 Configure the necessary settings.

Menu Item
Description
Event Type
Select the event type. Options are:

Disk No Space: When HDD is full.
Disk Error: If HDD is not detected properly.
Video Loss: If camera is not detected properly.
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Menu Item
Description
Enable
Select Enable to issue a notification when the event type occurs.
Buzzer
Set the buzzer duration when the event occurs (Off/10 S/20 S/40 S/60 S).
Show Message
Check the box to display a message on the screen when the event occurs.
Send Email
send the alarm to the specified email address. See 4.4.4 Email Settings on page
53.
Alarm Out
when the event occurs.
Dwell Time
Select the alarm duration (10S/20S/40S/60S).

Set Auto Maintenance
Use this feature to automatically reboot the DVR on a specified schedule. When the DVR reboots, all settings and data
are refreshed from the memory, which optimizes the DVR performance.

2 On the left panel, click Advanced > Maintain.
3 Set Auto Maintain to Enable.

4 In Reboot, select the frequency to reboot the DVR. Options are:
Everyday: Reboots the DVR on a daily basis. If this option is selected, specify the time you want to reboot the
DVR.
Every Week: Reboots the DVR on a weekly basis. If this option is selected, specify the day of the week and the
Every Month: Reboots the DVR on a monthly basis. If this option is selected, specify the date (1 to 31) and the
Note:
The illustration above is an example of Auto Reboot set to Every Week. The available fields vary depending on the
selected Reboot option.

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5.6 Local Settings

Use the Local Setting menu to specify the local path directory to save downloaded videos, files, and snapshots.
To configure the local settings, do the following:
1 On the Main Menu, click Local Setting.
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2 Click the corresponding browse button to modify the path.
Menu Item
Description
Record Path
All manual recording made from the Live screen are saved in this path.
Download Path
All downloaded videos from the Playback screen are saved in this path.
Snapshot Path
All captured snapshots are saved in this path.
File Type
Select the file type. Options are: 264 (H.264 format) or avi.
Interval
Set the interval time in minutes.
3 Click Save.
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Chapter 6: Using KView Series Software

The KView Series surveillance software provides real-time multi-channel viewing capabilities right on your smart
phones, tablet PCs or on your desktop computer. The KView Series surveillance software includes:
KView: Use in Android Phones and iPhones (see below)
KViewHD: Use in Android Tablet PCs and iPad (see 6.2 KViewHD on page 105)
KView Center: Use in Windows-based computers (see 6.3 KView Center on page 107)
6.1 KView
KView is a software application designed to view multiple channels in real-time through your iPhone or Android
phones. You can pan, tilt, and zoom the cameras for better viewing and take snapshots to save to the phone memory
card.
6.1.1 KView on Android Phones

Note:
To ensure optimum performance, download and use KView on Android 2.2 or above.
1 Make sure your mobile phone is connected to the Internet (either by mobile data connection or Wi-Fi).
2 Open the Android Market application.
3 On the Market search bar, enter the keyword kguard to search
and download KView.
4 Select to download KView.
Select the KView application.
The KView
icon is displayed on the application screen.
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Click FREE.
Click OK.

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5 Click the KView
6 Click Add to add a DVR and enter the required settings.

1
No.
Item
Title
IP
Port
Enter the server port number that you

configured in the DVR menu. See 4.4.5
Setting Up Mobile Devices on page 54.
User name
Enter the user name that you configured

in the DVR menu. See 4.4.5 Setting Up
Mobile Devices on page 54.
Password
Enter the password that you configured

Channel amount
Select the number of channels that you

want to access on your smart phone.
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Enter the desired DVR name.
Enter the IP address assigned to the DVR.
Consult your network administrator or ISP
to obtain this information.
7 Click OK to view the main screen.
6.1.2 KView on iPhone

Note:
To ensure optimum performance, download and use KView on iPhone devices with iOS 4.2.1 or above.
1 Make sure your smart phone is connected to the Internet (either by mobile data connection or Wi-Fi).
2 Open the App Store application and search for kguard.
3 On the search bar, enter the keyword kguard to search for KView.
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4 Select and download KView.
Select the KView application.
Click FREE.
Click INSTALL.
You may be asked to login with your iTunes account to continue. After download, the KView
on the application screen.
5 Click the KView
6 Click
icon is displayed
to add a device.
7 Enter the required settings.

1
2
3
No.
Item
Title
IP Address
Port
Enter the server port number that you

configured in the DVR menu. See 4.4.4
Setting Up Mobile Devices on page 54.
User
Enter the user name that you configured

Password
Enter the password that you configured

Model/Type
Scroll to select the DVR model and type.
4
5
8 Click Save to save your settings.

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Enter the desired DVR name.
Enter the IP address assigned to the DVR.
Consult your network administrator or ISP
to obtain this information.
6.2 KViewHD
KViewHD is a software application designed to view multiple channels in real-time through your tablet PC. KViewHD
supports Android-based tablets and iPad devices. You can pan, tilt, and zoom the cameras for better viewing and
capture snapshots to save to tablet PC memory card.
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6.2.1 KViewHD on Android Tablets

Note:
To ensure optimum performance, make sure your tablet PC meets the system requirements:
OS version: Android 3.0 or above
Resolution: 1280x800
1 Make sure your tablet PC is connected to the Internet (either by mobile data connection or Wi-Fi).
2 Open the Android Market application.
3 On the Market search bar, enter the keyword
kguard to search for KViewHD.
4 Select and download KViewHD.
Select the KViewHD application.
Click Download.
Click Accept & download.
The KViewHD
5 Click the KViewHD
icon is displayed on the application screen.

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6.2.2 KViewHD on iPad

Note:
To ensure optimum performance, download and use KViewHD on iPad iOS 4.2.1 or above.
1 Make sure your iPad is connected to the Internet (either by mobile data connection or Wi-Fi).
2 Open the App Store application.
3 On the search bar, enter the keyword kguard to search for KViewHD.
4 Select and download KViewHD.
Click FREE.
Click INSTALL APP.
You may be asked to login with your iTunes account to continue. After download, the KViewHD
displayed on the application screen.
5 Click the KViewHD
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icon is
6.3 KView Center

KView Center is a software application tool designed for computers running Windows OS.
Note:
To ensure optimum performance, make sure the OS of your computer is Windows 7 or Windows XP.
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To install KView Center on your computer, perform the following steps:
1 Browse the CD that came with your DVR and double-click on

KViewCenterSetup.exe.
2 When the security warning appears, click Run.
3 The KViewCenter Setup screen appears. Click Next to continue.
4 Select Full and then click Next to continue.
5 Browse for desired path to save the software, and then click Install.
6 When the installation is complete, click Close.

The KView Center
7 Double-click
shortcut icon appears on the desktop.

to open KView Center.
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6.4 KView Series Specifications

Surveillance Software
Operating System
OS Version
Resolution
Device List
(DVR Address Book)
KViewHD
KView Center
Android
iPhone
Android
iOS
Windows
2.2 or above
4.2.1 or above
3.0 or above
4.2.1 or above
XP / 7 (32/64 bit)
Monitor
480x320
960x640
1280x800
1280x800
1024x600
Monitor
Available for 16 devices
Smart IME Switch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Live View
Yes
Yes
Yes
1 Channel
Up to 16 Channels
simultaneously
36 Channels
Touch Zoom in/out

PTZ Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch Focus in/out

PTZ Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Straight / Horizontal
Screen Mode
Yes
Yes
Live Snapshot
Live View Channel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Layout
1/4/9/16/25/36
Privilege
Yes
Event
Yes
Yes,
search by Date and Time
Yes,
search by Date and Time
Up to 8 Channels
simultaneously
Schedule (Remote)
Yes
E-map
Yes
Launch IE Browser
Yes
Remote Playback
Local Playback
Remote Backup
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KView
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting & FAQ

7.1 Troubleshooting
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If you experience any problems in using the DVR, try the following solutions to these common problems before calling
for service. If problems persist, contact the customer service in your area.
Problem
The DVR does not turn on
and the indicators are not lit.
Some channels have no video

signal.
An H is displayed on the
screen and the DVR cannot
detect the HDD.
Possible Solution
Check if the power adapter is properly connected.
Plug the power cord to another power outlet, the current outlet may be
damaged.
The power cord may be damaged, contact the dealer to purchase a new one.
Check if the camera is properly connected.
Check if the camera is supplied with power.
Set the correct video format used in your country (NTSC/PAL). See 4.7
System Settings on page 60.
The camera cable may be damaged, replace with a new one.
Check if the HDD data and power cables are properly connected.
For new HDDs, format the HDD first. See Formatting HDD on page 58.
If all the above procedures do not work, contact Customer Service for
further support.
I have changed the

administrator password but I
cannot remember it.
To obtain the factory default password, contact your retailer or directly send
an email to KGUARD at [email protected].
The remote control is not

working but the front panel
buttons are.
Make sure nothing is blocking the remote control and the DVR sensor. Aim
the remote control at a proper distance.
Check the remote control batteries.
I cannot control the PTZ

camera.
Make sure the protocol, baud rate, address code and other settings on the
camera match the settings you have configured on the DVR. See 4.6.2 PTZ
Setup on page 59.
Check if the cables are properly connected.
The buzzer keeps on

sounding.
Check the alarm settings. Motion detection may be detected. Check the HDD
capacity and the video connections, which may be triggering the alarm.
Disable buzzer on the DVR settings. See 4.5 Setting Alarms on page 55.
I cannot find the PTZ Control

menu.
The DVR may be on Cruise mode, disable stop cruise mode first. See 3.3.4
Pop-up Menu on page 30.
I connected an external
storage device to the DVR but
it cannot be recognized.
The external storage device may not be compatible with the DVR. Try
connecting other storage devices. See the DVR SHA / NS series Support
Manual in the enclosed CD.
I cannot access the web

client.
Check if the network cable is properly connected to the DVR.

Check if the network settings are properly configured. See 4.3 Searching
Videos on page 45.
Ensure that you have Internet Explorer 6 or above.
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Problem
I cannot access the DVR
through my mobile phone.
Possible Solution
Check if the network cable is properly connected to the DVR.
Check if the network settings are properly configured. See 4.3 Searching
Videos on page 45.
Make sure the mobile device utility is properly installed on your mobile
phone.
Make sure that the mobile server port value is the same as the value set in
the DVR menu. See 4.4.5 Setting Up Mobile Devices on page 54.
7.2 Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ
What does H displayed
on the screen mean?
This means that the HDD cannot be detected or it is incorrectly formatted.
The DVR is hot to the

touch, will this cause any
problems?
For sustained performance and reliability, ensure adequate ventilation around the
unit and keep the DVR away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
Can the HDD be

upgraded with a
standard PC hard drive?
Yes, a 3.5 HDD with SATA connection can be used. However, for sustained
reliability, a CCTV/AV hard drive is recommended.
Is it possible to
simultaneously record
and playback previously
recorded files?
Yes, by entering the Playback menu, existing recordings can be played while
recording is still in progress.
Is it possible to delete
individual recordings
from the unit?
No, you can only delete all recordings at the same time. If you wish to delete the
recordings, you need to format the HDD.
Warning:
Formatting the HDD will erase all existing recordings! Make sure you back up the files
before performing this action.
Is it possible to view the

system on Mac or Linux?
Yes. The system can be used on a mobile phone or via Safari / Windows Internet
Explorer.
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Appendix: Specifications
Model
4CH
8CH
Video Format
16CH
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NTSC or PAL
Operation System
Linux
Video
Input / Output
4 BNC Inputs /
1 VGA Output,
2 BNC Outputs
8 BNC Inputs /
1 VGA Output,
2 BNC Outputs
Video Compression
16 BNC Inputs /
1 HDMI Output,
1 VGA Output,
2 BNC Outputs
H.264
Audio
Input / Output
1 RCA Input / 1 RCA Output
Audio Compression
16 BNC Inputs /
2 BNC Outputs
8kHz x 16bit ADPCM
Display
Resolution
Frame Rate
NTSC: 704 x 480, PAL: 704 x 576

NTSC: 120fps
PAL: 100fps
NTSC: 240fps
PAL: 200fps
NTSC: 480fps
PAL: 400fps
Recording
Resolution
Frame Rate
Modes
NTSC: CIF(352x240) / HD1(704x240) / D1(704x480)

PAL: CIF(352x288) / HD1(704x288) / D1(704x576)
NTSC: 120fps-D1 / 120fpsHD1 / 120fps-CIF
NTSC: 60fps-D1 /
120fps-HD1 / 240fps-CIF
NTSC: 120fps-D1 /
240fps-HD1 / 480fps-CIF
PAL: 100fps-D1 / 100fpsHD1 / 100fps-CIF
PAL: 50fps-D1 / 100fps-HD1

/ 200fps-CIF
PAL: 100fps-D1 / 200fpsHD1 / 400fps-CIF
Always / Schedule /
Motion Detection
Recording Pack Time
Always / Schedule / Motion Detection /

Sensor Triggered / Remote Recording
15/30/45/60 mins Selectable
HDD
Interface
1 SATA Fixed HDD Rack
Capability
2 SATA Fixed HDD Racks
Up to 2TB
Playback
Search
Channel
Mode
Time & Date / Event List / Time Bar

Max. 4 CH Simultaneous
Playback
Max. 8CH Simultaneous

Playback
Max. 16CH Simultaneous

Playback
Play, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind, Frame by Frame
Network
Network Interface
RJ45, 10M/100M, Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPOE
Network Function
IE and Safari Browser Supported
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Model
4CH
8CH
General
USB Interface
PTZ Control
USB 2.0 for Mouse and File Backup

Built-in RS485, supports PELCO-P & PELCO-D
Sensor & Alarm
Power Supply
16-Channels Inputs,
1-Channel Output
N/A
Backup
USB to Flash Drive / Network

DC 12V / 2A
DC 12V / 4A
Working Temperature
-10C ~ 50C (14F ~ 122F)
Storage Temperature
-20C ~ 70C (-4F ~ 158F)
Working Humidity
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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16CH
10% to 90%
Copyright 2012
All rights reserved
Customer Support
KGUARD INFORMATION CO., LTD.
USA Technical Support Contact
Address: 4F, No.113, Jian 2nd Road,

Jhonghe District, New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-8228-6080
FAX: +886-2-8221-6857
Email: [email protected]
TEL:1-949-450-0052
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USER MANUAL

Chapter 1: Product Overview............................................................................... 8

DVR Users Manual

Chapter 3: Getting Started................................................................................. 27

Chapter 4: Using the DVR.................................................................................. 38

4.6 Setting the Device.............................................................................................................. 58

Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client......................................................................... 70

Chapter 6: Using KView Series Software...........................................................102

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting & FAQ....................................................................109

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FCC Compliance Statement

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Always use the correct cable size.

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4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR

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BNC to RCA Cable

HDD Screw Kit

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BNC to RCA Cable

Internal HDD Screw Kit

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1.3 Parts and Functions

Press to display Channel 1 in full screen.

Press to display Channel 2 in full screen.

Press to display Channel 3 in full screen.

Press to display Channel 4 in full screen.

Press to switch to 4-window display.

Press to enter Playback mode or play recorded videos.

Press to pause the video playback or enter the frame-playback mode.

Press to stop the video playback or stop manual recording.

Press to start manual recording.

Press to enter PTZ mode.

Press to move up in the OSD menu.

Press to move down in the OSD menu.

Press to move left in the OSD menu.

Press to move right in the OSD menu.

Lights green to indicate the power is turned on.

Lights red when the HDD is being accessed.

Press to enter or exit the OSD menu.

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Press to enter search mode.

Press to activate the mute function.

Press to move down one channel.

Press to move up one channel.

Press to display all channels in multi-window.

Press to enter Playback mode or play recorded videos.

Press to pause the video playback or enter the frame-playback mode.

Press to stop the video playback or stop manual recording.

Press to start manual recording.

Press to enter PTZ mode.

Press to move up in the OSD menu.