Owner’s Manual

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 Table of Contents
P1.................Disclaimers
P2-5............Hardware Setup
P2................Using Premade BNC Cables
P2................Different Types of Power
P3................Using RG59 Spool Cable
P4................Using Premade Ethernet Cable
P4................Using Custom Ethernet Cable
P5-19...........Software Setup
P5................Device Initialization
P5................Password Configuration
P6................Unlock Pattern
P6-7............Security Questions and Email
P7-15...........Startup Wizard
P7-8............General System Settings
P8................Date and Time
P9-11...........Network Settings
P10..............P2P Remote Viewing Setup
P10-11..........Mobile (Remote) Viewing Setup
P11................Camera Encode Settings
P12-13.........Basic Recording Settings
P13..............Advanced Recording Settings
P14-15.........Motion Detect Setup
P15-19.........Search, Playback & Backup Guide

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 Disclaimers
1) Always test cameras and cables prior to mounting!

2) Make sure to weatherproof all your cable connections! Do NOT

leave any connections directly exposed to weather.

3) Always use appropriate power supply(s) included in package!

4) Make sure to change the password on your DVR or NVR

recorder!

Be sure to remember this password. Write this password

down and store in a safe place. You may enter your Username
and Password below for future reference:

USERNAME

PASSWORD

5) Hard drives come pre-installed in all recorders prior to shipping.

6) If you plan on viewing your cameras remotely remember to

check your bandwidth. Without sufficient Internet speeds you
may experience delay in your video feed. Each camera that
will be viewed remotely could use up to 1Mbps. Please check
with your provider for further information. Minimum Internet
speeds and can be found below:

1 Camera: 256 Kbps

4 Cameras: 1 Mbps
8 Cameras: 2 Mbps
16 Cameras: 14 Mbps

**The above values are for viewing cameras simultaneously.

If you plan on viewing only a few cameras at a time the
values will be much less.

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Hardware Setup
This section of the Owners Manual will explain how to connect
your cameras and cables to your DVR or NVR.

Connecting to DVR using Premade BNC Cables

First, connect the Yellow BNC Video cable to the DVR side. Be
sure to use the Video Inputs. Connect the opposite side of the
Yellow BNC cable to the cameras.

Next, we will need to power the camera using the Red 12VDC
connection on your premade cable. The male side of the Red
cable will connect directly into the camera’s harness. No
splicing will be needed.

The Female Red 12VDC power connection will connect into the
camera’s power source. The power source will vary depending
on what system you have. There are 3 different power options.

1) Individual Power Adapter

*For connecting one camera at a time

2) 4 or 8 Path Power Splitter

*Great for connecting up to 4 or 8 cameras
using one power outlet

3) 9 or 18 Port Power Box

*Each camera includes a male pigtail
inside of the package. This will need
to be connected to the Positive
(RED+) and Negative (BLACK-)
terminals inside the power box.

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Here is an example of the power source

connected to a power box using a pre-
made cable.

Connecting to a DVR Using RG59 Spool Cable

After cutting the correct length of cable needed to run your
camera, we can start by connecting the BNC connectors.

First, strip the cable back like shown

(Figure A).

Twist connector onto outer shield,

making sure the connector pin is
straight and seated correctly (Figure B).

Attach your power connections and

use electrical tape, heat shrink or wire
nuts to protect them (Figure C).

Use the included Male Pigtail to con-

nect into the power box (Figure D).Be
sure to use Red for the Positive (+)
terminal and Black for the Negative (-)
terminal.

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The next section will cover connecting IP cameras with an
NVR and the various types of cabling used. Keep in mind that
most of our IP cameras use PoE (Power over Ethernet) and will
not require a separate power source. All of our IP cameras will
come with an optional 12VDC connection built in for those
who do not wish to use PoE.

Connecting to NVR using Premade Ethernet Cable

The most popular way to connect an IP camera to and NVR is
using a Pre-made Ethernet Cable. The cables are pre-cut and
molded so no crimping or cutting is
necessary. Simply plug one end of
your Ethernet cable into your NVR
system and the other end into your
camera’s input. Once the connection
has been made, the camera feed will
appear after 1-3 minutes.

Connecting to NVR using Custom Ethernet Cable

You may also connect your IP camera to your NVR using a
spool of Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable. We recommend using the
T568-B standard for configuring custom cable. For more
instructions on making custom cables, please visit our website:

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Software Setup
Device Initialization
Step 1) First, power on your CCTV Security Pros camera sys-
tem. The system will boot into the device. When using a CCTV
Security Pros system, you are required to set a login password
for the admin account (system default user).

Note: To ensure the safety of your device, please store your

admin login password in a safe place.

Step 2) Configuring the admin login password:

* User name: The default username is admin

* Password & Confirm Password: Password must
have 8-32 characters. It can contain letters,
numbers, and special characters (except “’, ‘’’’’’, ”;”,
“:”,”&”). The password must contain at least two of
the above types. We recommend choosing a
strong password.
* Prompt question: You can select the following
icon if you want the system to provide a password
hint:

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Step 3) Click Next and Unlock Pattern will be shown.

Step 4) Draw and set up and unlock pattern with your mouse.
You may skip this step if you do not want to set a pattern lock.

Step 5) Configure password security information. Your email

and/or security questions can be used to reset the admin
password.

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Step 5) (Continued)
* Email: Enter an email address to be used when
resetting your password. When resetting your
password with you email, a security code will be
sent to your email address to unlock your account.
* Security questions: Security questions can also be
used to reset your password.

Note: You may configure or update your email address or

security questions by going to the Main Menu > Settings >
System > Account.

Step 6) Click OK to complete the Password Configuration

setup. The system will continue to the Startup Wizard. We
recommend following the Startup Wizard to configure the
rest of your CCTV Security Pros system.

Completing the Startup Wizard

Please follow the Startup Wizard to configure the following
options before system use:

* General Settings: Language, Date and Time

* Enabling DHCP to connect to your router or modem
(optional)
* Enabling P2P/Easy4IP for remote viewing (optional)
* Configuring Camera Resolutions (optional)
* Basic Recording Schedule
* Advanced Recording Schedule (optional)

General Settings
General System Settings: The General menu is the first step
of the Startup Wizard. This menu has a few settings that
should be kept at the default positions for the best user exper-

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ience. The Device Name and Language can be changed to
your preference. Make sure to apply an changes you have
made by clicking Apply. We recommend clicking on the Date
and Time tab toward the top of the screen to configure the
Date and Time correctly.

Date and Time: Enter in your System Time. You may change
the Format of the system time from a 24 Hour clock to a 12
Hour clock if you prefer. You may enter the Daylight Savings
Time setting under “DST.” After your changes have been made,
click Save (next to the System Time), and the click Apply at the
bottom of the screen. You can now click the Next button to
continue to the next Startup Wizard page.

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Network Settings

For the next step in the Startup Wizard you will need to en-
sure your system is connected to a modem, router or switch
that has an Internet connection. The systems do not connect
to the Internet through WiFi so you must use a hardwired
Ethernet cable attached to your network.

This step is optional and not needed for your system to func-
tion. However, it is a standard feature on all CCTV Security
Pros equipment of which you may wish to take advantage. If
you do not wish to configure your system for remote viewing,
feel free to skip this step by clicking the Next button.

You may also want to download our “SCS Lite” iOS and Android
app found in the App Store or Google Play Store. The next
steps will show you how to configure your Mobile Device or
Tablet.

Enabling DHCP: Inside of the network settings we will want to

click on the DHCP option that is found near the IP address.
When you select DHCP, the IP address, Subnet Mask, and De-
fault Gateway will change to 0.0.0.0. After DHCP is enabled
you can click the Next button.

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Note for Advanced Users: If you would prefer to manually
enter the IP address, Subnet and Gateway you may do so by
using the Static Option instead.

P2P Remote Viewing Setup: The next section of the Wizard

is your P2P/Easy4IP setup. Make sure the Enable check box
is highlighted with a check inside of it. If your network is set
up properly you will see an “Online” status. There are twp QR
codes in this page. The only one you will need is the “Device
SN.” This is your system’s Serial Number or “SN.”

Keep in mind that in order to get this menu to show “Online”

you must have an Ethernet cable connected to your router
or modem.

Mobile Remote Viewing Setup: If you have our SCS Lite App
for iOS or Android you may scan the Device SN QR code for
remote reviewing. Open SCS Lite. Click on the Menu button
on the top left side of SCS Lite. Click Device Manager. Click
the Plus Sign at the top right corner and select Wired Device.
Click P2P. Name the Device and Click the QR Code button to
begin Scanning the Code. Scan the QR code on the right hand
side labeled SN. Do not scan the Cellphone Client QR code as
it will not work. Enter the default user name (admin) and the

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custom System Password you configured earlier in this guide
Then select Live Preview on the bottom to pull up your live
camera feed. Steps 1 through 6 are pictured below.

Note: You may also enter the serial number manually in the
above step. Be careful not to mistake the digit 0 (zero) for the
letter “O.”

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

Camera Encode Settings

The next section of the Startup Wizard will allow you to fine
tune the Recording Resoltion and Streaming Resolution. Your
CCTV Security Pros sytem will auto adapt to the highest avail-
able Resolution and Frame Rate. Most likely, that will not need
to be changed. This menu will vary slightly depending on the
DVR/NVR and cameras being used.

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The column on the left side is the “Main Stream” and is the
highest quality stream that gets recorded to your hard drive.

The column on the right side is your “Sub Stream” and is typ-
ically what gets streamed to your Mobile Devices and Tablets.
This comes in handy when you have limited Internet band-
width. If you made any changes to this menu be sure to click
Apply. Then click Next.

Basic Recording Settings

Your CCTV Security Pros system is set to overwrite over itself

after the Hard Drive is full. This is a great feature to keep en-
abled since the system is meant to record maintenance free.

The system will store each recorded file on the Hard Drive in
60 minute files. If you would like to change the duration each
file is packed in, you may set that in this menu.

The system is also designed by default to NEVER delete old

files automatically. This, of course, can be changed but we
strongly recommend keeping this setting to “Never.” Now
click Next (screenshot on next page).

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Advanced Recording Settings

All CCTV Security Pros systems are configured to record 24/7

right out of the box! You do not need to set anything here if
you plan on recording 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The
example below shows a system set to record 24/7.

The systems can also be configured to Motion Detection,

which is a popular function. This will conserve hard drive
space and make it easier to search for events in the future.
Motion detection can be configured differently for each cam-
era and each day if you choose (continue to the next section
if you prefer to set up motion detection). If you plan to keep
your system recording 24/7, you have finished the Startup
Wizard. Click Finished.

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Motion Detection Setup

These examples will show a system set to motion detection

for 24 hours a day, ALL days of the week.

Step 1) Click on the Gear Icon towards the right hand side of
Sunday.

Step 2) Inside of the next menu you want to remove the

check box from Regular and place next to MD (Motion
Detection) under Period 1. Be sure to Copy ALL days of the
week at the bottom. Save this Menu once it looks like this.

Step 3) Your Schedule Menu should look like this now. The
Green lines should now be replaced with Yellow lines. Be
sure to Copy to any Channel you would like to set to Motion
Detection at the bottom left of the screen. Click Apply when

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done. Click Finished to complete the Startup Wizard.

You have now successfully completed the Startup Wizard.

Your system should be functioning to your liking and will
never need to be configured again,unless you need to make
any changes. All of the changes made in the Startup Wizard
can be accessed at any time in the future.

DVR Search/Backup Guide

This is a quick instructional guide on how to locate and back-
up video at your DVR using a USB thumb drive. We recom-
mend that you use the USB port on the back of your DVR to
plug in your mouse and leave the front USB port free for
backup.

Step 1) From anywhere on the DVR screen, right

click with your mouse and select Main Menu from
the drop down menu.

You will be prompted to log in to your DVR. Enter

in your username and password and click OK.

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Step 2) Once you have logged into the DVR, the MAIN MENU
screen will appear. Click on the SEARCH icon.

Step 3) Now you are at the SEARCH SCREEN. In the upper

right-hand corner you will see a calendar. Days that have re-
corded video are highlighted in blue. Select a day from the
calendar (see the red #1).

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Step 4) You can review recorded video from one or more
cameras at a time. The default is set to view 4 cameras.
Choose the cameras that you wish to review (see the yellow
#2 on previous page).

Step 5) Click anywhere along the timeline (in military time) at

the bottom of the screen, and video will start playing at the
time you choose (see the orange #3 from the previous page).
The color may vary depending upon the recording time.

Make a note of the Start date and time and the End date and
time for each camera that you wish to backup.

Note: If don’t already have a USB

thumb drive inserted in the DVR,
do so now. It will bring up the
USB Device Auto Pop-Up Screen.
Then just select File Backup, and
it will take you to Step 8. If you
do not see this prompt, continue
with Step 6.

Step 6) Right-click once with the mouse and it will bring you
back to the MAIN MENU. Then click on the BACKUP icon.

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Step 7) Once at the backup option, click on the browser to
find the USB device if it’s not already selected.

Step 8) At the Backup Menu, be sure that the Type is set to

All. Select the Channel (camera) that you wish to backup.
(You can add additional channels but only one can be added
at a time.) Make sure that File Format is set to DAV. Then,
using the mouse and the on-screen keypad, enter the start
date and time and the end date and time of the video that
you wish to backup. Finally, click the Search button and one
or more files will be added to the queue.

Please note that only files that are checked will be backed up,
and the Remove button is also an option to delete files from
the queue.

Step 9) You can repeat Step 8 for additional cameras that you
wish to add. Once you have all of the files added that you

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need, click the Backup button to begin backing up video to your
thumb drive.

You’re Done!
After a few minutes (depending on the amount of video that
you are backing up) you will see a message showing that your
backup has finished. Click OK and remove the thumb drive
from the DVR. The thumb drive now contains all of the video
files and a player that you can use to watch the footage on
your computer.

For further help and menu explanation

including instructional videos and documents,
please visit our Support Tab at
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