Digital Video Recorder

User Manual

Version 1.0.0.
August 23rd, 2022
Contents
Welcome ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Connection and Setup ................................................................................................................. 6
Device Installation ........................................................................................................................ 9
Web Operation ........................................................................................................................... 21
Main Menu.................................................................................................................................. 25
Camera....................................................................................................................................... 26
Network ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Storage ....................................................................................................................................... 37
System ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Security ...................................................................................................................................... 45
Account ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Live ............................................................................................................................................. 47
Search ........................................................................................................................................ 48
Alarm .......................................................................................................................................... 50
AI ................................................................................................................................................ 56
Maintain ...................................................................................................................................... 63
Back Up ...................................................................................................................................... 67
Display........................................................................................................................................ 67
Audio .......................................................................................................................................... 71
FAQs/Troubleshooting ................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest DVR!

This user manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and use of your DVR. The
information provided in this manual may be subject to change without notice and includes information
only pertaining to Amcrest 5MP-Lite digital video recorders. At Amcrest, we want to ensure the safety of
our customers, their loved ones, homes, and businesses each product receives a full 1-year warranty and
lifetime support provided directly from Amcrest. Thank you again for being a valued Amcrest customer.

Important Safeguards and Warnings

Electrical Safety
Installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes. The product must be
grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or
electric shock caused by improper handling or installation.

Transportation Security
Heavy stress, violent vibrations, and moisture are not allowed during transportation, storage, or
installation.

Installation
Always keep the device upright and handle with care. Do not apply power to the device before completing
the installation. Do not place objects on the DVR.

Qualified Engineers Needed

All examinations and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers. We are not liable for any
problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repairs to the device.

Environment
The device should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, flammable materials,
explosive substances, etc. This series product should be transported, stored, and used in the specified
environments:

The function of the ITE with concerns to IEC 60950-1 is considered now likely to require a connection to
an Ethernet network with an outside power source, including campus environments.

If applicable, the installation instructions clearly state that the ITE is to be connected only to designated
networks without routing to an outside power source.

Accessories

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Be sure to use only the accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Before installing, please open
the package and check that all proper components are included. Contact your local retailer if something
is broken or missing in your package.

Overview
Amcrest DVRs use a Linux based operating system to maintain reliable operation. It is easy to use and can
be set up in a relatively small amount of time. These devices support various functions such as Face
Detection & Face Recognition, IVS & SMD (Smart Motion Detection), and SMD (Smart Motion Detection)
which help to provide more accurate recordings as well as perimeter protection.

The DVR can support up to 5MP HDCVI cameras with a max bandwidth of 64Mbps. Please note, if adding
an IP camera to the device, the additional features such as face detection, IVS, etc. may be compromised.
The DVR can be accessed locally using a monitor (sold separately) or using a web browser. Please note, if
using a web browser to access the device it is highly recommended to use Internet Explorer as some
features may require the use of a plugin to function.

Front Panel

Please refer to the following chart for information on the front panel buttons.

Button Icon Description

Press and hold this button for five seconds to shut off or power. Use
Power Button the switch on the back of the DVR to power the device.
USB 2.0 Port Connects to an external DVR such as, a mouse, or external USB storage
DVR.
Up/1, Down/4 Activate current control, modify setup, move up and down in a menu.
Increase/decrease numeric functions.
Left/2, Right/3 Move left or right in a menu. When viewing playback, use these buttons
to scan forwards or backwards.
Enter OK Confirm a current operation, go to default button, Go to menu
Go to previous menu or cancel a current operation.
Escape ESC When using playback, used to restore real-time monitor mode.
Manually stop/start a recording. Use the directional keys or numeric
Record REC keys to select the recording channel.
I In a textbox, click this button to switch between numeric characters or
Shift SHIFT provide capitalization to a word, etc.

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 Click this button to pause or resume playback. In text mode, input
Play/Pause/5 number 5.
Reverse During playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse playback. In
Playback/ reverse playback, click this button to pause. In text mode, input
Pause/6 number 6.
Various fast speeds and normal playback. In text mode, input
Fast Forward/7 number 7
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback. In text mode, input
Slow Motion/8 number 8.
In playback mode, press to playback the next video. In menu setup, go
Next/9 downward in a dropdown list. In text mode, input number 9.
In playback mode, press this button to playback the previous video. In
Previous/0 text mode, input number 0.
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant
function: PTZ control and image color. Backspace function: in numeric
control or text control, press and hold for 2 seconds to delete the
FN previous character before the cursor. In motion detection setup,
Function working with FN and direction keys to realize setup. In text mode, press
this button to switch between numeric, capitalization, etc.

Rear Panel

Please refer to the following chart for detailed information on the rear panel ports:

Port Name Function

Video input port BNC analog connections for analog cameras.
Audio input port Receives audio signal output from an RCA microphone DVR.
Audio output port Outputs audio signal to an external RCA speaker.
High-definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs an uncompressed
HDMI port high-definition feed as well as multichannel audio data to a connected HDMI
compatible display.
Video Out Output the feed to a BNC connected display.
USB 3.0 port Connects to an external DVR such as, a mouse, or external USB storage DVR.
Network port Connects to Ethernet port.
Connects to an external DVR such as, a mouse, keyboard, or external USB storage DVR.
A/B Port
Used to connect external alarm wiring (A/B) to the DVR.
Power input port Inputs DC 12V, 5A power.
VGA port Outputs analog video data to a connected display with a compatible VGA port.

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Power Switch Turn the DVR on or off.

Connection and Setup

Before setting up the DVR, you will need the following items.
The items are not included:

A computer monitor or TV with either an HDMI or VGA input

A power strip with room for 4 large power plugs

It is recommended to connect all components of the system as shown below before mounting any of the
cameras. This is to ensure all components are working before any physical installation takes place. If any
components are not functioning, please contact Amcrest Support at https://amcrest.com/contact or by
giving us a call at 888-212-7538.

Setting Up the Cable Connections

The following instructions will show you how to set up the cables for the DVR, cameras, as well as a
monitor or TV screen.

1. Connect a monitor or TV screen to your DVR. For purposes of this guide, we will use a VGA connection.
Take a VGA cable and connect one end to the VGA port on your monitor/screen and the other end to the
VGA port on the back panel of your DVR.
2. Connect the included USB mouse to the front of the DVR.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to your router and connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port on the back of the DVR.
4. Plug the included power adapter into the power port on the back of the DVR and plug the power adapter
into a wall outlet or surge protector. Allow the DVR to power up. Please note, the DVR will beep if a hard
drive (sold separately) is not installed, for more information on how to install a hard drive, please refer to
“Hard Drive Installation”.
5. Secure the BNC connection on the coaxial cable to the BNC video connection on the camera then
connect the power connection to the power port of the camera.
6. Secure the other BNC connection from the camera to a video (coaxial) ports on the back of the DVR and
connect the power adapter to the power port found on the BNC cable.

Hard Drive Installation

Hard drives are typically sold separately, when installing a hard drive to the device, please make sure to
use a hard drive with 7200rpm or higher. Please follow the instructions below to install a hard disk drive
(HDD).

All the figures listed below are for reference only. Slight differences may be found on the front or rear
panel.

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The DVR has connections for only 1 hard drive inside the case and the hard drive must be no bigger than
10TB (Terabytes).

To install your hard drive, the following is needed:

A medium sized (regular) Phillips-head screwdriver - not included

A hard drive - not included (unless you purchased a ‘kit’ that does have one included)
Four hard drive fastening screws - included

Note: Before installing the hard drive, make sure the DVR is powered off and completely disconnected
from power.

1. Loosen the screws on 2. Attach four screws in the HDD 3. Place the HDD in accordance
the upper cover and side (Turn three times.) with the four holes on the bottom.
panel.

4. Turn the device over 5. Connect the HDD data cable 6. Attach the cover onto the DVR
secure the screws. and power cable to the HDD. and secure it using the screws.

Once the hard drive is installed, turn on the DVR. If the hard drive for your DVR was not setup properly
you may hear a beeping noise. This indicates the DVR does not have the proper connection with your hard
drive.

Factory Reset Procedures

A factory reset will revert the device back to its original factory settings. To begin the process, you will
need to remove the DVR cover. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws on the back/sides
of the DVR. Once the screws have been removed, lift the lid to expose the DVR's motherboard. Please
make sure the DVR is powered on as well to complete the process.

On the motherboard you will notice a small black button. This is the factory reset switch for your DVR.

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To factory reset the DVR, press, and hold the factory reset switch for 4 – 5 seconds and unplug the power
adapter. Once power is removed from the unit, press, and hold the factory reset switch for an additional
4 - 5 seconds and power plug the adapter back into the unit. Continue pressing the factory reset button
until you hear a beep and release. The device will be reset to its original factory settings.

Audio Ports
Connect an RCA microphone to the “Audio In” port on the back of the device. If using an audio out device,
such as an RCA speaker, plug the speaker into the “Audio Out” port on the back of the device.

Most audio codecs will use ACC as a default audio codec. To adjust audio settings, log into your DVR and
access the Encode menu for the specific device and click on “More Setting” (Camera > Encode > More
Setting). Verify the codec and settings are correct and click Save to save the audio settings.

Mouse Operation
Please refer to the following sheet for mouse operation instructions.

When you have selected one menu item, left mouse click to view the menu
Left click content.
Modify a checkbox or motion detection status.
Click a combo box to show the dropdown list

In an input box, you can select different input methods. Left click the
corresponding button on the panel to input a numeral/English character
(small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace. ＿ stands for space.
In English input mode: _ stands for inputting a space icon and ← stands for
deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the previous
numeral.
Double left Implement special control operations such as double click one item in the file list
to playback the video.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-screen.
Mouse click Double left click the current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
mode.
Right click In real-time monitor mode, this pops up a shortcut menu.
mouse Exit the current menu without saving any modifications.
In a numeral input box: Increase or decrease the numeral value.

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 Scroll middle Switch the items in the check box.
button Page up or page down
Move mouse Select current control or move control
Drag mouse Select the motion detection zone
Select the privacy mask zone

Device Installation
After turning the system on, the default video display will show multiple windows and a device
initialization page will appear. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete initialization.

Password Setting
The first thing you will need to do in the setup process is create a new admin password for your device.
The password for your device should be between 8 and 32 characters with a combination of letters,
numbers, and symbols are recommended.

Note: Please do not use special symbols like ‘ “ ; : &

Once you have entered a new password for your device, confirm the password in the next field.
Please note that the system consists of two accounts (out of the box):

Username: admin Password: admin (administrator, local and network)

Username: default Password: default (hidden user)

Lastly, you will be asked to enter a prompt question for your account. This is useful if you have forgotten
your password and would like an easier means of recovering your password. Please use a prompt question
what will help you remember the password for your device.

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After you have completed this section, click Next to continue.

Unlock Pattern
This is an optional security measure for your device. You can also assign an unlock pattern for your admin
account. To set an unlock pattern, using your mouse, draw a design which you will remember to access
your device. If you do not wish to assign an unlock pattern, you can click “Skip” to skip this process.

If you have assigned an unlock pattern, you will need to draw the pattern again to confirm the validity of
your assigned unlock pattern.

Password Protection
Additional means of password protection and retrieval can be set up in this menu. If you would like to
reset your password via email, toggle the toggle switch to the on position and enter a valid email address
in the Email Address field. The email address will be retained in the system.

If you do not wish to use an email address, you can enter security questions. To enable security questions,
click the toggle switch to the on position in the Security Questions field. Select a question from the drop-
down menus for Question 1, Question 2, and Question 3 and enter the answers to those questions in the
Answer fields.

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Once this section is complete, click on the Apply button to save your information to the device.

Startup Wizard Walkthrough

The first page of the Startup Wizard will appear.

If you do not want to use the Startup Wizard, or you have already gone through it and do not want it to
keep appearing, unmark the checkbox next to Startup and click Cancel.

Note: Every page from the Startup Wizard that follows can be accessed and modified at any time through
the Main Menu. To login to the system, click Next.

Basic
The Basic screen allows you to set a language, video standard and other basic settings for the DVR. Once
you are satisfied with the settings on this screen, click the Next button at the bottom of the screen.

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Date & Time
The next screen that appears will be the Date & Time settings screen. This is where you can set the date
and time for your specific location. If you wish to utilize daylight savings time, toggle the DST toggle switch
to the on position. Once you have selected the proper date and time for your device, click the Next button
to continue.

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Note: Make sure to toggle the NTP toggle switch to the off position to avoid syncing your device to the
NTP server.

TCP/IP
The next screen that will appear is the TCP/IP screen. This screen allows the user to configure the network
settings. If you want to set your device up to have a static IP, toggle the DHCP toggle switch to the off
position.

Note: To test the connectivity of the device to your network, click on the Test button. The device will
return a network status. To return to the previous menu, click the Back button.

P2P
The next screen that appears is the P2P settings screen. This will be enabled by default. It is highly
recommended to keep this enabled if you want to use, you are the Amcrest View Pro mobile app or
AmcrestView.com to view your cameras remotely.

After enabling the P2P toggle switch, click the Next button to continue.

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Audio/Video
This is where you can adjust the video quality settings for your DVR/cameras, including the compression
and frame rate. To access or adjust audio formats, click on the More tab. Click on the Next button to
continue.

Snapshot
The next screen that will appear will be the Snapshot settings screen. This is where you can adjust the
settings for your snapshots. This includes, the image size, quality, as well as interval in which the snapshot
is retained. Once set, click on the Next button to continue.

Basic
The next screen that will appear will be labeled Basic. This is where you can configure your hard drive
settings including, when to overwrite a full hard drive. The device will be set to not overwrite files by
default; however, this can be adjusted using the Custom option. Select custom and use the number pad
to enter the number of days that will be applicable until the expired files are deleted. Click Next to
continue.

Record
The next screen you see is the Record settings screen. Your DVR is configured, by default, to record
everything on all channels 24/7 (this will only actually happen provided you have a hard drive installed).
You can also use this screen to set up motion detection and alarm schedules.

Once you are satisfied with the settings on this screen, click the Next button at the bottom of the screen.

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Next you will be able to configure your snapshot settings for your scheduled recordings. You can also use
this screen to set up motion detection and alarm schedules for snapshot events. Once you have scheduled
your events, click on the Apply button to continue. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the setting up
the DVR. Once complete the video wall will be displayed. Left click on the video wall and click on Main
Menu to access the main menu.

Video Wall
After the device boots up, the system is in video wall mode. Please note the displayed window amount
may vary. The following figure is for reference only.

1 Recording status 3 Video loss

2 Motion detection 4 Camera lock

Tips
Preview drag: If you want to change the position of channel 1 and channel 2 when you are previewing,
you can left click in channel 1 and then drag it to channel 2. Release the mouse and channel 1 and channel
2 switch positions.

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 Use the middle mouse button to control window split: You can scroll the middle mouse button to switch
the window split amount.

Preview Control Interface

Move the mouse to the top center of the video of the current channel, and the system pops up the
preview control interface. If your mouse stays in this area for more than 6 seconds and preforms no
operation, the control bar automatically hides.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Realtime playback
This is to playback the previous 5-60 minutes of video recorded on the current channel.
Please go to the Main Menu->Setting->System->General to set the real-time playback time.
The system may pop up a dialogue box if there is no such recording for the current channel.

Digital zoom
This is to zoom in on a specified zone of the current channel. It supports the zoom in function on multiple
channels.

Click the button and the button is shown as . There are two ways for you to zoom in:

Drag the mouse to select a zone.

Put the cursor at the center of the zone you want to zoom in and scroll the middle mouse wheel.

Right mouse click to cancel the zoom and go back to the original interface.

3) Manual record function

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 This is to back up the video on current channel to the USB device. The system cannot backup the video of
multiple channels at the same time.

Click the button and the system begins recording. Click it again and the system stops recording.
You can find the recorded file on the USB device.

4) Manual Snapshot

Click to take 1-5 snapshots. The snapshot files are saved on the USB device or HDD. You can go to
the Search interface to view.
5) Bidirectional talk
If the connected front-end device supports the bidirectional talk function, you can click this button.

Click the button to start the bidirectional talk function. The icon is now shown as . Now the
rest of the bidirectional talk buttons on the digital channels become null.

Click again to cancel bidirectional talking. The bidirectional talk buttons of other digital

channels change to .

6) Remote device
From the shortcut menu, click it to go to the remote device interface to add/delete remote devices or
view its corresponding information.

Right Click Menu

After you have logged into the device, right click and you can see the shortcut menu.

Window split mode: You can select the window amount and then select the desired channels.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Click this to go to the PTZ interface.
Auto focus: This is to set the auto focus function. Please make sure the connected network camera
supports this function.
Camera: Set the videos corresponding information.
Search: Click it to go to the Search interface to search and playback a recorded file.
Manual Control: Enable/disable recording a channel.
Smart Add: Detect and add remote devices on your network.
Remote Device: Search and add a remote device.
Main Menu: Go to the system’s Main Menu interface.

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PTZ

Right click (press the “Fn” Button on the front. Please note you can only go to the PTZ control interface
when you are in 1-window display mode.

Please note the command name is grey if the device does not support this function. The PTZ operation is
only valid in one-window mode.

Here you can control the PTZ direction, speed, zoom, focus, iris, preset, tour, scan, pattern, aux function,
light and wiper, rotation, etc.

Speed is to control the PTZ movement speed. The value ranges from 1 to 8. 8 is the fastest and 1 is the
slowest.
You can click on the “+” and “-“icons on the zoom, focus, and iris to zoom in/out, change focus, and adjust
brightness.
The PTZ rotation supports 8 directions. If you are using direction buttons on the remote, there are only
four directions: up/down/left/right.

In the middle of the eight direction arrows, there is a 3D intelligent positioning key. Please make sure
your protocol supports this function and you need to use the mouse to control it. Click this key and the
system goes back to the single screen mode. Drag the mouse in the screen to adjust the section size. The
dragged zone supports 4X to 16X speeds. It can use PTZ automatically. The smaller zone you dragged,
the higher the speed.

Name Function key Function Function key Function

Zoom - Out + In
Focus - Near + Far
Iris - Close + Open

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Click the to open the menu. You can set preset, tour, pattern, scan, etc.

Refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Please note the above interface may vary due to different protocols. The button is grey and cannot be
selected if the current function is null.

Right click or click the ESC button on the front panel to go back

Icon Function Icon Function

Preset Auto Pan
Tour Flip
Pattern Reset
Auto Scan PTZ
Settings
PTZ Function Setup
Click to go to the following interface to set preset, tour, pattern, and scan.

Preset Setup
Click the Preset button and use the eight direction arrows to adjust camera to the proper position.
Click the box next to Preset and then input the preset number. Click the Set button to save the current
preset.

Tour Setup
Click the Tour tab. Input tour value and preset No. Click the Add preset button to add the current preset
to the tour.

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Tips
Repeat the above steps to add more presets to the tour. Click the Del preset button to remove it from the
tour. Please note some protocols do not support the delete preset function.

Pattern Setup
Click the Pattern button and input pattern number.
Click the Begin button to start the direction operation. Or you can go back to the screen below to operate
zoom/focus/iris/direction operation.
Click the End button.

Scan Setup
Click the Scan button.
Use the direction buttons to set the camera’s left limit and then click the Left button. Use the direction
buttons to set the camera’s right limit and then click the Right button. Now the scan setup process is
complete.

Call PTZ Function

Preset
Input the Preset value and then click to call a preset. Click again to stop the call.

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Call Pattern
Input the Pattern value and then click to call a pattern. Click again to stop the call.

Call Tour
Input the Tour value and then click to call a tour. Click again to the stop call.

Call Scan
Input the Scan value and then click to call a scan. Click again to stop the call.
Flip
Click to enable the camera to flip its image.

The system supports preset, tour, pattern, scan, rotate, and light functions.

Note:
Preset, tour, and pattern all need the value to be the control parameters. You can define it as you
require.
You need to refer to your camera user’s manual for the Aux definition. In some cases, it can be used for
special a process.

Aux
Click and the system goes to the following interface. The options here are defined by the protocol.
The aux number corresponds to the aux on-off button of the decoder. Left click on the video wall interface
to exit any menus in the system.

Web Operation
This device features the latest in JS technology which allows you to access your device using a wide variety
of web browsers including, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari and other mainstream web browser using your
PC or Mac computer.

There are 2 ways to access your DVR from a computer, locally or remotely.

Local Access: Logging into your DVR’s web interface from a computer or laptop connected to the same
network as your DVR (home, office, etc.).

Remote Access: Logging into your DVR’s web interface from a computer or laptop connected to a network
outside of your home or business network (coffee shop, work computer, etc.)
Local access is preferred by those who do not want to make their DVR accessible from outside their
network. However, there are several options available for remote access that use standardized and secure
network protocols including SSL, TLS, DDNS, etc. Most other users require remote network access by way
of their smartphones, laptops, or computers.

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Note: If you prefer not to use a web browser to access your DVR you can use our free Amcrest
Surveillance Pro software to access your device from a computer. To download the software please
visit: https://amcrest.com/downloads

If using a web browser, there are 2 ways to access the DVR’s IP address:
(1) Amcrest IP Config
(2) Built-in interface

Amcrest IP Config Tool Method

Amcrest IP Config software can be installed for free onto your computer from Amcrest’s official website.
The IP Config software is available for both Windows and Mac operating systems. To get to the downloads
page please visit: https://amcrest.com/downloads

After you have downloaded the Amcrest IP config software, please follow the information provided below:

1. Once you see the first page of the installer wizard, click Next to continue.
2. On the next page, check the box next to ‘I agree’, then click Install.
3. After the progress bar completes, if you see a Windows Security Alert popup, click Allow access (if
applicable).
4. This brings you to the main screen of the Amcrest IP Config Software. Your DVR will automatically be
found on your network and appear in the list (if properly connected with an Ethernet cable to your router).
You will also see the IP address associated with your DVR.

The ‘e’ icon to the right allows you to launch directly into your web browser from this screen.

Built-in Interface Method

1. Log into your DVR. The live view interface will load.
2. Left-click on the main video wall screen to access the Main Menu, or right-click and choose it from the
list.
3. Click the Network option located in the Management section of the interface.
4. In the Network settings page locate the TCP/IP option on the left panel list. Then, locate where it says
IP Address on the main center page of the window.
5. Write it down. It will look something like ‘192.168.xx.xxx’, or ’10.0.XX.XXX’ depending on your network,
router, or service provider.

Note: It does not matter what your IP address looks like, however, the IP address is needed to access the
DVR from a web browser. If DHCP is enabled, it is highly recommended to disable it to allow the device to
maintain a static IP address. This will help to increase the overall efficiency and security of your device.

To access the web user interface (web UI) for your DVR, open a web browser and type the IP address for
your DVR into the browser and press Enter. This will pull up the device initialization screen. Set a location,
language and video standard then click Next to continue.
Choose your Time Zone and System Time then click Next to continue.

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Enter Password
Like accessing the DVR directly, if you are accessing the DVR for the first time you will need to enter a
password for the device. Enter a password. Click Next to continue.

Next, it is recommended to secure your DVR with an Email address and security questions. The Email
address entered can be used for password recovery purposes in case a password is forgotten or needs to
be reset.
Enter a valid email address and then select and answer the security questions provided in the dropdown
menu. Click Apply when done.

When the DVR has been setup successfully you will hear a beep from the DVR and a prompt in the browser
letting you know that the initialization is complete. You will then be taken to the login screen. Enter the
username and password for your DVR then click Login.

Note: Please allow all permissions to allow the plugins to function in your browser. Once the plugins are
allowed the main menu screen will appear.

Accessing the Web User Interface Remotely

For the purposes of this guide, we will outline the most common method for setting up web access. Port
forwarding using the HTTP protocol and using Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) is the easiest way to
setup stable remote access.

For this method, you should have direct access to your router as well as the ability to port forward the
device using the router’s built-in interface.

Below is a step-by-step walk-through which details how to setup the DVR for remote web access using
DDNS.

1. Log into the web UI and go to Management>>Network>>Connection. In the Connection tab, note the
HTTP Port information for your DVR.

It is recommended to ensure the port number is at least 5 digits long to prevent any port conflicts. You
can change the port to any 5-digit number that is less than 65535 (e.g., 12345) by clicking the number
field and entering a new port number. Write it down, then click Apply.

2. The system will need to reboot for this change to take effect. Click Apply.
3. Once the DVR has come back online, log back into the web UI and navigate back to the Connection
menu to verify the HTTP port has been updated properly.

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4. Access your router's user interface and port forward the device using the HTTP port information
displayed in the system. Every router's port forwarding protocols are unique. For more information on
how to port forward your specific device, please visit portforward.com or refer to the user manual for
your specific router.

Note: When port forwarding the DVR in your router, make sure to use the TCP, UDP and updated HTTP
protocols displayed in the DVR. If DDNS is not an option, the device can be accessed remotely using the
public IP address for your network and the HTTP port used that was port forwarded in your router. To
locate your public IP address and verify the connectivity of your system, please visit: canyouseeme.org

5. Click on the DDNS menu located in the Network tab in the left panel. In the DDNS menu, click on the
Enable checkbox to enable DDNS. Make sure the AMCREST DDNS type is selected and a domain name for
the DVR (one you create) is entered in the Domain Name field. As an example, the Domain Name will be
in the following format: mynewDVR.amcrestddns.com

Click Save once the DDNS information is entered.

Accessing the Device Remotely

After setting up the DVR in the previous steps provided, open a web browser, and enter in the DDNS
domain name address previously setup for your DVR.

For example, if the DDNS domain name is http://abc123456789.amcrestddns.com and your HTTP Port is
12345, the URL would be http://abc123456789.amcrestddns.com:12345

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Main Menu

Below are short descriptions for each of the menu items on the main menu:

LIVE: Access the live view screen and display a video wall for each connected device.
SEARCH: Search and playback recorded video that is stored on the hard drive.
ALARM: View and configure live alarm information and notifications sent by the device.
AI: This menu allows you to manage and view artificial intelligence features such as, SMD (smart Motion
detection), face detection, face recognition, and IVS&SMD, as well as smart search features. Please note,
due to certain limitation, only one AI mode can be activated at a time in the DVR.
MAINTAIN: View system information, update, and configuration import/export settings, etc.
BACKUP: Search and backup video data via an external USB or flash drive.
DISPLAY: Configure resolution and display output settings.
AUDIO: Schedule, manage, and import audio announcements and files.

Management
CAMERA: Review or edit settings for each camera, including video settings (e.g. quality, bit rate, color,
etc.).
NETWORK: Review or edit network settings for the DVR (e.g. email, DDNS, UPnP, etc.)
STORAGE: Review or edit storage parameters and settings. (e.g. motion detection, alarm, etc.). Set HDD
detection as well as setup FTP settings.
SYSTEM: Review or edit system parameters or configuration, including system maintenance, factory
resets and firmware upgrades.
SECURITY: Review and configure trusted and blocked sites using the onboard IP filter (Firewall).
ACCOUNT: Review admin accounts and add new users to device. (e.g. ONVIF users).

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Camera
The camera menu allows the user to access camera settings and different menu such as image, encode,
PTZ, and channel types. For more information on the items in this menu, please refer to the information
provided below.

Image
The Image tab allows the user to adjust image settings such as, brightness, contrast, saturation, etc. Below
is a description of the

Channel: In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure.
Cable Type: In the Cable Type list, select the cable type that the camera uses.
Period: In the Period list, select a time period for the image settings. The image settings will be only used
during the selected period.
Effective Time: Enable the effective function. In the Effective Time box, enter the start time and end time
for the period you selected.
Brightness: Adjusts the image brightness. The bigger the value is, the brighter the image will become. You
can adjust this value when the image looks dark or bright. However, the image is likely to become dim if
the value is too big. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The recommended range is
between 40 and 60.
Contrast: Adjusts the image contrast. The bigger the value is, the more obvious the contrast between the
light area and dark area will become. You can adjust this value when the contrast is not obvious. However,
if the value is too big, the dark area is likely to become darker and the light area over exposed. If the value
is too small, the image is likely to become dim. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.
The recommended range is between 40 and 60.
Saturation: Adjusts the color shades. The bigger the value, the lighter the color will become. This value
does not influence the general image lightness. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.
The recommended range is between 40 and 60.
Hue: Adjusts the hue of image. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.
Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of image edge. The bigger the value is, the more obvious the image
edge, and the noise is also greater. The value ranges from 1 to 15. The default value is 1.
Color Mode: This dropdown menu allows the user to set color mode presets such as, bright, soft, vivid,
etc. Color modes can also be customized using the Custom selections provided.
Image Enhancement: Adjusts the image definition. The bigger the value is, the clearer the image will
become, but there will be more noises.
NR: Reduces the noises from image. The bigger the value is, the better the image will become.

Click the Default button to revert the image settings to default. Click Custom, to manually customize
image settings.

Encode
This tab is used to set the audio/video encoding settings for each channel. The interface will display each
stream (Main Stream and Sub Stream) depending on the capabilities of the connected device. Below is an
explanation of the fields on the Encode settings screen:

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Channel: This dropdown box allows the user to select a channel from the dropdown list to modify.
Coding Strategy: This dropdown box allows the user to select an AI coding type.
General: Provides a basic coding strategy for AI coding. This will be enabled by default.
Smart Codec: A function in most Amcrest cameras which aim to reduce bandwidth consumption
without losing visible image quality by intelligently increasing compression where it will not
make a visible difference in the scene.
AI Codec: Takes video compression to a new level of content awareness. It puts emphasis on
humans and vehicles while encoding, significantly improving the stream quality compared to
H.265. At the same time, AI Coding also reduces the bit rate when there is no real target in sight,
allowing efficient handling of videos to save HDD storage cost.
Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select one of 3 channel types: general, motion, and alarm.
Various encode parameters can be for different record types.
Compression: This dropdown box allows the user to select a compression protocol. The system supports
H.264, H.264B, H.264H, and H.265 compression protocols.
Resolution: This dropdown box allows the user to set the resolution. The system supports various
resolutions, and they can be selected from this dropdown list.
Frame Rate (FPS): This dropdown box allows the user to select a frame rate. Frame rate settings range
from 1f/s to 25f/s in NTSC mode and 1f/s to 30f/s in PAL mode.
Bit Rate Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select a bit rate type. The system supports two-bit
rate types: CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, video quality can be set.
Quality: This dropdown menu allows the user to set a quality level for a connected device. The quality
can be adjusted based on the capabilities of a connected device.
I Frame Interval: The interval of time between every two I frames.
Bit Rate (Kb/S): Represents how much data is packed into every data packet per second.
More: This checkbox allows the user to enable or disable audio encode and codec settings. Please note,
if using an external microphone (connected to the Audio In on the back of the DVR) select Local as an
audio source.

To revert to default settings, click the Default button. Click the Copy to button to copy the settings to
other channels. Press the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply
button.

Snapshot
This tab allows for the selection of snapshot settings. Below is a list of snapshot settings that can be
modified on this screen:

Channel: This dropdown box allows the user to select a channel from the dropdown list to modify.
Type: There are 2 snapshot modes, Scheduled and Event. Scheduled types will allow the feature to
retain snapshots continuously, event mode will allow a snapshot to be retained when an event occurs.
Size: This dropdown box allows the user to select an image size. This may be unavailable (grayed out) on
certain models.
Quality: This dropdown box allows the user to select image quality. Quality is adjusted on a scale
between 1, being the lowest quality and 6 being the highest quality.
Interval: This dropdown allows the user to select the snapshot interval. The value ranges from 1 to 7
seconds. The maximum setting for a customized interval is 3600s/picture.

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To revert to default settings, click the Default button. Click the Copy to button to copy the settings to
other channels. Press the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply
button.

Overlay
The overlay tab allows the user to change overlay settings for each channel. By default, there is a time
display, channel display, and a privacy mask tab which allows the user to customize privacy mask blocks
on the interface.

Below is an explanation of fields that can be modified on the overlay settings screen:

Channel: This dropdown box allows the user to select a channel from the dropdown list to modify.
Channel Title: This button allows the user to select whether the system displays channel number on
playback video. Clicking the set button allows the user to drag the title to the corresponding position on
the screen.
Time Title: This button allows the user to select whether the system displays time on playback video.
Clicking the set button and allows the user to drag the timestamp to the desired position on the screen.
Privacy Masking: Allows the user to customize privacy mask blocks on the interface.
Live: This checkbox allows the user to set a privacy mask only on the live view screen.
Record: This checkbox allows the user to set a privacy mask on the live view screen and while
recording.

To revert to default settings, click the Default button. Click the Copy to button to copy the settings to
other channels. Press the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply
button.

Privacy Masking
The privacy masking allows the user to customize privacy mask blocks on the interface. The interface can
handle up to 4 privacy mask blocks. Click the Record checkbox or the Live checkbox to display a privacy
mask block. To customize a privacy mask block, click on the block and use the mouse to move the blocks
up or down or increase the size of the privacy mask block.

To revert to default settings, click the Default button. Click the Copy to button to copy the settings to
other channels. Press the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply
button.

PTZ
This screen is used to configure Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) functionality. For more information on the settings
listed in this menu, please refer to the information provided below.

Channel: In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to connect the PTZ camera to.

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Type: Local: Connect through RS485 port or coaxial cable.
Control Mode: In the Control Mode list, select Serial. For series product, please select the control signal
is sent to the PTZ through the coaxial cable. For the serial mode, the control signal is sent to the PTZ
through the RS485 port.
Protocol: In the Protocol list, select the protocol for the PTZ camera, for example, select 3.0.
Address: In the Address box, enter the address for PTZ camera. The default is 1.
Note: The entered address must be the same as the address configured on the PTZ camera. If not
configured properly, the PTZ camera will not function in the DVR.
Baud Rate: In the Baud rate list, select the baud rate for the PTZ camera. The default is 9600.
Data Bit: The default is 8.
Stop Bit: The default is 1.
Parity: The default is None.

Click the Copy to button to copy the interface setting. Press the Refresh button to refresh the interface.
To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

Channel Type
The channel type menu allows the user to configure specific channel types in the system. These channel
types include both Analog and IP channels configurations.

This is optional however, please note, adding an IP camera to the DVR, will conflict with AI features. The
number of IP cameras added to the DVR will be dependent on how many channels your specific model
supports. The DVR will be provided with specific channels for IP cameras, typically towards the bottom of
the channel list and will not replace an active analog channel in the DVR. To connect an IP camera to your
DVR, please follow the steps provided below:

1. Click on the Camera option located in the Management section of the Main Menu.
2. Click on Channel Type and select the IP channels from the IP column of the list.
3. Click on Apply. A prompt will appear, click OK and allow the DVR to reset.
4. Navigate back to the Camera menu and click on Camera List.
5. Click on Device Search to search for the IP camera you want to add and click on the enable checkbox.
6. Click on the Add button to add the IP Camera to the DVR. If the camera has an inactive status (red dot)
the password may need to be updated

Updating the Password (IP Camera)

Click on the Modify button.

Ensure your camera settings are properly set and enter the password for your newly added IP Camera. If
this is your first time using your camera the username and password will be admin.

Click on Save to save the settings to your camera. If all information was entered correctly, the indicator
icon in the Status field will be green.

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Network
This menu controls all network related functions for the DVR and governs how the DVR interacts with a
connected network.

TCP/IP
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and it is the language/protocol that
allows communication between internet connected devices, whether on a local network, or a on the
Internet at large. This screen allows for TCP/IP settings to be modified for the DVR to establish connection
to the network.

Below is an explanation of the fields on the TCP/IP settings screen:

NIC Name: The name of the NIC card in the device.

IP Address: This field allows the user to enter a custom IP address.
Network Mode: The current NIC mode detected by the system. The system only supports a single NIC.
NIC Member: The NIC number that is being detected by the system.
Modify: Click the pencil icon to edit TCP/IP information.
NIC Name: The current name of the NIC card.
Network Mode: The current NIC mode detected by the system.
IP Version: The current IP version of the NIC card, IPv4 or IPv6.
MAC Address: This field shows the DVR’s MAC address, which is unique to this DVR. This number is
read-only and is used to access a local area network (LAN).
Mode: Set the NIC card to a static or DHCP mode. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol,
and this enables the DVR to automatically obtain an IP address from another network DVR such as a
server or more commonly, a router. When the DHCP function is enabled, the user cannot modify the IP
address, Subnet Mask, or Gateway, as these values are obtained from the DHCP function. To view the
current IP address, DHCP needs to be disabled.
IP Address: This field allows the user to enter a custom IP address.
Subnet Mask: This field allows the user to enter a custom subnet mask. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0. This number is used to determine which subnetwork the IP address belongs to.
Default Gateway: This field allows the user to enter the default gateway for the network. The default
gateway should be on the same IP subnet as the DVR’s IP. That is to say, the specified length of the
subnet prefix should have the same string. For example, if the IP address is 192.168.0.25, the default
gateway should start with 192.168.0.X. The default gateway is usually the IP address of the router.
MTU: MTU stands for Maximum Transmission Unit. This field allows the user to set the MTU value of the
network adapter. The value ranges from 1280-7200 bytes. The default value is 1500 bytes. Please note
MTU modification may result in network adapter reboot and the network turning off. MTU modification
can affect the current network service. The system may pop up a dialog box to confirm setup when the
MTU value is changed. Click the OK button to confirm current value and reboot or can click the Cancel
button to terminate the current modification. Before the modification, you can check the MTU of the
gateway; the MTU of the DVR should be the same or lower than the MTU of the gateway. This way,
packets can be reduced, and the network transmission efficiency be enhanced. The following MTU
values are for reference only.

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1500: Ethernet information packet maximum value and it is also the default value. It is the typical setup
when there is no PPPoE or VPN. It is the default setup of some routers, switches, and network adapters.
1492: Recommend value for PPPoE.
1468: Recommend value for DHCP. Preferred DNS server: This field allows the user to enter the DNS
server IP address.

Click Test to test the TCP/IP connection. Click OK to modify the NIC settings. Click Cancel to exit the
interface. To refresh the interface, click the Refresh button. Click Apply to save the settings.

Connection
This screen allows users to configure port connections. It is important that the system is rebooted if any
changes are made to the settings on this screen. Also, ensure that port values do not conflict. Below is an
explanation of the fields on the Connection screen:

Maximum Connection: This field represents the maximum number of users that can be connected to
the DVR at the same time. The maximum number of users the DVR can support at one time is 128.
TCP Port: This field designates the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port number. The default value is
37777.
UDP Port: This field designates the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number. The default value is
37778.
HTTP Port: This field designates the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) port number. The default value
is 80.
HTTPS Port: This field designates the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) port number. The
default value is 443. Click this checkbox to begin creating an HTTP certificate.
RTSP Port: This field designates the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) port number. The default value
is 554.

Press the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

HTTPS
The HTTPS tab allows the user to create an HTTPS certificate for the device. Hypertext transfer protocol
secure (HTTPS) is the secure version of HTTP, which is the primary protocol used to send data between a
web browser and a website. HTTPS is encrypted to increase security of data transfer.

To create an HTTPS connection, go to the Connection tab and in the HTTPS port field and click Enable,
then click Apply, the interface will restart. The browser will state the connection is not private, this is
because an HTTPS cert has not been created. To proceed, click on Advanced and proceed to the HTTP IP
address for the device.

Log into your device and log back into the connection menu located in the network menu. Click on the
HTTPS tab and select Create Certificate. Enter the information for the cert and click Create. The
certificate has now been created.

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Log back into the device, go back to the connection menu, access the HTTPS tab, and click Download
Certificate and keep the cert. Locate and open the cert and click Install Certificate. Click Next and select
“Place all certificates in the following store” and click Browse. Select the Trusted Root Certification
Authorities folder and click OK.

Click Next to continue and click Finish. Close and open the web browser, enter the IP address for your
device into the browser, the IP is now secure using HTTPS indicated by a lock symbol next to the IP.

DDNS
DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Server. This technology is used to automatically update name
servers in real time to help the DVR maintain a persistent address despite changes in location or
configuration. What this means is that even when the DVR is restarted, moved, or reconfigured, it can
keep the same IP address, thus allowing remote users uninterrupted access to the DVR, rather than having
to request a new IP address to use for remote access anytime a change is made.

To use this feature, users will need to setup an account with a DDNS service. The DVR supports a variety
of DDNS services such as AmcrestDDNS, NO-IP DDNS, , Dyndns DDNS. Based on which service is selected,
different options may show on this screen. For purposes of this guide, AmcrestDDNS will be used. To use
AmcrestDDNS, go to http://www.AmcrestDDNS.com and register for an account. If the account is inactive
for a year, AmcrestDDNS may take back the domain name, but an email will be sent beforehand as a
warning. Below is an explanation of the fields that can be configured on DDNS settings screen:

Enable: This option allows the user to enable DDNS on the DVR.
DDNS Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select which DDNS service is being used on the DVR.
Domain Name: This field allows the user to enter the domain name from the AmcrestDDNS service.
MAC address: This field shows the DVR’s MAC address, which is unique to this device. This number is
read-only and is used to access a local area network (LAN).
Internet Status: The DDNS connection status.

For more information on how to setup DDNS service for your device, please visit amcrest.com/support

Press the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

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UPNP
UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, and it is a protocol used to easily connect devices to the internet.
In the case of this DVR, it allows the DVR to connect to the router in an easy manner to quickly allow for
remote connection.

Below is an explanation of the fields in the UPnP settings screen:

PAT: PAT stands for Port Address Translation, and it is something that the UPnP protocol handles. This
checkbox allows the user to enable UPnP on the device.
Status: This field shows the UPnP status and has two options:
Offline: This means that UPnP is offline.
Successful: This means that UPnP is working.
LAN IP: This field allows the user to enter the IP address of the router that the DVR is trying to connect.
WAN IP: This field is where the DVR Wide Area Network (WAN) IP is populated. This IP address is what is
used to remotely access the DVR through web access.
PAT Table: This table is used to show how the ports for each protocol listed below have been remapped
by the UPnP protocol.
The first column shows the order of the services.
The second column shows the name of the services. To edit this, double click on the service line item.
The third column shows the name of the protocol used by that service. To edit this, double click on the
service line item.
The fourth column shows the Internal Port used by that service. To edit this, double click on the service
line item.
The fifth column shows the External Port used by that service. To edit this, double click on the service
line item.

Press the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

Email
This screen allows for the configuring of email settings to permit the DVR to send emails when the
connected cameras or alarms are triggered. Below is an explanation of the fields on the Email settings
screen.

SMTP Server: SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This field allows the user to enter the
SMTP server used by the email service. Please note, Gmail is “smtp.gmail.com”
Port: This field allows the user to enter the port that corresponds to the selected SMTP server.
Username: This field allows the user to enter the username used to login to the selected SMTP server.
Password: This field allows the user to enter the password associated with the SMTP username.
Sender: This field allows the user to enter the sender email address. This email address will be the one
that sends out all emails pertaining to the alerts and alarm emails sent by the DVR.
Encrypt Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select an encryption type. There are two types of
email encryption that are available.
SSL: Secure Socket Layer (Port: 465)
TLS: Transport Layer Security (Port: 587)

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Subject: This field allows the user to define the subject line of the email that is sent to the receivers.
Attachment: This checkbox allows the user to enable the attachment of screenshots with emails.
Receiver: This field allows the user to enter the receiver email address. These email addresses are the
ones that will receive any emails pertaining to alert and alarm emails sent by the DVR. Up to 3 email
addresses can be entered in this field.
Health Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the function that causes the system to send out
a test email to ensure if the connection is OK or not.
Interval: This field allows the user to define, in minutes, how often emails can be sent by the system.
This helps to curb heavy load on the email server when multiple events are occurring.

For more information on how to setup Email Alerts, please visit amcrest.com/support

Click on the Test button to test the connection. Click the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To
confirm settings, click the Apply button.

Setting Up Email Alerts

Email Setup will be dependent on your specific email provider. In this example, we will be using Gmail.
For instructions on how to setup email alerts, please refer to the information below.

SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP protocol for your provided, which in this example is “smtp.gmail.com”.
Port: Enter the SSL or TLS port number (depending on which encryption type used.)
SSL: 465
TLS: 587
Username: Enter the email address.
Password: Enter the auto-generated password provided by Google, please refer to "Allowing Less
Secure Apps" for more details.
Sender: Enter the sender’s email address, typically the same used in the username field.
Encryption Type: Select between TLS or SSL encryption types.
Subject: The subject line of the email notification. Click the Attachment option to enable a snapshot of
the event to be sent with the event.
Receiver: Enter the receiver’s email address and click “+”. To remove the receiver email address, select
the added email address and click the “-“.
Sending Interval: The interval in between which notifications will be sent; this can range between 0-
3600 seconds.
Health Mail: Receive health status of the device to your email.
Sending Interval: The interval in between which health emails will be sent if health alerts are selected.
This can range between 30-1440 minutes.

Click Apply to save and apply your settings, once saved, click Test to test the connection. A test email
will be sent. To refresh the interface, click Refresh.

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Register
The Register menu allows the user to register to a proxy to the system which allows the user to access
the DVR via a specified proxy. Please note, this section only supports, IPv4 server IP addresses.

Enable: This option is used to enable the register function.

No: The number applied to the proxy in the system.
Server Address: Enter the IP address of the server being used.
Port: The port number used when setting up the proxy address.
Sub-Device ID: The ID number that is applicable to the proxy address.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

P2P
The P2P screen allows users to access a QR code to connect their smartphone or tablet to the DVR. The
device uses an app called Amcrest View Pro, and it is available on both iOS and Android.

Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the P2P feature for the DVR.
Status: This field shows the status of the P2P connection. Once connected using the app, this field
should display the word Online.
Cell Phone Client: This is the unique QR code is used as a quick reference point for downloading the
Amcrest View Pro app onto your mobile device.
Device SN: This is the unique QR Code associated with your DVR’s serial number. Use this as a quick
reference point when setting up your DVR on the Amcrest View Pro app.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the OK button.

Amcrest View Pro Setup

The Amcrest View Pro app allows instant access to all live camera streams from any location. The app
supports a multitude of features and includes both a plug-and-play setup as well as a manual network
setup. Please note, AI features provided by the DVR can only be modified using the local or web UI
and cannot be adjusted using the Amcrest View Pro app.

Before the DVR can be accessed through the app using the easy plug-and-play method (P2P Setup), P2P
must be enabled on the DVR. P2P should be enabled on your device by default, however, to check if
P2P is enabled, please follow the information provided below.

The following steps will continue the app setup process for an Android phone and, though the iPhone
version of the app has slightly different steps, most of this process is identical and easy.

Download and install the Amcrest View Pro app for the App Store or Google Play Store.

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Open the app on your mobile device and allow the app to load.

1. Tap “Start”. 2. Tap “DVR/DVR”.

3. Tap “P2P Connection”. 4. Scan the QR code. The QR code can be found
on the serial tag along with a scannable barcode.

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 5. Create a name for the device and enter a 6. Update the default password for the device
username and password. The default username and tap “Start Live View” to view the device.
and password will be admin. Tap “Start Live
View”.

Storage
This menu allows the user to update, modify, and manage device storage settings within the DVR. For
more details on this menu please refer to the sections below.

Basic
This menu allows the user to set hard drive (HDD) overwrite permissions for the system. Below is a screen
shot of this menu. Below is a description of the features listed in this menu:

Disk Full – Allows the user to set a overwrite mode for their recordings. This option can be set to
overwrite, which automatically overwrites old recordings once the hard drive is full, or to stop recording,
which means the recordings will stop once the hard drive is full.
Create Video Files – Specifies the recording duration of the overwrite. The values range from 1 to 120
minutes. Default value is 60 minutes.
Delete Expired Files – Allows the user to automatically delete or customize a delete schedule. The
customized field will be denoted in how many days you would like to retain information on the HDD.

Note: This feature may not be available in all models and may be applicable to only certain model DVRs.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

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Schedule
This menu allows the user to set recording schedules for their device. For more information on this
feature, refer to the sections provided below.

Record
This screen is used to specify the recording schedule for both recorded video and snapshots.

Below is an explanation of the fields on the Record settings screen:

Channel: This dropdown box allows the user to pick which channel they would like to change video
recording settings for.
Prerecord: This field allows the user to capture extra video that occurs before an event. Up to 30
seconds of video prior to a recording event can be captured to provide context to a recording.
Record Types: There are 5 types of recordings:

General: General recording means that the DVR captures all footage for the specified time period.
Regular recording is represented by green.
Motion: Motion Detection recording means that the DVR captures only footage when the motion
detection alarm is activated. MD recording is represented by yellow.
Alarm: Alarm recording means that the DVR captures only footage when an alarm is activated. Alarm
recording is represented by the color red.

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M&A: This type of recording is a combination of motion detection and alarm footage, and records when
either a motion detection alarm or general alarm is activated. MD & Alarm recording is represented by
the color white.
IVS: This type of recording means that the DVR will capture only footage when an IVS rule is triggered.
IVS events will be represented as a blue color. Please note, the “IVS” record type will only be visible if
using the IVS&SMD AI mode located in the AI menu.

To set a recording schedule for your device, click on the Setting button option located on the right of the
day you wish to set the schedule. The system allows for the configuration of up to 6 different time
periods.

Click the text next to each period to edit the time you wish to set for that specific period. Next, choose
which record type you would like to set for each period. You will also need to select the days you wish to
apply these settings. To select all days, select all options to apply the settings to all days of the week. Click
Save to save this schedule to the system.

To revert to default settings, click the Default button. To copy settings to another channel, click Copy to.
To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

Snapshot
This tab is where snapshot recording settings are configured. Below is a screenshot of the Snapshot
settings screen:

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Below is an explanation of the fields on the Snapshot settings screen:

Channel: This dropdown box allows the user to pick which channel they would like to change video
recording settings for
All: Link all days of the week to a selected recording type schedule.
Record Types: There are 5 types of recordings:

General: General recording means that the DVR captures all snapshots for the specified time period.
Regular recording is represented by green.
Motion: Motion Detection recording means that the DVR captures only footage when the motion
detection alarm is activated. MD recording is represented by yellow.
Alarm: Alarm recording means that the DVR captures only footage when an alarm is activated. Alarm
recording is represented by the color red.
M&A: This type of recording is a combination of motion detection and alarm footage, and records when
either a motion detection alarm or general alarm is activated. MD & Alarm recording is represented by
the color white.
IVS: This type of recording means that the DVR will capture only footage when an IVS rule is triggered.
IVS events will be represented as a blue color.

To set a recording schedule for your device, click on the Setting button option located on the right of the
day you wish to set the schedule. The system allows for the configuration of up to 6 different time
periods.

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Click the text next to each period to edit the time you wish to set for that specific period. Next, choose
which record type you would like to set for each period. You will also need to select the days you wish to
apply these settings. To select all days, select all options to apply the settings to all days of the week. Click
OK to save this schedule to the system.

To revert to default settings, click the Default button. To copy settings to another channel, click Copy to.
To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

HDD Manager
This screen is used to help the user monitor the DVR’s hard drives. Using this screen, the user can see
the current HDD type, status, and capacity. The user can also use this screen to format hard drives and
change hard drive properties. Below is an explanation of the fields on the HDD Manager settings screen:

No.: Displays how many HDDs the system is supported.

Device Name: This column shows the names of the connected hard disk drives (HDD).
Physical Position: The location in which the HDD is connected on the device.
Properties: This column shows the type of access the DVR has to the hard drive. To change a hard
drive’s type, click the downward arrow next to the HDD’s type and select the desired type. There are 3
possible settings:
Read-Only: This allows the DVR to read the data, but not modify it in anyway.
Write-Only: This allows the DVR to write data to the HDD, but not read any data from it.
Read/Write: This allows the DVR to both read and write data on the HDD.
Health Status: This column shows the status of the connected hard drive. There are 3 statuses:
Normal: This means the hard drive is operating normally.
Error: This means the DVR is experiencing an error when attempting to access the hard drive.
Disconnected: This means that the HDD has disconnected from the DVR.
Free Space/Total Space: This field shows the free space on the hard drive compared to its total capacity.

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Format: This option allows the user to format a connected HDD. This will erase all information from the
HDD. To format the HDD, click the Format button, then click Save to complete the format.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

Record Mode
This screen allows the user to specify which channels can record and take snapshots. The settings on this
screen supersede all others when it comes to allowing channels the ability to record information. Below
is an explanation of all the fields on the Record settings page:

Main Stream: The main stream is the stream through which the channels transmit data by default.
There are 3 settings that can be used for the mainstream.
Auto: Channels will record as they have been scheduled, and not in any other capacity.
Manual: Channels will support all recording type. This includes scheduled recording.
Off: Channels will not record in any capacity. This includes scheduled and manual recording.
Sub Stream: These options allow the user to enable or disable sub stream recording types.
There are 3 settings that can be used for sub stream 1.
Auto: Channels will record as they have been scheduled, and not in any other capacity.
Manual: Channels will support all recording type. This includes scheduled recording.
Off: Channels will not record in any capacity. This includes scheduled and manual recording.
Snapshot: This set of options can either enable or disable the snapshot functionality for specific
channels.
Enable: Enable snapshots to be recorded or sent from the system.
Disable: Disable snapshots from being recorded or sent from the system.

To refresh the interface, click the Refresh button. Click on the Apply button to set the settings.

Disk Group
If multiple hard drives are being used inside the device, disk groups can be used to set for mainstream,
sub stream, or snapshot operations per channel.

Disk Group: Group selected hard drives in specific groups (1-2)

Mainstream: Select which channels are applied to specific disk groups. This will apply to mainstream
recordings.
Substream: Select which channels are applied to specific disk groups. This will apply to sub stream
recordings.
Snapshot: Select which channels are applied to specific disk groups. This will apply to snapshots.

Click Copy to to apply all recording types to All or specific channels. Click Apply to save the settings. To
refresh the interface, click Refresh.

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FTP
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. This protocol allows for remote uploading of files to a server. This
can be used for SFTP or FTP protocols. Below is an explanation of the fields on the FTP settings screen:

Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the FTP feature for the DVR.
FTP: Enables FTP or SFTP.
Server Address: This field allows the user to enter the FTP server IP address and port.
Port: The port number of the FTP server. The default port number is 21.
Username: This field allows the user to enter the FTP username.
Password: This field allows the user to enter the FTP server password. The checkbox next to this field
enables anonymous access to the FTP.
Anonymous: This checkbox allows the event to be retained as an anonymously titled event.
Storage Path: This field allows the user to designate which folder the DVR will upload files to.
File Size: This field allows the user to dictate how large upload files can be.
Channel: This field allows the user to pick a channel to set FTP settings for.
Day: This field allows the user to pick a day of the week to set FTP settings for.
Period 1: This field allows the user to specify a time period and what types of files to upload (Alarm,
Motion, Regular).
Period 2: This field allows the user to specify a time period and what types of files to upload (Alarm,
Motion, Regular).
Picture Upload Interval: This field allows the user to define, in seconds, how often images can be
uploaded to the FTP server.
Channel: This settings button allows the user to select a channel in which the FTP will apply.

For more information how to setup FTP settings, please visit amcrest.com/support

To reset the interface back to default, click the Default button. To test the current settings, click Test. To
refresh the interface, click the Refresh button. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

System
This menu allows the user to access and modify general system functions.

General
This screen displays general settings for the DVR. Below is an explanation of the fields on the Basic settings
screen:

Device Name: This field allows the user to customize the name of the DVR.
Device No: This field allows the user to customize the device’s number.
Language: This dropdown box allows the user to select a language for the DVR. Options include English,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Japanese, French, and Spanish.
Video Standard: This dropdown box allows the user to select a video standard. The options are between
PAL and NTSC.

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Sync to Remote Device: This option allows device settings, including language, format, and time zone, to
sync to a remotely connected device.
Logout Time: This field allows the user to define in minutes how long a camera can stay idle before it is
logged out.
Navigation Bar: This option allows the user to enable the navigation bar that shows on the main screen.

To refresh the interface, click the Refresh button. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

Date and Time

This screen displays date and time settings for the DVR. Below is an explanation of the fields on the Date
& Time settings screen:

System Time: This field allows the user to set the system time and time zone. Click Save to save the
system time as it is shown in the display.
System Zone: This dropdown box allows the user to specify a time zone for the DVR to use.
Date Format: This dropdown box allows the user to specify a date and time format for the DVR to use.
There are 3 options.
YYYY MM DD: Year, Month, Day.
MM DD YYYY: Month, Day, Year.
DD MM YYYY: Day, Month, Year.
Date Separator: This dropdown box allows the user to specify a date separator. There are 3 options:
– Dash
/ Forward Slash
_ Underscore
Time Format: This dropdown box allows the user to specify a time format for the DVR to use. There are
two options.
24 Hour
12 Hour
DST: This option allows the user to activate DST for the system.
DST Type: This field allows the user to pick whether DST starts on a specific day of the week, or on a
specified.
Start Time: This field allows the user to enter a start date and time for DST to begin.
End Time: This field allows the user to enter an end date and time for DST to end on.
NTP: NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. This checkbox allows the user to enable the use of an NST
server to synchronize the date and time settings on the DVR.
Server: This field allows the user to set the NTP server IP address. Clicking the Manual Update button
pulls a time update from the server.
Port: This field allows the user to set the NTP server port number.
Interval (Min.): This field allows the user to set the NTP synchronization interval. This number
determines how often the DVR queries the NTP server to get accurate date and time information. This
value can be between 0 and 60 minutes.

To refresh the interface, click the Refresh button. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

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Holiday
This screen displays the holiday settings for the DVR. Holiday settings are used to allow the device to
recognized holidays in the system which are set by the user.

Below is an explanation of the fields on the Holiday settings screen:

No.: This number indicates how many holidays are in the system. Each line item has a number to signify
its place in the list.
Status: This dropdown box indicates the status of the holiday. There are two options:
Open: The holiday is active, and the DVR will stop recording for that holiday period.
Stop: The holiday is inactive, and the DVR will continue normal operation for that holiday period.
Name: This column is where the name of the holiday is displayed.
Date: This column shows the date that the holiday occurs on.
Duration: This column shows the range in which the holiday occurs.
Operation: This column allows the user to edit or delete the holiday.
Edit ( ): This column has a button that allows for the editing of the holiday.
Delete ( ): This column has a button that allows for the deletion of the holiday.
Add Holidays: This button allows the user to add a holiday.

Note: Holidays take precedence over the scheduled setup. Holidays do not roll over based on their
inherent date. Meaning, if a holiday is set for October 30th, then the system will treat every October
30th as a holiday.

To refresh the interface, click the Refresh button. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

Security
The Security menu allows the user to set IP filters which allow certain IP addresses to become whitelisted
or blacklisted in the system. Below is a description of the fields in the security settings screen:

Type: This dropdown menu allows the user to select which type of firewall will be included. There are 3
types of firewall settings.
Network Access: Prevents a set IP address from network access.
Ping Prohibited: Prevents the device from pinging a set IP address.
Anti-Half Connection: Prevents the device from partial connection to a set IP address.
Enable: This option allows the user to enable the firewall feature.
Mode: Allows the user to choose which sites will be trusted (whitelisted) or blocked (blacklisted.
Host IP/Mac: The host IP/Mac address of the applied IP address.
Port: The port number of the whitelisted or blacklisted IP address.
Edit: Allows the user to edit an IP or port number of a whitelisted or blacklisted IP address.
Delete: Delete an added whitelisted or blacklisted IP address
Add: Click this button to add a trusted or blocked site into the system.

To refresh the interface, click the Refresh button. To confirm settings, click the Apply button.

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Account
This menu is used to manage user accounts, user account passwords, and user groups. Below are a few
considerations to keep in mind when editing this information:

The DVR comes with 2 usernames by default:

Username: admin Password: admin

Username: default Password: default

It is highly recommended to change the passwords for the admin and default accounts.
Each Username and user group name can only contain letters, numbers, underline marks, dashes, or
dots. No empty spaces are allowed.
The maximum number of users is 64, and the maximum number of users that can be in one group is 20.
There are two levels for user management: administrator and user. Administrator has more rights than a
normal user and can modify key DVR settings. Each user can belong to only one group, and user rights
cannot exceed group rights.

User
This screen is used to configure User Account settings. Below is an explanation of the fields on the User
screen:

Number: This number indicates how many users are in the system. Each line item has a number to
signify its place in the list.
Username: This column indicates an account's username.
Group Name: This column shows which group the username belongs to.
Edit: This column has a button that allows for the account's properties to be edited.
Delete: This column has a button that allows for the account's properties to be deleted.
Status: The status of the user in the system.
MAC address: The MAC address in which the user’s credentials are associated.
Memo: This column provides a brief description of the account’s status in the DVR.
Add User: This button allows the user to add another user account.

Note: It is recommended to give the general user fewer rights than an administrative one. When a new
user is created, a MAC address can be entered for the user. This can limit the user's ability to logon from
another device. If left blank, the user can logon from any MAC address. There is a total of 98 rights that
can be assigned to a user.

Group
This screen is used to configure Group account settings. Below is an explanation of the fields on the
Group settings screen:

No.: This number indicates how many groups are in the system. Each line item has a number to signify
its place in the list.
Group Name: This column indicates an account's username.

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Remarks: This column indicates any notes about the user group.
Modify: This column has a button that allows for the account's properties to be edited.
Delete: This column has a button that allows for the account's properties to be deleted.
Add: This button allows the user to add another user group.
Note: It is recommended to give the general user fewer rights than an administrative one. There is a total
of 98 rights that can be assigned to a user.

ONVIF User
This screen is used to configure or modify ONVIF users that are associated with your DVR. Below is a
description of the fields listed in this menu:

No.: This number indicates how many users are in the system. Each line item has a number to signify its
place in the list.
Username – The user account that is being modified.
Password Strength: Signifies if the strength of the password is low, medium, or high.
Group Name – The group name of the account that is being modified.
Modify – Used to modify the settings associated with this menu.
Delete – Used to delete the user from this menu.
Add – Used to add a new user into the system.

Password Reset
This menu is used to add an email address in which the Forgot Password instructions can be emailed.
Please ensure a valid email address is entered in this field.

To confirm settings, click the Save button. Click the Refresh button to refresh the interface.

Live
The live view interface provides a real-time viewing of a connected device. Below is a description of the
options in this menu:

Channel List: The amount of HDCVI channels currently available on the system.
Start Talk: Enables two-way audio if an external and microphone and speaker are connected. Requires a
plugin to function if using a web browser (Internet Explorer).
Instant Record: Instantly starts recording video (a hard drive must be installed).
Local Playback: Pulls a downloaded video that is locally stored.
PTZ: Used to pan/tilt/zoom a connected PTZ camera.
Speed: Use this slider to control the speed of the pan/tilt.

: Used for zoom, focus, and iris control.

PTZ Setup: Set PTZ presets for a PTZ controlled camera. The system can handle 1~255 presets.
PTZ Menu: Used to access the OSD menu for a connected camera. To access the OSD menu, click OK in
the PTZ Menu and use the directional arrows to scroll up and down the menu.

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Search
The Search menu allows the user to view recorded data retained in the system. This includes recording
types such as regular, motion detection, (MD), Alarm, and IVS. The system will need a hard drive
installed to view recorded events.

Please refer to the following sheet for more information.

Calendar – The calendar provides dates in which events have been retained in the system. If there are
any events for a specific date the data will be represented with a dot. Users can use the left and right
arrow keys to switch between months.
Camera Name – This section provides names of connected cameras on the device. If data is applied to
any of these channels, a timeline of the events will be displayed in the time bar interface. Please note,
the user can switch between mainstream and sub stream recording by clicking on the “M” (mainstream)
and “S” sub stream icons.
Mark File List: This option is used to access the mark file list interface which allows the user to view all
marked information on a current channel. For more information on this feature, please refer to section,
“Mark File List”.
File List: This option is used to view a categorized list of all events found in the system. These are labeled
by recording types such as, regular, motion events (MD), alarm, and IVS. Use the back icon ( ) to exit
the file list.
Recording Types: This banner allows the user to choose which recording types to view. Click the All
option to view all recording types in the interface.
Recording Clipping/Saving – This option is used to clip and download/backup recordings onto a flash
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event and click the scissors icon to clip it from the time bar. Once the file is clipped, click on the Save
button to download or backup the recording.
Time Bar – The time bar provides a linear representation of all events. The events are viewed based on
the times they occurred and are color coded based on specific recording types; green (regular types),
red (alarm types), yellow (motion detection types), and blue (IVS types).
Playback options – Please refer to the table below (local UI or using a browser with a plugin):

Icon Feature
►/ Play/Pause: Play and pause the recording.
■ Stop: Stops the recording
 Backward Play: Rewinds the recording. Click the ►/icon to resume play mode.
I Previous Frame: Returns the recording to the previous frame in playback mode.
I Next Frame: Moves the recording to the next frame while in playback mode.
► Slow Play: Plays the recording in slow motion modes.
 Fast Forward: Fast forwards the recording while in playback mode.
 Previous Day: Moves the interface previous day recordings
 Next Day: Moves the interface to the next day recordings.
 Volume: Adjust the volume of the recording up or down using the volume slider.
Mark Button: Adds a mark into the time bar while in playback mode.
IVS Overlay Button: Enable/Disable IVS overlays while in playback mode.
Human/Vehicle Filter: Filter between human and vehicle events.
Full Screen: Click this button to view the event in full screen mode.
 Clip: Used to clip an event by entering a start and end time for the clip.
Save: Used to Save and download a created clip.
Provides a timeline of all recording types for a selected channel. Different recording
Time Bar will be displayed in different colors on the timeline. Use the recording type
checkboxes to filter which recording types will be displayed in the playback timeline.
Zoom While in playback mode, select an area of the recording to digitally zoom in and out.
File List: Access and view recordings from a selected date & time.
Mark a recording manually in the file list.
Search and unlock a marked recording.
Go Back: Exit the file list menu.

File List Playback

The File List provides a list of active recordings based on the date selected in the calendar. To use the file
list, choose a day with active recordings from the calendar and select the channel(s) you would like to
view. Click on the File List icon.

A list of recordings and their record types will be displayed in the file list. Find the recording you would
like to view; you can double click the event to play it back or click the play button.

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Downloading a Recording
This can be done on the local UI or using a browser that is compatible with a plugin, such as Edge using IE
mode. To download a recording, select the recording from the file list that you would like to download,
note the start and end times, and click the Clip icon. Enter the start and end time of the event into the
interface and click the Save icon.

Select a path for the recording and the file format in which the recording will be downloaded. The default
file format will be MP4 however .dav can be selected as well. Click Save. The recording will begin to
download to the specified path on your computer.

Alarm
The Alarm menu allows the user to view live alarm information as well as configure alarm event actions
such as motion detection.

Alarm Info
This feature allows the user to search for specific types of alarm information related to the system.
These specific types of alarms include, Motion Detection, Video Loss, Tampering, Abnormalities, Local
Alarms, Intel, etc. You can also select All to view all log and alarm information.

To use this feature, access the alarm info interface and select the type of alarm you are search for from
the dropdown menu. Enter in the start and end times in the Start Time and End Time fields and click
Search. The alarm you are viewing will be accessible via the alarm info list. In this list you can view
information such as, the log time, event type and playback. To playback the event, click on the playback
icon.

If you require to back up any alarm events, the alarm info interface has a backup option. When selected,
all selected files will be saved to an external USB storage DVR. To backup events from this menu, click on
Backup and follow the on-screen instructions. Also, for a more detailed description of the selected event,
click on the Details options located next to the backup button.

Video Detection
The detect tab allows users to set Motion Detection, Video Masking, and Video Loss events for their
system.

Motion Detection
The motion detection settings screen is where motion detection can be setup for each individual
channel. Based on the active motion detection region, the DVR can generate a motion detection alarm
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Below is a description of the fields on the Motion Detection settings page:

Channel: The channel dropdown menu is used to select which channel you would like to use to set your
motion detection.
Region: The setup button takes the user to the motion detection region setup screen for that specific
channel. On the next page is a screenshot of the motion detection region screen.
When the setup button is clicked, the current channel’s interface comes into a full screen view. The user
can then set up to 4 regions, each with their own region name, sensitivity (1-100), and threshold (1-100).
Each region has a specific color, and the region selector tool is displayed when the mouse is moved to
the top of the screen.

Sensitivity is the amount of change required to increase the motion detected by a percentage. The lower
the sensitivity, the more movement is required to trigger an alarm.
Threshold is the level that the motion detection needs to reach to trigger an alarm.
The lower the threshold, the more likely that motion will trigger an alarm.

To designate a zone, click and drag the mouse over the area desired. When a colored box is displayed
over the live feed, that area is now enabled for motion detection. Clicking the FN button will switch the
mode between armed and disarmed, so that clicking and dragging the mouse can either designate a
motion detection zone or remove any motion detection zone markers.
After the motion detection zone is set, click the enter button to exit the motion detection screen.
Remember to click the save button on the motion detection settings screen, otherwise the motion
detection zones will not go into effect. Clicking the escape button to leave the motion detection zone
and will not save the zone setup.
Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the motion detection function for a specific channel. To
select a channel, click on the drop-down menu provided on the right.
PIR Alarm: This checkbox is typically disabled by default, however, is used to enable PIR sensors if a PIR
device is connected to the system.
Schedule: This setup button takes the user to the motion detection period settings screen. Below is a
screenshot of the motion detection period settings screen.

Click and drag on the yellow bars to specify time zones for motion detection. To edit multiple days at once,
either click the checkboxes next to the names, or click the checkbox next to All to edit all the days at once.
Once the checkbox is clicked, press save to save and apply your detection settings. Click cancel to undo
any changes and return to the motion detection settings screen. Click Default to use the default settings.

The system allows for the configuration of up to 6 different time periods. Click the checkbox to the left of
the time period to enable that time period. Click the text next to each period to edit the time
period. To copy time periods, click the checkboxes next to the days of the week that you would like to
copy the settings to. Once finished on this screen, click Save to return to the time period settings screen.
Record Channel: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to record video for that channel
when a motion detection alarm is triggered. Delay is also associated with this tab; it is the This field
specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be.
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Tour: Allows the user to enable the camera to activate a PTZ tour when a motion detection alarm is
triggered.
PTZ Linkage: Allows the user to active PTZ functionality to an applicable PTZ device.
Alarm Tone: Check this box to enable an imported voice prompt to be used if an event occurs. To use this
feature, select a file from the dropdown box in the File Name section.
More: Allows the user to access other motion detection options:

Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5
to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. Based on motion detection, a
buzzer can go off, a tour can begin, PTZ can be activated, a snapshot can be taken, or a channel can begin
recording.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen message when
a motion detection alarm is triggered.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.
Report Alarm: This option allows the system to upload the alarm signal to the network (including alarm if
you enabled current function).
Sub Screen: This option allows the system to provide a pop up of the alarm once it is triggered.
Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to send an email when a motion detection
alarm is triggered.

To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To copy the motion detection settings, click on the
Copy to button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings click the OK button.

Video Loss
The video loss settings screen is where the DVR can be setup to notify the user any time there is video loss
on any of the channels. Below is a screenshot of the video loss settings screen:

Below is a description of the fields on the Video Loss settings page:

Channel: The channel dropdown menu is used to select which channel you would like to use to set your
motion detection.
Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the detection function for a specific channel. To select a
channel, click on the drop-down menu provided on the right.
Schedule: This setup button takes the user to the detection period settings screen. Below is a screenshot
of the motion detection period settings screen.

Click and drag on the yellow bars to specify time zones for detection. To edit multiple days at once, either
click the checkboxes next to the names, or click the checkbox next to All to edit all the days at once. Once
the checkbox is clicked, press save to save and apply your detection settings. Click Cancel to undo any
changes and return to the motion detection settings screen. Click Default to use the default settings.

The system allows for the configuration of up to 6 different time periods. Click the checkbox to the left of
the time period to enable that time period. Click the text next to each period to edit the time

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period. To copy time periods, click the checkboxes next to the days of the week that you would like to
copy the settings to. Once finished on this screen, click Save to return to the time period settings screen.
Record Channel: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to record video for that channel
when a motion detection alarm is triggered. Delay is also associated with this tab; it is the This field
specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be.
Picture Storage: When an alarm occurs, the DVR triggers a snapshot for the selected channel.
Tour: Allows the user to enable the camera to activate a PTZ tour when a motion detection alarm is
triggered.
PTZ Linkage: Allows the user to active PTZ functionality to an applicable PTZ device.
Alarm Tone: Check this box to enable an imported voice prompt to be used if an event occurs. To use this
feature, select a file from the dropdown box in the File Name section.
More: Allows the user to access other motion detection options:
Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5
to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. Based on motion detection, a
buzzer can go off, a tour can begin, PTZ can be activated, a snapshot can be taken, or a channel can begin
recording.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen message when
a motion detection alarm is triggered.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.
Report Alarm: This option allows the system to upload the alarm signal to the network (including alarm if
you enabled current function).
Sub Screen: This option allows the system to provide a pop up of the alarm once it is triggered.
Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to send an email when a motion detection
alarm is triggered.

To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To copy the motion detection settings, click on the
Copy to button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings click the OK button.

Video Tampering
The tampering settings screen is where the DVR can be setup to notify the user any time a camera is
tampered with or if the output video is only displaying in one color.

Below is a description of the fields on the Tampering settings page:

Channel: The channel dropdown menu is used to select which channel you would like to use to set your
motion detection.
Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the detection function for a specific channel. To select a
channel, click on the drop-down menu provided on the right.
Schedule: This setup button takes the user to the detection period settings screen. Below is a
screenshot of the motion detection period settings screen.

Click and drag on the yellow bars to specify time zones for detection. To edit multiple days at once, either
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the checkbox is clicked, press save to save and apply your detection settings. Click Cancel to undo any
changes and return to the motion detection settings screen. Click Default to use the default settings.
The system allows for the configuration of up to 6 different time periods. Click the checkbox to the left of
the time period to enable that time period. Click the text next to each period to edit the time
period. To copy time periods, click the checkboxes next to the days of the week that you would like to
copy the settings to. Once finished on this screen, click Save to return to the time period settings screen.
Sensitivity: This dropdown menu allows the user to set the sensitivity level in which the event will be
detected. The levels can be set between 1 being the lowest and 6 being the highest sensitivity.
Record Channel: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to record video for that channel
when a motion detection alarm is triggered. Delay is also associated with this tab; it is the This field
specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be.
Picture Storage: When an alarm occurs, the DVR triggers a snapshot for the selected channel.
Tour: Allows the user to enable the camera to activate a PTZ tour when a motion detection alarm is
triggered.
PTZ Linkage: Allows the user to active PTZ functionality to an applicable PTZ device.
Alarm Tone: Check this box to enable an imported voice prompt to be used if an event occurs. To use this
feature, select a file from the dropdown box in the File Name section.
More: Allows the user to access other motion detection options:
Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5
to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. Based on motion detection, a
buzzer can go off, a tour can begin, PTZ can be activated, a snapshot can be taken, or a channel can begin
recording.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen message when
a motion detection alarm is triggered.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.
Report Alarm: This option allows the system to upload the alarm signal to the network (including alarm if
you enabled current function).
Sub Screen: This option allows the system to provide a pop up of the alarm once it is triggered.
Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to send an email when a motion detection
alarm is triggered.

To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To copy the motion detection settings, click on the
Copy to button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings click the OK button.

Abnormality
This screen is used to specify system action in the case of either hard drive abnormality, or network
abnormality.

Disk
This screen allows the user to specify actions that occur when there is an abnormality with the DVR’s
hard disk drive (HDD). Below is an explanation of the fields on the HDD abnormality settings screen.

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Event Type: This field allows the user to specify which HDD abnormality event type they would like to
configure settings for.
No Disk: No hard drive is detected.
HDD Error: The hard drive has an error.
HDD No Space: The hard drive is about to or has run out of space.
Enable: This option allows the user to enable the features below for the specified event type.
Alarm Tone: Check this box to enable an imported voice prompt to be used if an event occurs. To use
this feature, select a file from the dropdown box in the File Name section.
More: Allows the user to access other detection options.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen message
when an HDD abnormality occurs.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.
Report Alarm: This option allows the system to upload the alarm signal to the network (including alarm
if you enabled current function).
Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to send an email when a motion
detection alarm is triggered.

To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings click the OK button.

Network
This screen allows the user to specify actions that occur when there is an abnormality with the DVR’s
network connection. Below is an explanation of the fields on the Network abnormality settings screen.

Event Type: This field allows the user to specify which Network abnormality event type they would like to
configure settings for.
Offline: The network connection has been disconnected.
IP Conflict: There is a device on the network with the same IP address.
MAC Conflict: There is a device on the network with the same MAC address.
Enable: This option allows the user to enable the features below for the specified event type.
Record Channel: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to record video for that channel
when a motion detection alarm is triggered. Delay is also associated with this tab; it is the This field
specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be.
Alarm Tone: Check this box to enable an imported voice prompt to be used if an event occurs. To use this
feature, select a file from the dropdown box in the File Name section.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen message when
an abnormality occurs.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.
Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Voice Prompts: Check this box to enable an imported voice prompt to be used if an event occurs. To use
this feature, select a file from the dropdown box in the File Name section.
More: Allows the user to access other detection options.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen message when
an HDD abnormality occurs.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.

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 Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to send an email when a motion detection
alarm is triggered.

To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings click the OK button.

AI
The AI menu allows the user to manage and view artificial intelligence features and settings. This includes
face detection, face recognition, IVS and SMD.

Face Detection
Face detection is used to allow your device to detect and record face images and events. Please note,
face detection cannot be used simultaneously with features such as IVS, etc. however, can be used with
Face Recognition and SMD. For more information on how to use face detection, please refer to the
information provided below.

Below is a description of the features provided in the Face Detection menu.

Enable: This option is used to enable face detection. Use the channel dropdown to select a channel.
Please note, the channel selected must reflect the same channel enabled in the smart plan menu.
Rule: Allows the user to adjust face detection area on the live view monitoring screen.
Schedule: Allows the user to set a schedule in which face detection will be triggered.
Post Record: Allows the user to delay recording for a specified time after the event ends.
Record Control: The channel currently enabled.
Picture Storage: When an alarm occurs, the DVR triggers a snapshot for the selected channel.
Tour: Used to setup a tour for multiple channels. Please note, this is only applicable for PTZ controlled
devices.
PTZ Linkage: Allows the user to activate pan, tilt, and zoom options. Please note, this is only applicable
to PTZ controlled devices.
Alarm Tone: Plays an audio file set by the user once an alert is triggered.
More: Access additional settings such as, buzzer, alarm upload, log, send email.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen message
when a motion detection alarm is triggered.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.
Report Alarm: This option allows the system to upload the alarm signal to the network (including alarm
if you enabled current function).
Sub Screen: This option allows the system to provide a pop up of the alarm once it is triggered.
Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to send an email when an event is
triggered. For more information on how to setup email alerts, please visit amcrest.com/support

To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To
save the settings, click the OK button.

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How to Activate Face Detection
1. Click on the Face Detection menu located in the Parameters section and select the face detection
menu. Click on the Enable option to enable the feature.

It is best to leave the Rule settings as default, however, they can be adjusted by clicking on the Setting
button. Use your mouse to adjust the minimum (Min) and maximum (Max) size of the face detection area.

2. When triggered, the face detection event will be retained in the face detection smart search menu or
snapshots of the event can be emailed to you. To enable Email snapshots, click on the More button and
enable the Send Email checkbox and click Apply.

Face Recognition
Face recognition is used in conjunction with face detection to locate and determine facial similarities
detected by the system. Images are registered in a face library, by the user, and accessed via a face
recognition smart search tool that is built into the DVR.

Note: A USB flash drive with applicable facial images (in jpeg format) should be inserted into a USB port
on the DVR if you are importing images locally.

Below is a description of the options in this menu:

Use the channel dropdown to select a channel. Please note, the channel selected must reflect the same
channel enabled in the smart plan menu.

Enable: This option is used to enable face recognition.

Schedule: Allows the user to set a schedule in which face detection will be triggered.
General Alarm: General alarms are based off facial images imported from a face library.
Stranger Alarm: This interface is used to trigger an event when a face is not recognized.

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+: The add button is used to import a face library.

To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To
save the settings, click the OK button.

Using Face Recognition

There are 2 methods of face recognition, common mode, and stranger mode. Common mode allows the
device to use the images registered in the face library as a reference to recognize faces. Stranger mode
will alert the system once an unrecognized face is detected.

Note: Common mode can only be setup locally on the DVR or by using Internet Explorer on a PC. If using
Face Recognition on other browsers, such as Google Chrome or Firefox, please use Stranger Mode.

How to Use Common Mode

1. Click on the Face Recognition option in the Parameters menu and verify the correct channel (camera)
is being used. Click on the Enable option to enable the feature. Click on OK.

2. Click on the Face Database Config option located in the AI menu, click Add to begin registering images
to a face library. A face library must be registered for this feature to function properly. Enter a name for
your library and click OK.

The library will now be saved to the database. Click on the Details option to begin adding images into the
face library.

If you have a single image to add click Register ID, if you have multiple images to add click on Batch
register. Follow the on-screen prompts to add the images into the library. Once the images have been
successfully modeled into the database right click on the interface to exit.

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4. Navigate back to the Face Recognition menu in the Parameters section and click on “+” icon and select
the face library you just created, click OK to insert the library of registered images into the interface. The
default recognition threshold will be set to 80% however, this can be modified using the gear wheel icon.

Note: Enable Stranger Alarm to allow the system to alert once an unrecognized face is detected. For more
information on stranger alarm and how to use face recognition, please visit amcrest.com/support

5. Click OK to save the face recognition settings.

IVS
IVS stands for intelligent video system analytics and are primarily used for parameter protection. The DVR
currently has 2 built-in IVS features available (Tripwire and Intrusion). By default, the DVR will be set to
record an intrusion rule at full screen, however, this can be modified.

Below is a description of the features in this menu:

Channel: Use this dropdown menu to select which channel will apply to the AI feature.
No: Provides the order in which the IVS rules will be displayed in the menu.
Name: Allows the user to customize a name for their rule. Double click the name in the Rule column to
modify.
Type: Allows the user to choose specific IVS features available in the device.
(+): The “Add” button is used to add additional IVS rules to the live view screen.
Trashcan Icon: The trashcan icon is used to delete a set IVS rule from the device.

Setting an IVS Rule

1. Click on the IVS option located in the Parameters menu and verify the correct channel is being used.
Please note, a full screen, intrusion rule will be set as default, to customize IVS rules, select the rule and
click the delete icon to remove the default intrusion rule, then click the “+” icon to begin adding a custom
IVS rule.

The DVR has two IVS features, tripwire, and intrusion:

Tripwire: Allows the device to trigger an event if an object, such as a human or vehicle, crosses a set
tripwire line.
Intrusion: Allows the device to trigger an event if an object, such as a human or vehicle, appears or crosses
a set intrusion area.

2. To configure an IVS rule, click on the Type dropdown menu to select an available IVS rule. Once a rule
is selected, click on the checkbox next to the rule and ensure a blue checkmark is shown.

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3. Use your mouse to draw an area or line on the interface. Click on the interface and use your mouse to
draw an area or line, click your mouse on the interface when done, then right click to set the area or line
to the system. If you would like to add a name for the rule, enter a name in the Name box. The Direction
drop down menu allows you to choose a direction in which the rule will be triggered. Object filters (Human
and Motor Vehicle) can be enabled for accuracy. Click OK.

The Target Filter option is used to set a minimum or maximum detection area. It is recommended to leave
this as default; however, it can be modified. Use the Clear (trash can) icon to remove a drawn area or line.
The Target Filter toggle switch enables object filtering options that allow you the ability to determine if a
human or vehicle has entered the area. If Human is chosen, the rule will only be triggered if a human
figure is detected. If Vehicle is chosen, the rule will only be triggered if a vehicle is detected by the system.
Both object filtering options can be used simultaneously if needed.

4. If you would like to add multiple rules to the device, click on Add and repeat the IVS setup process for
the rule. Click Apply once all IVS rules are set.

Use the Parameters (gear) icon to apply any additional settings to an IVS rule, such as enabling email
snapshots, etc. To delete an IVS rule, click on the delete (trash can) icon.

Smart Motion Detection

Smart Motion Detection (SMD) uses an advanced algorithm to differentiate human and vehicular shapes
within a scene and send alarms only when a person or vehicle is detected. Please note, SMD and IVS
cannot be activated on the same channel.

Below is a description of the options in this menu:

Channel: Use this dropdown menu to select a channel.

Enable: Use this checkbox to enable Smart Motion Detection.
Sensitivity: Use this dropdown menu to select a sensitivity setting for smart motion detection. The
sensitivity can be set as low, medium, or high.
Effective Object: The object filter checkboxes allow the camera to be triggered only when a specific object,
such as a human or car, is detected by the camera. Both effective object checkboxes can be activated at
the same time.
Human: This checkbox allows the camera to be triggered only when a human figure is detected.
Motor Vehicle: This checkbox allows the camera to be triggered only when a vehicle has been detected.
Schedule: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record once an event is detected.
Post-Record: Allows the user to delay recording for a specified time after the event ends.
Record Control: The channel currently enabled.

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Picture Storage: When an alarm occurs, the DVR triggers a snapshot for the selected channel.
Tour: Used to setup a tour for multiple channels. Please note, this is only applicable for PTZ controlled
devices.
PTZ Linkage: Allows the user to activate pan, tilt, and zoom options. Please note, this is only applicable
to PTZ controlled devices.
Alarm Tone: Plays an audio file set by the user once an alert is triggered.
More: Access additional settings such as, buzzer, alarm upload, log, send email.
Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from
5 to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. Based on motion detection, a
buzzer can go off, a tour can begin, PTZ can be activated, a snapshot can be taken, or a channel can
begin recording.
Show Message: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to show an on-screen message
when a motion detection alarm is triggered.
Buzzer: Check this box to enable a buzzer to be sound on your device if an event occurs.
Report Alarm: This option allows the system to upload the alarm once an event occurs.
Sub Screen: This option allows the system to provide a pop up of the alarm once it is triggered.
Log: Check this box to enable a log of the abnormality to be retained into the system.
Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the system to send an email when an event is
triggered. For more information on how to setup email alerts, please visit amcrest.com/support

To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To
save the settings, click the Apply button.

Using SMD
1. Click on the SMD option located in the Parameters menu and verify the correct channel is being used.
Click on the Enable option to enable the feature.
2. Use the Sensitivity dropdown menu to select a motion sensitivity. Motion sensitivity can range from
low, medium, and high. Select an effective target (object filter) option (Human, Vehicle). Both object filters
can be enabled at the same time if needed.

3. Click OK to save the SMD settings to the system.

Smart Search
The Smart Search menu allows the user to view and access AI events from a centralized location. For more
information, please refer to the information provided below.

Viewing Face Detection Events

All face detection data retained by the system can be accessed via the Face Detection option located in
the Smart Search menu. Enter a start and end date and time for the event and list any attributes of the
event such as Gender, Age, Expressions, etc. that you would like to view in the Smart Search interface
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A display of all face detection data will be displayed along with facial attributes. Click on the event you
would like to view, and a clip of the event will be displayed in the built-in player. Click on the play icon to
view the event.

Viewing Face Recognition Events

All face recognition data retained by the system can be accessed via the Face Recognition option located
in the Smart Search menu. A search by attributes or a search by picture can be performed. Searching by
attributes will load all face recognition data found in the system whereas searching by a picture will filter
and display only the faces chosen by the user.

To search by attributes, enter a start and end time of the event in the interface and then click Search.

The interface will display all face recognition data. To view the event, click on the event you would like to
view then click the play button in the interface.

To view specific face recognition data by image, click on the Search by Picture tab located in the Face
Recognition interface.

If searchable images are already uploaded into a face library click on Face Library and select an image
from the interface, then click OK to begin a search. If you would like to add images locally click Local
Upload and follow the on-screen prompts to upload images. A USB flash drive with applicable images (in
jpeg format) can be used to upload images to the DVR if using the local interface. Once an image has been
loaded, enter a start and end time of the event, and click Search.

Viewing IVS Events

Any IVS data retained on the system can be viewed using the IVS Smart Search interface or via
the playback menu if an IVS schedule is set in the system.

To view IVS data using the IVS smart search interface, click on the IVS option located in the Smart Search
menu. Enter a start and end time of the event and click Search.

A layout of all IVS events captured by the device will be displayed. To view the event, select the event
from the interface and click the play button.

Viewing SMD Events

Any SMD data retained on the system can be viewed using the SMD Smart Search interface or via the
playback menu if an SMD schedule is set in the system.

To view SMD data using the smart search interface, click on the SMD option located in Smart Search
menu. Select a channel and type and enter a start and end time of the event, click Search. A list of retained
SMD events will be displayed in the interface.

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To view the SMD event, click on the Play icon to automatically play the SMD event.

Database
This option is used to set face libraries for face recognition events. To set a face library, click on Add and
enter a name for the library, click OK. Once the library is in the interface, click the “I” icon under Details.
Click Register, click the “+” icon to import a face image (.jpg) then enter the credentials for the image, click
OK. The device will begin modeling the image to the device. Return to the face recognition menu to apply
the face library to the rule.

Maintain
The Maintain menu allows the user to view system information, update, import and export configuration
settings, etc.

Log
This menu allows the user to view log information retained in the system. The system will automatically
retain logs of events which occur during normal operation. Below is a description of the features in this
menu:

Type: Use this dropdown menu to select a log type.

Start Time: The start time in which logged events will be displayed
End Time: The end time in which a logged event will be displayed.
Search: Run a query of logs based on the start and end time.
Go To: Go to a specific log in the query.
Details: Provides details of a selected log such as, the login group, IP address, user, time, etc.
Clear: Clears the query.
Backup: Used to download data from the query to a designated file path.

System Info
This menu allows the user to view information about their system such as the current system and
firmware version, hard drive details, BPS, and hard drive health detection.

Version
The version tab provides details about the DVR such as the model, system version, and other basic
information related to the system.

Disk
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Below is a description of the fields listed in this menu:
Number: The number represented in the system for the hard drive.
Device Name: The name assigned by the system for the connected hard drive.
Physical Position: Displays the location of the connected hard drive on the system.
Type: The read and write type assigned to the hard drive.
Free Space/Total Space: The total space used on the hard drive.
S.M.A.R.T: S.M.A.R.T. stands for, “Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and reporting technology. The S.M.A.R.T.
report provides a detailed description of the results taken from the initial HDD detect process. This report
is designed to provide insight into the health of your HDD and its interaction with your system.
Status: The status of the hard drive.

Channel Info
The Channel Info tab allows the user to view any errors associated with a connected hard drive. The
interface can detect the name, amount of space left, the manufacturer, serial number, and current health
status of the drive. Below is a description of the fields listed in this menu:
Channel: The channel number that is being monitored.
Cam Standard: The status and type of camera being monitored.

Network
The Network menu provides an overview of all online users currently logged into the system.

Online Users
The Online Users tab allows the user to manage online users connected to your DVR.
Below is a screenshot of this menu.

Below is a description of the fields listed in this menu:

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No: The number assigned to the user in the system.
Username: The username of the connected user.
Group Name: The group name associated with the connected user.
IP address: The IP address used by the connected user to access the system.
User Login Time: The date & time which the user logged into the system.
Refresh: This button is used to refresh the interface.

Manager
The system maintain menu allows the user to set auto maintenance settings, import/export settings, reset
the device back to its default settings, and upgrade firmware.

Maintenance
This screen is used to configure Maintenance settings for the system.

Below is a screenshot of the Maintenance screen:

Below is an explanation of the fields in the Maintenance screen:

Auto Reboot: This dropdown field allows the user to set a day of the week and time in which the device
will automatically reboot the system to keep the system healthy. The interface will be set to Never by
default unless changed by the user.
Case Fan Mode: Used to reduce noise and extend the service life.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the interface. To confirm settings, click the OK button.

Import/Export
This screen is used to manage importing and exporting of system configurations. This feature can be used
to import and export DVR settings.

Below is a screenshot of the Import/Export settings screen:

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Below is an explanation of the fields on the Import/Export settings screen:

Export: Used to export device configuration files to the device.

Browse: Click this button to select the device configuration file from
Import: Click this button after the config file has been imported into the interface to import the settings.

Default
This screen is used to revert the DVR back to its original default or factory default settings.

Below is a screenshot of the Default settings screen:

To reset specific parameters, excluding network, user management, etc. use the Default button. To
perform a factory reset, click on the Factory Default button. A prompt will be displayed, click the OK
button to begin the factory reset. The device will reboot and restored back to its original factory
settings.

Update
This screen is used to update the DVRs firmware. To conduct a system update, it is required to put an
update file onto a USB storage device and plug it into the DVR. For more information on how to
download a firmware file, please visit https://amcrest.com/firmware

Below is a screenshot of the upgrade screen:

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To begin upgrading the firmware, click on Download the latest Firmware and locate the firmware file for
your specific device. Download the firmware to a USB flash drive or to the computer if using a web user
interface. Click on Browse to locate and import the firmware (.bin) file into the interface. Click System
Upgrade and allow the device to complete the upgrade process.

Note: The device will reset after the firmware upgrade is complete.

Back Up
This menu allows the user to backup file information from the device to an external USB storage device.

Here is a brief explanation on how to use the backup feature listed in this menu:

In the Path field, choose a file path in which the files will be backed up, click the Browse option to select
a file path. Choose a channel in which the file is located and choose a record type if necessary. Enter a
start and end time of the event and the file format from the Type dropdown menu. Click Search to
import all recorded data.

Note: A view the event before it is downloaded, click on the Play icon.

Select the event from the interface and click Back Up. The chosen files will be backed up to the file path
previously chosen.

Note: Click on the Watermark option to verify the watermark information assigned to the downloaded
file.
Display
This menu allows the user to configure resolution and display setting outputs as well as setup a display
tour if multiple displays are being used.

Display

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This menu provides you with quick access to your display and output information associated with your
DVR. You can configure the display effects such as, resolution, time delays, channel titles, etc.

For more information on the settings provided in this menu, refer to the table provided below.

Parameter Description
Main Screen The main display outputs. The device should be VGA+HDMI by default.
Time Title This checkbox enables the time overlay on the display.
Channel Title This checkbox enables the channel overlay on the display.
Original Ratio This checkbox sets the display into its original aspect ratio.
AI Rule Enable and disable AI overlays in the in the output display.
SMD Preview This check box enables smart motion detection previews on the display.
Resolution This drop-down menu provides output different output resolutions of the DVR.
Transparency Use this slider to choose a transparency rate for the output of your device.
Resolution This drop-down menu provides output different output resolutions of the DVR.

Click Refresh to refresh the interface. Click OK to save display settings.

Tour Setting
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Below is an explanation of the fields on the Tour screen:

Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the tour functionality.
Interval: Enter the amount of time that you want each channel group displays on the screen. The value
ranges from 5 seconds to 120 seconds, and the default value is 5 seconds.
Motion Tour Select the View 1 or View 8 for Motion tour.
Alarm Tour: Select the View 1 or View 8 for Alarm tours (system alarm events).
Live Layout: In the Live Layout list, select View 1, View 4, View 8, or other modes that are supported by
the DVR.
Add: This button allows the user to add a channel to the tour.
Modify: This button allows the user to modify a channel group sequence.
Delete: This button allows the user to remove a channel from the tour.
Move Up: This button allows the user to move a camera up in the tour queue.
Move Down: This button allows the user to move a camera down in the tour queue.

Click the Default option to set the tour settings back to default. Click the Refresh option to refresh the
interface. Click the OK option to save the tour settings.

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Adding a Channel Group
This function provides you the ability for grouping together channels to more efficiently use the tour
options set up on the DVR. To utilize this function, enable the Enable toggle switch and click on the Add
button located in the Main Screen tab of the View Cycle menu. This will take you to the Add Group
interface.

From the interface, select the channels that you want to group with the established tour settings.

Note: If you want to select more than one channel, in the Window Split list, do not select View1.

When you have finished selecting the appropriate group order, click OK to complete the process. If you
do not wish to proceed with the group function, click Back to exit the add group interface.

Modifying a Channel Group

To modify an established channel group, double-click on a channel group to access the Modify Channel
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In the modify channel group interface, select the group order for your selected group and click OK to
complete the process.

Zero-Channel
The Zero-Channel menu is used to view several video sources on one channel. Below is a screenshot of
the zero-channel menu:

Below is a description of the zero-channel menu:

Enable: This checkbox is used to enable the zero-channel function.

Compression: Allows the user to select a video compression standard.
Resolution: Allows the user to select a video resolution. The default resolution will be 704x480(D1)
Frame Rate (FPS): Allows the user to select a value between 1 and 25 for PAL standard, and between 1
and 30 for NTSC standard.
Bit Rate (Kb/S): The default bit rate is 1024Kb/S, however, can be adjusted between 896 and 4096 Kb/S.
Click the Refresh button to refresh the interface. Click OK to save the settings.

Audio
This function tile allows you to manage audio functions such as, audio file management and configuring
audio playing schedules which can be associated with specific alarm events.

File Management
The file manager tab allows the user to configure audio files to a set schedule.

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To begin configuring audio files click on Select audio file to import the audio files into the system via a
flash drive or a computer if using the web user interface. Click Add and select the audio files you wish to
import. Click on Save to import the file.

Click Add to Remote to apply the audio file to a remotely connected device.

Click Refresh to refresh the interface. Click OK to save the audio file to the system.

Audio Play
The schedule tab allows you to schedule downloaded audio to specific alarms in the device. For more
information on the features listed in this menu, refer to the table provided below.

Parameter Description
Period In the Period box, enter the time. Select the check box to enable the settings.
You can configure up to six periods.
File Name In the File Name list, select the audio file that you want to play for this configured
period.
Interval In the Interval box, enter the time in minutes for how often you want to repeat
the playing.
Repeat Configure how many times you want to repeat the playing in the defined period.
Includes two options: MIC and Audio. It is MIC by default. The MIC function
Output shares the same port with talkback function and the latter has the priority.

FCC Statement
1. This DVR complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this DVR may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this DVR must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall
caution the user that changes, or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the manual is
provided only in a form other than paper, such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the
information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form, provided
the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form.
3. (b) For a Class B digital DVR or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the
following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital DVR,
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,

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 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 equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment 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.
4. RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm
from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and
transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

IC Warning Statement
This DVR complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This DVR may not cause interference; and
(2) This DVR must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the DVR. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de l icence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) apparel ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm
between the radiator and any part of your body.
Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité CNR 102 RF exposition, une distance de séparation d'au
moins 20 cm doit être maintenue entre l'antenne de cet appareil ettoutes les personnes.

Appendix A: Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements
Component Name Pb Hg Cd CrVl PBB PBDE
Sheet Metal o o o o o o
Plastic Parts o o o o o o
Circuit Board o o o o o o
Fasteners o o o o o o
Cables/Adapters o o o o o o
Packing Materials o o o o o o
Accessories o o o o o o

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Note
O: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials in the parts
is below the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.
X: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance of at least one of all homogeneous
materials in the parts is above the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard. During the
environmental-friendly use period (EFUP) period, the toxic or hazardous substance or elements contained
in products will not leak or mutate so that the use of these (substances or elements) will not result in any
severe environmental pollution, any bodily injury or damage to any assets. The consumer is not authorized
to process such kind of substances or elements, please return to the corresponding local authorities to
process according to your local government statutes.

Note:
To view setup videos for many of the steps outlined in this guide, go to http://amcrest.com/videos
Slight differences may be found in the user interface based on specific model numbers.
All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice.
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties of their respective owners.

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