Camera Set UpSTEP 5 Connecting the Cameras1. Connect one of the long Ethernet cables to thesocket on the wire leading from the camera.IMPORTANT! If your bundle came with specialty cameras, such as a PTZ, please consult the instructions for that camera first.2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into any ofthe Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports on the back ofthe NVR.3. Repeat for additional cameras.OperationSTEP 7 Playback and Search1. Open the Video Search window using theShortcut Menu as described in Step 6.2. Your NVR is configured to record whenever mo-tion is detected. Dates with recorded video willbe highlighted in blue.3. To view these recordings:a. Click on the desired date in the calendarb. Blocks indicating the times of recorded videoswill be displayed in the Video Indicator andProgress Bar at the bottom of the screen.Videos will be color-coded based on their re-cording mode. Double clicking on a recordingblock will start the playback.c. You can adjust the playback position to any-where in the clip or to another clip by clickingwith the cursor. You can adjust the scale of thetime bar for a more precise selection by click-ing the Time Scale Button (c) to “zoom in”down to the minute level.STEP 6 LoginBefore you can access any of the NVR’s features,you must first log in.1. Right-click the mouse anywhere on the screento bring up the Shortcut Menu.2. In the next step you will be searching for video,so select Search at this time. This will bring upthe login screen.User Name: adminPassword: adminRefer to the User’s Guide if you wish tochange this password at a later time.View 1View 4View 8View 9View 16Pan/Tilt/ZoomColor SettingSearchRecordRemote DeviceAlarm OutputMain MenuSYSTEM LOGINUser NamePasswordadmin1 2 354 687 90! ? @ # $ % ^ + * - _q w e r t y u i o p |a s d f g h j k l ; Enterz x c v b n m , . Shift3. To enter numbers or charactersclick the appropriate field and avirtual keyboard with appear.4. Input the required passwordand hit the ENTER key toproceed.From R/W HDDRECJan13242012 ><Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 3124hr00: 00: 00 - 00: 00: 00Stop Sync All Record Normal Alarm Motion242322212019181716151401211109876543210ab c1 2There will be a delay of a few seconds while the NVR communicates with the camerasbefore their video stream appears. Cameras will appear on screen in the order that they areconnected, regardless of which port on the PoE block they are plugged into.Cameras not directly connected to the NVR through the PoE ports will require their own powersupply (available separately). Please consult the User Manual or Remote Monitoring Guide forcameras connecting to the NVR through a local network or through the Internet, respectively.INSTALLING YOUR CAMERASWhen installing your cameras, it is important to select a proper site not only for field of view, butfor other considerations as well. The optimal location for your camera will depend on your uniquecircumstances. As a general rule, the locations highlighted in green in the picture to the right indicatethe best locations to mount your cameras, but you should also take into consideration:• Distance from NVR.• Proximity to high voltage wires or other sources of electrical interference.• Camera should be out of reach to avoid damage.• Avoid direct exposure to weather.• Do not place camera behind a window.