Avtech H.265 NVR User Manual

User Manual
H.265 2CH Wireless NVR
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TABLE OF CONTENT

CAMERA OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 1
Hardware .................................................................................................................................. 1
Package content ........................................................................................................................ 2
Default values ........................................................................................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................ 3
Getting NVR ready .................................................................................................................... 3
Downloading EagleEyes ............................................................................................................ 4
CONNECTING NVR TO INTERNET .......................................................................................... 5
By EaZy Networking (P2P cloud service) ................................................................................... 5
By configuring your router ...................................................................................................... 20
ADDING IP CAMERA TO NVR .............................................................................................. 21
Connect wirelessly (LAN) ........................................................................................................ 21
Input manually (WAN) ............................................................................................................ 24
ADDRESS BOOK ................................................................................................................... 27
LIVE VIEW ........................................................................................................................... 28
Snapshot ................................................................................................................................. 29
Manual recording ................................................................................................................... 29
Channel display mode ............................................................................................................ 30
Microphone (audio broadcasting) .......................................................................................... 31
Speaker (audio hearing) .......................................................................................................... 32
VIDEO SEARCH & BACKUP .................................................................................................. 33
Search by calendar .................................................................................................................. 34
Search by event ...................................................................................................................... 35
Video backup .......................................................................................................................... 36
PUSH VIDEO (For selected models only) ............................................................................ 37
How to enable Push Video ..................................................................................................... 37
How to check Push Video ....................................................................................................... 38
ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................... 40
RECORD ................................................................................................................................... 41
WIRELESS ................................................................................................................................ 42
CAMERA .................................................................................................................................. 43
MOTION AREA ........................................................................................................................ 44
TIME ........................................................................................................................................ 45
Find Me ................................................................................................................................... 45
Reset All .................................................................................................................................. 45
STORAGE INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 46
APPENDIX............................................................................................................................ 47
Account user levels ................................................................................................................. 47
MicroSD card compatible list .................................................................................................. 48
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 49
FAQ ......................................................................................................................................... 51
Device icons on EagleEyes address book ................................................................................ 54

CAMERA OVERVIEW

Hardware

Status indicator

Color Status Meaning
During network setup
Green Flashing Setting NVR…
Red Flashing Internet connection failed
Orange Flashing Wrong Wi-Fi password…
Wi-Fi signal strength*
Green Stable Strong
Orange Stable Normal
Red Stable Weak
Others
Green & red Flashing Resetting NVR…
Red Flashing Internet connection failed
* When the signal strength is stable, the indicator will be off after
one minute. The indicator will be on again in the color corresponding to its current signal strength when the signal strength is change d.
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Rear panel

How to reset
Press the reset button for one second and release and
see if the status indicator is flashing in green and red.
MicroSD card slot
The microSD card capacity should be at least 32GB
and up to 128GB. It’s recommended to insert the card
before the recorder is powered on. When the card is
inserted, it will be formatted automatically.
USB
This port is used to connect an USB drive (i.e. USB
flash drive or USB hard drive) for video recording (not
for video backup).
The USB flash drive capacity should be at least 32GB
and up to 128GB. The USB hard drive capacity is up
to 8TB. When the USB drive is inserted, it will be
formatted automatically.
NOTE
(1) To remove the inserted microSD card or USB drive, it’s recommended to use the “unmount” button in the setting page to protect
the video data. For details, please check “STORAGE INFORMATION” at page 46.
(2) It’s not allowed to insert the removed microSD card or USB drive to your laptop / PC and try to access it directly. It might impair
the video data saved in the card or USB drive. To get video data and backup, please use the app, EagleEyes. For details, please refer to “VIDEO SEARCH & BACKUP” at page 33.
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Package content

Camera
USB Charger USB Charger
Cable
Quick Start

Default values

Wired Wireless
IP address
Port number
User name
Password
SSID
SSID password
192.168.1.10 192.168.2.10
80 80
admin admin
admin admin
-- NVR-mac_address
-- 12345678
CAMERA OVERVIEW 2

GETTING STARTED

Getting NVR ready

Insert a microSD card and / or a USB drive and connect this NVR to power.
NOTE
When a microSD card / USB drive is inserted, the system will format the microSD card / USB drive when the NVR’s initialization is completed.
Make sure how you want to use this device by checking the following two sections and get it ready for internet setup.

Simply used as wireless NVR (ST mode)

If you only want to use this NVR to
connect IP cameras for surveillance
purposes and save the trouble of routing
network cables, you can choose to
configured this NVR to the internet
wirelessly.
This mode is available only when this
NVR is connected to the internet via
EaZy Networking. For details, please
refer to “Simply used as wireless NVR
(ST mode)” at page 6.
GETTING STARTED 3

Used as NVR and wireless access point (AP mode)

In addition to being used as a NVR, this
device can also be configured as a
wireless access point when the network
setup is done. There will be one more
Wi-Fi network at your place.
To do this, you’ll have to connect this
NVR to your router physically with a
RJ45 network cable. For details, please
refer to “Used as NVR and wireless
access point (AP mode)” at page 10.

Downloading EagleEyes

Search the app, EagleEyes, in APP Store or Google Play to download EagleEyes Lite,
or scan the QR code below to download.
For android phone / tablets
GETTING STARTED 4
For iPhone / iPad

CONNECTING NVR TO INTERNET

By EaZy Networking (P2P cloud service)

EaZy Networking is a free P2P cloud service to connect AVTECH devices to the Internet automatically by plug-and-play,
enabling you to check the live view via your mobile device at any time. This service is enclosed in our mobile app,
EagleEyes, and you can easily configure your device to the internet on your smart phone / tablet.
This service is free and the transmission speed of your video might be affected by the number of online users who are
using this service simultaneously. To obtain stable transmission, it’s recommended to purchase our data plan of 1GB, 7GB,
50GB and 200GB via EagleEyes. Each device will enclose a 2GB data plan for a free trial.
Make sure you’ve checked the previous chapter to know how you’d like to use this device:
If you want to connect this device to the internet wirelessly (ST mode), go to “Simply used as wireless NVR (ST mode)”
at page 6 for details.
If you also want to use this device as a wireless access point in addition to being used as a NVR (AP mode), please
connect this device and your wireless router physically with a RJ45 network cable, and go to “Used as NVR and
wireless access point (AP mode)” at page 10 for details.
NOTE
Video tutorials for the ST mode and AP mode are also available. You can scan the QR codes below to see more.
ST Mode
GETTING STARTED 5
AP Mode

Simply used as wireless NVR (ST mode)

1. Connect your smart phone / tablet to the Wi-Fi network that you want this NVR to be connected.
2. Open EagleEyes and choose EaZy to sign into the cloud service.
NOTE
If you do not have an account for EaZy service, please register one first.
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3. Choose Wireless Device and select the picture of this device.
4. Power on your device and check the LED indicator. Wait for approximately two minutes till the indicator is flashing in
green.
NOTE
If the indicator doesn’t flash in green after two minutes, press the reset button on the rear panel of this device to reset this device.
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5. Choose how you want to connect this device to the internet.
For the ST mode, choose By connecting to Wi-Fi network.
6. Read the instructions in Manual Setup and click on Next to leave this app temporarily.
7. Go to the Wi-Fi network page of your smart phone / tablet and find the SSID starting with NVR-000E53, such as
NVR-000E53343474 in our example. Choose the SSID to join. The default password to join the network is
12345678.
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8. Open EagleEyes again.
When you’re prompted to continue Wi-Fi setup, choose OK. The wizard will continue the process.
9. Wait till the connection is done and jump to the next page automatically.
NOTE
If the wizard doesn’t jump to the last page automatically after two minutes, check the status indicator and click on Status Indicator to know the current status and fix it.
10. When you see Setup completed, click on Close to return to the address book of EagleEyes. This device will be
shown in the address book.
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Used as NVR and wireless access point (AP mode)

1. Connect this device to your router with a RJ45 network cable as shown in “Used as NVR and wireless access point (AP
mode)” at page 4.
2. Make sure your phone / tablet is connected to the internet by a Wi-Fi network or 3G / 4G cellular network.
3. Open EagleEyes and choose EaZy to sign into the cloud service.
NOTE
If you do not have an account for EaZy service, please register one first.
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4. Choose Wireless Device and select the picture of this device.
5. Power on your device and check the LED indicator. Wait for approximately two minutes till the indicator is flashing in
green.
NOTE
If the indicator doesn’t flash in green after two minutes, press the reset button on the rear panel of this device to reset this device.
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6. Choose how you want to connect this device to the internet.
For the AP mode, choose By connecting RJ45 network cable.
7. Read the instructions in Manual Setup and click on Next to leave this app temporarily.
8. Go to the Wi-Fi network page of your smart phone / tablet and find the SSID starting with NVR-000E53, such as
NVR-000E53343474 in our example. Choose the SSID to join. The default password to join the network is
12345678.
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9. Open EagleEyes again.
When you’re prompted to continue Wi-Fi setup, choose OK. The wizard will continue the process.
10. Wait till the connection is done and jump to the next page automatically.
NOTE
If the wizard doesn’t jump to the last page automatically after two minutes, check the status indicator and click on Status Indicator to know the current status and fix it.
11. When you see Setup completed, click on Close to return to the address book of EagleEyes. This device will be
shown in the address book with the default name, NVR-AP.
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12. Click on the NVR you just added in the address book to enter the live view page, and choose (Setting)
on the top toolbar to enter the setting page. Find the WIRELESS section and revise the SSID and password, and
choose Apply to save and return to the address book.
The SSID allows 2 ~ 32 lowercase and upper case English letters, numbers, hyphen (-) and underline ( _ ).
The password allows 8 ~ 32 lowercase and uppercase English letters.
NOTE
a) It’s recommended to at least change the NVR’s Wi-Fi password to avoid unwelcomed connection if anyone knows the default
password to connect.
b) When a camera is added wirelessly to the NVR, changing SSID / password will cause the camera connection failed and you’ll
need to reconfigure the camera connection to the NVR.
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13. Go to the Wi-Fi network page of your smart phone / tablet and find the SSID you just changed, such as my-home in
our example. Choose it to join the network and enter the password you just changed in the previous step.
Now you have another Wi-Fi access point at your place.
NOTE
This function is available only when the NVR is configured to the internet by physically connecting a RJ45 network cable to the router.
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Sharing device access with other EaZy cloud account(s)

How to let other related persons, such as your family members or security guards, be able to access this device and see what’s going on when the network setup is completed?
When this device is configured to the internet by EaZy Networking, you can easily share the device access with other cloud account(s) without memorizing any IP address, port number, user name and password to access this device.
Before sharing device access with other cloud account(s), make sure the person with whom you’d like to share this device has completed the following things:
1. Download and install EagleEyes on the smart phone / tablet of the person with whom you’d like to share this device.
2. Click on (EaZy) to register the cloud service and create a cloud account.
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On your smart phone / tablet:
1. Click on (Edit) and select this device to enter the edit page.
2. Find the BUDDY section and switch Share on.
3. Enter the EaZy account name or Email of the person with whom you’d like to share this device, and choose Add to
continue.
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SUPERVISOR, POWER USER, NORMAL
GUEST
4. The account information will be shown here if the EaZy account name you just entered is correct. Choose Next to
continue.
5. Specify the access permission of the specified account (User level), which account’s data allowance should be
consumed after access successfully (Who pay for data allowance), and how long the account is allowed to stay
after access successfully (Connection time limit).
Function Description
Who pay for data allowance Data allowance is the data plan you additionally purchased via EagleEyes to keep the video
transmission stable without being affected by the number of online users who are using EaZy Networking simultaneously when your device is connected to the internet via EaZy Networking. Each device will enclose a 2GB data plan for a free trial. The data plans you can purchase are 1GB, 7GB, 50GB and 200GB.
If you’ve purchased a data plan, you can choose whether you want to share your data plan with the EaZy account (I) or not (Buddy).
Connection time limit Assign how long the account is allowed to stay after access successfully.
The options are 1 Minute, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, 30 Minutes and Unlimited.
User level The default four user levels are
Group Choose Edit to revise the functions of default user levels if needed, or you can create a new
details about how each user level can do, please refer to “
group and customize the functions this group can do.
Account user levels” at page 47.
and
. For
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6. Review the sharing information again and choose Share! to confirm and complete.
7. Check the EagleEyes address book with the shared account and see if a device is shown. For details about the device
icons, please refer to “Device icons on EagleEyes address book at page 54.
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By configuring your router

This is the traditional way to configure your device to the internet and it may require some advanced network knowledge to
complete the setup.
Please check the advanced network setup
to know more details or scan the QR code below to download.
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ADDING IP CAMERA TO NVR

This NVR supports up to two IP cameras connection. You can connect the camera wirelessly or manually input the IP
address of the camera (when the camera is configured to the internet already).

Connect wirelessly (LAN)

Connect the IP camera wirelessly when your IP camera is our brand’s wireless camera. Otherwise, please choose to
manually input the IP address of your camera as instructed in “Input manually (WAN)” at page 24.
1. Make sure your smart phone /
tablet is connected to the
internet via a wireless network
or 3G / 4G cellular network.
2. Open EagleEyes and choose
the NVR to go to the live view.
In the live view, click on
add a camera, and follow the
wizard instructions to choose
your device type (Wireless
IP Camera) and product.
+ to
ADDING IP CAMERA TO NVR 21
3. Power on your camera and wait until it’s initialized and the LED indicator is flashing in blue. Choose Next to continue.
4. The wizard will capture the SSID and password of the Wi-Fi network this NVR is currently used. Choose Next to
continue.
NOTE
The camera will lose its connection when the SSID or password of the Wi-Fi network shown here is changed. If it’s really necessary to change to change the SSID or password, please reset the camera and add it to the NVR again.
5. Scan the QR code as instructed in the wizard and wait till the LED indicator is flashing slowly in blue or you hear the
audio message depending on the model you have). Choose Next to continue.
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6. Wait until the connection is completed and jump to the final page automatically. Choose Close to finish and return to
the live view.
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Input manually (WAN)

This method is used when:
Your IP camera is a wired (not wireless) IP camera of the same brand as this NVR’s.
Your IP camera is the other brand’s IP camera.
Please either (1) configure the IP camera to the internet or (2) connected to the same router as the NVR is connected to,
and you know the IP address, port number, user name and password to access the camera.
NOTE
(1) To know how to configure other brand’s IP camera, please check its own user manual. (2) This method doesn’t support the IP camera which is connected to the internet by EaZy Networking since there’s nowhere to
know the IP address of the camera.
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If you want to connect the other brand’s IP camera…
ONVIF
Choose ONVIF if your IP camera supports ONVIF.
Choose
if your IP camera doesn’t support ONVIF.
If you want to connect our brand’s IP camera…
AVTECH
Choose AVTECH.
1. Open EagleEyes and choose the NVR to go to the live view.
In the live view, click on + to add a camera, and choose Manual Input to enter the edit page.
In this page, choose Vendor to select your device type:
ONLY_STREAM
You need to know the RTSP command of the sub stream and record stream for your IP camera to get only live streaming.
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ONLY_STREAM
2. Fill in the IP address, port number, user name and
password needed to access your IP camera.
NOTE
Sub stream path and record stream path are needed when
ONLY_STREAM is selected in Vendor. Please check the user
manual of the camera to know the RTSP commands for its sub stream and record stream.
3. In the Preview section, click on to verify if the
information you just entered is correct. If the information is
correct, you’ll see the camera image.
4. Click on Apply to add and return to the live view.
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ADDRESS BOOK

For details about each element on this page:
1. Click on (Information), or
2. Scan the QR code below.
ADDRESS BOOK 27

LIVE VIEW

The functions available depend on the user level of your account.
There are four user levels: SUPERVISOR, POWER USER,
NORMAL and GUEST. Please check “Account user levels” at page
47 to know details.
LIVE VIEW 28

Snapshot

Click on to take a snapshot of the current live image. The image will be saved to (Media), accessible
from the address book.
NOTE
The resolution of the snapshot depends on the video profile you chose for camera live display.

Manual recording

Click on to start recording the current live feed ( on the bottom right corner) and click on again to stop. The footage
will be saved to (Media) , accessible from the address book.
In the single display mode, click on to start recording the live feed of the current channel.
In the two-channel display mode, click on on the bottom toolbar to enter the channel selection mode.
You’ll see the record icon ( ) on the two video channels. Tap the record icon on the channel you’d like to start
recording (turning to red when tapped), and click on on the bottom toolbar to exit the channel selection
mode.
LIVE VIEW 29

Channel display mode

Single channel display

Tap on the channel you want to see or control. To return to the multiple-
channel display mode, choose on the bottom toolbar.

Multiple channel display

Click on to show the available channel display mode.
This device is a 2CH NVR and there’s only one mode to choose, (two-
channel display mode).
LIVE VIEW 30

Microphone (audio broadcasting)

Choose the video channel which supports the microphone function and
click on on the bottom toolbar. The icon for the selected channel will
be displayed in blue.
Tap on the blue icon to enter the broadcasting mode. A microphone icon
( ) will be shown on the screen. Press and hold the icon to start talking
and release the icon to stop. Your voice will be delivered to where the
camera is installed.
NOTE:
1. Before using this function, make sure the chosen camera supports audio
2. When this function is chosen, the speaker function of the corresponding video
transmission (microphone & speaker built-in or line-in and line-out).
channel will also be enabled for two-way audio transmission.
LIVE VIEW 31

Speaker (audio hearing)

Choose the video channel which supports the speaker function and click on
on the bottom toolbar.
Click on to disable the mute status ( to ). The icon for the
selected channel will be displayed in blue and you’ll hear the live audio
from where you’re monitoring now. To mute the audio, click on icon.
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VIDEO SEARCH & BACKUP

NOTE
This function is available only for SUPERVISOR and POWER USER accounts. For details, please check “Account user levels” at page 47.
NOTE
Before using this function, make sure you’ve enabled the recording function to get video footage. For details, please check “WIRELESS” at page 42.
There are two ways to go to the event search and backup pages:
1. In the address book, click on (Play) at the bottom toolbar, and choose the camera you want to search for video
footage.
2. In the live view, click on (playback) on the top toolbar.
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Search by calendar

In the calendar view ( ):
1. Select CH on the top right corner to choose the video channel within
which includes the video data you’re looking for.
2. In the calendar, the date with video footage will be circled. Choose the
date you want.
3. Tap and hold on the time bar to slide to the time you want.
4. Choose to start video playback.
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Type Description
ALL
All events
List of all alarm and motion events
ER
Event Record
Record triggered by alarm detection
MT
Motion Trigger
Record triggered by motion detection

Search by event

In the list view ( ):
1. Choose from the two event types:
To narrow down the list, select on the top right corner to specify
the time and to specify the time.
2. Select one log from the list to start video playback.
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Video backup

When you find the video footage you need, you
can easily crop the specific segment and save it.
1. Tap to enter the edit mode.
2. Slide the time bar to specify the footage
segment you want.
3. tap to select the video resolution and
where to save the footage:
iOS
Android
Vers io n
Vers io n
Email Email Email this footage with the Email
Other
Export Send this footage to an App which
App
Photo
Save to
Album
EagleEyes Media
-- Save to device
Description
account saved in your device.
supports this function, for example, Google Drive.
Save this footage to the album of your device. The footage could be found in the album of your device, and also in Media of EagleEyes.
Save this footage to the download or microSD card folder in your device.
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PUSH VIDEO (For selected models only)

Push Video is used to help you get notified quickly when an event occurs. For this camera, you can configure the camera to
send you Push Video when there’s any motion event. You’ll get notified via your smart phone / tablet as soon as possible
when a motion event is detected. Once you open the message, you’ll see video playback of the event to help you quickly
know what just happened and respond if needed.
NOTE
This function is available only for SUPERVISOR and POWER USER accounts. For details, please check “Account user levels” at page 47.
NOTE
This function requires network transmission and the receipt of Push Video on your smart phone / tablet depends on the transmission speed of the network.

How to enable Push Video

In the address book, enable Guard and try to trigger a motion event to see if you can receive a push message
successfully.
NOTE
Before using this function, make sure your device is configured to the internet as instructed in “CONNECTING NVR TO INTERNET” at page 5 and a microSD card is inserted to this camera.
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How to check Push Video

There are two ways to check Push Video events:
1. Directly open the push message you received.
2. In the address book, choose (Push Log) to see the log list about Push Video.

Check from push message

When you receive the push message, open the
message, and EagleEyes will be opened
automatically to play the event footage that
triggers Push Video.
The footage will start from 3 seconds prior to
the time that actually triggers Push Video (pre-
alarm recording).
If you want to switch to the live view to see
what’s going on now, click on LIVE on the top
right corner.
NOTE
In the video playback mode, you can also crop and save the footage for backup. For details, please refer to “VIDEO SEARCH & BACKUP” at page 33.
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Check from Push Log

In the address book, click on (Push Log) at the bottom to enter the Push Video log list. In the list, choose the log that
includes the footage you want to check to start video playback.
The footage will start 3 seconds prior to the time that actually triggers Push Video (pre-alarm recording).
NOTE
In the video playback mode, you can also crop and save the footage for backup. For details, please refer to “VIDEO SEARCH & BACKUP” at page 33.
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ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONS

In the advanced setting page, you can choose to change the
default record resolution, enable motion detection, adjust
audio volume, create an account and so on. For details,
please check the following sections.
To access the advanced setting page, click on
(Setting) on the top toolbar in the live view, and
choose the configuration you’d like to modify.
NOTE
Only the account with the highest user level, SUPERVISOR, can access this function.
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RECORD

Before enabling any recording function, make sure a storage device such as a microSD card or a USB drive is inserted in
this NVR and the storage device is detected properly as you can see its details in the section, STORAGE
INFORMATION.

Manual Record

Switch it on / off to enable / disable video recording all the time.

Event Record

Switch it on / off to enable / disable video recording when a motion event
occurs.

Audio

Switch it on / off to enable / disable audio recording when video recording is
on.
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WIRELESS

When this NVR is configured to the internet by the AP mode, it can also be used as a wireless access point for your smart
phone or tablet to connect. In this case, it’s recommended to change the default SSID and password of this device to
prevent unwanted access to share your network bandwidth.
NOTE
Do not change the SSID and password here when a camera is already added to this device wirelessly. This will disconnect the camera and cause video loss.

Mode

Here shows how this device is connected to the internet (AP / ST).

SSID(AP)

The default SSID is the mac address of this device. Revise it when needed.

Password(AP)

The default password is 12345678. Revise it when needed.
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CAMERA

You can add a camera to this NVR or remove an added camera here.

Adding a camera

Instead of clicking on + in the live view, you can also click on + here to add
a camera If a channel hasn’t been added any camera.

Removing a camera

For the channel which has been added a camera, a bin icon ( ) will be
shown. Click on the bin icon to remove and add a camera if needed.
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MOTION AREA

Define the area for motion detection and you can configure
the system to:
1. Start event recording when anything is detected in that
area.
2. Enable Push Video when there’s a motion event.
(for selected models only)
NOTE:
For video recording to work properly, make sure a storage device such as a microSD card or a USB drive is inserted in this NVR and the storage device is detected properly as you can see its details in the section,
To disable motion detection, choose Clear All.
STORAGE INFORMATION.
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TIME

System Time

Manually change the date and time to the current time when needed.
Otherwise, when the time zone is chosen correctly, the camera will adjust
the local area time of the system automatically.

Time Zone

Choose the correct time zone and the camera will adjust the local area time
of the system automatically.

NTP Server

Simply use the default SNTP server (For example, pool.npt.gov) or change
to another server with which users are familiar.

Find Me

Click on this button to have this NVR beep if you forget where it’s been placed.

Reset All

Click on this button to reset this NVR if necessary.
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STORAGE INFORMATION

Here shows the information of the inserted storage device, such as a microSD card or a USB drive. The recommended storage capacity for a microSD card / USB flash drive is 32GB ~ 128GB; the USB hard drive capacity is up to 8TB.
When a storage device is inserted and detected, it will be formatted automatically. Make sure the status is Ready and your storage device is ready to use.
NOTE
(1) To remove the inserted microSD card or USB drive, it’s recommended to use the
the video data. For details, please check “STORAGE INFORMATION” at page 46.
(2) It’s not allowed to insert the removed microSD card or USB drive to your laptop / PC and try to access it directly. It might impair
the video data saved in the card or USB drive. To get video data and backup, please use the app, EagleEyes. For details, please refer to “VIDEO SEARCH & BACKUP” at page 33.

Unmount

This button is used to remove the inserted storage device.
It’s not recommended to directly remove the inserted storage device as it
may impair the video data saved in it.

Format

This button is used to format the inserted storage device.
All information saved in the storage device will be erased and can’t be
recovered. Please make necessary backup.
Unmount button in the setting page to protect
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APPENDIX

Account user levels

The account which has the highest user level, SUPERVISOR, has the permission to assign the user level for each
account.
SUPERVISOR POWER USER NORMAL GUEST
ADDRESS BOOK
Guard (Push Video) on / off V V
Playback V V
LIVE
Playback V V
Information V V V V
Setting (Advanced Configurations) V
Snapshot V V V V
Manual recording V V V V
Display mode V V V V
Microphone V V V
Speaker V
Camera control V V V
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MicroSD card compatible list

Brand Capacity Class
SanDisk 32GB Class 4
128GB Class 10
Samsung 128GB Class 10
Silicon Power 64GB --
Kingmax 64GB --
Transcend 128GB Class 10
Kingston 32GB Class 4
64GB Class 10
128GB Class 10
TOSHIBA 128GB Class 10
TOPRAM 32GB Class 10
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Specifications

WiFi Parameters Interface IEEE802.11b/g/n
Frequency 2.4GHz
Video Input & Display Channel Number 2 channels
Remote Display & Playback 2 channels
External Storage & Backup MicroSD Card YES (up to 128GB)
Min. External Storage Capacity 32GB
Remote Backup YES
External Interface USB Interface USB 2.0 * 1
MicroSD Card Slot YES * 1
Network Interface RJ45 10M / 100M self-adaptive Ethernet port * 1
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USB Drive
USB 2.0 flash drive (up to 128GB)
USB 2.0 hard drive (up to 8TB)
Software Recording Mode Manual / Event
Record Streaming Dual
Recording Throughput 60FPS@8MP (3264 x 2448), up to 10Mbps
Remote Access Mobile APP on iOS & Android mobile devices
Max. Online User 10
P2P Setup via EaZy Networking YES
Push Video Optional
General Reset Button YES
Status Indicator YES
Power Source (±10%) DC5V / 1.5A (Micro USB)
Operating Temperature 10~ 40℃ (50℉~104℉)
Operating Humidity 10% ~ 85%
Dimensions (mm)** 125(L) × 74(W) x 28(H)
Net Weight (kg) 0.415
*The specifications are subject to change without notice ** Dimensional tolerance: .±5mm
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FAQ
Q1: How many IP cameras can be added into this NVR?
Up to two IP cameras can be added to this NVR.
A1:
Q2: Can I add other brand’s IP cameras to this NVR?
A2: Yes. Please either (1) configure the IP camera to the internet or (2) connect the IP camera to the same router as
the NVR is connected to. Then, get its IP address, port number, user name and password, and choose
Manual Input when adding the IP camera.
To know how to configure the other brand’s IP camera, please check its own user manual.
Q3: I want to connect this NVR to a monitor. Is it possible?
A3:
This NVR doesn’t support video output.
All operation and control are done via our mobile app, EagleEyes. Please download EagleEyes and check its
live feed on your mobile phone or tablet.
Q4: Can I access this NVR via any website?
No, this NVR can only be accessed to control and manage via our mobile app, EagleEyes.
A4:
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Q5: How to update this NVR?
A5: The app will notify you with a red dot () next to the device type icon in the address book when there’s an
update. Click on the icon and the system will prompt you to start upgrading.
Q6: How to save video footage to this NVR?
A6: This NVR allows inserting a microSD card and USB drive for video storage. For microSD cards & USB flash
drives, the recommended capacity is at least 32GB and up to 128GB. For USB hard drives, the capacity is up to
8TB.
Q7: Can I remove the microSD card or USB drive connected to the NVR and access it directly on my PC?
A7: No, it might impair the video data saved in the microSD card or USB drive. To get video data and backup,
please use the app, EagleEyes.
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Q8: Troubleshooting for status Indicators
Flashing in red:
A8:
Flashing is orange:
The internet connection is failed. Please check your router and see if there’s something
wrong, such as the power is disconnected or someone has changed its setting without
telling you.
The Wi-Fi password is wrong.
When it shows during network setup, please reset this NVR and restart the whole setup
process again.
When it shows after the network setup is completed and you’ve started using this NVR
for a whole, please check your router and see if someone has changed its Wi-Fi
password without telling you. Please change the password back, or you’ll have to reset
and configure this NVR again.
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Device icons on EagleEyes address book

Icon Color Indication
or
For example, if you see as the device type, you’ll know:
This device is an IP camera.
This device is connected to the Internet via EaZy Networking.
You were shared with the access right of the device, but the device share is disabled now.
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Teal This device is a DVR or NVR.
Blue This device is an IP camera.
Orange This device is an IP speed dome camera.
Red This device is disconnected and unidentified.
This device is configured to the Internet via EaZy Networking
Depending on the device color
Depending on the device color
Depending on the device color
(AVTECH EaZy cloud service).
The cloud icon will be grayed out if the EaZy server can’t be connected.
You’ve shared the access right of the device with other cloud account
via Buddy (AVTECH EaZy cloud service).
The icon color will be faded out if you disable the device share.
The icon color will be faded if the device share is disabled by the owner of
the device.
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