Dahua X72A2A Quick Start Guide

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

Quick Start Guide

V1.0.0

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Foreword

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our Digital Video Recorder (DV R).
This Quick Start Guide (hereinafter referred to be "the Guide") will help you become familiar

with our DVR in a short time.
Please read the Guide carefully before starting using your DVR and properly keep it for future

reference.

Important Safeguards and Warnings

 To secure your device, it is strongly recommended to create a strong password and

change it periodically especially in t he hi gh security system.

 All installation and operations herein should conform to your local electrical safety codes.

We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or el ectrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.

 Improper battery use might result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.
 When replacing the battery, make sure the same model is used.
 We assume no liability or responsibility for any problems caused by unauthorized

modifications or attempted repair.

 Use a power supply that meets the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and

complies with Limited Power Source according to IEC 60950-1. Refer to the device label
for detailed information.

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The following categorized signal words wi th defined meaning might appear in the Guide.

About this Guide

 The Guide is a general document for introduci ng the product, so there might be some

functions described for DVR in the Guide not apply to the model you purchased, or the
interfaces might be different, or the operations might be different, and in these cases the
actual product shall govern.

 All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice.

Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoid ed, may result in property
damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredict able result.

Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement to
the text.

 All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the properties of their

respective owners.

 Any loss caused by not complying with the operations described in the Guide should be

borne by the user.

 Upgrade the reader software or try other mains tream reader software if the Guide (in PDF

format) cannot be opened.

 There still might be deviation in technical data, func ti ons and operations description, or

errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.

 Please visit our website or contact your local s ervi ce engineer for more information.

Foreword .................................................................................................................................................. I

1 Quick Start ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Unpacking the Accessories ......................................................................................................... 1

Checking the Components .......................................................................................................... 1

Installing Battery .......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Installing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ................................................................................................. 2

Booting up ................................................................................................................................... 2

2 The Grand Tour .................................................................................................................................... 3

Front Panel .................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Rear Panel .................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3 Local Configurations ........................................................................................................................ 4

Initializing DVR ............................................................................................................................ 4

Adding Remote Device ................................................................................................................ 5

Configuring Recording Storage Schedule ................................................................................... 6

Playing Back Recorded Video ..................................................................................................... 7

Configuring P2P Settings ............................................................................................................ 7

3.5.1 Entering P2P Interface ...................................................................................................... 8

3.5.2 Adding DVR into Cell Phone Client ................................................................................... 8

Logout ......................................................................................................................................... 9

4 Web Login .......................................................................................................................................... 10

Table of Contents

Table of Contents III

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after-sales service.

The actual appearance or quantity might be different depending on the model you purchased.

1 Quick Start

Unpacking the Accessories

Checking the Components

When you receive the DVR, please check against the following checking list. If any of the items
are missing or damaged, contact the local retailer or after-sales engineer immediately.

Sequence Checking items Requirement

Appearance No obvious damage.

1 Package

Packing materials

2 Labels Labels on the device

Appearance No obvious damage.

No broken or distorted positions that

Not torn up.

Do not tear up or throw away the labels;
otherwise the warranty services are not
ensured. You need to provide the serial
number of the product when calling the

3 Device

Data cables, power
cables, fan cables, and
mainboard

No loose connection.

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