Dahua XVR SERIES Quick Start Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

Quick Start Guide

V1.0.0

Foreword

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
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 the high security system.

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

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

 Improper battery use might result in fire, explos i on, 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.

Safety Icons

The following categorized signal words wit h defined meaning might appear in the Guide.

Signal Words

Meaning

Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictabl e result.

Provides additional information as the emphas i s and supplement to
the text.

About this Guide

 The Guide is a general document for introducing t he product, so there might be some

functions described for DVR in the Guide not appl y 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 pri or written notice.

 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 mainst ream reader software if the Guide (in PDF

format) cannot be opened.

 There still might be deviation in technical data, functions 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 service engineer for more information.

Table of Contents III

Table of Contents

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

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1 Quick Start

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

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

1 Package

Appearance No obvious damage.

Packing materials

No broken or distorted positions that

could be caused by hit.

2 Labels Labels on the device

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

after-sales service.

3 Device

Appearance No obvious damage.
Data cables, power

cables, fan cables, and
mainboard

No loose connection.