Digital Watchdog DW-VIP1612T, DW-VIP84T, DW-VIP88T, DW-VIP86T, DW-VIP83T User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Step 1 – CONNECTING THE NVR Step 2 – POWERING UP THE NVR

8 Channel Models 16 Channel Models

DW-V IP81T DW-VI P16 1T

DW-VI P82T DW-V IP162 T

DW-VI P83T DW-VIP163T

DW-VI P84T DW-VI P16 4T

DW-VIP86T DW-VIP166T

DW-VI P88T DW-VI P16 8T

DW-V IP 812T DW-V IP 1612T

Username: admin Password: no password

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

CD (QSG + Manual
+ Soft ware) & Quick
Start Guide

Rubber Mount 1 Set

1 Set

12V/5A D/C Adaptor
& Power Cable

48V/2.5A PoE Adaptor
& Power Cable

1 Set

1 Set

1. Mount and install all necessary cameras and external devices. Refer to their individual manuals for

additional information.

2. Place the NVR in its nal position. See installation tips below.

3. Connect all necessary cables to the NVR

4. Once all additional devices have been properly connected to the NVR, connect the NVR to

an appropriate power supply. The NVR will boot up automatically.

HD MONITOR

5A max

MAIN POWER

KBD PTZ RELAY ALARM IN

SUPPLY

(MAX 12V, 5A)

+ +– – C NC NO G 4 3 2 1

SAFETY TIPS

1. When the NVR boots up, it will be in protective mode.

This means you will not be able to access the NVR’s setup
menu until you enter the proper username and password.

2. To unlock the NVR, right-click any where on the screen.

The login screen will appear. (Default Username /
Password: admin / no password)

3. When the NVR boots up for the rst time, you will be

guided through the Startup Wizard.

CAMERA

48V 2.5A max

PoE POWER INPUT

POE POWER

Back Pan el Ports ma y dier accordi ng to model

USB Mouse 1 Set IR Remote Control 1 Set

Atten tion: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference page for initial set-up.
It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for complete and proper NVR usage.

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1. Make sure the cameras and the monitors are properly connected to the NVR.

2. The NVR should be placed in a dust and moisture free environment. It must never be directly exposed

to sunlight. Ser ver room temperature is highly recommended to reduce the chance of overheating,
which may cause the NVR to become unstable.

3. During the boot up process, the NVR should not be interrupted by pressing any buttons on the mouse.

Do not unplug the power adapter or turn the NVR off during the boot up process.

4. A UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is highly recommended to prevent damage to the NVR during a

power outage.

5. Local PoE Ports can support up to 15W and up to 2.1 Megapixel resolution cameras.

PTZ CAMERA

CONTROL

INPUT/OUTPUT

AUDIO IN/OUT USB MOUSE

NETWORK PORTALARM

Quick Start Guide

Step 3 – STARTUP WIZARD

1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the NVR’s basic settings, including network settings,

camera detection and registration and quick recording setup. At any time you can exit the wizard and
setup the NVR manually.

2. Set the NVR’s network settings to match your

network’s requirements. It is recommended to set
the network type to DHCP and let the NVR auto­detect the network’s settings, then change the type
to Static. Please contact your Network Administrator
for additional information.

3. The VMAX IP’s Camera Registration screen allows you to detect and register all the supported cameras

in your network and add them to the NVR. The VMAX IP is engineered to work with Digital Watchdog’s
MEGApix IP cameras. To nd and register your cameras:

a. The NVR will automatically scan the network for

all supported cameras and display the results in
the table.

b. Cameras connected directly to the NVR’s PoE

switch will appear at the top of the table.

c. Once the NVR completes the network search,

select which cameras to register by checking
the ‘Activate’ box next to them.

d. Select which NVR channel to assign to each

camera by selecting the appropriate number in
the drop-down menu options.

e. Click ‘Save’ to save your cameras.

4. The Quick Setup menu option allows you to easily setup all your cameras’ recording resolution, frame

rate, mode and recording periods. To use the Quick Setup option, check the box ‘Use Quick Setup’ to
enable. There are two conguration options:

a. Input Desired Days – Enter the number of days you wish to record before the local storage gets full or

overrides itself. The recording parameters under Recording set tings will adjust automatically to allows
for your desired number of recording days.

b. Record Settings – Manually enter the resolution, frame rate, recording mode and quality from the

drop-down options. The system will instantly update the ‘Days to Record’ section, showing how many
estimated recording days will result from the settings set above. These recording set tings will apply
to all cameras registered with the NVR. To manually setup different recordings for each camera or
recording schedule, disable the Quick Setup menu and go to RECORD.

Step 4 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM

1. NAVIGATION – use the included USB mouse to navigate around the NVR’s monitoring and Setup pages.

a. To access the MENU BAR – move the mouse’s

cursor to the bottom of the display area to show
the menu bar.

b. To access the QUICK MENU OPTIONS –

Right-click any where on the screen. This will take
you to the quick menu options, which include:

• Display Mode Options

• Alarm Status

• Start / Stop Sequence View

• Freeze / Unfreeze Live Image

• Access the Camera Registration Page

• Start / Stop Panic Recording

• Playback and Search Options

• Access the Backup Menu Page

• Access the Main Menu Page

• Shut Down the System

• Log off Current User

Step 5 – REMOTE MONITORING

DDNS Setup

The DDNS address provides your NVR a URL address, easier to remember than an IP address.

This is a free feature supported by Digital Watchdog for its customers.

1. Go to the Network setup menu, and select the ‘DDNS’ tab.

2. Check USE DDNS to enable. (Make sure the NVR’s web por t has been properly setup in your router).

3. Select dwddns2.net (default).

4. Enter a name for your NVR and click the CHECK but ton. If the name is available, the system will

display the following message: “THIS NVR NAME CAN BE USED”. Click SAVE to save all changes.

5. To use your DDNS, open an Internet Explorer page and enter the DDNS in the address bar:

NVR name.dwddns2.net:port-number. (Example: http://vmaxip.dwddns2.net:80)

2. HELP – For your convenience, the HELP button located at the bottom right of setup screens includes

basic information and explanation of the features and settings in that page, for on-the-go information.

Rev Date: 4/1 5 © 2015 Digit al Watchdog. A ll rights re served .