HiWatch DS-N204, DS-N208, DS-N204-4P, DS-N208-8P Quick Start Manual
Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Description of Panels ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Installation and Connections ......................................................................................................... 9
2.1 NVR Installation .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Hard Disk Installation .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 HDD Storage Calculation Chart ......................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Menu Operation ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Startup and Shutdown ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 Activating Your Device ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Login and Logout ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.5 One-touch Adding IP Camera ............................................................................................................ 16
3.6 Using the Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.7 Network Settings ................................ ................................................................................................ 17
3.8 Adding IP Cameras ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.9 Live View ........................................................................................................................................... 19
3.10 Recording Settings ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.11 Playback ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser .......................................................................................................... 22
Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to Network Video Recorder (NVR).
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other
information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is
subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in the
company website.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Legal Disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE,
SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS, AND OUR COMPANY MAKES
NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL
OUR COMPANY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA OR DOCUMENTATION, IN CONNECTION WITH
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF OUR COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN
RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR
OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET
SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive
2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific
battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate
cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
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Safety Instructions
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the
responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.
In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical
safety regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical
specifications for detailed information.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the
Limited Power Source with 100~240 VAC, 12 VDC or 48 VDC according to the
IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed
information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may
cause over-heating or a fire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and
unplug the power cable, and then please contact the service center.
If the POE ports of device do not comply with Limited Power Source, the
additional equipment connected to POE ports shall have fire enclosure.
The USB interface of the -P devices can be connected with the mouse and
U-flash disk storage device only.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Keep all liquids away from the device.
Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit
as a result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within
the unit.
Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and
peripherals.
A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion.
Replace with the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Models
DS-N200
DS-N204
DS-N208
DS-N200-xP
DS-N204-4P
DS-N208-8P
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
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Chapter 1 Description of Panels
1.1 Front Panel
DS-N200-xP Series
Figure 1-1 DS-N200-xP Series
Table 1-1 Description of Front Panel
No.
Icon
Description
1 Indicator turns red when NVR is powered up.
2
Indicator lights in red when data is being read from or
written to HDD.
3
Indicator blinks blue when network connection is
functioning properly.
1.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel vaires according to different models.
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DS-N200
Figure 1-2 DS-N200
Table 1-2 Description of Interfaces
DS-N200-xP
Figure 1-3 DS-N204-4P
Figure 1-4 DS-N208-8P
No.
Item
Description
1
Power Supply
12 VDC power supply.
2
Audio In
RCA connector for two-way audio input.
3
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
4
Network
Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
5
Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output.
6
VGA Output
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
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