USER MANUAL
DVR with Cloud Technology Aurora Series
Default user name: admin
Default password: 123456
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Preface
About this Manual
The material in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We made every effort to ensure that this user’s manual is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors and omissions that may have occurred.
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the product and receiver.
•Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity
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.
Copyright
Limitation of Liability
•This publication is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or noninfringement of a third party’s rights.
•This publication may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes may be made to the information herein, at any time, for publication improvements and/or of the corresponding device(s).
Disclaimer of Warranty
In no event shall the supplier be liable to any party or any person, except for replacement or reasonable maintenance of the product, for the cases, including but not limited to the following:
•Any damage or loss, including but without limitation, direct or indirect, special, consequential or exemplary, arising out of or relating to the device;
•Personal injury or any damage caused by inapppropriate use or negligent operation of the user;
•Unauthorized disassemble, repear or modification of the device by the user;
•Any problem, consequential inconvenience, or loss or damage, arising out of combining the system with the devices of a third party;
•Any claim or action for damages, brought by any person or organization being a photogenic subject, due to violation of privacy with the result of pictures from a surveillance camera, including saved data, for some reason, becomes public or is used for the purpose other than for surveillance.
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Safety Information
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Safety Precautions
•Do not touch live electrical parts.
Electric shock can be avoided. Follow the recommended practices listed below. Faulty installation, improper grounding, and incorrect operation and maintenance of electrical equipment are always sources of danger.
•Do not try to install equipment outdoor, during strong wind and rain.
•Do not install or remove equipment outdoor, when raining.
•Do not try to install or operate any equipment, during a thunderstorm.
•Always ground all electrical equipment and the work platform.
Prevent accidental electrical shocks. Connect power source, control cabinets, and work platform to an approved electrical ground.
•Always use the correct cable size.
Sustained overloading will cause cable failure and result in possible electrical shock or fire hazard. Work cable should be the same rating as the factory.
•Always keep cables and connectors in good condition.
Improper or worn electrical connections can cause short circuits and can increase the chance of an electrical shock. Do not use worn, damaged, or bare cables.
•Always avoid open-circuit voltage.
The added voltages increase the severity of electric shock hazard.
•Always wear insulated gloves while you adjust equipment.
Electric power should be turned off and insulated gloves should be worn when making any equipment adjustment to assure shock protection.
•Always wear protective clothing such as long sleeve shirts while you are installing or removing equipment.
•Always wear high, snug fitting shoes.
•Always wear clean clothes without grease or oil.
•Protect neighboring workers from exposure to arc radiation.
•Always wear long trousers or jeans while you are installing or removing equipment.
•Always wear safety helmet or hard head and safety shoes before work.
•Always keep the equipment in dry places.
•Always wear safety harnesses/belt while you work in high places.
•Always wear dry clothing and avoid moisture and water.
•Always wear Public Safety Vest, while you work at night.
•Make sure all electrical connections are tight, clean, and dry.
•Make sure that you are well insulated to eliminate electric static charge.
•Always wear dry gloves, rubber-soled shoes, or stand on a dry board or platform.
•Always follow recognized safety standards.
•Always wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
•Always have second person on-site, while you work in dark, poor ventilation, or high places.
•Make sure that you are well protected against arc flashes, mechanical injury, or other mishaps.
•Make sure that the polarity of wire is correct before installing equipment.
•Always handle equipment with care.
•Do not block the ventilation of equipment.
•Do not put the magnetic parts around the equipment.
•Do not put the objects on top of the equipment.
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About this Manual..................................................................................................................... |
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FCC Compliance Statement....................................................................................................... |
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Copyright................................................................................................................................... |
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Safety Information..................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction........................................................................................................ |
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Product Overview...................................................................................................................... |
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Front Panel........................................................................................................................ |
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Rear Panel......................................................................................................................... |
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4-Channel DVR......................................................................................................... |
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8-Channel DVR......................................................................................................... |
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16-Channel DVR....................................................................................................... |
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Remote Control......................................................................................................................... |
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Mouse...................................................................................................................................... |
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Getting Started.................................................................................................. |
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Installing the Hard Disk Drive.................................................................................................. |
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Making Connection................................................................................................................. |
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Basic Connection............................................................................................................. |
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4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR................................................................................... |
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16-Channel DVR..................................................................................................... |
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Connecting to Other Devices.......................................................................................... |
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4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR................................................................................... |
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16-Channel DVR..................................................................................................... |
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Easy Network Setup................................................................................................................. |
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Basic Connection for Remote Live View on Smart Phone/Pad........................................ |
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Basic Connection for Remote Live View on MyKguard................................................... |
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Basic Connection for Uploading Images to Cloud........................................................... |
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Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................... |
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Enter Administrator Password........................................................................................ |
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Basic Setup...................................................................................................................... |
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Network Setup & Testing................................................................................................ |
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DDNS & Port Setup......................................................................................................... |
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HDD Setup....................................................................................................................... |
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Completing the Setup Wizard......................................................................................... |
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Operating the DVR............................................................................................ |
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Logging in................................................................................................................................ |
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Main Screen.................................................................................................................... |
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Task Bar........................................................................................................................... |
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Configuring DVR Settings................................................................................... |
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Main Menu.............................................................................................................................. |
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Basic Menu.............................................................................................................................. |
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System Setup................................................................................................................... |
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Date/Time Setup............................................................................................................. |
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Date/Time.............................................................................................................. |
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DST (Daylight Saving Time).................................................................................... |
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Display................................................................................................................... |
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Margin................................................................................................................... |
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Auto Sequence....................................................................................................... |
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Main Output.......................................................................................................... |
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Record Setup................................................................................................................... |
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Basic....................................................................................................................... |
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Bit rate................................................................................................................... |
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Schedule................................................................................................................ |
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User Setup....................................................................................................................... |
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Advance Menu........................................................................................................................ |
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Alarm Setup.................................................................................................................... |
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Motion................................................................................................................... |
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Sensor.................................................................................................................... |
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Video Loss.............................................................................................................. |
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Others.................................................................................................................... |
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LAN........................................................................................................................ |
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PPPoE..................................................................................................................... |
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Port........................................................................................................................ |
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Sub-stream............................................................................................................ |
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Communication Setup..................................................................................................... |
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MyKguard.............................................................................................................. |
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DDNS...................................................................................................................... |
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E-mail..................................................................................................................... |
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UPnP...................................................................................................................... |
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Cloud...................................................................................................................... |
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PTZ Setup........................................................................................................................ |
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Search...................................................................................................................................... |
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Record Search................................................................................................................. |
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Backing up Videos.................................................................................................. |
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Playing Videos........................................................................................................ |
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Trimming Videos.................................................................................................... |
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Log Search....................................................................................................................... |
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Disk Management................................................................................................................... |
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HDD................................................................................................................................. |
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Formatting HDD..................................................................................................... |
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USB Storage..................................................................................................................... |
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Formatting USB Disk Drive..................................................................................... |
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Managing USB Disk Drive...................................................................................... |
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eSATA (16-channel DVR only).......................................................................................... |
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Information.............................................................................................................................. |
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Device............................................................................................................................. |
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Network.......................................................................................................................... |
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Online.............................................................................................................................. |
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Record............................................................................................................................. |
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Maintenance........................................................................................................................... |
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Basic................................................................................................................................ |
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Manual Reboot...................................................................................................... |
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Set Auto Maintenance........................................................................................... |
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Update System Firmware....................................................................................... |
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Settings............................................................................................................................ |
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Load Default Settings............................................................................................. |
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Logout..................................................................................................................................... |
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Web Client........................................................................................................ |
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PC login.................................................................................................................................... |
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Interface Overview.................................................................................................................. |
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Switching Screen Modes................................................................................................. |
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Video Playback........................................................................................................................ |
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Searching and Playing Videos.......................................................................................... |
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Downloading Recorded Videos....................................................................................... |
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Configure Settings................................................................................................................... |
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Information..................................................................................................................... |
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Date/Time....................................................................................................................... |
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Record............................................................................................................................. |
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User................................................................................................................................. |
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Alarm............................................................................................................................... |
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Network.......................................................................................................................... |
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COMM............................................................................................................................. |
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System Manage............................................................................................................... |
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Local Settings.................................................................................................................. |
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Log................................................................................................................................... |
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Appendix.......................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... |
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Specifications........................................................................................................................... |
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Aurora Series:
Introduction
Introduction
Product Overview
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1)Power Input: Connects to the power adapter. Use only the supplied power adapter.
2)HDMI Output: Connects to a monitor via HDMI. For best video quality, it is recommended to use this connection.
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For best possible displayed image, use a television or monitor which can display 1920x 1080 or higher.
3)RS485 (4/8-channel only): Connects to a Speed dome camera via RS-485.
4)VGA Output: Connects to a VGA monitor.
5)USB 2.0: Connects to a USB mouse or flash disk.
6)LAN: Connects to a network via RJ-45.
7)Audio Output: Connects to a speaker via RCA.
8)Video Output: Connects to a monitor or television via BNC.
9)Video Input: Connects to a maximum of 4 (4-channel DVR), 8 (8-channel DVR), or 16 (16-channel DVR) CCTV cameras (BNC).
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The label shown on the port is the same channel number as it appears on the DVR interface.
10)Audio Input: Connects to a maximum of 4 (4-channel DVR), 8 (8-channel DVR), or 2 (16-channel DVR) microphones via RCA.
11)RS485 (16-channel only): Connects to a Speed dome camera, sensor or alarm device via RS-485.
12)eSATA: Connects to an external hard drive.
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Remote Control
Aurora Series:
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Login/Lock: Press to login/lock the main menu. |
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-: Press to decrease the volume level. |
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Numeric keys (1~0): Press to display channel 1~16. |
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Record: Press to start manual recording. |
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Display mode: Press to switch to different display |
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Stop: Press to stop manual recording. |
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Menu: Press to enter the menu. |
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Extra: Reserved key. |
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PTZ: Press to configure PTZ settings. |
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Rewind: Press to rewind during video playback. |
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Exit: Press to exit the menu. |
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Play: Press to play recorded video. |
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OK: Press to enter the selected menu item and |
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Fast forward: Press to fast forward during video |
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Up: Press to move up in the OSD menu. |
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Left: Press to move left in the OSD menu. |
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Pause: Press to pause the video playback. |
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Right: Press to move right in the OSD menu. |
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Down: Press to move down in the OSD menu. |
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Mute: Press to mute audio. |
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Introduction
Mouse
The DVR is supplied with a USB mouse that you can use to operate the DVR. Simply plug in the supplied mouse into the USB mouse connector at the rear panel of the device.
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In main menu or sub menu mode, click the right button to exit the current menu. |
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Aurora Series:
Getting Started
Getting Started
Installing the Hard Disk Drive
Depending on the package you have purchased, the hard disk drive may be included in the full package. If it is not pre-installed, follow the installation instructions on this user manual.
DO NOT install or remove the hard disk drive while the device power is turned on.
The DVR supports one 3.5” SATA hard disk drive. To install the HDD, follow the steps below.
Note:
The illustrations below show an 8-channel DVR, same procedures apply to a 4/16-channel DVR.
Step 1: Remove the cover
a. Loosen the screws in the left, right, and rear sides as shown.
b. Push back then lift up the cover to remove it.
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Step 2: Install HDD
Connect the data and power cables to the hard disk drive (HDD) and place the HDD on the DVR case.
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Step 3: Secure HDD
Align the HDD to the holes on the DVR case and secure the HDD using the four (4) supplied screws.
Step 4: Replace the cover
Attach the cover and the screws back in place.
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Aurora Series:
Getting Started
Making Connection
Basic Connection
4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR
Camera
Wall outlet
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cable(s) to the video 
input of the DVR via BNC 
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16-Channel DVR
Camera
Wall outlet
Connect the camera cable(s) to the video input of the DVR via BNC connector.
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Connect a mouse to the
USB 2.0 port.
Monitor
To the monitor via VGA
connector. Monitor
To the monitor via HDMI connector.
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Connecting to Other Devices
4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR
Microphone
Speaker
Connect the speaker |
Connect the microphone |
using RCA cable |
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When using a PTZ speed dome, connect the camera cable to the video input of the DVR via RS-485 connector.
Speed dome
Alarm sensor device (input)
Connect one sensor in
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16-Channel DVR
Speaker
Microphone
Connect the speaker using RCA cable
Connect the microphone connection. using RCA cable
connection.
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When using a PTZ speed dome, connect the
camera cable to the video input of the DVR via RS-485 connector.
Speed dome
Connect one sensor in device via
RS-485 connection.
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Easy Network Setup
The outstanding feature of this DVR is that you do not need to do any complicated network settings to set up the DVR for remote live view on smart phone/pad/web browsers (MyKguard) or uploading images to Cloud.
In a DHCP typical personal home LAN (Local Area Network), basic steps are as below:
Basic Connection for Remote Live View on Smart Phone/Pad
Step 1: Connect the DVR to network
a.Connect the power adapter to the DVR. See “Making Connection” on page 13.
b.Connect a RJ-45 cable from the LAN port on the back of the DVR to an available port on a router.
Step 2: Install APP
Download KViewQR application on your smart phone/pad.
Step 3: Add connected DVR and view Live screen
Add the connected DVR by scanning the QR code. Once the router provides IP address to DVR, the Live screen appears.
Basic Connection for Remote Live View on MyKguard
Step 1: Connect the DVR to network
a.Connect the power adapter to the DVR. See “Making Connection” on page 13.
b.Connect a RJ-45 cable from the LAN port on the back of the DVR to an available port on a router.
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Step 2: Login to MyKguard
Open your computer IE browser (IE8 or above) and enter http://www.mykguard.com in the URL box. Enter the DVR ID and password on Quick Login. Then click Login.
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DVR ID can be found at the following:
(1)On the DVR QR Code sticker.
(2)In DVR menu: Click 
> Information > Device > DVR ID.
When using this function, make sure MyKguard is enabled prior accessing MyKguard.
In DVR menu: Click 
> Advance > COMM > MyKguard.
Step 3: View Live View
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Basic Connection for Uploading Images to Cloud
Step 1: Connect the DVR to network
a.Connect the power adapter to the DVR. See “Making Connection” on page 13.
b.Connect a RJ-45 cable from the LAN port on the back of the DVR to an available port on a router.
Step 2: Set Cloud Storage
In Main menu, select Advance > COMM > Cloud and type an email account to receive the cloud storage activation link.
See “Cloud” on page 54.
Step 3: Activate Cloud Storage
There are two ways to activate cloud storage:
a. Via e-mail
An e-mail will be sent to the Receiver e-mail account after clicking ActiveCloud. You must check your e-mail and follow the link to complete cloud storage activation within 3 minutes.
Open your email and click Activate Cloud. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the cloud account activation.
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b. Via scanning QR code
A “QR code” also appears on the screen after clicking ActiveCloud.
Using your smart phone/pad, simply scan the QR code and confirm the link to activate the Dropbox cloud storage.
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Prior scanning the QR code with the smart phone/pad, you need to download the Kview QR application.
Step 4: View Snapshots
After the account activation is complete, the snapshot taken at the preset time interval or by motion detection will be uploaded and stored automatically at Dropbox.
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Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard will appear the first time you start the DVR. It will guide you to configure initial DVR settings including time setup, network setup, and other basic settings.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
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To skip and disable Startup Wizard, check the “Don’t display this window again” box and click Cancel.
Enter Administrator Password
User name: By default, the administrator user name is set to
“Admin”.
Password: Old password (Default) is 123456. We suggest you change the password to protect your privacy.
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If the password is left blank then the connection via portable device (smart phone/pad) to the DVR will not be established.
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Click Time tab to configure the date and time settings. See “Date/Time” on page 33.
Click DST tab to configure the Daylight Saving Time settings. See “DST (Daylight Saving Time)” on page 34.
If you are using DHCP connection, select Obtain an IP address automatically.
If you are using Static IP connection, select Use the following IP address. Specify IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway.
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If you are using PPPoE connection, select PPPoE tab. Specify User name and Password.
See “LAN” on page 49 for further more information.
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DDNS & Port Setup
To enable remote live view the DVR via MyKguard, you need to enable the function first prior accessing MyKguard (http://www.mykguard. com).
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For accessing MyKguard, it is advised to use Internet Explorer 8 or above.
Switch: Select Enable to enable this function.
DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is a service that registers a domain name and the floating IP address with a DDNS server so that the domain name can be routed to the IP address even if the IP is changed in a dynamic IP system.
DDNS: Select Enable to enable this function.
Server: Select the DDNS server.
Host Name: Enter the domain name you registered on DDNS server.
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If the registered domain name is 123ABC.KGUARD.ORG, the IP address you type on IE or Safari when you browse
Web Client is http://123ABC.KGUARD.ORG.
User name: Enter the DDNS user name.
Password: Enter the DDNS password.
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Display the HDD status and capacity.
To format the HDD, check the Format box and click Format.
Overwrite: Select an overwrite interval options.
By days: Define the beginning date of the files that will be overwritten.
By capacity: Define the capacity limit when the oldest files will be overwritten.
Never: The recording will stop when the hard disk is full.
When you click Save, the system will automatically save all settings.
Click OK > Close to exit the Setup Wizard.
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To prevent the Wizard Setup screen appears every time the system reboots, set the Startup wizard setting to Off in Basic menu. See “System Setup” on page 33.
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Operating the DVR
Logging in
Enter the user name and password before entering the Main menu.
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The default user name and password are:
User name: admin
Password: 123456
Main Screen
Once you turn on the DVR, the live view screen appears.
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The number of channels displayed may vary depending on the DVR model. The illustration below is from a 8-channel DVR.
Motion detection is activated.
Recording is 
in progress.
Task bar
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