
Hardware Installation Guide
Guide d’installation du matériel
Guía de instalación de hardware
First!
To start using your DVR, you need the following:
1. A high-definition TV capable of displaying 720p or 1080p video.
2. A router with a broadband internet connection.
3. A mobile device (Android or iOS) to download the mobile app.
Español
Para comenzar a utilizar el DVR, necesita lo siguiente:
1. Un televisor de alta definición con capacidad para mostrar video 720p
o 1080p.
Première!
¡Primera!
2. Un enrutador con una conexión de Internet de banda ancha.
3. Un dispositivo móvil (Android o iOS) para descargar la aplicación móvil.
Français
Pour commencer à utiliser votre DVR, vous avez besoin des éléments
suivants:
1. Une TV haute définition capable d’afficher une vidéo de 720p ou 1080p.
2. Un routeur avec une connexion internet à large bande.
3. Un appareil mobile (Android ou iOS) pour télécharger l’application mo-
bile.
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Step/Paso/Étape: 1
This installation guide will assist you on getting your DVR up and running as soon as possible. To make sure nothing was
damaged during shipping, we recommend that you connect everything and try it before you do a permanent installation.
Español: Esta guía le ayudará a conseguir su DVR funcionando tan pronto como sea posible. Para asegurarse de que nada
se dañó durante el envío, le recomendamos que conecte todo y lo pruebe antes de realizar una instalación permanente.
Français: Ce guide vous aidera à mettre votre DVR en marche dès que possible. Pour vous assurer que rien n’a été
endommagé lors de l’expédition, nous vous conseillons de tout connecter et de l’essayer avant d’effectuer une installation
permanente.
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AUDIO
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AUDIO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
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VIDEO
VIDEO
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1. Audio Input
2. Audio Output
3. Camera Inputs
4. HDMI Port
5. VGA Port
6. Ethernet Port
7. USB Port
8. MicroSD Slot
9. PTZ Port
10. Power Port
11. Power LED
12. Hard Drive LED
13. USB Ports
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The 4 & 16 channel models have additional audio
TIP
inputs and may differ from the illustration above.
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Keep your DVR free from obstructions to
maintain optimal temperature.
Mantenga su DVR libre de obstrucciones
para mantener la temperatura óptima.
Gardez votre DVR libre d’obstructions
pour maintenir la température optimale.
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Step/Paso/Étape: 2
1. Audio Input: For connecting a microphone to record audio
(the microphone must have its own power source).
2. Audio Output: For connecting to a stereo or amplifier. This
is not required when using the HDMI port.
FCC Warning Statement:
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 and (2) this
3. Camera Inputs: Connect your cameras here. Twist the
video connection to lock it in place.
4. HDMI Port: Connect this to your TV with a HDMI input
(HDMI cable supplied).
5. VGA Port: Connect this to your monitor with a VGA input
(VGA cable not supplied).
6. Ethernet Port: Connect this to your router so your DVR
can connect to the internet (Ethernet cable supplied).
7. USB Port: Connect the mouse here.
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Battery Safety Information:
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the cell
battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns
and can lead to death. Keep away from babies and small
children at all times.
• If the battery is swallowed or placed inside any part of
the body, immediately seek medical help
8. MicroSD Slot (4480 model only): The supplied MicroSD
card will be inserted here.
9. PTZ Port: For connecting RS-485 compatible devices.
10. Power Port: Connect the 12V power adapter here.
11. Power LED: Indicates your DVR has power.
12. Hard Drive LED: Flashes when the hard drive is active.
13. USB Ports: Connect a USB flash drive to copy recorded
events and to perform a firmware upgrade.
• Risk of explosion if incorrect battery is used
• Dispose of used battery properly
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