ENDVR Quick Start Guide
Connecting the Cameras
Connect the DVR to your HDTV
Welcome! Lets get started.
• Getting to know your DVR
• What does this mean?
• Connecting the Cameras
• Connect to your Home Network
• Connect the Mouse
• Connect the DVR to your HDTV
• Connect the DVR to your Monitor (optional)
• Connect the Power Adapter
Included in the box is a set of video & power cables for each camera provided. You will see a label on each end, denoting
which end is plugged into which connection. Connect the yellow connection for video and the red connection for power.
Connect the yellow connection on the other end of the cable to each of the video inputs on the DVR. Use the supplied
power splitter to connect to the red connection and then connect the power adapter to the power splitter as illustrated.
Power Splitter
Video Output
Video & Power
Cable
First connect the camera
to the video & power
DC Power
cable.
Connect the HDMI cable (supplied) to the HDMI input on the DVR, and connect the other end to a spare HDMI input on
the TV. Make sure your HDTV input matches the physical connection used to connect your DVR.
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Then connect the
provided power splitter
to the other end of the
video & power cable.
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VIDEO IN
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AUDIO IN
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AUDIO
OUT
eSATA
PTZ
HDMI
VGA
LAN&USB
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Connect to your Home Network
Connect the Ethernet cable (supplied) to the LAN connection on the DVR, and then connect the other end to a spare
Connect the power
adapter to a spare wall
socket.
AUDIO IN
HDMI
eSATA
PTZ
VGA
LAN&USB
BA
DC 12V
IN
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VIDEO IN
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AUDIO
OUT
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Connect the DVR to your Monitor (optional)
If you have a Monitor with a VGA connection, connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to the VGA output on the DVR, and
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running as soon as possible. We recommend that you connect everything and give it a try before you do a permanent
installation, to make sure nothing was damaged during shipping. On the other side is a detailed connection map which
illustrates the various connections on the DVR.
1) Video In
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2) Audio In
AUDIO IN
HDMI
eSATA
VGA
LAN&USB
PTZ
BA
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IN
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VIDEO IN
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AUDIO
OUT
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PWR
HDD
8 Channel Digital Video Recorder
3) Audio Out
4) HDMI
5) eSATA
6) VGA
7) LAN
8) USB
9) PTZ
10) Power
11) Power LED
12) HDD LED
port on the router or wireless access point.
AUDIO IN
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AUDIO
OUT
It’s important to do this as it allows the DVR to connect to the Internet to update its internal clock so the time it
shows on the video is always accurate, to send you email notifications and to access from your smartphone or
tablet.
HDMI
eSATA
connect the other end to the VGA input on the Monitor. You can skip this step if you are using the supplied HDMI cable.
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AUDIO IN
HDMI
eSATA
PTZ
VGA
LAN&USB
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IN
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AUDIO
OUT
PTZ
BA
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IN
USB
VGA
Inte rnet
LAN&USB
What does this mean?
Here are the explanations for the various connections and
lights on the DVR -
1) Video In - Connect the included cameras here.
2) Audio In - For connecting a microphone or some other
audio device.
3) Audio Out - For connecting speakers.
4) HDMI - Connect this to your digital TV with a HDMI input.
5) eSATA - A convenient way to connect an additional hard
drive for expanded storage.
10) Power - This is where you connect the power adapter.
11) Power LED - This light will turn on when the DVR has
power.
12) HDD LED - This will flash when the hard drive is
working.
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Connect the Mouse
Connect the Power Adapter
Connect the mouse (supplied) to the USB port located at the rear of the DVR. Connect the power adapter (supplied) to the power input on the DVR. There will be a label on the power adapter
indicating that it is for the DVR and not the cameras.
AUDIO IN
HDMI
eSATA
PTZ
VGA
LAN&USB
BA
DC 12V
IN
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VIDEO IN
1
2
AUDIO IN
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI
eSATA
VGA
LAN&USB
PTZ
BA
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IN
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VIDEO IN
1
2
AUDIO
OUT
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6) VGA - If you have a digital TV or a monitor with VGA
input, connect this to an available input. A VGA cable and
monitor are not required if you are using the HDMI cable
for display.
7) LAN - Connect this to your home network so your DVR
can connect to the Internet.
8) USB - Connect the mouse here. Also able to connect a
Flash Drive to backup recorded events.
9) PTZ - For connecting a RS-485 device such as a PTZ
camera.
The additional USB port can also be used to connect a Flash Drive (not supplied) to backup recorded events.
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All connections have now been completed. You’re now ready to run through “The Setup Wizard” to configure your DVR.
HDMI IN 2
What are the additional connections for?
Audio In - For connecting a microphone or some other audio device.
Audio Out - For connecting speakers.
eSATA - A convenient way to connect an additional hard drive for
expanded storage.
HDMI IN 1
PTZ - For connecting a RS-485 device such as a PTZ camera.
Connect the yellow connection on the
other end of the cable to each of the video
inputs on the DVR.
Power Splitter
Video Output
Video & Power
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Connect the HDMI cable (supplied) to the
HDMI input on the DVR, and connect the
other end to a spare HDMI input on the
TV.
Cable
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Connect the camera to the video and
power cable (supplied). Connect the
yellow connection for video and the red
DC Power
connection for power.
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Connect the mouse (supplied) to
a spare USB port on the DVR.
Connect the provided power splitter to
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the video and power cable, then connect
Connect the power adapter (supplied) to
AUDIO IN
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VIDEO IN
1
2
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI
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eSATA
VGA
LAN&USB
PTZ
BA
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IN
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the power input on the DVR. There will be
a label on the power adapter indicating
that it is for the DVR and not the cameras.
this to the power adapter (supplied).
There will be a label on the power adapter
indicating that it is for the cameras and
not the DVR.
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The additional USB port can also be
used to connect a Flash Drive (not
supplied) to backup recorded events.
A VGA cable and monitor are not
required if you are using the HDMI
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cable for display.
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Connect the Ethernet cable (supplied) to the
LAN connection on the DVR, and then connect
the other end to a spare port on your router or
wireless access point. This allows you to access
the DVR from your smartphone or tablet,
provides Internet access to your DVR to update
its internal clock so the time it shows on the
video is always accurate, and to send you email
notifications.
If your HDTV has a VGA input or you
have a Monitor with a VGA connection,
connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to the
VGA output on the DVR, and connect the
other end to the VGA input on the HDTV
or Monitor.
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Internet
Ethernet
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