Talos Security DR1600 Quick Start Guide
Talos DVR
Quick Reference Guide
12-2011
Index
Step 1…Setting up your surveillance system
• Designing your surveillance system…3
• Installing the hard drive…4
• Connecting a monitor…5
• Initializing (turning on) your DVR…5
• Shutting-down / logging-off / Rebooting the DVR…6
• Connecting cameras…7
• Installing your surveillance system…8
Step 2…Recording and accessing video on your DVR
• Setting date, time and Recording on your DVR…9
• Saving video from the DVR…10
• Viewing saved video on a PC…11
Step 3…Accessing your DVR from a Local Computer PC
• Connecting your DVR to your router…11
• Installing DVR Client Software onto your PC…11
• Configuring your DVR for local computer access …12,13
• Viewing DVR video on local computer…14
Step 4…Access your DVR over the Internet
• Signing up for your Domain name… 15
• Setting up DVR network settings…16
• Configuring the router…17, 18
• Access DVR over the internet using DVR Client…19
• Access DVR over the internet without using DVR Client…20 ~ 22
This quick reference guide was written to help you get started with design and installation of your surveillance system.
For a complete DVR user manual visit us at TalosSecurity.com
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Design Your Surveillance System
• Determine the areas that require coverage
• A common wide angle lens (≤4mm) on a camera will have an approximate viewing angle of 60°
– Stand at the camera position, look in the direction the camera will aim and cover one eye, this will provide a
rough idea of the coverage area
• Order a 4, 8, or 16-channel DVR and the number of cameras depending on your needs
• The Talos DVRs store video on SATA hard drives with capacity up to 1TB
• The hard drive is user installed
• Determine the size of hard drive needed
– 4-channels recording 24/7 will record approximately 5 weeks on a 1TB HDD
– 8-channels recording 24/7 will record approximately 3 weeks on a 1TB HDD
– 16-channels recording 24/7 will record approximately 1.5 weeks on a 1TB HDD
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Installing the Hard Drive
• Remove the cover from the DVR
• Stick the hard drive isolation pads to the bottom
chassis of the DVR over the four mounting holes
• Set the hard drive onto the isolation pads and secure
the hard drive to the DVR chassis with the four
included screws
• Connect the SATA data cable to the hard drive
• Connect the SATA power cable to the hard drive
• Confirm no cables or connectors inside the DVR
came loose during shipping
• Replace the DVR cover
4
Connect a TV
here using a
BNC to RCA
adaptor
Connecting a Monitor
• You will need a monitor or TV to set up the DVR for use
• Connect a monitor to the DVR using the HD15 female output
• Or connect the DVR to the composite video input on a TV
– You will need a BNC video cable with a BNC to RCA adapter.
Power
Connect camera
video here
Connect a monitor here
using a VGA Cable
Cat 5 connection
for networking
Connect the
mouse here
Turning On DVR
• When the DVR is first initialized you will need to format the hard drive by clicking on the
“Yes” tab
• The DVR will display a message on the monitor when hard drive format is complete
• The DVR will beep to inform you that no cameras are connected
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Shutting Down the DVR
NOTE: Never shut off the DVR using the power switch on the back of the u nit. Treat the DVR as a Linu x
based PC and shut it down properly
• Click the right mouse button to bring up the on-screen menu
• Click “System” then click “Maintain”
• Click “Power Off”
• The DVR will notify you that it is properly turned off. The DVR can now be moved for installation
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Testing Your System
• We highly recommend bench testing your system prior to
installation
• On a table or bench unpack your DVR, cameras, power supplies,
and cables
• As if installing the system, connect each piece to verify all is
working properly
Connecting Cameras
• Pre-assembled cables are available that carry both video and power
• Connect a cable to each camera
– DC jack on cable to DC plug from camera
– BNC jack on camera to BNC plug from cable
• Connect power cables to power supplies
– Power cables can only be installed in one direction, the DC plug to the
camera and the DC jack to the power supply
• Turn on the DVR, an image will be visible on any channel with a camera
connected
• You have now confirmed that all components of your surveillance system
are functioning
• Shut down DVR
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