Talos Security DR800 Quick Start Guide

Talos DVR
Quick Reference Guide
10-2011
Index
Step 1…Setting up your surveillance system
Designing your surveillance system…3
Installing the hard drive…4
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
Setting up DVR Client software to download and save video…15
Downloading video to local computer…16
Step 4…Access your DVR over the Internet
Signing up for your Domain name… 17
Setting up DVR network settings…18
Configuring the router…19,20
Access DVR over the internet using DVR Client…21
Access DVR over the internet without using DVR Client…21 – 24
Step 5…Using a Smartphone to view your DVR
Download and install the viewer application…25
Phone settings to view your DVR…26
Using the Smartphone app to view your DVR
2
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 or 8-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
3
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, available from
Parts-Express
Power
Connect camera
video here
Connect a monitor here
using a VGA Cable
Cat 5 connection
for networking
Connect the mouse here
USB thumb
drive
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
5
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 “Main Menu” and log into the DVR
Click “Exit”
From the drop-down menu click “Shut Down”
The DVR is now properly turned off and can be moved for installation
Click confirm after
entering password
Default password
is 666666 or
888888
6
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
7
Installing Your System
Run camera cables – Make sure that pre-assembled camera cables are installed in the
correct direction so the DC plug/jack will mate
Never exert force on the connectors during installation as this may
cause the cables to fail
Mount the cameras and connect video and power
Connect camera cables to DVR
Connect power cables to power supplies
Turn on the DVR
Connect the
cameras to the
video in inputs
Power Switch
8
Setting the date and time on your DVR
The DVR is factory set to begin recording when powered on
• To set the date and time it will be necessary to stop the recording first
- Click the right mouse button
- Click on “Set Recording”
- Log into DVR
- Click on “STOP – ALL”
- Click “Confirm” and then “Exit”
Click the right mouse button
Click main menu and log into the DVR
Click on “System Setup”
Click on “System”
•Enter correct time and date (Leave “Time Format” as 24 hours)
•Click “Set Time” – “Save” – “Exit”
•Next screen click “Return”
•Now Exit – Confirm Logout
•Go back to “Set Recording and click on “Manual – All”
•Click “Confirm” and then “Exit”
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