Uniden GDVR 4A Series, GDVR 8A Series Owner's Manual

GDVR 4A/8A Series

Security System

OWNER’S MANUAL

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the
manufacturing process of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of
every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This section lists
important information that will help to ensure your enjoyment and proper use
of the product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before
operating and using your product.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed.

2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
aerosol detergents. Use a water-dampened cloth for cleaning.

3. Do not use this product in humid or wet places.

4. Keep enough space around the product for ventilation. Slots and
openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked.

5. It is highly recommended to connect the product to a surge protector to
protect from damage caused by electrical surges. It is also recommended
to connect the product to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), which
has an internal battery that will keep the product running in the event of a
power outage.

1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is set up and used. Follow all operating
instructions.

2. Retain Instructions - These safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions.

4. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supplied to your location, consult your video dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

5. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this
can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets,
extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation,
and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire
hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates
damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service
technician.

6. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

7. Surge Protectors - It is highly recommended that the product be
connected to a surge protector. Doing so will protect the product from
damage caused by power surges.

8. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) - As this product is designed
for continuous, 24/7 operation, it is recommended that you connect the
product to an uninterruptible power supply. An uninterruptible power
supply has an internal battery that will keep the product running in the
event of a power outage.

9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a

INSTRUCTIONS

built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided and the product manufacturer’s instructions have been followed.

10. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, etc.

11. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

12. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the
product. Use this product only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

13. Camera Extension Cables - Check the rating of your extension
cable(s) to verify compliance with your local authority regulations prior to
installation.

14. Mounting - The cameras provided with this system should be mounted
only as instructed in this guide or the instructions that came with your
cameras, using the provided mounting brackets.

15. Camera Installation - Cameras are not intended for submersion in
water. Not all cameras can be installed outdoors. Check your camera
environmental rating to confirm if they can be installed outdoors. When
installing cameras outdoors, installation in a sheltered area is required.

SERVICE

1. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

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• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its nor mal operation.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This
indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, have the
service technician verify that the replacements used have the same
safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified
by the product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

4. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the
manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

USE

1. Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

2. Product and Cart Combination - When product is installed on a cart,
product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

3. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or “short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.

4. Lightning - For added protection of this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

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INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................9

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? ..................................................................................10

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR ................................................................. 11

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERAS .......................................................12

INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................13

SETUP.............................................................................................................15

SYSTEM LOGIN .................................................................................15

REQUIRED SETTINGS ......................................................................15

DEFAULT OPERATION SETTINGS ...................................................16

HOW DO I - .........................................................................................17

SEARCH FOR FILES ..........................................................................17

SET UP ALARMS AND ALARM NOTIFICATION? .............................17

PLAY BACK RECORDED FILES ........................................................17

FIND AND VIEW SHAPSHOTS ..........................................................17

MASK MOTION SENSITIVE AREAS ..................................................17

SET UP EMAIL NOTIFICATION AND ALERT ....................................18

CONFIGURE ALARMS .......................................................................18

CREATE A RECORDING SCHEDULE ...............................................18

TRANSFER RECORDED FILES ........................................................18

ADD OR CHANGE A PASSWORD .....................................................18

GUARDIANLIVE APP ....................................................................................19

USING THE APP .............................................................................................19

BASIC OPERATION .......................................................................................24

SYSTEM LOGIN .................................................................................24

LIVE VIEW .........................................................................................24

SYSTEM MENU ..................................................................................26

MAIN MENU OVERVIEW ...............................................................................28

SETUP ICON ...................................................................................... ...29

BASIC

SCREEN ..................................................................................29

LIVE SCREEN .....................................................................................33

RECORD SCREEN .............................................................................37

SCHEDULE SCREEN .........................................................................41

ALARM SCREEN ................................................................................43

NETWORK SCREEN ..........................................................................50

USERS ICON ......................................................................................53

PTZ ICON ............................................................................................56

ADVANCED ICON ..............................................................................61

CONTENTS

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SEARCH ICON ...................................................................................... 62

TIME SEARCH TAB ............................................................................62

EVENT SEARCH TAB ........................................................................63

FILE MANAGEMENT TAB ..................................................................64

IMAGE TAB .........................................................................................65

BACKUP ICON ...................................................................................... 66

INFORMATION ICON ............................................................................ 67

SYSTEM SCREEN ..............................................................................68

EVENT LIST SCREEN ........................................................................68

LOG LIST SCREEN ............................................................................69

NETWORK SCREEN ..........................................................................69

ONLINE USERS LIST SCREEN .........................................................70

EXIT SCREEN ....................................................................................70

DISK MANAGEMENT ICON .................................................................. 71

LOG OFF ICON ..................................................................................... 72

SHUT DOWN ICON ............................................................................... 72

REMOTE ACCESS .........................................................................................73

FIRMWARE UPDATES ...................................................................................74

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................75

APPENDIX A: MENU STRUCTURE ...............................................................79

APPENDIX B: HARD DISK CAPACITY CALCULATION ..............................80

SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................81

WARRANTY ...................................................................................................84

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OVERVIEW

The Guardian DVR AHD (GDVR AHD) system operates with an embedded
LINUX operating system for increased stability. It also uses standard H. 264
video compression and G. 711 audio compression technology which provide
high quality, detailed playback and analysis. TCP/IP network technology
provides the GDVR AHD system with strong network data transmission and
remote control operation.

The GDVR AHD works as a stand-alone surveillance system or as part of
a larger surveillance network. Its professional network video surveillance
software provides strong network communication and telecommunication
ability.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This OM provides operating procedures for the GDVR AHD system. The
GDVR AHD models operate identically. There are only 2 differences between
the models: the number of channels and the number of cameras.

• GDVR 4A22: 2 outdoor cameras, 2 indoor cameras, 4 channels.

• GDVR 4A40: 4 outdoor cameras, 4 channels.

• GDVR 8A42: 4 outdoor cameras, 2 indoor cameras, 8 channels.

All procedures apply to all models unless specifically noted. Some screen
illustrations show entries for all 8 channels and some show for only 4
channels.

INTRODUCTION

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What’s in the Box

Model

4-Ch DVR 8-Ch DVR Outdoor Camera Indoor Camera

GDVR 4A40 1 - 4 -

GDVR 4A22 1 - 2 2

GDVR 8A42 - 1 4 2

With 1TB HDD

With 1TB HDD

Each DVR comes with:

7. Video Power cable

8. AC Adaptor

9. Mounting Screws and Hex Keys
(not shown here)

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

1. Power Splitter Cable

2. AC Adaptor

3. HDMI Cable

4. Mouse

5. Ethernet Cable

6. Remote

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Each Camera comes with:

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Getting to Know Your DVR

Power
LED

LAN
LED

HDD
LED

USB
Port

ALARM IN/OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

HDMI

AUDIO IN

USB Port

RS485

RJ45

DC12V

VGA

(cameras)

(external
speaker)

(external display)

(mouse/
external HD)

(AC Adaptor)

(external
display)

(ethernet
cable)

(If using PTZ
cameras)

Front

Back

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Getting to Know Your Cameras

Infra-red LEDs

Camera Lens

Light Sensor

Light Sensor

Camera Lens

Infra-red LEDs

BNC Video
Connector (Green)

Power
Connector (Red)

Power
Connector
(Red)

Indoor Camera

Outdoor Camera

BNC Video
Connector
(Green)

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1. Connect the camera to the BNC and Power connectors on the Video Power
cable.

2. Plug the green BNC connector of the Video Power cable to the VIDEO IN
port on the DVR.

3. Connect the red power connector of the Video Power cable to the Power
Splitter cable.

4. Connect the HDMI cable (supplied) to the HDMI port on the DVR and to the
external display device (TV/PC) or use the VGA cable (not supplied) for the
VGA port.

5. Connect the Mouse to one of the USB ports on the DVR.

INSTALLATION

HDMI
Cable

External Display

Mouse

Ethernet Cable

Modem/Router

AC Adaptor
(Power Outlet)

Video Power Cable

Power Splitter
Cable

DVR

Camera

AC Adaptor
(Power Outlet)

Follow the steps below to connect the DVR and the camera(s).

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6. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port on the DVR and to your
modem/router (for remote viewing).

7. Connect the Power Splitter cable to the camera’s AC adaptor, which
connects to a power outlet.

8. Plug the DVR’s AC Adaptor jack into the DC12V port (on the DVR) and the
other end to a power outlet.

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SETUP

Live video displays when you power up the system. However, until you log in,
you can only view live video; you cannot access any other system operations.
(For the initial set up, a series of Wizard screens pop up. Change the default
parameters, if necessary, if not, click Next, till you reach the screen that
displays Finish. Click Finish.)

System Login

1. Right-click on the screen. The system menu displays.

2. Select any option. The

Login

screen displays.

3. The default values are

admin

(user name) with no password. Select

Login

. The system displays the active screen for the selection you

made in the previous step. (See page 54 to set up a password.)

It is strongly recommended that you add a password to the admin
account and to all other accounts you may add to the system.

Required Settings

Set the system date and time so recorded files will be correctly time stamped.
Next, create a password for the “admin” user.

Set Date and Time

The correct date and time are critical for the timestamp on recorded files. If the
timestamp is incorrect, searching for a specific recorded file will be difficult.

From

Main Menu/Setup/Basic

, select the

Date & Time

tab. See page 31 for

detailed descriptions of the tab’s fields.

Set Password

Passwords prevent unauthorized access to system configuration screens.
The Admin user originally has no password so you can log into the system for
setup.

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Uniden strongly recommends that, once you have logged into the
system, you create a password for the Admin user.

From

Main Menu/Users/User Management

, select the

Password

field. See

page 54 for a detailed description on how to set up a password.

Default Operation Settings

Uniden’s default settings allow you to begin monitoring your network
immediately. After you have monitored your network for a week or two, you
may find you need to slightly adjust your settings. For example, you may need
to mask areas from motion detection (trees, etc).

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HOW DO I -

Search for Files

There are three basic methods for searching files –
i) search for files within a certain time frame,
ii) search a time frame for triggered files, and
iii) search for events through the Information screen.

The first two methods use the

Search

screen (

Main Menu/Search

).

1. Select

Main Menu/Search

. The

Search

screen displays.

2. Select the

Time Search

tab to find files within a specific time frame or the

Event Search

tab to find motion sensor, sensor-triggered, or all triggered

files.

3. From the Main Menu/

Information/Event

List, set up the time frames and
cameras you want to search and whether you want to search for Motion,
Sensor, or Video Loss (this screen is similar to the

Search

screen above).

Select

Search

tab and records that meet those criteria, display.

Set Up Alarms and Alarm Notication

Main Menu/Setup/Alarm/OtherAlarm

Play Back Recorded Files

• Right-click

Playback

on

System

Menu to view the last 30 minute segment.

• Main Menu/

Setup/Search

(Time Search or Event Search tab)

Find and View Snapshots

Main Menu/Search/Image

Mask Motion Sensitive areas

Main Menu/Setup/Alarm/Motion, Area field

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Set Up Email Notication and Alert

Main Menu/Setup/Network, Email tab

Congure Alarms

Main Menu/Setup/Alarms.
Select type of alarm (Sensor, Motion, Video Loss, or Other Alarm).

Create a Recording Schedule

Main Menu/Setup/Schedule.
You can set up recordings by a specific calendar schedule, or according to
sensor type.

Transfer Recorded Files from the Hard Drive to a
USB Device

Main Menu/Setup/Advanced/Import/Export tab

Add or Change a Password

Main Menu/Setup/Users/User Management, Change Password field

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USING THE APP

View live and recorded video remotely using an iOS or Android device and
Uniden’s GuardianLive App.

1. From the Apple App Store or Google Play, download
the Uniden GuardianLive app.

2. Open the app. Tap Create Account. The

Create

Account

screen displays.

3. Complete the fields and then select OK. The login
screen appears again. Input your device name and
password again and the Device List screen displays.

4. Select the + icon at the top right corner to add your
DVR system to the app. The

Add Device

screen

displays.

5. Name your DVR system. Select the QR code icon and
scan the QR code label on top of the DVR receiver or
the applicable Device ID QR code from

Main Menu/

Information/System

screen on the monitor. This will

add the DVR Device ID code to the app. Select OK.

6. The

Device List

displays again, with your system now
listed. Select your system and live video displays on
your device.

GUARDIANLIVE APP

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LIVE SCREEN

Live Screen is the main screen in the GuardianLive app.

Quad
View

Pause Microphone

Audio

HD/SD

Alarm

Refresh

Snapshot

Remote Playback

Record

Back

Camera
Name

Date
&Time
display

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Pause Tap on a camera view and tap the Pause icon to

stop live view.

Play Tap on a camera view and tap the Play icon to start

the streaming of live view.

Audio Tap to turn on audio (not available on all models).

Alert Tap to open the Alarm setting screen and save

configuration, so that you can be alerted when
motion is detected.

Snapshot Tap the camera view that you want take a snapshot

of and then tap the snapshot icon.

Recording Tap the camera view that you want to record and

then tap the Record icon.

Mic Tap to record sound.

HD/SD Tap to view either in ‘High Definition’ or ‘Standard

Definition’.

Refresh Tap to refresh live view.

Playback Tap to playback recorded video.

ALERT SCREEN

On the app, in the live view, tap the Alert icon to
get the Alarm screen displayed.

Tap the Alert Notification check box, then
tap save, to get an alert on the app when the
camera detects motion.

Please ensure that the motion dection is turned
on in your system.

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ABOUT SCREEN

On the Device List screen, tap on the Menu icon (top left corner) to reveal
menu options, About, Recordings, Snapshots and Logout.

Tap the option, About. It displays the latest firmware version.

RECORDINGS SCREEN

On the Device List screen, tap on the Menu icon (top left corner) to reveal
menu options, About, Recordings, Snapshots and Logout.

Tap the option, Recordings, to view the recordings that have been initiated on
the app. Please note, these recordings are NOT stored on the hard disk.

REMOTE PLAYBACK SCREEN

On the app, in the live view, tap the Playback icon to get the Remote Playback
screen displayed.

Tap the date displayed on the top right corner of the screen to get the Select
Date pop-up box. Tap to scroll through the dates and select the dates that you
want to play the recorded video.

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SNAPSHOT SCREEN

On the Device List screen, tap on the Menu icon (top left corner) to reveal
menu options, About, Recordings, Snapshots and Logout.

Tap the option, Snapshots, to view the images that have been taken using the
app. Please note, these images are NOT stored on the hard disk.

LOGOUT

Tap to logout of the app.

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Live video displays when you power up the system. However, until you log in,

you can only view live video; you cannot access any other system operations.

SYSTEM LOGIN

1. Right-click on the screen. The system menu displays.

2. Select any option. The

Login

screen displays.

3. The default values are

admin

(user name) with no password. Select

Login

. The system displays the active screen for the selection you

made in the previous step. (See page 54 to set up a password.)

It is strongly recommended that you add a password to the admin
account and to all other accounts you may add to the system.

LIVE VIEW

Live view displays video images from all 4 cameras. The date, time, and
camera number display in each viewing window. The recording and alarm
status icons display in the lower left-hand corner of each window.

Double-click the left mouse button on a live view image to view that image in
full screen rather than in quad view. Double-click the left-mouse button again
to return to quad view.

BASIC OPERATION

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ICONS MEANING

Recording Type - indicated by box color

• Green - Manual or triggered recording

• Yellow - Motion detection recording

• Blue - Schedule recording

• Red - Alarm recording

Motion Detected. This icon displays when the camera
for that view detects motion.

Audio Recording On (need external microphone to
record audio, not provided).

Network Disconnected

DD/MM/YYYY

HH:MM:SS

Date and Time Stamp for recorded files

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SYSTEM MENU

In Live view, right-click on any screen to bring up the

System

menu. Right-click

again to close the

System

menu.

The

System

menu manages the GDVR receiver and cameras. Use it to
configure and manage your video, cameras, and recordings. Many of these
menus are shortcuts to commonly-used actions from the

Main Menu

screen.

MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION

Single Select a camera to display in full screen. Double click the

left mouse button to return to Multi channel mode.

Multi Select this menu option from Single channel mode to

display all 4 or 8 cameras in Multi channel mode.

Start Scan/
Stop Scan

Turn Scan operation on and off. (You must first set up
scanning parameters such as how long a specific camera
displays before moving to the next camera).

Colour Set image parameters for all channels. The image

parameters include: brightness, hue, contrast and
saturation.