Defender SENTINEL 3 User Manual

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7.3 PREPARE YOUR DVR
Next we will set up the DVR to connect to the internet and allow you to view online.
1. Place the CD-ROM that was included with the DVR system into your computer’s
CD-ROM drive. If your computer does not automatically open the CD folder, go to
Start/My Computer and double-click on the CD-ROM icon.
2. Drag and drop the IPEDIT.EXE program onto your desktop. This program will give
you the information needed to nd your DVR’s IP address (unique location on your
network).
3. Open IPEDIT.EXE from your desktop. Depending on your rewall settings, a
warning message may appear asking if you want to block or unblock this program.
Click Unblock.
4. Click on the UPDATE button. In the top left area of the program window you
should see a set of numbers. This is the IP address of your DVR. Write it down in
the information area of this manual listed as ROUTER IP.
5. Open up Internet Explorer. In the Address bar, enter your DVR’s IP address found in
Step 4 followed by a space, a colon and the port number. This DVR’s default port number
is 2000. Your IP address should look something like this: 192.168.0.1 :2000
Some versions of Internet Explorer will not work with a space in the address bar. If
this is the case, try it without the space. eg: 192.168.0.100:2000
6. If entered successfully a window will open up with a
login screen. The default USER NAME is admin. The
default PASSWORD will be 1234.

Defender SENTINEL 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Defender
Model	SENTINEL 3
Category	Security System
Language	English

Summary

PRODUCT WARRANTY & REGISTRATION

Warranty Terms

Lists the conditions and limitations of the product's one-year warranty.

1. WHAT IS INCLUDED

2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS

2.1 FRONT PANEL

Details the functions and connections of the DVR's front panel.

2.2 REAR PANEL

Describes the ports and functions on the rear of the DVR.

2.3 CAMERA

Explains the features and parts of the CCD cameras.

2.4 MONITOR

Details the features and buttons of the LCD monitor.

2.5 REMOTE CONTROL

Lists and describes the functions of the remote control buttons.

3. INSTALLATION

3.1 CAMERA INSTALLATION

Provides instructions and considerations for mounting and installing cameras.

3.2 MONITOR INSTALLATION

Explains how to connect the monitor to the DVR.

3.3 AUDIO INSTALLATION

Guides on connecting audio input/output devices to the DVR.

3.4 POWERING ON

Instructions for powering on the DVR and system.

4. MONITOR OPERATION

4.1 BASIC OPERATION

Explains basic functions like switching video inputs and auto mode.

4.2 ADJUSTING SETTINGS

Introduces the different adjustment menus available on the monitor.

5. DVR OPERATION

5.1 LIVE MODE

Describes how to view live video feeds from the cameras.

5.2 RECORD MODE

Explains different recording modes: Manual, Continuous, Motion, Alarm.

5.3 PLAYBACK MODE

Guide on how to play back recorded video footage.

5.4 SEARCH

Instructions for searching recorded video by date and time.

6. MENU SETUP DESCRIPTION

6.1 DATE/TIME SETUP

How to configure the date and time settings for the DVR.

6.2 CAMERA SETUP

Settings related to camera configuration.

6.3 RECORD SETUP

Configures recording quality, audio, disk full options, and FPS.

6.4 SCHEDULE SETUP

How to set a 24-hour recording schedule based on event type.

6.5 HARD DISK SETUP

Displays hard disk capacity and allows formatting.

6.6 CF CARD SETUP

Shows CF card capacity and options for backup and formatting.

6.7 OTHERS

Settings for password, buzzer, color bar, and language.

6.7.1 PASSWORD

How to set or change the search and playback passwords.

6.7.2 BUZZER

Configures buzzer alerts for events like video loss or disk full.

6.7.3 RELAY OUTPUT (Advanced users)

Setup for external relay devices triggered by DVR events.

6.7.4 ALARM INPUT (Advanced users)

Configuration for external alarm sensors connected to the DVR.

6.7.5 SEQUENCE DWELL TIME

Sets the display duration for cameras in sequence mode.

6.8 FACTORY DEFAULT

Resets the DVR to its original factory default settings.

7. DVR NETWORKING GUIDE

7.1 INTRODUCTION

Overview of connecting the DVR to the internet for remote viewing.

7.2 PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER

Steps to configure PC settings (Internet Explorer, ActiveX) for remote access.

7.3 PREPARE YOUR DVR

Instructions to locate the DVR's IP address using IPED.EXE and log in.

7.4 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET

Guides on configuring DSL/Cable connections and Port Forwarding.

7.5 FIND YOUR EXTERNAL IP

How to find your public IP address for remote access.

7.6 FORWARDING OUTSIDE YOUR NETWORK.

Steps to set up Dynamic DNS (DynDNS) for remote access.

7.7 FINALIZING THE SET-UP

Associating the DVR with the DynDNS account and saving configurations.

7.8 ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING

Common troubleshooting tips for DVR operation and remote access.

8. FUNCTION SETUP

8.1 MAIN DISPLAY

Overview of the live display interface and right-click menu options.

8.1.1 VIEW

Describes different display methods for the video feed.

8.1.2 IMAGE RECORDING

How to save picture or video files from the DVR to a computer.

8.2 ADVANCED NETWORK SETUP

8.2.1 ADVANCED NETWORK SETTING

Detailed network settings including LAN, DHCP, DNS, and PPPoE.

8.2.2 USER SETUP

How to set up multiple user accounts with different access levels.

9. DVR TROUBLESHOOTING

9.2 CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting specific issues related to the cameras.

10. NETWORK INSTALLATION

10.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Defines client-server roles in a networked system.

11. HARD DISK INFORMATION

12. APPENDIX

12.1 DB25 ALARM INPUT/RELAY OUTPUT DEFINITION

Pin definitions for DB25 alarm input and relay output connectors.

13. COMPLETE MONITOR GUIDE

13.1 BUTTON FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS

Details the buttons and connections on the LCD monitor itself.

13.2 INSTALLATION

Guides for installing the monitor in different configurations.

14. COMPLETE SPARTAN1 GUIDE

14.1 FEATURES OF THE SPARTAN1

Details the features and specifications of the Spartan1 camera.

14.2 CAMERA INSTALLATION

Steps for physically mounting the camera.

15. SPECIFICATIONS

LCD Monitor

Technical specifications for the LCD monitor.

OUTDOOR CAMERA (SPARTAN1)

Technical specifications for the outdoor camera.

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