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Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the DVR's power adapter to the unit and a power source.
Guides on connecting the DVR's video output to a TV or monitor using an RCA connector.
Explains how to connect coaxial and power cables from cameras to the DVR and power supply.
Details the process of choosing a position, marking, drilling, and mounting the cameras securely.
Describes the automatic startup process of the DVR after power connection and initial display.
Guides on setting the system's date, time, and time zone, including DST options.
Explains how to manage user accounts, passwords, and permissions within the DVR system.
Covers viewing hard drive capacity, free space, and recording time, along with formatting options.
Details the process of downloading and installing firmware updates for the DVR via a USB drive.
Allows personalized recording settings per video channel, including quality, frame rate, and resolution.
Covers configuration of motion detection settings, sensitivity, and defining detection areas.
Configures alarm actions like buzzers, email alerts, and pre/post-recording settings upon event detection.
Allows customization of channel titles, showing/hiding date/time, and other display settings for each camera.
Guides on configuring network connection types (DHCP, PPPoE, Static) and port settings.
Explains how to set up Dynamic DNS for remote access, linking a domain name to the DVR's IP.
Details settings for mobile access, including username, password, and server port for smartphone applications.
Configures email alert settings for motion detection or other events, including SMTP server details.
Illustrates how to physically connect the DVR to a router or modem using an Ethernet cable.
Guides on finding network information (IP address, gateway) on a Windows PC for DVR configuration.
Explains how to find network details on a Mac computer for configuring the DVR's remote access.
Details the steps to register a free domain name on the Night Owl website for DDNS setup.
Guides on configuring the DVR with the registered DDNS hostname, username, and password.
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