Instruction Manual for COBRA models including: 63890, 8 Channel Surveillance DVR
Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SA FE TY A DV A NCED OPER AT ION SE T UP B A SIC M A IN T EN A NCE T ROUBLESHOO T ING WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol.
Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 21h Find the most recent manual and software updates at HarborFreight.com With Mobile Monitoring Capabilities Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible. Copyright© 2021 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included. Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL. SAFETY Table of Contents Important Safety Information .................. 2 Grounding ................................................. 4 Specifications ........................................... 5 Components and Controls ...................... 6 Setup.......................................................... 8 Basic Settings.......................................... 12 Operation.................................................. 19 Advanced Settings .................................. 24 Maintenance Instructions ....................... 29 Limited 90 Day Warranty......................... 31 SETUP WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Addresses practices not related to personal injury. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. . Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Installation Precautions 1. Check federal, state and local surveillance laws before installing video and/or audio surveillance equipment. 2. Install only according to these instructions. Improper installation can create hazards. 3. Do not overreach when installing this product. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control in unexpected situations. 4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during installation. 5. Keep installation area clean and well lit. 6. Keep children and bystanders out of the area during installation. 7. Do not install when tired or when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Use Precautions 1. This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item. 2. Use as intended only. 3. Do not modify. 4. Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY SETUP Service Have your DVR equipment serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained. Camera Safety Warnings 1. To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble Camera. There are no serviceable parts inside. 2. Do not expose the Power Adapter to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the Power Adapter will increase the risk of electric shock. DVR Safety Warnings 3. Do not abuse the Power Adapter cord. Never use the cord for unplugging the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. 4. Handle Camera with care. Camera could be damaged by improper handling or storage. 1. Maintain adequate airflow around DVR. 2. Use supplied Power Adapter only. 3. To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble DVR. There are no serviceable parts inside. 4. Do not expose the Power Adapter or DVR console to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the Power Adapter or DVR console will increase the risk of electric shock. 5. Do not abuse the Power Adapter cord. Never use the cord for unplugging the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. 6. Maintain labels and nameplates on the unit. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 7. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3 SAFETY SETUP Grounding TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 1. The included Power Adapters do not require grounding. 2. The Power Adapters may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration. (See Figure A.) Figure A: Outlets for 2-Prong Plug Extension Cords Note: Do not use an extension cord with the Power Adapters. Symbology Double Insulated ~ V Volts A Alternating Current Amperes BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Record Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175452054 when ordering parts. Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Specifications DVR Hard Drive Video Standard Video Codec Operating System Video I/O Audio Codec Audio I/O Recording Resolution (Mainstream) Recording Mode Motion Detection PTZ Interface Network Interface USB Interface DVR Input Rating Power Adapter Rating Operating Temperature 1 TB NTSC (United States, default) / PAL (Europe) H.264, H.265 Linux Input: 8 BNC Output: 1 HDMI / 1 VGA G.711 Input: 4 RCA Output: 1 RCA 960x480 720P (1280x720) 1080P (1920x1080) 2K (2560x1440) Manual / Schedule / Motion Detection Selectable Area and Sensitivity Detection RS485 - Supports Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Coax1 and Coax2 camera (sold separately) RJ-45 10m/100m Ethernet Interface USB 2.0 12VDC / 2A 12VDC / 2A 32º - 158ºF Cameras (included) Lens Type Resolution Effective Pixels Night Vision Type Image Type Infrared Distance Ingress Protection Rating Video Connector Camera Input Rating Power Adapter Rating Cable Length Operating Temperature Fixed 3.6 mm 2MP 1920 H x 1080 V Infrared LEDs with Low Light Sensor Daylight: Color Infrared: Black & White 100 ft. (Under ideal conditions. Objects may be partially or completely obscured depending on camera position.) IP66 - Protected from powerful water jets BNC 12VDC / 300 mA 12VDC / 2A - To power included 4 cameras. Additional cameras or longer cables will require a higher amperage Power Adapter (all sold separately) 60 ft. 14º - 122ºF OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5 SAFETY SETUP Components and Controls Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. DVR Front Panel 12 DVR Back Panel 1 3 1 Green Power Indicator - glows when power is on 2 Red Hard Drive Light - flashes when recording 3 USB 2.0 Port 2 3 4 5 BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 6 7 8 6 9 1 RCA Audio Input 4 2 RCA Audio Output 1 3 BNC Video Input 8 4 RJ45 LAN Ethernet Port 1 5 12VDC Power Input 1 6 USB 2.0 Port 1 7 HDMI Video Output 1 8 VGA Video Output 1 9 RS485 PTZ Connector 1 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP BASIC DVR Accessories Remote Control Functions 1 - 8 Select Channel 0 No Function ALL Toggle between single, 4 and 8 Screen Displays MENU Open Menu MUTE Mute SUBMENU Open Pop-Up Menu Menu Up Menu Down Menu Left Menu Right SEL Confirm Selected Operation Rewind Play / Search Records Fast Forward Record ll Pause Stop Camera and Accessories 12VDC/2A Power Adapter Remote Power (to DVR) Mouse Note: 2 AAA batteries included Use the Mouse to navigate DVR 12VDC/2A Power Adapter Power (to Splitter) Cable - 60 ft. Power Splitter Power (from Adapter) Power (to Cables) Mounting Hardware Screws Anchors Video (to Cable) Camera Lens Video (from Camera) Power (to Camera) Video (to DVR) Power (from Splitter) Power (from Cable) OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Setup Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. NOTICE: CHECK FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL SURVEILLANCE LAWS BEFORE INSTALLING VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT. CONNECT AND TEST ALL EQUIPMENT AND CAMERA LOCATIONS BEFORE MOUNTING CAMERAS. Designate Location for DVR and Monitor When planning location for DVR and Monitor: 1. Choose a clean, dry, well ventilated, dust-free location indoors with 120V outlet nearby. 2. If setting up Network/Remote access (not required), make sure the DVR is located close to your router. Connect Cameras 3. Take into consideration the length of the Camera Cables. CAUTION! Route the Cables so as to avoid a tripping hazard. 4. Make sure location will remain within Operating Temperature. NOTICE: Do not join cables together end-to-end. Video loss may occur. If extra length is needed, longer cables (sold separately) and a higher amperage power adapter (sold separately) should be used. Cables to Cameras 1. Video - Yellow to Yellow. 2. Power - Red to Red Cables to Splitter/DVR 1. Power - Red to Splitter. 3. IMPORTANT! WRAP CONNECTIONS WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. Splitter to Power Adapter 2. Video - Yellow to Video Output. DO NOT PLUG IN OR MOUNT CAMERAS YET! OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Connect Monitor or TV Connect Power Adapter to DVR Connect monitor or TV (sold separately) to back of DVR using: HDMI or VGA cable (both sold separately). Connect Mouse Plug Power Adapter into 12VDC Power Input. Plug Mouse into front or back USB port. Mouse will be used to navigate DVR. Connect Power to Surge Protector (sold separately) 1. Plug in Monitor, DVR Power Adapter and Camera Power Adapter. 2. Plug surge protector into 120V outlet. CAUTION! The surge protector MUST be plugged in indoors in a clean, dry location. 3. System will boot up, green PWR (power) light will glow and red HDD light will blink. Startup Wizard IMPORTANT! SCREEN WILL TURN BLACK FOR ABOUT A MINUTE DURING BOOT-UP. IF SCREEN IS BLANK FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES, GO TO TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 30. 4. After initialization is complete, system will beep, then display Startup Wizard. IMPORTANT! NETWORK CONFIGURATION (INTERNET CONNECTION) IS NOT REQUIRED TO USE THIS PRODUCT! Optional - Advanced · Disk Management: Hard Drive Settings. Go to Maintain Hard Drive on page 21. · Network Configuration: Network Settings. Go to Set up DHCP Network on page 26. General System Configuration Click Start Wizard to get started. Note: Click "Don't show this window next time." to stop Wizard from coming on again. NOTICE: If you are locked out of the DVR because of a password problem, call 1-888-866-5797. Note: Click Next to skip through the Optional settings if information is unknown. You can enter the information later if needed. For instructions, go to Date, Time, Language, and Menu on page 12, then come back here. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Test Cameras IMPORTANT! VIEW CAMERAS ON MONITOR TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE WORKING PROPERLY BEFORE MOUNTING THEM! Double-click Channel to view in full screen, double-click to return to Live View. Drag and drop Channels to change Channel positions. T-CH1 R T-CH3 02/17/2018 09:23:14 AM T-CH2 R T-CH4 NOTICE: CHECK FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUDIO SURVEILLANCE LAWS BEFORE INSTALLING MICROPHONES OR AUDIO ENABLED CAMERAS AND SPEAKER. R R Plan Mounting Locations for Cameras 1. Take into consideration the length of the Cables. CAUTION! Route the Cables so as to avoid a tripping hazard. 2. Choose locations under eaves to shelter Cameras from rain and direct sunlight. 3. Choose locations high enough so that Cameras are visible, but out of reach. 4. Verify that installation surfaces have no hidden utility lines before drilling or driving screws. 5. Make sure no strong light will shine directly into Camera Lenses. 6. Do not point Camera through a window, glaring may occur, resulting in poor quality images. 7. If using Audio function, plug those Cameras into Channels 1 - 4. Only those Channels support Audio. Mount Cameras Place Cameras under eaves and cable connections inside walls to shelter them from rain and direct sunlight. Solid Surface 1. Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the Screws, drill pilot holes into the marked locations. 2. Position Camera so that mounting holes align with pilot holes. Note: Route Cable through slot on Base to keep Base flush with mounting surface. 3. Drive Screws through mounting holes in Base and into pilot holes until the Camera is securely attached to the mounting surface. Hollow Surface 1. Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the Anchors, drill holes in the marked locations. 2. Tap Anchors into the holes until they are almost flush with mounting surface. 3. Position Camera so that mounting holes align with anchors. Note: Route Cable through slot on Base to keep Base flush with mounting surface. 4. Drive Screws through mounting holes in Base and into anchors until the Camera is securely attached to the mounting surface. Camera Adjustment 1. Loosen Adjustment Screw, tilt Camera as needed, then tighten Adjustment Screw. Note: Only loosen Adjustment Screw slightly, do not remove it. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Login Login is required when setting up and operating DVR. NOTICE: If you are locked out of the DVR because of a password problem, call 1-888-866-5797. · Advanced Users: If email is set up, click "Forgot Password" and follow prompts. Default Settings · Every camera will record all the time: Red R will show on each camera's Live View and red HDD Light on DVR will blink. To change settings, go to Recording Schedule on page 14. Pop-up Menu · Motion Detected Recording will be OFF: Green M will show on screen if motion is detected, but DVR will not record. To change settings, go to Recording Schedule on page 14. · Menus will time out after 1 minute. To change settings, go to Date, Time, Language, and Menu on page 12. Right-click anywhere on screen or hover over bottom of screen. Main Menu Lock Screen/ Shutdown/Reboot 4-way Split Screen 8-way Split Screen More Layout Main Menu Shortcut to Lock Screen/ Shutdown/Reboot Display Up To 4 Live Images Display Up To 8 Live Images Display 6 or 8 Live Images Camera Pop-Up Menu Click on camera's Live Image on screen. Start/Stop Sequence Start and stop rotating through Live Images Mute Volume control (if audio hooked up) Playback Shortcut to Record Search Start/Stop Manual Recording Start/Stop Manual Recording Info Shortcut to System Info Manual Capture Start/Stop Manual Recording Instant Playback Zoom Click to take picture Start/Stop Manual Recording Plays back last 5 minutes Click and drag to zoom Color Settings PTZ Tags Shortcut to Color Settings PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) settings (PTZ camera sold separately) Add a customized tag OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Basic Settings Date, Time, Language, and Menu System > General 1. Date and Time: a. Date: Click calendar icon, select current date. b. Time: Enter current time. c. Date Format: MM/DD/YY is selected by default. Change to other format if desired. d. Time Format: 24Hour is selected by default. Change to 12Hour if desired, then select AM or PM. Daylight Saving Time 2. Language: English is selected by default. Change if desired. Click Save, then right-click on screen. Open Main Menu and language choice will be set. Note: If using Startup Wizard, do not follow this step. 3. Video Format: Default is NTSC, which is the standard in the United States. LEAVE IT SET TO NTSC. 4. Menu Timeouts: Select how long menus will display or set to OFF so menus will always display until you close them. 5. Show Wizard: Uncheck to stop Setup Wizard from running upon start up. Note: If using Startup Wizard, this check box is not available. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. System > General > DST 1. DST: Disable is selected by default. Change to Enable to manually enter when time change will happen. 2. Time Offset: 1Hour is selected by default. Change to 2Hour if necessary. 3. Daylight Saving Time: Week is selected by default. Change to Date if desired. 4. Start Time: Set date and time for change to occur. 5. End Time: Set date and time for change to end. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Channel - Live View Channel > Live - Set Camera Names, Viewing Positions, Color and Information to Display on Monitor 1. Channel: Select which Channel to set up. 2. Channel Name: Enter Channel name (up to 8 characters). For example, "Driveway" or "Backyard". Note: DVR will detect camera type (TVI or AHD) and add prefix to Channel name. For example: "T-Driveway", where the T indicates TVI. 3. Show Name: Enable is selected by default to show channel name on monitor. 4. Record Time: Enable is selected by default to show date and time on recordings. Channel - Output 5. OSD Position: Select where Channel Name will appear on the monitor. a. Click Setup. b. Click and drag Channel Name to desired position. c. Right click to exit, then click Save. 6. Color: Click Setup to adjust Hue, Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation. 7. Camera SET: Leave set to AUTO and DVR will determine the type of camera. 8. Covert: Disable is selected by default. Select Enable to hide live image on monitor. Note: Camera will still record even if the image can't be seen on monitor. 9. Show Time: Enable is selected by default to show date and time on monitor. 10. Copy: Copy settings from one Channel to other Channels. a. Select Channel to copy from. b. Select Channel to copy to or select ALL. c. Click Copy, then click OK. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. Channel > Output - Set Camera Layout and Resolution 1. Video Output: Cannot modify. 2. Seq (Sequence) Mode: Choose Layout for when Start SEQ is activated from Pop-Up Menu. 3. SEQ (Sequence) Dwell Time: Amount of time, in seconds, that each Channel will display in Live View when Start SEQ is activated from Pop-Up Menu. 4. VGA/HDMI Resolution: Select resolution for monitor or TV (see monitor's or TV's user manual). 5. Transparency: Set transparency of Menus. 6. Support Overscan: Click check box to allow full screen viewing on any monitor. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Recording Record > Record 1. Channel: Select Channel. 2. Record Switch: Enable is selected by default to record on all channels with connected cameras. Change if desired. Recording Schedule Record > Record Schedule Note: All channels are set to record in Normal mode at all times. Recording Schedule is set to 24 hour clock and cannot be modified. 1. To modify Normal recording times: a. Click Normal button. b. Click or click and drag to select or deselect green boxes. c. For example, if you want DVR to record all the time between 6 PM to 6 AM, deselect green boxes after 6 and up to 18. 12 AM 02 N M 6 AM 12 PM 6 PM 10 PM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 3. Stream Mode: Mainstream is selected by default. Leave set to Mainstream. 4. PreRecord: Enable is selected by default to start motion event recordings several seconds BEFORE motion is detected. 5. Copy: Copy settings from one Channel to other Channels. a. Select Channel to copy from. b. Select Channel to copy to or select ALL. c. Click Copy, then click OK. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. d. During Normal recording: · Red R will show on screen and red HDD light on DVR will blink. · Motion detected recording will be OFF: Green M will show on screen if motion is detected, but DVR will not record. 2. To schedule Motion detected recording: a. Click Motion button. b. Click or click and drag to select or deselect yellow boxes. c. For example, if you want DVR to record in Motion Detection mode between 6 AM to 6 PM, select yellow boxes after 6 and up to 18. 12 AM 02 N M 6 AM 12 PM 6 PM 10 PM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 3. Copy: Copy settings from one Channel to other Channels. a. Select Channel to copy from. b. Select Channel to copy to or select ALL. c. Click Copy, then click OK. Note: Red M will show on screen when motion is detected to indicate recording in process. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP Screen Capture Record > Capture - Take Pictures Automatically or Manually 4. Normal Interval: Set length of time between pictures. 5. Alarm Interval: Set length of time alarm will beep. To set up Alarm, go to Motion Detection on page 17, 3. Buzzer. 1. Channel: Select Channel. 2. Auto Capture: Disable is set by default. Set to Enable to allow screenshots to be taken in set intervals and/or when motion is detected. 3. Stream Mode: Mainstream is set by default. a. Mainstream is high resolution video that feeds from the DVR to the monitor via cables. b. Substream is standard/low resolution video that feeds to a remote device via the internet. Set to Substream to send screenshots from the DVR to a remote device. The DVR must be connected to your network and mobile device for this feature to work. Go to Set up DHCP Network on page 26. 6. Copy: Copy settings from one Channel to other Channels. a. Select Channel to copy from. b. Select Channel to copy to or select ALL. c. Click Copy, then click OK. IMPORTANT! SCREEN CAPTURE SCHEDULE MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER FOR THESE FEATURES TO WORK. Go to page 16. To view and back up pictures, go to View and Backup Pictures on page 20. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15 SAFETY SETUP Screen Capture Schedule Record > Capture Schedule - Set Schedule for Pictures 1. Channel: Select Channel. 2. To schedule Normal Interval snapshots: a. Click Normal button. b. Click or click and drag to select or deselect green boxes. c. For example, if you want DVR to take Normal Interval snapshots between 6 PM to 6 AM, select green boxes after 18 and up to 6. 12 AM 02 N M 6 AM 12 PM 6 PM 10 PM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 3. To schedule Motion Detected snapshots: a. Click Motion button. b. Click or click and drag to select or deselect yellow boxes. c. For example, if you want DVR to take Motion Detected snapshots from 6 AM to 6 PM, select yellow boxes after 6 and up to 18. 12 AM 02 N M 6 AM 12 PM 6 PM 10 PM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 4. Repeat for other days of the week. 5. Copy: Copy settings from one Channel to other Channels. a. Select Channel to copy from. b. Select Channel to copy to or select ALL. c. Click Copy, then click OK. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP Motion Detection Channel > Motion 1. Channel: Select Channel. 2. Enable: Set to Enable by default so that when motion detection is scheduled, the selected camera will record. To schedule Motion detected recording, go to Recording Schedule on page 14. 3. Buzzer: Set to Disable by default. To turn on, click drop-down box and choose length of time for beeping to sound when motion is detected and/ or snapshot is captured. To set up Snapshot, go to Set up DHCP Network on page 26. 4. Sensitivity: Set desired motion sensitivity. 1 is lowest and 8 is highest. 5. Area: Click and drag boxes to set desired area(s) where motion detection will not trigger an event. For example, if cars passing by trigger an event, select the area where cars pass by. 6. Right click to exit, then click Save. Note: If no areas are set, the entire camera's view will trigger an event. 7. Show Message: Set to ON by default. When motion is detected by a camera, Red M will appear on Live View for that camera. 8. Send Email: Set to ON by default. The DVR must be connected to your Network for this feature to work. Go to Set up DHCP Network on page 26. 9. Full Screen: Set to OFF by default. Check box so that when motion is detected by the selected camera, Live View will display in full screen mode for that camera. 10. Record Channel: This setting allows you to choose which other cameras will record when the selected camera detects motion. · For example, if you want motion detection for camera 1 to trigger cameras 3 and 4 to record, mark the boxes accordingly: 34 11. Post Recording: Select how long recording will continue after motion is detected. 12. Copy: Copy settings from one Channel to other Channels. a. Select Channel to copy from. b. Select Channel to copy to or select ALL. c. Click Copy, then click OK. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 17 SAFETY SETUP PTZ Camera (sold separately) Device > PTZ Input information according to PTZ camera manufacturer instructions. System Information System > Information > Information Note: You won't need to change Device ID or Device Name unless you have multiple DVRs networked together. 1. Device ID: Set to 000000 by default. Change if desired (up to 6 numbers). 2. Device Name: Set to 1080P-HY08N by default. Change if desired (up to 21 characters). 3. QR Code: Scan QR code with mobile device to connect to DVR. To set up Network and mobile device, go to Date, Time, Language, and Menu on page 12. 4. The remainder of settings are informational and cannot be changed. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP Operation Playback and Backup Recordings Playback > Search > General 8. Backup Section of Recording Insert USB flash drive (sold separately) into USB port on front or back of DVR. Note: Some flash drives include special file handling software and may not be compatible. a. While playing a recording, click on green Time Bar to mark start time of backup. Note: Dates marked with orange triangles have recordings. 1. Channel: All is selected by default. Change if desired. 2. Type: Select All, Normal, or Motion recordings. 3. Click Search to apply Channel and Type selections. 4. Select Date: Today's date is selected by default. Click dates on calendar to search as desired. 5. Start Time/End Time: Default is set to search entire day. To search a different time frame, enter Start Time and End Time. 6. Click Play. Playback will start automatically. 7. Use Playback Bar to perform following functions (icon styles may vary): b. Click to capture the start time. c. Click on green Time Bar again to mark end time of backup. Time Bar Start End Time Time d. Click to start backup. · You will be prompted to choose between H265, H264, AVI and MP4. MP4 should be chosen in most cases. · Click Save and wait until backup is finished box pops up, then click Cancel. · The USB flash drive can be plugged into another device to view or transfer recordings. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Enter full screen. Right click to exit. Rewind. Click again to rewind faster. Click top-right corner of screen to see speed. During play, rewind, or fast forward, click to view at Half Speed. Play Pause Fast Forward During play, click and drag box to zoom in. Right click to resume normal view. Volume. Click to mute. (If audio hooked up) Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 19 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Playback and Backup Events Playback > Search > Events 1. Select Date: Today's date is selected by default. Click calendar to search for desired date. 2. Start Time/End Time: Default is set to search entire day. To search a different time frame, enter Start Time and End Time. 3. Channel: All is selected by default. Change if desired. 4. Type: Select All, Normal, or Motion recordings. 5. Click Search. Double-click an event to play recording. Right-click to exit. View and Backup Pictures Playback > Search > Picture 1. Select Date: Today's date is selected by default. Click calendar to search for desired date. 2. Start Time/End Time: Default is set to search entire day. To search a different time frame, enter Start Time and End Time. 3. Channel: All is selected by default. Change if desired. 4. Type: Select All, Normal, Motion, or Manual pictures. 5. Click Search. Double-click a picture to view. Right-click to exit. 6. Quick Backup: Back up all files. a. Insert USB flash drive (sold separately) into USB port on front or back of DVR. Note: Some flash drives include special file handling software and may not be compatible. b. Click Quick Backup. · You will be prompted to choose between H265, H264, AVI and MP4. MP4 should be chosen in most cases. · Click Save and wait until backup is finished box pops up, then click Cancel. · The USB flash drive can be plugged into another device to view or transfer recordings. 7. Search: Backup selected files. a. Check Channel box(es) to select events. b. Click Backup tab on bottom of window. · You will be prompted to choose between H265, H264, AVI and MP4. MP4 should be chosen in most cases. · Click Save and wait until backup is finished box pops up, then click Cancel. · The USB flash drive can be plugged into another device to view or transfer recordings. 8. Lock: Check Lock Box(es) to keep selected recordings from being overwritten. 6. Quick Backup: Back up all files. a. Insert USB flash drive (sold separately) into USB port on front or back of DVR. Note: Some flash drives include special file handling software and may not be compatible. b. Click Quick Backup. · Click OK and wait until Backup Successful! appears on bottom of window, then click Cancel. · The USB flash drive can be plugged into another device to view or transfer recordings. 7. Search: Backup selected files. a. Check Channel box(es) to select events. b. Click Backup tab. · Click OK and wait until Backup Successful! appears on bottom of window, then click Cancel. · The USB flash drive can be plugged into another device to view or transfer recordings. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Maintain Hard Drive Advanced > Maintain Set up Reboot Cycle, Update Software & Firmware, Restore Default Settings 1. Default User: a. admin is selected by default. b. Select another user from the list. c. Select OFF so that any user can access this function. 2. Auto Reboot: Enable is selected by default. 3. Reboot: By default DVR will Reboot every Sunday at midnight. To change: a. Select when to Auto Reboot. · Everyday: Select time. · Every Week: Select day and time. · Every MonthSelect month and time. 4. Update: For updating firmware using a USB flash drive. (Find the most recent firmware updates at http://www.harborfreight.com.) 5. Load Default: a. Click to restore system default settings. b. Check the settings to restore, click Save. IMPORTANT! Clicking Save will delete custom settings you have made. 6. Load Settings: Import settings using a USB flash drive. 7. Save Settings: Export settings using a USB flash drive. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. Hard Drive Information and Formatting Device > Disk > Disk No. State Free/total Free Time ID number of drives OK - Hard drive installed No HDD - No hard drive installed FULL - Hard drive full Free Space/Total Space Recording time available Note: HDD will overwrite even when the State is FULL. 2. Format HDD: a. Click Select box. b. Click Format HDD. c. Click OK. d. When formatting is finished, click OK. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. 1. Overwrite: Auto is selected by default. The Hard Disk Drive will overwrite itself when full. Change if desired. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 21 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Shutdown/Reboot Shutdown Manually shutdown DVR before unplugging or reboot as needed. NOTICE: Save settings before Shutdown or Reboot or they will be lost. 1. Enter User Name and Password. 2. Select Shutdown, Reboot or Cancel. · DVR is set to automatically Reboot once a week. To change settings go to Maintain Hard Drive on page 21. View DVR's Activity System > Log 4. Click Search to populate table with list of log entries. Note: If the list is long, enter the page number you wish to view, then click blue arrow. 5. Double-click any log entry for details and ability to Play recordings. 1. Start Date End Date: Today's date is selected by default. Click calendar to search for desired date(s). 2. Start Time/End Time: Default is set to search entire day. To search a different time frame, enter Start Time and End Time. 3. Log Type: All is selected by default. Change to search for specific type: a. System - Logs when DVR starts up, shuts down, reboots or time settings are changed. b. Config - Logs when settings are changed. c. Alarm - Logs when motion events start and end; and when there is video loss. d. Account - Logs when users login and logout. e. Record - Logs when manual recordings start and stop; and when records are searched, played back and backed up. f. Storage - Logs when the hard drive has been formatted. 6. Backup Log: Insert a USB flash drive (sold separately) into either USB port on back of DVR. Note: Some flash drives include special file handling software and may not be compatible. · Click Backup to backup log file, then click OK when backup finished. · The USB flash drive can be plugged into another device to view or transfer log file(s). OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY Channel Information System > Info > Channel Info View settings for each channel. Recording Information System > Info > Record Info View settings for each channel with a camera connected. SETUP BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 23 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Advanced Settings Mainstream Recording and Audio Record > Encode > Mainstream High resolution video that feeds from the DVR to the monitor via cables. 5. Bitrate Control: Bitrate is the number of bits that are processed per unit of time. a. CBR (Constant Bitrate) is set by default. The same amount of bits are used for every second of video but video quality can vary. Use CBR when quality of video is less important than file size. b. VBR (Variable Bitrate) allows the bit rate to vary and video quality remains the same, but it will use up more storage. Use VBR when file size is less important than quality of video. 1. Channel: Select Channel. 2. Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (best) is set by default. Set to 1280 x 720 or 960 x 480 if desired for lower quality and longer recording times. 3. FPS (Frames per Second): 15 FPS (highest with 1920 x 1080 resolution) is set by default. Change as desired. The higher the FPS, the smoother the recording will be and more storage will be taken up, reducing recording times. Resolution Camera Qty FPS Approximate Recording Time (hours) 1920 x 1080 4 15 210 Best Quality 1 15 840 1280 x 720 4 30 156 Better Quality 1 30 576 1280 x 720 4 15 Good Quality 1 15 288 1128 6. Bitrate Mode: a. Predefined: Select bitrate from a static list. b. User-Defined: Enter actual desired bitrate. 7. Bitrate: Select or enter bitrate based on Bitrate Mode. NOTICE: CHECK FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUDIO SURVEILLANCE LAWS BEFORE INSTALLING MICROPHONE-ENABLED CAMERA. 8. Audio: Check box to record audio if audio surveillance microphone or audio enabled camera (sold separately) is being used. · Connect audio surveillance microphone or audio enabled camera (sold separately) to Audio Input. · Connect Monitor, TV, or speaker (all sold separately) to Audio Output. Note: Audio is only available on camera Channels 1 - 4. Audio from these channels can be heard: a. When playing back recordings. b. In real time, double-click on Channel in Live View. 9. Copy: Copy settings from one Channel to other Channels. a. Select Channel to copy from. b. Select Channel to copy to or select ALL. c. Click Copy, then click OK. Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 24 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP Substream Recording and Audio Record > Encode > Substream Standard/low resolution video that feeds to a remote device via the internet. 5. Bitrate Mode: a. Predefined: Select bitrate from a static list. b. User-Defined: Enter actual desired bitrate. 6. Bitrate: Select or enter bitrate based on Bitrate Mode. NOTICE: CHECK FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUDIO SURVEILLANCE LAWS BEFORE INSTALLING MICROPHONE-ENABLED CAMERA. 1. Channel: Select Channel. 2. Resolution: Cannot modify. 3. FPS (Frames per Second): 4 FPS is set by default. The higher the FPS, the smoother the recording will be and more storage will be taken up. Change as desired. 4. Bitrate Control: Bitrate is the number of bits that are processed per unit of time. a. CBR (Constant Bitrate) is set by default. The same amount of bits are used for every second of video but video quality can vary. Use CBR when quality of video is less important than file size. b. VBR (Variable Bitrate) allows the bit rate to vary and video quality remains the same, but it will use up more storage. Use VBR when file size is less important than quality of video. 7. Audio: Check box to record audio if audio surveillance microphone or audio enabled camera (sold separately) is being used. · Connect audio surveillance microphone or audio enabled camera (sold separately) to Audio Input. · Connect Monitor, TV, or speaker (all sold separately) to Audio Output. Note: Audio is only available on camera Channels 1 - 4. Audio from these channels can be heard when playing back recordings. 8. Copy: Copy settings from one Channel to other Channels. a. Select Channel to copy from. b. Select Channel to copy to or select ALL. c. Click Copy, then click OK. Changes will be saved when you click Apply then OK. Changes will not be saved if you click Exit or right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 25 SAFETY SETUP BASIC DHCP Network and Mobile Device Setup IMPORTANT! IF YOU CANNOT ACHIEVE REMOTE CONNECTION USING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR ROUTER'S MANUFACTURER, INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER AND/OR HIRE AN IT SPECIALIST TO SET UP YOUR NETWORK! What you will need (sold separately): · High Speed Internet · Router · Ethernet Cable · Mobile Device with Android or iOS Set up DHCP Network Set up Mobile Device This system uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to automatically connect the DVR to the Internet. 1. Connect DVR to Router: a. Connect one end of Ethernet Cable to LAN port on DVR. b. Connect other end to open LAN port on Router. 2. Go to Network > General: 3. Install RXCamView app to Mobile Device: a. For Android, go to Google Play Store. b. For iOS, go to App Store. c. Download and open app. d. Tap Device List icon. a. Make sure DHCP is selected, then click Save. b. IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS1 should automatically fill in. c. Enable UPNP, then click Save. IMPORTANT! PPPoE, Static, and 3G are for users with advanced networking knowledge. No instructions are available for these Network types. IF YOU CANNOT ACHIEVE REMOTE CONNECTION USING DHCP, CONTACT YOUR ROUTER'S MANUFACTURER, INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER AND/OR HIRE AN IT SPECIALIST TO SET UP YOUR NETWORK! e. Tap + to add device. f. Tap Manual to manually input information from DVR. g. IP address/ID: IP address or ID of the DVR h. Media Port: 9000. i. Password: Use DVR Password (5 - 16 characters). j. Click Save. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 26 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP BASIC Remote Notifications Email Parameter > Network > Email Note: If you are not familiar with your email settings, contact your Email Provider. 1. Email: Set to Enable. 3. Set up Email Schedule. 2. Enter appropriate information. Email Schedule Parameter > Email Schedule Note: All channels are set to send emails for Motion Detected or Exception events at all times. 1. To modify Motion email schedule: a. Click Motion button. b. Click or click and drag to select or deselect green boxes. c. For example, if you want DVR to send Motion driven emails between 6 PM to 6 AM, deselect green boxes after 6 and up to 18. 12 AM 02 N M 6 AM 12 PM 6 PM 10 PM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 DDNS 2. To modify Exception (HDD full, HDD error, Video Loss) email schedule: a. Click Exception button. b. Click or click and drag to select or deselect red boxes. c. For example, if you want DVR to send Exception driven emails between 6 AM to 6 PM, select red boxes after 6 and up to 18. 12 AM 02 N M 6 AM 12 PM 6 PM 10 PM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Parameter > DDNS 1. DDNS: Set to Enable. 2. Server: Sign up online with one of the services on the drop-down list. 3. Follow instructions on DDNS service's website to finish setup. 4. Click Test DDNS button to check the connection. RTSP Changes will be saved when you click Apply. Changes will not be saved if you right click on screen. Click Default to restore default settings. 5. Add DVR to mobile device. Parameter > RTSP Access DVR using VLC Media Player with RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol). Note: Set up this function only if you have advanced networking skill. FTP Parameter > FTP Note: You will need to have an FTP site to set up this feature. 1. FTP Enable: Set to Enable. 2. Enter appropriate information. Cloud Device > Cloud Note: You will need a Dropbox account and be familiar with the Cloud to set up this feature. 1. Cloud Storage: Set to Enable. 2. Enter appropriate information. OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 27 SAFETY Software Note: Some antivirus programs or firewalls may prevent full installation. 1. Insert Software CD into computer. 2. If you have a MAC, open Software for Mac folder: a. Surveillance Client connects the DVR to your computer. b. Video Player plays recordings from a flash drive. 3. If you have a PC,open Software for PC folder: a. Surveillance Client connects the DVR to your computer. b. Video Player plays recordings from a flash drive. SETUP BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 28 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY SETUP Maintenance Instructions Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. DVR Maintenance TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK: Shut down the DVR and unplug the Power Adapter from its electrical outlet before inspection, maintenance, or cleaning. 1. PERIODICALLY, inspect the general condition of the DVR. Check for: · leaking, swollen, or cracked battery pack, · loose hardware, · damaged cord/electrical wiring, · cracked or broken parts, and · any other condition that may affect its safe operation. 2. PERIODICALLY, wipe external surfaces of DVR with clean cloth. 3. ONCE A MONTH, blow compressed air into vents to remove dust buildup. Camera Maintenance TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK: Unplug the Power Adapter from its electrical outlet before inspection, maintenance, or cleaning. 1. PERIODICALLY, inspect the general condition of the Camera. Check for: · leaking, swollen, or cracked battery pack, · loose hardware, · damaged cord/electrical wiring, · cracked or broken parts, and · any other condition that may affect its safe operation. 2. PERIODICALLY: · Wipe external surfaces of Camera with clean cloth. · Clean Camera lens by applying lens cleaning solution to scratch-free cloth, then wiping lens. Do not apply solution directly to lens. 3. Maintain area surrounding Camera, making sure obstacles don't interfere with visibility, such as overgrown bushes. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 29 SAFETY SETUP Troubleshooting Problem Screen blank after initialization DVR makes beeping sound (other than motion detection) Password Problem Possible Causes Incompatible resolution. Monitor/TV is not capable of supporting resolution. 1. Camera is unplugged. 2. Hard drive is full. 3. Hard drive is damaged. (Red H on screen) Forgot Password No image(s) in Live View 1. Covert is enabled. DVR freezes Remote won't work Error codes when trying to install software 2. Loose or incorrect connections. 3. Longer cables used without sufficient amperage from power adapter. 4. Monitor needs adjustment. Hard Drive crash. Batteries need replacing. Interference from antivirus or firewall programs. Likely Solutions Connect DVR to different Monitor/TV. Change output to resolution compatible with monitor. See Channel - Output on page 13. 1. Check Camera connection at DVR and at Camera. 2. Go to Device > Disk > Disk on page 21 and set Overwrite to Auto. 3. Have a qualified technician repair DVR. Have Device ID p. 30 ready and date stated on DVR at time of call. Call 1-888-866-5797 1. Go to Channel - Live View on page 13 and disable Covert. 2. Check that all connections are secure and in the correct locations. 3. Use power adapter with proper amperage rating. 4. Adjust the image settings on the monitor. Unplug DVR, wait 30 seconds, then plug back in. Replace batteries. Follow antivirus or firewall program's instructions to resolve interference. FCC STATEMENT Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 30 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890 SAFETY Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. To the extent that this product is used with software other than what is provided, we shall in no event be liable for any damage to your computer or loss of data. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SETUP BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 31 26541 Agoura Road · Calabasas, CA 91302 · 1-888-866-5797macOS Version 10.15.7 (Build 19H1030) Quartz PDFContext