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DVR8/16-8500AI DVR Easy Setup Guide

USB ConnectionsCConnect the USB Cable to a PC for backup features andconnect a USB Mouse* for point and click menu controls

*Mouse not included

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Connect the Yellow RCAplug to a TV’s INPUT andconnect the BNC end tothe Video Output on DVR

Connect one end of the Ethernetcable to the LAN port on the DVRand the other end to your router/modem

Connect your cameras to theBNC connectors on the backof the DVR labelled ‘VIDEO IN’

Connect the Power Cableto the back of the DVR.Flip the switch to power DVR

Connect a VGA cable(not included) from your monitor to the VGA port on theback of the DVR

DVR & Camera Connections

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Ethernet Cable

Ethernet Cable

USB Cable

Package Contents

Manual

DVR Power Cable

DVR Power Cable

BNC to RCA Cable

BNC to RCA Cable

DVR Unit

8/16 BNC Adapters

Software CD

Remote Control

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Security Stickers

Packaging

Remote Viewing Setup GuideDThis is a general setup guide for preparing the DVR for viewing over an internet connection. This guide assumes you have a computer, connected to a DHCP enabled router/modem that isconnected to the internet. If the general router settings below differ from yours, contact your router manufacturer or visit www.portforward.com for more specific information on settings

Log into your router by typing the Default Gateway in InternetExplorer. In our example this is http://192.168.1.1 another commongateway is http://10.1.1.1

Back in the Network & Internet menu click the second optionto find the Web Service Port. By default, this is set to 80

For some Linksys modem/routers you will find Port Forwarding options in “Applications & Gaming” under Port Range Forward

Connect the Ethernet Cable from the back of your Router/Modem into the LAN port on the back of the DVR

Press the MENU button and select Network & Internet

Select Network Connection

Port Forwarding

Set the Network Type to DHCP. The DVR will automatically detect yournetwork settings. Write down the IP Address given to your DVR. If youare accessing the DVR on a local network only, enter the IP Address inInternet Explorer to access the DVR. To view over the internet continue to 4.

For some D-Link routers, port forwardingcan be found under Advanced > Virtual Server - Create a Rule Name called DVR1Set the Private IP to the IP Address in step 3Set Port Start, End, Map to 80. Savethe rule and apply it to the IP Address of theDVR, i.e. 192.168.1.4 in our example

Next, forward the Web Service Port (default port 80) to the IP Address found in step 3.In Port Range create an entry called DVR1. Set Start and End to 80 and set the IP Addressto the same address you found in step 3. Ensure Enable is checked and then save settings

To login remotely you will need to find your Internet IP address. You can find this at www.whatismyip.com It will be different from the IP address or Default Gateway found in step 3

Finally, back in Internet Explorer - type in yourInternet IP address and press enter. Your IP will be different from the above. Follow the promptsto automatically download and log into the DVR

If you are unfamiliar with networking we recommend youcontact your modem manufacturer or internet provider asmodem options and features vary by model. The followingare general steps common to some modem/routers

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DVR8/16-8500AI DVR Easy Setup Guide

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