DIGITAL WATCHDOG DW-VA1P84T Universal HD Over Coax 8 Channel Digital Video Recorder User Guide

DIGITAL WATCHDOG DW-VA1P84T Universal HD Over Coax 8 Channel Digital

Video Recorder User Guide

DIGITAL WATCHDOG DW-VA1P84T Universal HD Over Coax 8 Channel Digital

Video Recorder

Default Login Information| Username: admin| Password: no password
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Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial set-up. It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for complete and proper installation and usage.

STEP 1 – CONNECTING THE DVR

1. Mount and install all necessary cameras and external devices. Refer to their individual manuals for additional information
2. The DVR supports the following analog signals:

  * HD-Analog
  * HD-TVI
  * Analog signal up to 960H

2. The DVR supports cameras up to 5MP in resolution. Please refer to the product’s data sheet and full manual for recording specifications per product.

3. The DVR supports automatic signal detection. This means you do not have to perform

4. Place the DVR in its final See installation tips below.

5. Connect all necessary cables to the

6. Once all additional devices have been properly connected to the DVR, connect the DVR to an appropriate power supply. The DVR will boot up automatically
   Model| Power consumption
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   DW-VA1P4xT| DC12V, 1.5A
   DW-VA1P8xT| DC12V, 3.3A
   DW-VA1P16xT| DC12V, 5A

SAFETY TIPS

1. Make sure the cameras and the monitors are properly connected to the
2. The DVR should be placed in a dust and moisture free It must neverbe directly exposed to sunlight. A room temperature is highly recommended to reduce the chance of overheating, (room temperature is considered as 68~78°F), which may cause the DVR to become unstable.

NOTE: HD Monitor output and VGA output cannot be used at the same time for dual monitoring.

STEP 2 – POWERING UP THE DVR

1. When the DVR boots up, it will be in protective mode. This means you will not be able to access the DVR’s setup menu until you login

2. To unlock the DVR, right-click anywhere on the screen. The login screen will (Default Username / Password: admin / no password)

3. When the DVR boots up for the first time, you will be guided through the Startup

To prevent the DVR from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow
at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.

STEP 3 – STARTUP WIZARD

1. Follow the startup wizard’s instructions to setup the DVR’s basic settings, including language, date/time and network. You may not need to change any default settings to properly set up your At any time, you can skip steps, go back, or exit the wizard and setup the DVR manually.
2. Set the DVR’s network settings to match your network’s It is recommended to set the network type to “AUTOCONN.” and let the DVR auto-detect the network’s settings. Then, change the type to static. Please contact your network administrator for additional information. Press “APPLY” to save and “NEXT” to move to the next step. Adjust the DDNS settings as needed, or refer to the PathFinder™ option instead after initial setup. See STEP 6 – MOBILE APP REMOTE MONITORING.
3. If this is your first time powering up the DVR, You are encouraged to use the setup If you prefer tomanually go through the DVR’s settings to your preference, you can exit the setup wizard at any time.

STEP 4 – UTC AND PTZ CAMERA CONTROL

The DVR supports complete camera control via the coaxial connection (UTC). There is no need for an additional RS485 connection between the camera and the DVR in order to control the camera. This feature must also be supported on the camera’s side.

To add a UTC or PTZ camera:

1. Right-click anywhere on the screen and go to “MENU” > “DECIVE” > “PTZ”

2. Camera type will be auto-detected and displayed under the camera tab. Protocol should match the camera type

   • HD-A(C) -> legacy HD-Analog signal type
   • HD-A/HD-TVI -> HD-Analog and HD-TVI signal type

NOTE: If you are connecting a camera via UTC protocol, baudrate and address settings will be disabled.

STEP 5 – MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM

1. Navigation – use the included USB mouse to navigate around the DVR’s monitoring and Setup

2. To access the menu bar – move the mouse’s cursor to the bottom of the display area to show the menu You can also display it constantly by pressing the pin icon on the right side.

3. To access the quick menu options, right-clickb anywhere on the screen. This will take you to the quick menu options, which include:

• DISPLAY MODE” Options
• “DIGITAL ZOOM”, “PTZ” control and “FREEZE” image (on supported cameras)
• “ADD BOOKMARK” video
• Instant “PLAYBACK”, “SEARCH” and “THUMBNAIL SEARCH”
• Recording status and analysis system monitoring
• Access to the “HEALTH CHECK” and open the main “MENU”.

Help – For your convenience, the help button located at the bottom left of setup screens includes basic information and explanation of the features and settings in that page, for on-the-go information.

STEP 6 – MOBILE APP REMOTE MONITORING

You can monitor your system from DW’s Mobile Plus™ app with no need for complicated port forwarding! To enable the QR code on your DVR

1. Right-click anywhere on the DVR’s screen and go to “MENU” > “NETWORK” > “PATHFINDER™”
2. Check the box next to ‘USE PATHFINDER’. Click
3. A mobile access QR code will appear on the right side of the screen. Status at the bottom of the screen should say “PATHFINDER™ SERVICE ACTIVATED

To view the DVR on your mobile app:

1. Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App store and download the latest DW Mobile Plus™

2. To add a new VMAX® A1 Plus™ device- Launch the DW Mobile Plus™ application on your Android® or Apple® smart-phone or tablet.

3. Go to the Site menu to register a new site with the QR code

4. Press QR icon next to the Host

5. Move the camera angle to QR code on The camera will capture the QR code automatically once all four corners of the code are registered in the camera’s frame properly.

6. Once the camera registers the QR code from the DVR, the IP address field will show the DVR’s MAC address information.

7. Complete the new device’s registration information by adding the device name, port number, user-name and Select “SAVE” to complete the registration.

8. The new site will appear in your sites

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