Talos-security DR800 Series DVR Quick Start Guide User Manual

Talos DVRQuick Reference Guide10-2011

10Saving Video from the DVRTo retrieve files from the DVR plug a thumb drive into the top USB port on the back of the DVR•Click the right mouse button

11View Saved Video on a ComputerAccess DVR from a Local ComputerBe sure that your router is communicating with your computer or laptop. If not follow

12Configure DVR to access video on local computer•When connected to a router the DVR will automatically negotiate an IP address.•So you can find your

13Configure DVR to access video on local computer1. Click the “Auto Assign” radio button to turn off DHCP• The radio button will turn from white to bl

14Viewing DVR from local PC or LaptopLog Into Your DVR1. Click “By IP address”2. Enter the IP address from the DVR Network Setup Screen 3. Enter Port

15Setup DVR Client software to download and save video1. Create a file folder on your desktop and name it “DVR Files”• This will make it easier for yo

16Download Video Files to Local Computer1. Click on “Control”2. Click on the “Download” tab in the “Status Control” menu3. Select the channel(s), date

17Access DVR Over the Internet•Sign up for free Dynamic Domain Name Service at dyn.com•You will create a Domain Name, Account Name, and Account Passwo

18DVR Network Settings for Internet access1. Click the drop-down box to the left of “DDNS Server” and select DYNDNS.org2. Enter your “Domain Name”3. E

19Configuring Your RouterYou will need to configure your router for Port Forwarding to allow access to your DVR from the internet•Open Internet Explor

2IndexStep 1…Setting up your surveillance system• Designing your surveillance system…3• Installing the hard drive…4• Connecting a monitor…5• Initializ

201. Click the “Applications & Gaming” tab2. Enter the name of the Application• For example Tal DVR3. Enter the port range (80 to 80)• It is OK to

21Accessing DVR Over the InternetUsing DVR Client1. Double-click the DVR Client shortcut icon on your desktop2. Click “By domain”3. Enter your DDNS Do

22Click the “Security” tab and then “Custom level”•Enable all settings under ActiveX controls and plug-ins•Click OK•Click Apply•Click OK•Close Interne

23• Open Internet Explorer – Internet Explorer is recommended for network or internet access to your DVR• In the address line, enter your domain name–

24•Enter User Name•The default is “admin”•Enter Password•The default is “666666 or 888888”•Check “Auto-preview…”•Click “Login”Once video has loaded cl

25Viewing the DVR with Your Smartphone•Go to your cell/mobile phone provider’s market•Search for talos•Click on IP Camera Viewer (iPhone) or IP Cam Vi

26Viewing the DVR with Your Smartphone1. Click “+” to add cameras2. Select IP Camera, DVR, NVR3. Name the camera you will view4. Select Talos from the

27Viewing the DVR with Your Smartphone• Place a shortcut to IP Cam Viewer on your Smartphone main screen, touch to launch the viewer application• You

3Design Your Surveillance System• Determine the areas that require coverage• A common wide angle lens (≤4mm) on a camera will have an approximate view

4Installing the Hard Drive• Remove the cover from the DVR• Stick the hard drive isolation pads to the bottom chassis of the DVR over the four mounting

5Connecting a Monitor• You will need a monitor or TV to set up the DVR for use• Connect a monitor to the DVR using the HD15 female output• Or connect

6Shutting Down the DVRNOTE: Never shut off the DVR using the power switch on the back of the unit. Treat the DVR as a Linux based PC and shut it down

7Testing Your System• We highly recommend bench testing your system prior to installation• On a table or bench unpack your DVR, cameras, power supplie

8Installing Your System• Run camera cables– Make sure that pre-assembled camera cables are installed in the correct direction so the DC plug/jack will

9• Click the right mouse button• Click main menu and log into the DVR• Click on “System Setup”• Click on “System”Setting the date and time on your DVR