Summary of DK1400
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Talos dvr quick reference guide 12-2011.
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2 index step 1…setting up your surveillance system • designing your surveillance system…3 • installing the hard drive…4 • connecting a monitor…5 • initializing (turning on) your dvr…5 • shutting-down / logging-off / rebooting the dvr…6 • connecting cameras…7 • installing your surveillance system…8 s...
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3 design your surveillance system • determine the areas that require coverage • a common wide angle lens ( ≤ 4mm) on a camera will have an approximate viewing angle of 60° – stand at the camera position, look in the direction the camera will aim and cover one eye, this will provide a rough idea of t...
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4 installing 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 holes • set the hard drive onto the isolation pads and secure the hard drive to the dvr chassis with the four included screws • connect the sata d...
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5 connecting 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 the dvr to the composite video input on a tv – you will need a bnc video cable with a bnc to rca adapter. Turning on dvr • when the dvr is first i...
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6 shutting down the dvr note: 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 properly • click the right mouse button to bring up the on-screen menu • click “system” then click “maintain” • click “power off” • the dvr will not...
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7 testing your system • we highly recommend bench testing your system prior to installation • on a table or bench unpack your dvr, cameras, power supplies, and cables • as if installing the system, connect each piece to verify all is working properly connecting cameras • pre-assembled cables are ava...
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8 installing your system • run camera cables – make sure that pre-assembled camera cables are installed in the correct direction so the dc plug/jack will mate – never exert force on the connectors during installation as this may cause the cables to fail • mount the cameras and connect video and powe...
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9 setting the date and time on your dvr • from the main menu click “system” • in the “system” menu click “timedate” • enter the correct date in the “date” field • select the preferred date format • enter the correct time in the “time” field • select the preferred time format; we recommend 24-hour fo...
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10 saving video from the dvr to retrieve files from the dvr plug a thumb drive into the usb port on the front of the dvr •from the main menu click “search” •in the search menu enter the date and time you want to search into their respective fields •click “detail files” to view the details screen usb...
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11 view saved video on a computer access dvr from a local computer be sure that your router is communicating with your computer or laptop. If not follow the instructions provided with your router . Connect the dvr to your router using a standard network cable •the video saved from the dvr is h.264 f...
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12 configure 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 dvr later, we recommend you assign it an ip address on your network. Simply enter a new number into the last three digits of the ip address and not...
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13 configure dvr to access video on local computer 1. Click the drop-down arrow next to “type”, select “static” 2. Enter the new ip address into the field. • eg.192.168.1.222 3. Enter “7777” into “port” 4. Enter “80” into “web port” 5. Click “apply”, then “exit” and exit the dvr menus 6. Restart the...
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14 viewing dvr from local pc or laptop 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Click the “local setup” tab on the main viewing screen 2. Under “server manage” click “add” 3. Select “37dvr” from “server type” 4. Enter the ip address of your dvr on your network 5. Assign a name to your dvr 6. Enter “7777” into the “cmd port...
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15 access 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 password, make note of these as you set up your account •click “get started with dns” •scroll to the bottom of the screen and click “dyndns free” •click ...
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16 dvr network settings for internet access 1. In the main menu click “network” 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. In the network setup menu click “ddns setup” 3. Select “open” from the ddns drop-down menu 4. Select “dyndns” from the server drop-down menu 5. Enter the dyn host name you created on page 15 6. Enter the d...
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17 configuring your router you will need to configure your router for port forwarding to allow access to your dvr from the internet •open internet explorer •enter your router ip address in the address bar, this is the same as your default gateway -we are using a linksys router with an ip address of ...
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18 1. Click the “applications & gaming” tab 2. Enter the name of the application • for example tal dvr 3. Enter the port range (80 to 80) • it is ok to enter the same port number as both the start and end of the range 4. Enter mobile port 8888 5. Enter server port 7777 (used by the dvr) 6. Set proto...
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19 accessing dvr over the internet using client software 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Click the “local setup” tab on the main viewing screen 2. Under “server manage” click “add” 3. Select “37dvr” from “server type” 4. Enter your dyn host name 5. Assign a name to your dvr 6. Enter “7777” into the “cmd port” fiel...
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20 1. Click the “security” tab 2. Click the “custom level” tab 3. Enable all settings under activex controls and plug-ins 4. Click ok 5. Click yes in the “are you sure you want to change…” dialog box 6. Click apply 7. Click ok 8. Close internet explorer to save changes accessing dvr over the interne...
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21 • open internet explorer – internet explorer is recommended for network or internet access to your dvr • in the address line, enter your domain name – the name you created when you set up your dyndns account e.G.. Http://talosdvr.Dyndns.Tv if ie displays the warning above, click the yellow bar cl...
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22 •you can now reset the security settings in internet explorer •click tools, internet options, security •click reset all zones to default level •click ok accessing dvr over the internet using internet explorer •enter your dvr username and password •click “login” the main viewing and interface scre...