To view/download the Amcrest HDCVI DVR Quick Start Setup Guide PDF, please click the link at the bottom of this article.  

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS

• All installations and operations here should conform to your local electrical safety codes. 
• We assume no liability or responsibility for any of the fires or electrical shocks caused by
  improper handling or installation. 
• We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
• Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury! 
• When replacing the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

1. CHECK UNPACKED DVR 

2. ABOUT FRONT PANEL AND REAR PANEL 

3. HDD INSTALLATION 

• You can connect the HDD data cable and the power cable first and then fix the HDD in the 
  device.
• Please pay attention to the front cover. It adopts a vertical sliding design. You need to push 
  the clip first and then push down.

4. FRONT PANEL 

The front panel is shown as in Figure 1.

                                                                      Figure 1

Name	Icon	Function
Power Button		Power button: press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down the DVR.
Up/Down		• Activate current control, modify setting, and then move up and down. • Increase/decrease numerals. • Assist in functions such as navigating PTZ menu.
Left/Right		• Shift current activated control. • When in playback, click these buttons to control the playback bar.
Escape	ESC	• Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation. • When in playback, press it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Assistant	Fn	• In one-window monitor mode, press this key to display assistant functions: PTZ control and image color. • Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for 1.5 seconds to delete the character before the cursor. • In motion detection setup, use the Fn and direction keys to adjust the settings. • In text mode, click it to switch between numeral and English characters(small/capitalized), etc. • Activate other special functions.
USB port		To connect USB storage device or USB mouse.
Network Error-Indication Light	Net	When a network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light becomes red to alert you.
HDD Error-Indication Light	HDD	When a HDD error occurs or the HDD capacity is below the specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
IR Receiver		This is used to receive the signal from the remote control.

5. REAR PANEL 

Here we take the 4-channel series product rear panel as an example. See Figure 2.

                                                                 Figure 2

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

SN	Name	SN	Name	SN	Name
1	Video input	2	Video output	3	Audio output
4	Audio input	5	Video VGA output	6	HDMI port
7	USB port	8	Network port	9	RS-485
10	Power socket	11	On/Off button	12	GND port

6. LOCAL LOG-IN 

• Username: admin Password: admin (administrator, local and network)
• Username: 888888 Password: 888888 (administrator, local only)
• Username: 666666 Password: 666666 (Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback, 
  backup, etc.)
• Username: default. Password: default(hidden user)

                                              Figure 3

APPENDIX TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS 

• For a detailed operation introduction, please refer to our resource CD included in your 
  package for the electronic version of the User's Manual.
• This quick start guide is for reference only. Slight differences may be found in the 
  user interface
• All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice. 
• All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties of their 
  respective owners.
• If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to us for the final explanation.
• Please visit our website or contact your local service engineer for more information.

Please click the link below to download the Quick start guide.