Hybrid Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
Quick Installation Guide
Important Safety Instructions
To prect people and equipment against hazards, ensure no live wires are touching the case
and sucient ventilation by placing the DVR in a cool & dry place with the vents unblocked.
Different jurisdictions have specific laws regarding the use of surveillance cameras. Therefore,
the user must be aware of all applicable laws that restrict or limit the use of security cameras
& comply with those laws.
Modifications made to the Camius device n approved expressly by the party responsible for
compliance could void the warranty. Visit camius.com/warranty for warranty terms.
The following diagram shows all possible connections; different models may have her ports.
A minimum setup requires connecting power, HDMI, Mouse, Network, and a camera.
The DVR supports the following analog camera types: CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI. In addition to
IP cameras on a local network switch.
Visit camius.com/support for user
manuals, soware, and firmware.
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Power
Supply
RouterIP Cameras
Regular or PoE
Switch
Microphones
Analog Cameras
Speaker
USB
PTZ Control
HDMI
Reset
On/Off
Spot output
External
SATA port
Monitor
VGA
Connection Diagram 2
Turn on the DVR using the On/Off switch.
During the Camius loading screen, the DVR
detects the monitor connected to the HDMI or
VGA port, and a message will appear if a higher
resolution is available.
On the ne screen (see right):
Select the desired menu Language.
The default Device ID is 000000.
The administrator username is ‘admin’
Password requirements: 8-16 characters, a
lowercase, an uppercase, a digit, and a special
character.
Unlock pattern is optional for easy access:
Click on the tab ‘to Draw’ and set your unlock
pattern, then click ‘Apply’. In addition, users
can select or skip Password Recovery
Questions & Answers.
You can activate and edit users under
Menu >> Setup >> Syem >> Multi-user
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Important Safety Instructions
To prect people and equipment against hazards, ensure no live wires are touching the case
and sucient ventilation by placing the DVR in a cool & dry place with the vents unblocked.
Different jurisdictions have specific laws regarding the use of surveillance cameras. Therefore,
the user must be aware of all applicable laws that restrict or limit the use of security cameras
& comply with those laws.
Modifications made to the Camius device n approved expressly by the party responsible for
compliance could void the warranty. Visit camius.com/warranty for warranty terms.
The following diagram shows all possible connections; different models may have her ports.
A minimum setup requires connecting power, HDMI, Mouse, Network, and a camera.
The DVR supports the following analog camera types: CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI. In addition to
IP cameras on a local network switch.
Unlock the DVR with the newly created password
If the password is lost, here's how to reset it:
1 - If your recorder has a reset button (R-series) shown on the Connection Diagram,
press and hold it for 10 seconds to reset. Aer the audible confirmation, the DVR will
reset all settings, including the password. Resetting will n erase recorded foage on
your hard drive unless set under Maintenance >> Reset settings.
2 - If your recorder doesn't have a reset button, email the current date on the DVR's
interface and The MAC address of the DVR to [email protected] to receive a reset
password:
To find the MAC address, click the (i) information icon at the btom menu on the DVR's
interface. The Camius Device Config Tool and the Camius View app are her ways to
find the MAC.
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Startup Wizard >> Network Configuration
If your router is DHCP enabled, keep the DHCP box checked. The
router will automatically assign network parameters to the DVR.
Otherwise, you can set up a static IP.
The IP address identifies the DVR on the local network.
The subnet mask for a basic setup is 255.255.255.0
The Gateway is typically your router's IP address.
DNS1/DNS2: The primary and backup DNS servers.
Web Ports: (HTTP/HTTPS/RTSP) is 80 by default, and the 'Client'
port is 9000 by default; bh are customizable.
UPnP: If your router supports Universal Plug'n'Play. The DVR will
attempt to configure port forwarding automatically; herwise, the
user can forward them manually on the router.
PPPOE procol is for DSL connections.
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Startup Wizard >> Date and Time
Synchronizing your DVR's internal clock with
your local Date & Time is essential; here are
the steps:
1- Set your local time zone relative to GMT, for
example, with Daylight Saving On:
{PST Pacific: GMT-7} {MST Mountain: GMT-6}
{CST Central: GMT-5} {T Eastern: GMT-4}
2- Set the date, time, and formats manually.
3- We recommend enabling NTP (Network
Time Procol), which synchronizes date &
time over the Internet. Click the checkbox,
choose one of the servers, and click Update
Now.
4- Enable DST for Daylight Saving
Time.
Once done, click Ne.
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Activate
splight
Activate
siren
Zoom
Color
settings
Add a
custom
tag
Instant
playback
manual
capture
Start/stop
manual
recording
Startup Wizard >> IP Cameras
To add compatible IP cameras on your local
network, click the search button, select ‘Private’
procol for Camius IP cameras or ONVIF procol
for compatible IP cameras, enter the credentials,
and click Add.
Green status indicates a successl connection,
and grey status could indicate a password or
network parameters mismatch.
Detected IP cameras on your LAN appear on the
le side; you can add them using the middle
arrow.
To add cameras manually, click the (+) icon, and
enter the details based on the compatible
camera’s network settings. IP Camera toolbar
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Startup Wizard >> Disk
If your DVR came with a pre-installed Hard Disk
Drive, it would appear on the Disk screen.
Check the 'State' column; if it's 'Normal,' click
Ne. Otherwise, click in the HDD checkbox and
then 'Format HDD.' We recommend having
'Overwrite' set to 'Auto.'
Enter the DVR's password to confirm; once the
HDD is formatted, its State will turn to 'Normal.'
Adding NetHDD requires a file server on your
LAN with NFS or SMB enabled, NFS requires an
IP and Directory on the file server, and limiting
disk size is optional. SMB connections require
a username, IP, and Directory on your
file server.
To physically install or replace an HDD, power off the unit,
then remove the cover screws, remove the cover and the
HDD screws. Then, plug the HDD in using the data &
power connectors and reinstall the HDD screws.
SATA HDD Or SSD is compatible with up to 10TB capacity.
IP Camera toolbar
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Startup Wizard >> Mobile
This screen displays the DVR's P2P ID.
To access the DVR remely, you can scan the QR code with your Camius View smartphone app.
Ne is the IP address assigned to your DVR, subnet mask, and ports.
The Summary screen is the last step of the Wizard; click on 'Don't show this window ne time' if you
don't wish to display the Wizard on the ne rebo.
Finally, click on the Finish button to save.
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Adding your DVR to
the Camius View App
Option 1: Search Online Network
to add devices from your network;
on the device page, enter the password you set
earlier, port 80 (for R-series recorders) &save.
Option 2: While the QR code scanner is active,
point your smartphone's camera to it and snap.
To check if your DVR is online, disconnect your
phone's Wi-Fi and let the App reload.
Download the Camius View app on your smartphone
or tab from the iOS or Android app store.
On the first run, the App will require network access
and her permissions; once authorized, the App will
start a tutorial highlighting the add button.
To get to the add device button later, Tap on the top
le menu icon and then on Devices to open the
Device Manager page.
Tap the button on the top right to add a new
device, and select NVR/DVR/IPCAM, which opens a
search page.
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Direct Configuration using an HDMI monitor
Using the mouse and monitor connected to the DVR, click
on the btom le menu button >> Setup.
Configuration using a web browser
To quickly find the DVR's IP address on PC,
visit camius.com/support to download &
install the Camius Device Config Tool.
Click on the DVRs local IP or type it into your browser's
address bar.
Use your admin username and DVR's Password to log in.
Your DVR's Configuration is under Reme Settings.
DVR Configuration
In the Camius View app
Main view >> menu icon >> Configuration >>
Tap on the DVR to bring up Configuration.
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Configuring Event-based recording
On the DVR’s monitor, click Menu >> Setup >> Record >> Record Schedule.
Click the yellow button for recording on mion, the red button for alarm, or the purple button
for PIR.
Then click and drag inside the grid to select the hours to allow mion events to record, click
'Copy' to apply these settings to her cameras, then click 'Apply.'
Deterrence Schedule
Under Setup >>
Channel >> Deterrence >>
Setup the target area,
and then Schedule,
you can activate the
Light and Siren.
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Zoom
Color
settings
PTZ
Control
Add a
custom
tag
Instant
playback
manual
capture
Start/stop
manual
recording
The event panel automatically appears on the right side
when an event is triggered, ; you can filter which alarm
appears in this panel by clicking on .
Click on to pin the panel permanently, and
to hide it.
The AI button displays captured AI statisti.
Live View
On the DVR monitor’s multi-camera view,
double-click to expand and restore
one of the cameras, use the mouse’s
scroll wheel for zooming.
Click once on a camera to display
the camera menu, as shown on the
right. Analog Camera toolbar
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Playback On the DVR’s monitor
Click on the playback icon on the btom menu bar
On the Date dropdown menu, a red underline indicates days with recordings.
Filter the type of event, stream, and select playback channels.
The 24-hour timeline will populate continuous recordings as green blocks and her event types in
different colors.
Clicking on the timeline jumps playback to the selected time.
Backing up requires a thumb drive. On the playback search page, click on the events tab, select the
date, type, and channels, then click on the search button. Ne, select one or multiple event thumb-
nails, click the Backup button at the btom, choose .MP4 (recommended), then click on Save,
select a folder on the thumb drive, and click OK.
Frequently asked questions
Q- How do I enable nifications on my phone?
A- On the Camius View app - Tap on Menu >>
Push Nifications >> Setup >> toggle switch.
Q- I can't see the edges of the DVR's HDMI monitor. Is there a fix?
A- On the DVR, click on the Menu Icon >> Setup >> System >> General >> Output Configuration >> Scale
and Offset. Click on Setup and Scale to adjust the visible screen size, X for horizontal, and Y for
vertical; once you see the red frame, right-click to go back and Apply to save changes.
Q- How do I enable coaxial audio for analog cameras?
A- To use the 4K Camius analog camera with the built-in microphone [FB4KAOC] with its special
audio+video+power cable for audio listen-in and recording using the Camius DVR. Click on 'Coaxial
Audio' under Setup >> General >> Audio Input Type, and enable 'Audio' under the DVR's 'Record -
Encode - Mainstream.'
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Frequently asked questions
Q- How do I add IP cameras to my DVR?
A- Under Menu >> System >> General >> Mode >> set to XVR and apply.
Wait for 1-2 minutes as the DVR
rebos as a hybrid XVR. This
switch will reset the Configuration
and Password.
Follow the Wizard: Network >>
Date/Time >> IP Cameras, Click
Search to add Camius IP cameras
or compatible cameras using the
IP camera's credentials.
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Error Messages
Video Loss: The analog
camera is disconnected.
No Camera: The IP camera
is disconnected.
Decoding Failed: IP
camera's compression
mismatch, switch to H.264
Event icons
Channel is recording
Mion detected
I/O alarm triggered
HDD has an error
HDD is unformatted
HDD is ll
HDD is read-only
A-CH1
Detected Camera Types
A: AHD camera
T: HD-TVI camera
C: HD-CVI camera
IP: IP camera
System
Information
Manual
Recording
Connection
Status
Playback
Auto-
sequence
More
layouts
Fit to
screen
Volume
9-cam
layout
4-cam
layout
Main
Menu
Menu icons and messages 17
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