Wireless Security NVR Kits

Quick Installation Guide

2pcs/4pcs/6pcs/8pcs

720P/960P/1080P Wireless Security NVR Kits

Content
1. Thanks--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
2. Safety tips----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
3. What else do you need-----------------------------------------------------------------------------2
4. Know the hardware----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
5. Things to check before installation--------------------------------------------------------------3
5.1 Package Includes--------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
5.2 A test run------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
6. Setup the System for Live View-------------------------------------------------------------------4
6.1 Preparation---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
6.2 Steps to setup the system---------------------------------------------------------------------4
7. Network setting -Get the system ONLINE------------------------------------------------------5
8. Viewing the Camera on Smart Phone-----------------------------------------------------------6
8.1 View on mobile APP----------------------------------------------------------------------------6
8.2 Playback on mobiles----------------------------------------------------------------------------8
9. Viewing Camera on Computer or Laptop by IE-----------------------------------------------8
10. Record Video---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
10.1 System with preinstalled hard drive-----------------------------------------------------10
10.2 Record Modes--------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
11. Playback video-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
12. Backup videos to USB storage ----------------------------------------------------------------14
13. Device Manage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
13.1 Add camera 一 Match code----------------------------------------------------------------15
13.2 Delete channel--------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
13.3 Name cameras -------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
13.4 Change camera sequence -----------------------------------------------------------------18
14. Email notification---------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
15. FAQs--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
1. Thanks
Thank you for purchasing Anran products!
This is a quick user’s guide explaining how to set the system up and get it running. If
you need customer support, please email us at [email protected]. You can
expect a response within 24 hours

2. Safety Tips (Please Follow)

1. Do not put any item containing fluid on the product.
2. Use the product in ventilated area and avoid blocking the vents.
3. Use the included power supply with the product to prevent damage.
4. Use the product within its standard working temperature and humidity range.
5. Obey your local regulations and policies during installation.

3. What else do you need?

①The NVR(Network Video Recorder--the main box) is like a desktop PC, you only
need a display for it.
Tips: display could be a PC monitor or a TV, with either VGA or HDMI video input
port.
②Give it memory. Adding a SATA hard drive to the NVR will add memory to the
system so you can record, playback videos and copy the videos when needed. (If you
purchased the item with HDD preinstalled, the system will automatically record if
HDD was formatted.)
③Internet connection. Like a PC, you can use it without Internet; but with an
Internet connection you can have the system's full capabilities. Hardwire the NVR via
a network cable to your router to get online.

4. Know the hardware (NVR)

①Wi-Fi Antennas: Wi-Fi connection with cameras.
②VGA Port: For viewing on VGA monitor
③HDMI Port: For viewing on HDTV
④WAN/ LAN Port: Connect your NVR to the Internet, or data transmission with
cameras.
⑤USB Ports: For mouse and data backup
⑥Power supply

5. Things to check before installation

①Package includes
After the item is received, please check all products and accessories according to
vendor's Package Includes description. If anything is missed or damaged, please
contact us.

②A test run
The cameras require mounting and power cabling in some situations. To save your
time and make sure all devices work well, we suggest a test run of all devices IN THE
SAME PLACE before installation. Follow the steps in section 6 to run the system. If
everything works well, you can then go ahead and mount cameras to where you
want. If there is any exception, please contact ANRAN support or your vendor.
6. Setup the System for Live View
① Preparation:
1. The ANRAN wireless camera system.
2. A monitor or a TV.
3. A VGA cable or an HDMI cable. (Many monitors/ TVs have them as standard
accessories)
4. A router for Internet connection.

② Steps to setup the system

Please connect the wireless camera system as pictured below.

1. Screw on antennas to cameras.

2. Connect the monitor/ TV to the NVR via its HDMI or VGA port
3. Connect the NVR and cameras to power (bigger 12V 2.5A or 12V 3A power
adapter for NVR, smaller 12V 1A or 12V 2A for cameras).
4. See FAQ #Q2 if you don't get any display on the screen; skip to 5 if you get
display.
5. About 1-2 minutes, you should see cameras' images on the screen.
6. Connect the NVR's WAN port to your router with a network cable.
7. Plug the mouse (included) into a USB port on back of NVR. You should then be
able to operate the system.

7. Network setting -Get the system ONLINE

Without Internet connection, the system will still allows you to do everything locally.
However, getting the system ONLINE makes it capable of doing more remotely using
your smart phone or PC.
When you have finished connecting and see the cameras' images on the screen,
please click “ok” to continue.
Default ID: admin
Password: none (means leaving the password empty, just click OK)

Tips: To protect your privacy, please set your password at your earliest convenience.
Right click→go to System Setup→System Admin→User to set password. Password
should be no more than 10 letters or numbers.

To learn more information about the network status, right click, go to System setup
→Network setup, you will see Cloud ID is ONLINE and Network status is Healthy
Network.
If not, please make sure the boxes next to DHCP and Enable (next to Net Diagnose
Info) are checked. Within minutes you should see the NVR obtain the IP address and
will go ONLINE automatically, Click OK.
8. Viewing the Camera on Smart Phone
①View on mobile APP
Step1.Download the APP and install it on your phone.
----Please search “ARCCTV” in Google play or Apple store and install it on your phone.
Step2. Run the ARCCTV APP and register an account (for first time using) and then
login.
Step3. Click “+”, then click “Add a video recorder”.

Step4.
Cloud ID: you can find it in the NVR's Network Setting
User Name: default user name is "admin"
Password: Default password is nothing. Leave blank.
Tips: If you have already set the password for your NVR, please enter it. Remember it
is the NVR system's password, not APP's password.

Step5. On your device list, click it to view the cameras.

② Playback on mobiles
In the ARCCTV App, while viewing live video through the system, click Playback. You
will enter the remote playback menu. The App will automatically playback camera1.
You can switch channels by choosing the CH.
Tips: Videos in playback are HD main streams, which require very good transmission
condition. We suggest to playback in LAN. Remote playback out of LAN may not 100 %
work due to connection & network condition. Fast forward & backward buttons may
not work due to big video stream. However, you can move to a certain time point by
using the time bar.

9. Viewing Camera on Computer or Laptop by IE.

You can view camera on computer or Laptop by IE in locate or remotely.
Step1. Open IE browser on your computer or Laptop, go to "www.dvr163.com". (If
you don't have IE browser, please download it first)

Step2. Choose English first, Click User name login→ Input your username and
password →click login. If this was the first time that you use it, please click “New
account” to apply an account.
Tips: If you have an account on your phone APP, then you can use the same account
to login.
Step3. Input the following information and click “Add’’ to add the camera systems.
Cloud ID: Please input your Cloud ID (find it in the NVR's Network Setting, or right bottom
corner of the screen).
Device set name: Name it yourself.
Device user name: This is NVR system’s default user name, if you hadn't changed it, it should
be admin.
Device password: This is NVR system’s default password, if you hadn't changed it, it should
be blank. If you have modified the password, please enter the password which you
had set.

Step4. Click Live Online and Click install Update Controls. When you install the plug-in
file, please choose the English language.
Step5. When you have finished installing the plug-in, please click Camera list, then
you can view your video now.

10. Record Video

① System with preinstalled hard drive
Kits with preinstalled hard drive will automatically start to record videos when the
system is powered on and running. The only thing to check is if hard drive is
"Formatted". You can check it in System Setup→General Setup→HDD setup. If it's
unformatted, select the hard drive and format it. After it's done, the system will
record automatically.
②Record Modes
Default recording mode is Time Record: 24x7 continuous recording. When the HDD is
full, the system will cycle recording and overwrite from earliest content. A 1TB HDD
records 4 720P/960P cameras for around 15 days, 8 720P/960P cameras for around
7.5 days. A 1TB HDD records 4 1080P cameras for around 8 days.
1. Manual Record, the shortcut to turn on record. Click right button→Manual Record
→select All→click All on→ click ok; You also can turn ON or turn OFF the record of
certain channels. Then you will see a red dot in the upper right corner of each video,
this indicates the system is recording.

Tips: If you only need record 24 hours everyday please set this function,

If you want to set "Record Plan" and "Motion Record", please don't

enable this function.

2. Record Plan, please go to System Setup→Record Setup→Record Plan, The system

default is 24-hour Regular Record and Motion Record. You can set it manually by
yourself.

3. Time Record, set time periods you want the NVR to record. System Setup→Record
Setup→Record Plan. The default "Everyday 00:00-23:59" means 24x7 recording.

4. Motion Record. Motion Record means to record only when movement is detected.
Click right→System Setup→Record Setup→Record Plan. By unselecting “Time” and
selecting “Motion”, the channel will record only when motion detected. (Please refer
to FAQ #Q7)
Tips: "Copy to" button. When you change the settings, it applies to channel 1 only by
default. If you want to apply the change to all channels, please click "Copy to" to
copy the setting to all channels.

11. Playback video

In the NVR system, Choose Video playback. You will then enter the Video Playback
system. You can specify channels and time and search out videos. You can select the
video file you want to play back, and then double-click it to play it back.
12. Backup videos to USB storage
When you have recorded video in your hard disk, you can backup the video with USB
flash disk.
Plug an USB flash disk to your NVR's USB port→Click right button→Choose Video
backup→choose the channel and time period→Search→Choose the video clips you
want to backup→Click Backup. Click “Yes” to backup record. Click OK when backup
record succeeds.
Tips: If the NVR just has one USB port, you should use an extension cable so you can
plug in the mouse and your USB flash disk.

13. Device Manage

① Add new camera--Match Code
Before match code, please delete the corresponding channel to spare a channel for a
new camera, then you can match and add new camera onto the channel.
Match code the camera, you need to put the camera next to the NVR
1. Please put the camera next to the NVR, and connect the camera to the power
supply
2. Right click --go to "Wifi add", as pictured below
3. It will automatically search and add cameras
4. A few seconds later the picture will be displayed on the screen
5. Click "Exit" after all cameras are connected

NOTE: If you have been match code for this camera before, but now it is
disconnected (“IPC Disconnected”)
1. Please put the camera next to the NVR, and connect the camera to the power
supply
2. Please go to "Video Manage" and delete the "IP disconnected" camera as shown
below.

3. Press the camera's reset button for 13-15 seconds (the button next to the camera's
power cord) and wait about 2 minutes. The camera automatically restarts.

4. Right click mouse--go to "Wifi add", as pictured below.

5. It will automatically search and add cameras
6. A few seconds later the picture will be displayed on the screen
7. Click "Exit" after all cameras are connected
Then, you can unplug and move the camera to anywhere you want. When it gets
power, it will automatically reconnect. (Camera needs to be in the WiFi range, please
refer to FAQ #Q5)

② Delete channel
Delete channel is only used when you need a channel for a new camera. In Video
Manage, select a channel from below box, click delete. The camera will be deleted
from the channel. You can then use 13.1 Match code to add a new camera to the
channel.

③ Name cameras
Right click to show Main Menu→System Setup→Channel Setup→Channel OSD→
Camera Title; You can name each camera here.
Tips: The system can handle very long distance. However, obstacles (like walls) can
cause a weak signal. Try to avoid obstacles between connected devices if at all
possible.
④ Change camera sequence
After the cameras are mounted, users may want to change the sequence of cameras
to get a better overview of the system. Simply use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons
in the Device Manage so you can change the sequence

14. Email notification

The Cloud ID should be ONLINE and the Network Status must say "Healthy Network"
first. Please prepare a Gmail address and set up the email notification as following
steps.
Step1. Login to your Google account on your PC, click “Signing in to Google.” Make
sure “2-Step Verification” is off and the “Allow less secure apps” is turned on.
Step2. Go to NVR system, right click: System setup→Channel Setup→Video
detection. Check Enable for Motion Detection→Open Alarm-mail Notice and App
Alarm→Click Ok.
 Arming time---click this button, which you can set the alarm time.
 Area edit--- click this button, which you can modify the motion detection area.
(Default motion detection area is the entire area a camera can see)

Step3. Setup email account

Click right→System Setting→Network Setting→Email. Enable E-mail function and fill
in email settings. Click Test until it is successful. If the test failed, please change to
another e-mail and try again. Finally, click OK to save all the settings (No matter test
success or not, please click Ok to save your settings first).
SMTP Server You email smtp server. For example: smtp.gmail.com
Port 25
User Name Sender e-mail address(Gmail e-mail address) to send alarm
Password Sender E-mail login password
Encryption Type TLS
Sender Sender e-mail address to send alarm
Sendee1 Receiver e-mail address to receive alarm

15. FAQs
Q 1: How do I format the hard drive?
Right click, System setup→General setup→HDD setup, then click Format and format
HDD.
Tips: You can also check if your system already has the hard drive preinstalled
Q2: What do I do if I can’t get anything to display on my TV from the

NVR system?
A: Please use your TV remote control to switch signal source. If the signal source is
right, but you cannot see a display, it may be due to a resolution compatibility issue.
The default output resolution of the NVR is 1280 x 1024, which may not be
compatible with some screens.
Here is how to solve it：
Step1. Connect the NVR to any other screen via VGA or HDMI to see if you can enter
the menu.
Step2. Go to System Setting→General Setting→Screen Setting→VGA resolution;
Change it to 1080p@60; apply to save it.
Tips: Never try 1080p@50 especially in US
Step3. Connect it back your primary screen. You should see it displayed on the screen
now.

Q3: How do I check if the camera is working or not?

A: Please connect the power adapter firstly, then use your finger cover the sensor.
If the infrared light changed to red and has a click sound, the camera is working.
On the contrary, please change another power adapter to test it, if the infrared light
still had no change, maybe the camera is faulty, please contact with us.

Q4. What do I do when a camera doesn’t show any video on the NVR?
A: a. Check if the camera is working or not (please refer to FAQ #Q3).
b. Check the antenna connection is OK.
c. Take the camera near the NVR, then power on the camera and check that
camera is working or not (please refer to FAQ #Q3).
d. Please refer to 13 to delete the camera form channel and match code for the
camera.
If you had done all the above 4 actions, but still can’t get video on the screen,
please contact us for help.

Q5: How long is the Wireless range between the Camera and NVR?
A: The cameras WiFi range can reach up to 15-30m indoor, more than 50m outdoor.
But the actual wireless distance depends on the environment, keeping in mind that a
wall will weaken the wireless signal. Please refer to following pictures about the
detail.
Q6: How do I expand the connection distance between the NVR and

Cameras?

A: The system can handle a very long distance. However, the cause for a weak signal
to some cameras are obstacles (walls). Try to avoid as many obstacles between
connected devices as possible. The following two methods can be used to expand
the signal transmission distance between the NVR and Cameras.
Method A: Use antenna extension to cut through wall and expand distance.
When cameras and NVR WiFi signal is not strong enough because the walls, you can take off
the original antenna and substitute antenna extension cord, making the extension cord go
through the wall (such as drill a hole in the wall or through the window), and put the
extension cord where WiFi signal is strong, please refer to the picture below.

Method B: Camera cascade

Camera cascade: For example, when Cam2 needs to be installed where the NVR
signal is not covered, and the middle is just across a better signal Cam1.Then you can
set the cam2 connection to the Cam1, the following steps will show you how to set
the cam2 connection to the Cam1.

Step1.Put Cam1 and Cam2 next to NVR and power on them, then match code for
Cam1 and Cam2 (If the Cam1 and Cam2 had matched paired to the system, please
skip the match code step). Right click “Video manage” to go to Video Manage
interface, click “repeater”.
Step2.Click icon “+” besides CH1, then it will show the cameras which could be
connected to. Select the 2, then click “Apply”, after seconds to click “OK” to finish
camera cascade. Then you can install the Cam2 to where you want to.

Tips:
1. This function can’t strengthen WiFi signal, just extend the distance when cameras
are installed at the right place.
2. If you can’t do the camera cascade, please check the software version of NVR and
camera, and then contact us for help.

2 Delete the function:

Move the mouse to the above of the camera which need to delete, and then click the
left button to delete, and then click the “Apply” button to confirm the deletion.
Q7. How do I set the Motion Detection for the Wireless Camera System？
Motion Record: Motion Record means to record only when movement is detected.
1. Click right button→System Setup→Record Setup→Record Plan. By unselecting
“Time” and selecting “Motion”, the channel will record only when motion detected.

2. Go to the NVR system, right click: System setup→Channel Setup→Video detection.

Check Enable for Motion Detection
Channel: which camera you want to set Motion Record
Detection: choose "Motion" and need ticked "Enable"
Sensitivity: Sensitivity adjustment
Alarm duration: The length of the alarm recording
Arming time---click this button, which you can set the alarm time.
Area edit--- click this button, which you can modify the motion detection area.
(Default motion detection area is the entire area a camera can see)
16. Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions
1. The standard warranty time of ANRAN is 12 months from the date of purchasing for products
with the condition 'New'. Warranty on new products is one years from purchase date, unless
some item that have a special stated.
2. All ANRAN warranties are limited to the original purchaser only, and unavailable for
transferring to any other party.
3. Do not require Warranty registration, but purchasers are asked to reserve their receipt as proof
of purchase.
4. You may return the new, unopened items within 30 days of purchasing for a full refund or
replacement. We'll also pay the return shipping cost if the return was our fault (you received an
incorrect or defective item, etc.).
5. If you need return or repair the item, please simply fill out following information and send an
E-mail to [email protected]. We'll notify you by e-mail of your refund or replacement or
maintenance once we have received and processed the item(s).

Purchase Date:___________ Order Number/ID: ______________

Item ID:_________________ Product name:_________________
Buyer name:__________ TEL: _________________
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ANRAN is a top brand in today’s security monitoring market. Established

in 2007, with over 25000 square feet factory location in

Shenzhen,China.Committed to providing easy and user-friendly video

security and smart security solutions to all customers. ANRAN has been

well received in a wide range of countries and areas, like the United

States, the United Kingdom, Australia, European Union and much more.

ANRAN sepcialized in researching, producing and exporting Wireless

Camera Systems, Poe Camera systems, high definition Analog Camera

Systems, DVRs/NVRs, IP Cameras, providing the most stable digital

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