A Digital Video Recorder or DVR represents the heart of a CCTV system.
It houses the hard drive where the camera footage is recorded, allows user control over live CCTV images and recordings and even allows the camera images to be viewed on a monitor or remotely via a mobile phone app or a desktop client software.
DVRs accept CCTV cameras fed via CO-AX cable as opposed to an NVR (Network Video Recorder) that works over a network where IP cameras can be connected directly to the recorder or piggyback over a network connection to reach it.
DVRs are good for upgrades where existing cable runs of RG59 are already in place or you do not wish to go down the IP route.
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The 2MP Lite is just that, a basic model for budget installs that don't require the highest resolution possible.
The 5MP Supa is a mid range DVR that caters for a wide range of installations with additional features such as multiple audio & alarm inputs and an eSata port.
The alien MaxPix+ DVR is ideal for high end retail and domestic installs, recording up to 16 channels at 1080p 25FPS.
The Zip Xtreme is the flagship 4K model. A powerful motherboard makes this DVR capable of recording and multi-tasking with 4K CCTV cameras. Features Alexa & Google integration, with 8 & 16 channel having ANPR and Facial Recognition!
The below guides cover the following models: XTRA204 / XTRA208 / XTRA216
The below guides cover the following models: SUPA-S004 / SUPA-S008 / SUPA-S016
The Zip DVR manuals will guide you through all the ins and outs of your new DVR.
The above manuals cover the following models:
LITE004 / LITE008 / LITE016 / SUPA004 / SUPA008 / SUPA016 / XTRA004 / XTRA008 / XTRA016
ZIP DVR TIPS
How to select a network address - Here
How to setup motion detection - Here
How to add IP Cameras - Here
How to setup emails - Here
NVRs and DVRs - Cameras - How to Add Third (3rd) Party IP Cameras - PDF / HTML
Formatting Hard Drives There are a few occasions when you might want to format a hard drive. You may want to wipe all footage off a current hard drive or you may have a new hard drive.
All new hard drives added to the recorder need formatting before they can be used.?
Formatting your hard drive will delete all your existing CCTV recordings on that drive.
Simply follow these steps.
Go to Menu > Storage > tick the check box to select the HDD > Click the Format HDD button.
To format multiple drives at once, selecting multiple hard drives and then click Format HDD.
How to select a network address - HERE
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