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Version 1.0 | 09/20/2013

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | 09/20/2013 User Manual mydlink™ Camera Video Recorder DNR-202L...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Status ..................29 Camera Status ..............58 NVR Info..................30 System Info ................59 mydlink View - NVR App............31 Logs ..................60 First Use of mydlink View - NVR ........32 Support ................61 Live View ................32 Configure the NVR without Internet ......62 D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 4 LED and Alarm Overview ..........64 Technical Specifications ...........65 Contacting Technical Support ........67 Warranty .................68 Registration ................74 D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DNR-202L mydlink Camera Video Recorder Power adapter Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The DNR-202L is a Network Video Recorder (NVR) that can support up to four network cameras recording M-JPEG, MPEG4, or H.264, with a storage option of up to two attached USB hard disks. The NVR can record video from network cameras directly to disk storage without the need for a dedicated PC.*...

  • Page 7: Features

    2. Flexible Event Management: Event setup is another key feature of the DNR-202L. The NVR can monitor all of the cameras for motion detection. The NVR centrally controls the e-mail notifications and recording from all connected cameras.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Used to scan for and add cameras on the local network Auto Scan Button (Camera passwords may need to be entered through the DNR-202L web interface in order to complete the process) Used to reset the device back to factory default settings...

  • Page 9: Assembly And Installation

    Assembly and Installation Attaching External Drives Step 1 Connect the provided power adapter to the DNR-202L. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. Step 2 Attach one end of the provided Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the NVR. Attach the other end to the router or switch in your network.

  • Page 10: Setup Wizard

    Step 1 Open your web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com/support. Click on the Storage tab, and then select the DNR-202L from the row of products. From the Wizard column, select a link to the preferred Setup Wizard. Note: Make sure your cameras have been installed on the network before starting the Wizard.
  • Page 11 MAC Address printed on the label on the bottom of the device. Step 4 By default the Admin ID is admin and the password is blank. Create and confirm an NVR Password for your device. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 12 LAN (Local Area Network). Select Static IP for a static or fixed IP address. You can obtain a static or fixed IP address from your network administrator. After you enter the required configuration information, click Next to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 13 Next to continue. Skip to the instructions on the next page. Otherwise select No, I need to sign up for a new account and enter the required information. Note: To learn more about free mydlink Cloud Services, visit www.mydlink.com. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 14 If you see a red exclamation point (!), it means the camera is unsecured. Create a password for the camera. Click Next to continue. Note: It is strongly advised that you set up passwords for all of your cameras. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 15 Click Next to continue. Step 9 Your NVR setup is complete. You can click on Go to NVR for further configuration. To review your options, refer to "Using the Configuration Interface" on page 37 or click Finish. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 16: Adding Cameras After Initial Setup

    Step 1 Open your web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com/support. Click on the Storage tab, and then select the DNR-202L from the row of products. Then from the Wizard column, select the link to the preferred Setup Wizard. At the welcome page, click on the Skip button.
  • Page 17 MAC Address printed on the label on the bottom of your device. Step 4 Confirm the password for your device. Check the box if you want to change the password. Click Camera Search to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 18 If you see a red exclamation point (!), it means the camera is unsecured. Create a password for the camera. Click Next to continue. Note: It is strongly advised that you set up passwords for all of your new cameras. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 6 Your NVR setup is complete. You can click on Go to NVR for further configuration. To review your options, refer to "Using the Configuration Interface" on page 37 or click Finish. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 20: Hdd Viewer Software Installation

    Your DNR-202L comes with a convenient application to assist you in managing your recorded video. If you have the HDD Viewer installed, you will be able to remove a USB HDD from the DNR-202L and plug it into your computer to review recorded video.

  • Page 21: Hdd Viewer Software Interface

    Use this option to make a backup of your video Backup Data recording. Use the slider to adjust the playback volume. Volume Use this button to close the application. Close Application Minimize Use this button to minimize the application. Application D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Search Recordings

    Recordings are graphed below the timeline. Blue bars indicate an event was Available Recordings recorded. Red bars indicate the camera is set to always record. Selected Period Click within the timeline to select a recording period. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 23: Mydlink Portal

    NVR from the www.mydlink.com website. When you log in to your mydlink account, you will see the My Devices page. Click on the Connect button and enter your DNR-202L user name and password to complete the login process. The default user name is admin.

  • Page 24: Nvr Status Icons

    • Check to make sure that the LED on your NVR is lit solid blue. If you still cannot access your NVR, reset your NVR and run the Setup Wizard again from http://www.mydlink.com/support. Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 25: Settings

    Click on the Settings tab to see General Information about your NVR. Note: If you would like to remove your NVR from your mydlink account, click on the Delete NVR button and enter your mydlink password. Your NVR will be reset to the factory default settings D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Live Video

    Use this control to start/stop recording. Record Use this option to save a snapshot image. Save to Image Use this button to toggle the glance mode. In glance Glance mode, the NVR will cycle briefly through each connected camera. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 27: Playback

    Zoom Control Use the + and - buttons to zoom in or out. Actual Size Use this control to view video in it's native resolution. Save to Image Use this option to save a snapshot image. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Search Recordings

    Recordings are graphed below the timeline. Blue bars indicate an event Available Recordings was recorded. Red bars indicate the camera is set to always record. Selected Period Click within the timeline to select a recording period. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Status

    USB1 or USB2 Port. Status: This shows if the USB storage device attached to the USB1or USB2 port is currently being recorded to. Click the Camera Status heading to view the status of the cameras connected to the NVR. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Nvr Info

    NVR activated on: Displays the time and date that your device was added to mydlink. Advanced Settings: Clicking on the Advanced Settings button allows you to access your NVR’s configuration interface. To open your NVR’s configuration interface, click on the button and enter your user name and password. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Mydlink View - Nvr App

    When the download has been completed, launch the mydlink View - NVR app and log in to your mydlink account. Select your DNR-202L from the device list to remotely access the live video from the connected cameras. You can also playback recorded videos and manually enable or disable recording.

  • Page 32: First Use Of Mydlink View - Nvr

    Device list on the left-hand side of the screen. Live View Tap on the DNR-202L icon and the mydlink View - NVR app will display the Live Video from connected cameras. Your viewing options are described on pages that follow.
  • Page 33 Touch Grid View On an iPhone or an iPod touch with mydlink View - NVR, you will see the Device List of your mydlink account on the main screen. Tap on the DNR-202L to see the four-grid view. iPad Grid View On an iPad with mydlink View - NVR, you can expand or shrink the Device List of your mydlink account at the left-hand side of the screen.
  • Page 34 Pinch zoom by moving finger and thumb together or apart Note: The PTZ control function must be enabled on the camera connected to the DNR-202L in order for mydlink View - NVR to control the PTZ function. See "Live Video" on page 38 for more information.

  • Page 35: Video Playback

    Use the Playback selection panel to scroll through your video recordings archive. Scroll to select the Date and Time of the recording you wish to view, and tap Play. Note: Times with video recordings available for playback will be highlighted in red. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Video Playback Control

    3. Step forward for one second ( Use speed control buttons ( ) to adjust the speed of video playback, from real time through to 32x speed. Note: The quality of display will vary according to network bandwidth availability. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Configuration

    Using the Configuration Interface After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your NVR. The NVR's built-in web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DNR-202L. Step 1 After initial setup, when the Setup is Complete, you have the option to Go to NVR to adjust additional NVR settings.

  • Page 38: Live Video

    Use this control to choose between automatic and manual focus control. Focus Near/Far Use this control to choose between far or near focus. Preset Path Use this option to toggle the Preset Path function. Auto-Pan Use this option to toggle auto-panning function. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 39 The status bar displays the status of attached HDD. When no HDD is attached, the icon will appear grayed out. Information This area will update in real-time to display relevant information about Area: the selected video feed. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Playback

    Use option this to print a still image. Save as Image Use this option to save a still image. Image Use this option to apply image enhancements. Enhancement Volume Use the slider to adjust the playback volume. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 41 Cue In/Cue Out and end points for the video you are reviewing. Step Forward/ Click to pause the playback and move to next frame Reverse or previous frame. Click to Zoom In or Zoom Out. Zoom In/Zoom Out D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 42: Search Recordings

    Recordings are graphed below the timeline. Blue bars indicate an event Available Recordings was recorded. Red bars indicate the camera is set to always record. Selected Period Click within the timeline to select a recording period. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 43 Highlight the video clip(s) you would like to review by left-clicking and dragging the time period in the timeline area. The scale of the timeline can be modified using the magnifying glass icons at the bottom left of the screen. Step 6: Click OK to begin playback. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 44: Save Recording To Avi

    Click on Browser and choose the folder where you would like to save the file. Step 4: Input the file name and click the Save button. Step 5: Select the Export Format. Step 6: Click the OK button. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Save Snapshot

    Step 1: During playback, user can print a selected image. Playback video to select an image. Step 2: Click the Print button when the desired image appears on the screen. Step 3: Select the desired print settings. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 46: Setup

    Click the Setup tab if you want to adjust basic settings using the Setup Wizard. Click Run Wizard to launch the Setup Wizard. Click Next to launch the Setup Wizard. STEP 1: Enter a Password for your device. Click Next to continue. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 47 Select Static IP for a static or fixed IP address. You can obtain a static or fixed IP address from your network administrator. Note: If no DHCP server is available on the LAN where the DNR-202L and the cameras are located, check the box to enable the DNR-202L as a DHCP server.
  • Page 48 Section 5: Configuration STEP 4: Enter a Name for your device. Click Next to continue. STEP 5: Click Finish to complete the setup process. Wait a few moments while the DNR-202L saves your settings. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 49: Network Setup

    Check to enable the DHCP server. If your network doesn’t have DHCP server: server, enable NVR DHCP server for easier local network setup. DHCP IP Enter the DHCP IP Address Range. Address Range: DHCP Lease Enter the DHCP Lease Time in hours. Time: D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Add Camera

    Click the Save Setting button to add the selected camera. Step 5: Check to make sure the updated information is displayed in the Camera List. Step 6: Repeat steps 2 through 5 to add additional cameras to your list. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Audio And Video

    NVR to receive the trigger message. Step 3: Click the Save Setting button. Note: The system will adjust the frame rate automatically based on the maximum frame rate which that camera can support. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 52: Event Setup

    Event Setup This page is where you specify how you would like to receive event notifications from your DNR-202L. An event can be triggered by various sources, such as motion detection or digital input. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed.

  • Page 53: Time And Date Setup

    Select the NTP Server that is closest to your location. Set the Date and Time Manually: This option allows you to Set date and time manually. Set Time from My Computer: This will synchronize the date and time information from your PC. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Note: Setting a password after the first login is strongly recommended. If the administrator password is lost, you may hold the reset button on the rear panel of the device to reset the NVR to factory defaults. This will erase all the previously-saved settings. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 55: System

    Click On to enable buzzer, or Off to disable. Buzzer: (See "LED and Alarm Overview" on page 64.) Click Enable Auto Plugin to enable the device to automatically add verified Enable Auto Plugin: cameras found on the network. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Firmware Update

    Section 5: Configuration Firmware Update You can update the firmware for your DNR-202L from this page. It is recommended you keep your firmware up-to-date for improved performance of the device. Click on the D-Link Support Page link to check for the latest available firmware.

  • Page 57: Hard Drive Configuration

    Section 5: Configuration Hard Drive Configuration This page displays information about the USB external storage for the DNR-202L. It also allows the user to configure the attached USB storage devices. Click on Enable Automatic Overwrite to enable circular recording. Click on the Format button to format the USB storage device.

  • Page 58: Status

    Note: If the Frame Rate or Bit Rate is too low, check your network configuration between cameras and NVR. If the Bit Rate is too high, it may cause the Live Video display to slow down or lag. You can reduce the Bit Rate/Quality setting of the camera from Setup > Audio and Video. Refer to "Audio and Video" on page D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 59: System Info

    Section 5: Configuration System Info This page displays a summary information about your DNR-202L. Displays the local network settings of the NVR, including IP Address, Information: Subnet Mask and Mac Address. Device Displays the device Name, Current RX/TX, and System Up Time of Information: the NVR.

  • Page 60: Logs

    Section 5: Configuration Logs This page displays the system event list of your DNR-202L. First Page: Click to display the First Page. Previous 10: Click to display the previous 10 events. Next 10: Click to display the next 10 events.

  • Page 61: Support

    Section 5: Configuration Support The DNR-202L Help Menu provides a list of support topics. Click the links to view the helpful tips. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Configure The Nvr Without Internet

    Section 5: Configuration Configure the NVR without Internet The DNR-202L, mydlink IP cameras, and monitoring PC are installed behind the router, switch or bridge on a local network, as shown below. USB Hard Drive Desktop PC Router/Switch/Bridge DNR-202L USB Hard Drive...
  • Page 63 Step 4 Open a web browser and enter the IP Address of the DNR-202L to access the Web UI. If you have a DHCP-enabled router on your network, you may need to check the DHCP table to see what IP address the DNR-202L was assigned. If no DHCP server is available on your network, enter the default IP address 192.168.0.20.

  • Page 64: Led And Alarm Overview

    Echo IP Camera found (1 beep for 1st camera found, 2 beeps for 2nd, 3 beeps for 3rd, 4 beeps for 4th). Buzzer will beep (short). Reset button Press reset pin for 10 seconds Reset to factory default. Buzzer will beep (long). D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    • DHCP Client • RTCP • DNS Client • RTSP • HTTP Server • NTP • HTTPS • UPnP • SMTP Security User Management • Adminstrator password authentication Automatic Logoff • Idle user timeout on configuration pages D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...
  • Page 66 • Consumption: 8.5 watts ± 5 % (include 2 x 2.5 HDD) Temperature • Operating: 0 to 40 °C • Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Humidity • Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing • Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing Dimensions 117.5 mm D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 67: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the device (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the device). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 68: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 69 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 70 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
  • Page 71 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.

  • Page 72: Limitation Of Liability

    FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 73 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

  • Page 74: Registration

    Appendix E - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.1 September 20, 2013 D-Link DNR-202L User Manual...

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