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Cobra 63890 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
With Mobile Monitoring Capabilities
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Cheryl J Wilkins
March 9, 2025

Screen says lost video

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JEFF CLARK
March 19, 2025

now someone broke in unplugged my 63890 8ch it stayed unplugged for a 30 days or more now what it had recorded still be there

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Mr. Anderson
March 19, 2025

The recordings on the Cobra 63890 system are stored on the hard drive (HDD). Unplugging the system for 30 days will not erase the recordings as long as the HDD remains intact and undamaged. However, the system automatically overwrites older recordings after approximately six days. Therefore, recordings older than six days will not be available, regardless of whether the system was unplugged or not.

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Omar Lopez
March 31, 2025

Bought used at yard sale and password locked

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Mr. Anderson
March 31, 2025

To unlock a Cobra 63890 device that is password locked, enter "admin" as the username. When it says the user doesn't exist, close that message and keep "admin" as the username. Then enter the password "511470" to gain access.

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Ian
April 7, 2025

what formatting option can you use for the hard drive, NTFS or fat32

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Sylvia C Nichols
January 28, 2025

Will resetting my dvr remove the previous admin if so will they still be able to remote view by using the QR code?

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact 2. Use as intended only. Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 3. Do not modify. Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 3: Service

    Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Grounding

    Figure A: Outlets for 2-Prong Plug Extension Cords Note: Do not use an extension cord with the Power Adapters. Symbology Double Insulated Volts Canadian Standards Association Alternating Current Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Amperes Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Video Connector Camera Input Rating 12V DC / 300 mA Power Adapter Rating 12V DC / 2A - To power included 4 cameras. Cable Length 60 ft. Operating 14°-122° F Temperature Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...

  • Page 6: Components And Controls

    BNC Video Input USB 2.0 Port RCA Audio Input HDMI Video Output RCA Audio Output VGA Video Output RJ45 LAN Ethernet Port RS485 PTZ Connector 12VDC Power Input Figure C Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 7 Screws Power Anchors (to Cables) Cable - 60 ft. Camera Hood Lens Video (to Cable) Power Video (from Splitter) (from Camera) Power Video (to Camera) (to DVR) Power (from Cable) Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...

  • Page 8: Setup

    Note: Date and Time are set automatically only when system is connected to the Internet. Otherwise, Date and Time Format can be set manually during the Startup Wizard process. To change settings or set up other functions, see the Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 9: Operation

    Full account information for the account the emails will be sent FROM will need to be entered, as well as the email addresses where the emails will be sent to. See Figure F. Figure F Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9...
  • Page 10 General System Configuration Note: This menu allows you to configure the general parameters of the system such as Date, Time, Date Format, Time Format, Language, Menu Timeouts, and Mode. Figure H Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 11: Live Screen

    No Camera: Camera has not been Click this to start/stop cruise for a PTZ camera. connected to the DVR. Click to playback videos. No HDD: HDD is not installed. Click to view system information. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
  • Page 12 Support Overscan: Check to adjust the position of the video image on the live viewing screen. Figure L Video Output: This is the monitor that you use for live view display. Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 13: Private Zone

    If you want to use the same recording schedule for other channels, use the Copy To function. Figure P Channel: Select the channel to set its recording parameters. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...
  • Page 14 Audio: Check this box if you want to hear the live sound at the remote session. Make sure the Channel: Choose the channel where camera with audio capability is properly the settings are applied. connected to the selected channel. Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 15 Figure T Manual Capture: Enable or disable manual capturing on the channel. Channel: Select the channel to set its capture parameters. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...

  • Page 16: Network Settings

    DNS2 is a backup DNS server. Normally it 3G: Prior to using the mobile network, you should be sufficient to enter the DNS1 server address. need to connect a 3G dongle to the DVR. Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 17 DDNS service provider’s web page. Figure Y After all parameters are entered, click Test DDNS to test the DDNS settings. DDNS: Enable the DDNS service. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 17...
  • Page 18 Name/ Password: Enter your FTP server user name and password. Directory Name: Enter the default directory name for the FTP file exchanges. Test FTP: Click to test the FTP settings. Figure AB Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 19: Alarm Settings

    Analog Channels: Here you can select which for motion detection (red blocks). channels you want to include to the motion detection. If the motion is detected, the recording will start immediately on those channels. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 19...
  • Page 20 Alarm Type: Choose what kind of alarm will trigger the PTZ linkage function. PTZ: Associates the PTZ camera with preset points. View preset point at 5.8.3.1 PTZ control. Figure AE Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 21: Record Search & Backup

    5. If you want to make backup for individual files, files will be protected and unable to be select the recording list(s) from the table. overwritten by the HDD Overwrite function. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 21...
  • Page 22 7. After selecting all files, click Backup to start the backup. REMEMBER TO FIRST INSERT USB DRIVE AND DO NOT REMOVE IT UNTIL BACKUP IS FINISHED. Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 23 4. Click to start search. 5. As a result of Smart Search, you will see the motion-based recording(s) on the channel Time Bar marked with Dark Green lines. Figure AL Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 23...
  • Page 24 4 segments, and each segment will be 15 minutes in length. All 4 segments will be played in the same screen. See Figure AT. Page 24 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 25 Fast forward: Play at 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x, 1x, 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x speed Open file/Open Directory Expand/pack up the list Screenshot: Save path: C:\Users\ Administrator\VideoPlayer\picture Cut: Save path: C:\Users\ Administrator\VideoPlayer\video Figure AX Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 25...

  • Page 26: Device

    Note: If an HDD S.M.A.R.T error is found, the HDD can still be used, but at the risk of losing video recording. Replacing with a new HDD is recommended. Figure AZ Page 26 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 27 Camera Quick Toolbar, and click the PTZ control icon. See Figure BB. Figure BB 2. The PTZ control panel will be displayed. See Figure BC. Click to activate PRESET points setup page. Figure BC Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 27...

  • Page 28: System

    Show Wizard: Check if you want the Startup Wizard Note: For date/time automation over to reappear each time you start up the DVR. the Internet, enable NTP. Date Format: Set the date format here. Page 28 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 29 1. To enable/disable the user account, modify the user name and password, click on the user account you wish to edit, then click Edit. See Figure BI. Figure BJ Figure BI Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 29...
  • Page 30 5. Start Time/End Time: Specify the start and end date/time of the logs you want to review and/or save on an external USB storage device. Click Search. The logs will be listed on the table. Figure BL Page 30 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 31: Advanced

    Event Type: Select the event type. Options are: Buzzer: Set the buzzer duration when the event occurs Disk Full: When HDD is full. (Off/10s/20s/40s/60s). To disable buzzer, select OFF. Disk Error: If HDD is not detected properly. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 31...

  • Page 32: Shutdown

    Shutdown 1. Manually turn off or reboot the DVR. See Figure BO. Figure BO Note: You will need to input your user name and password to complete the operation. Page 32 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...

  • Page 33: Remote Access

    1. Launch Safari on your Mac and enter the DVR static IP address or DDNS domain name (Host Name) that you have set on the DVR in the URL box. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 33...

  • Page 34: Web Client Manager

    Preview is closed. Click to open live preview. Figure BV Preview is opened, click to close live preview. Unable to open live view, because camera is not connected to this channel. Page 34 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 35 Record Path: Set the path to save manual recordings on your PC’s local drive. Download Path: Set the path on your PC’s local drive where you want to download recordings from the DVR. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 35...

  • Page 36: Remote Access From Mobile Devices

    5. After all settings have been completed, press Save. The app will then show the Live View display. See Figure CC. Figure CA 4. Press “Manual” and input the DVR information. See Figure CB. Figure CC Page 36 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 63890...
  • Page 37 Menu list where you can check & configure the live view, playback, local recorded videos, captured pictures, push alarm notifications, Device manager, Local Setting & Help documents. Figure CD Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 37...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Double-check that the HDD is properly supported by system. User forgot their password. Consult with Cobra technical personnel. Try to make password easy to remember and relatively safe. Abnormal or nonexisent video signal after Check network cable at DVR side to see if cable connecting DVR and camera together.

  • Page 39: Maintenance And Servicing

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the intereference at his own expense. Item 63890 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 39...

  • Page 40: Limited 90 Day Warranty

    Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to above limitation of exclusion may not apply to assure that its products meet high quality and you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU durability standards, and warrants to the original OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS purchaser that this product is free from defects OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES...

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