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FAQ ™
The following questions are some of the most commonly How do I set it up to record?
asked when setting up and operating an alien DVR. 5 There are multiple ways to set the DVR to record. The
Hopefully the answers given on these pages and simplest way is to do it during ‘Smart Setup’ on page 20.
information supplied throughout this quickstart guide can For information on recording in ‘Live View’ see page 18.
resolve any problems you may have. To setup a recording schedule see page 28. Finally for
instant recording see page 30.
1 What is the default username & password? How long can I record for?
The default username for your alienDVR is ‘admin’ and 6
the default password is ‘12345’. Recording times depend on the Hard Drive you have ftted
and some of the record settings on the DVR. It is easy to
record for over a month on an alienDVR but to calculate
2 How do I change the default admin password? your exact drive requirements, try using the HD Calculator
The easiest way to change the default admin password is tool at aliendvr.com
during ‘Smart Setup’ on page 20. It can also be changed
in the ‘Setup’ menu under the ‘User’ tab page 26. How do I back up an incident for the Police?
7 It is easy to back up recorded footage onto a CD or USB
3 Where is my CCTVwindow licence key? drive either at the DVR itself or using CCTVwindow software
You will fnd this on the CCTVwindow software CD itself. on your PC (locally or remotely). Find out ‘How To -
Backup Recorded Footage’ on page 43-44.
4 How many PCs can I activate with my CCTV 8 Can I add alarm inputs to my alienDVR?
licence key?
You can activate up to 5 PCs with your licence. Additional Yes you can add alarm inputs such as PIRs, door contacts,
licences can be purchased via your installer or through break beams or any NO/NC relay to trigger an alarm.
resellers on the aliendvr.com site. For wiring information, please refer to our ‘How To - Add
Alarm Inputs To Your Hero DVR’ guide on page 45.
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