Complete User Manual for the DT-SAN4, DT-SIN4, DX-SAN8, and DX-SIN8
The full user manual for the DT-SAN4, DT-SIN4, DX-SAN8, and DX-SIN8 can be downloaded from this link:...
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How do I play back video on the SBN 4/8/6 or SAN 4/8?
These instructions will show you how to play back previously recorded video on the SBN and SAN series DVR's. Note: Navigating through the DVR is most easily accomplished with the mouse that came with...
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How do I backup video recorded on my SBN 4/8/6 or SAN 4/8 DVR?
These instructions will show you how to backup previously recorded video on the SBN and SAN series DVR's. Note: Navigating through the DVR is most easily accomplished with the mouse that came with it....
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Reset Password to Factory Defaults for SBN4, SBN8, SBN6, SAN4, and SAN8
To restore your password to factory defaults, you will need to jump the two pins on the motherboard as shown below. To do this, you only need to use a flathead screwdriver or metal paper clip to...
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Connecting an Onvif Device to a 3rd Party Onvif Viewing Software
All of the current IP based Zmodo products are Onvif compatible, which means that they can be viewed from 3rd Party viewing softwares such as iSpy and Genius Vision. The following video describes how...
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How to Weatherproof Cable Connections
When installing cameras outdoors, it is always necessary to weatherproof the ends of the cables where the camera connects to the cable. It is a good idea to weatherproof the entire length of cable that...
View ArticleHow to Setup PTZ Cruise on the DT-SFN6
The first thing you will need to do would be to store the presets that you would like to have in your tour using the PTZ control menu, get to this menu by right clicking with the mouse and then...
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Remote Network Setup
Once you have completed the Local Network Setup, you should have an internal IP address for your DVR. The next step in the process is to forward ports pertaining to the DVR, so that you can see your...
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How to Enable Email Alert with SnapShot on the SCN4 or SCN8
The following steps describe how to enable email alerts with snapshot for the SCN series DVR. This video describes these steps as well: In order for the email alert to function properly with...
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How to View a QR Code Scan Device Using an Internet Explorer Browser
The IP Cameras, NVRs, and DVRs that have a QR scan code are designed to be viewed from the mobile app called ZSight, however you do have the option of logging into a QR code device and viewing it from...
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How to Repair The Cable on a Simplified POE Camera
The cable pinout on the Simplified POE camera is different from the stanrard LAN cable because only four out of the eight cables within the LAN cable are actually used. If the cable on the camera...
View ArticleHow to Extend the Wireless Signal Range on Zmodo IP Cameras
If you would like to install any number of Zmodo Wireless cameras relatively far away from your router, you can boost the Wireless communication on the camera by installing a 2W 2.4Ghz Wifi Wireless...
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June 2014 Firmware for DT-SCN4 & DT-SCN8
If your DVR resembles this exact DVR, then the firmware attached to this article is compatible with your DVR unit. The June 2014 firmware update for DT-SCN4 and DT-SCN8 improves settings stability...
View ArticleWhich DVRs are Compatible with 3TB and 4TB Hard Drives?
Western Digital recently released a 3TB DVR rated Hard Drive and a 4TB DVR Rated Hard Drive in the Purple series. The following is a list of current Zmodo DVRs and whether they are compatible with...
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Connecting a wireless camera to WiFi using a Smartphone
Connecting camera to WiFi using a Smartphone On cameras which have a QR scan code on the back, you can use either your smartphone or a PC to connect the camera to WiFi. If the camera does not have a...
View ArticleThe Date on My DVR Always Reads 1-1-2000
If the date on the DVR always reads January 1st, 2000 even if you set the DVR to a different date, this indicates that the DVR has experienced an internal power surge which effects its ability to save...
View ArticleThe ZSight App On My iPhone Will Not Let Me Connect
The latest ZSight update for iPhone and iPad devices created a bug with the connection to the Zmodo server that is preventing users from creating new accounts and sometimes accessing current ZSight...
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Some or All of the Cameras Do Not Appear on my DVR Screen
During the Hard Drive Installation process, it is possible to loosen or disconnect a bundle of internal cables that are responsible for communicating all cameras' video signals to the DVR screen. If...
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Quick Guide for the ZM-AP630 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera
The ZM-AP630 is a Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera that connects to Analog DVRs using the standard RS-485 connection & BNC video connection. The RS-485 wires on the ZM-AP630 are blue and white. The White...
View ArticleIP cam no wifi
In some cases the camera will pull a different IP in it's internal software as it is listed on 2 different tabs. You can correct this by finding the cameras IP address with the IPC search tool software...
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