Where is the Setup or Startup Wizard on Your Recorder

1. You need a TV or monitor with an HDMI or VGA port.

The Startup Wizard of the DVR / NVR can only be seen from a TV or monitor that is connected via HDMI cable or VGA cable to the DVR / NVR. It is not possible to set up the Startup Wizard via mobile phone nor via laptop / desktop computer (unless your computer has a VGA IN or HDMI IN port. Most computers only have HDMI OUT. Please contact your computer manufacturer). Please see What kind of TV or monitor is compatible with my DVR / NVR?

2. The DVR / NVR must be new out of the box or factory reset

Upon turning on the recorder for the first time, you will get the Startup Wizard. If a password was already set up in the DVR / NVR, then you cannot change the password anymore until you remember your password or perform a password reset (system factory reset).

If you do not know the password of your DVR / NVR, please see How to reset the password or get the recovery code of your DVR/NVR/NVW. By resetting the password, you will be able to get the Startup Wizard to set a new password. 

 

3. If you know the password, you can still access the Startup Wizard to change other settings

Right-click to see the task bar. Then left-click on the wand icon beside date and time on the task bar to pull up the Startup Wizard. You must enter your DVR / NVR's password to proceed in the Startup Wizard.

NOTE: The Startup Wizard only displays part of the settings that you can configure in your recorder. You can access the 'Setup' to see more settings.

Check your Recorder's Product Article and go to the Manuals tab to get the User Manual and Wizard Quick Start Guide.