Dahua HDCVI DVR Support & Troubleshooting | Ai CCTV Help Centre
HDCVI DVR Support & Video Tutorials
Ai CCTV brings you AI-enhanced Dahua HDCVI DVR guides—from basic setup to advanced troubleshooting—to keep your surveillance system running smoothly.
What is HDCVI DVR?
Dahua HDCVI DVRs provide high-definition analog video recording and live monitoring. Key features include multi-channel simultaneous display, HDMI/VGA output, motion detection, alarm input/output, remote access via P2P/DDNS, and scheduled recording.
User Manual & Specifications
Hardware Overview
Installation & Channel Setup
PDF Guides & GUI Manuals
Advanced Recording Modes
Remote & Mobile Access
Storage & RAID Configuration
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
- How to factory reset HDCVI DVR?
- System > Maintenance > Default Restore. Enter the default code "000000" to reset all configs.
- Why is my DVR offline?
- Check network cables, ensure IP and gateway are correct, and verify port forwarding rules.
- How do I upgrade my DVR firmware?
- Download firmware, go to Maintenance > Upgrade, upload file, and reboot to apply updates.
Firmware & Client Software
Step-by-Step Configuration
- Initialize & Login DVR – First-time wizard and admin password setup.
- Set Date & Time – Timezone, NTP synchronization.
- Network Settings – LAN IP, port forwarding, DDNS, P2P.
- Add & Configure Cameras – Channel binding and image settings.
- Motion Detection – Zone masking and sensitivity tuning.
- Recording Schedule – Continuous, motion-based, and alarm triggers.
Video Tutorials
Initialize & Login: Walk-through of first startup and admin access.
Network Config: LAN setup, port forwarding & P2P access.
Alarm & Motion: Configure detection ranges, alarm outputs.
Playback & Export: Scrub recordings and export clips.
Common Questions
- How to factory reset HDCVI DVR?
- System > Maintenance > Default Restore. Enter password: default “000000”.
- My DVR is offline – what now?
- Verify network cable, IP settings, and port forwarding. Test P2P connectivity.
- Can I record audio?
- Ensure mic-enabled channel, enable audio under camera settings and schedule.
- How do I upgrade firmware?
- Download latest firmware, go to Maintenance > Upgrade, upload file, then reboot.
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