How to set a password on my new Camius DVR, NVR recorder?
Turn on the DVR / NVR recorder using the On/Off switch.
The DVR doesn’t come with a default password, you need to set one, and there are two ways.
Option 1 – Connect your DVR or NVR to a monitor using an HDMI or VGA output for local access.
8 Channel DVR connection diagram
16 Channel DVR connection diagram
8 Channel NVR connection diagram
16 Channel NVR connection diagram
During the Camius loading screen, your recorder detects the monitor connected to the HDMI or VGA port; a message will appear if a higher resolution is available. Click here for the steps to adjust your monitor’s resolution if needed
On the next screen:
- Select the desired menu Language
- The default Device ID is 000000
- The administrator username is ‘admin’
DVR and NVR Password requirements: 8-16 characters, a lowercase, an uppercase, a digit, and a special character.
Unlock Pattern is optional for easy access: Click on the tab ‘to Draw’ and set your unlock pattern, then click ‘Apply.’ Users can set or skip Password Recovery Questions & Answers.
Note: You can activate and edit users under Menu >> Setup >> System >> Multi-user
Option 2 – Setup a new password on your DVR or NVR using a web browser access
Camius IP cameras, DVR, and NVR recorders of the R-series are compatible with modern web browsers (click here for the browser access instruction on non-R series devices)
Step 1 – Download and Install the Camius Device Search Tool, compatible with PC and Mac.
Step 2 – Click the Search button to scan your local network for Camius IP cameras, DVR and NVR.
Step 3 – Click on the device’s IP address, which will take you to your default browser to access the device’s interface asking to set a new password.
DVR and NVR Password requirements: 8-16 characters, a lowercase, an uppercase, a digit, and a special character.
Step 4 – You can check the box ‘Security Question Configuration‘ if you wish to enable a ‘Recover Password’ function, as shown below. If you don’t check the box, the ‘Recover Password’ function will be doable, and you can contact Camius Support at Camius.com/support for assistance.
Step 5 – Once you set a new password, the browser will reload, and you will be asked to use your new password to access the device (username is admin)
Only once you set a new password using one of the above ways, add the DVR or NVR to your Camius View app using your new password (follow this guide on how to add a Camius recorder or IP camera to the Camius View app).