How to set up an Armor Pro

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Setting up your ArmorPro Digital Video Recorder for the first time

Step 1: Remove the ArmorPro DVR from the packaging and plug it into a power source. Connect the DVR to a monitor or television. (See Connecting Armor Pro DVR to television for instructions on connecting to a T.V.)

Step 2: If using a T.V. tune the television to the proper channel or video source input.

Step 3: Using the supplied Remote Control input the Administrator Password of "0000". This is the default password.

First things first, Format the Hard Drive:

If you require assistance on this step see How to Format an Armor Pro Hard Drive for complete instructions on Formatting the Hard Drive.

Set up the Recording Resolution and Frame Rate:

If you require assistance on this step see How to Set the Recording Resolution and Frame Rate on an Armor Pro DVR for complete instructions.


Setting up the Motion Detection Recording:

If you require assistance on this step see How to Set up Motion Detection Recording for complete instructions.


Setting up Scheduled Recording:

Note: Cameras that have been configured for Motion Detection Recording CANNOT be setup for Scheduled Recording as the Scheduled Recording overrides the Motion Detection Recording.

If you require assistance on this step see How to Set up Motion Detection Recording on an ArmorPro DVR for complete instructions.

Setting up Audio Recording:

If you require assistance with this step see How to Setup Audio Recording on an ArmorPro DVR


Connect the Cameras to the DVR and you are ready to go! See the System Wiring Guide for complete instructions on connecting your cameras.

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