Browse setup guides, recording instructions, remote viewing help, and maintenance documentation for VCAM security systems. Select a category to find the instructions you need.
HDCVI XVR Documentation
Setup, recording, playback, and maintenance for XVR recorders.
Basic Setup
First-Time Setup Wizard
Use the first-time setup wizard to set up your new VCAM XVR.
Recording Setup
Set Up Recording Type
Adjust how and when your cameras record audio and video on your VCAM XVR.
Playback
View Saved Recordings
Use the built-in playback tool on your VCAM XVR to view saved recordings.
Backup
Back Up Recordings
Use the built-in backup tool on your VCAM XVR to save recordings to an external device.
Remote Access
Set Up P2P
Enable peer-to-peer functionality to allow remote access from a computer or smartphone.
Maintenance
Update Firmware via USB
Use an external USB storage device to update the firmware of your VCAM XVR.
Maintenance
Update Firmware via Network
Use the built-in network updater to update the firmware of your VCAM XVR.
Maintenance
Format HDD
Clear all saved recordings on your VCAM XVR's hard drive(s).
IP NVR Documentation
Setup, recording, playback, and maintenance for NVR recorders.
Basic Setup
First-Time Setup Wizard
Use the first-time setup wizard to set up your new VCAM NVR.
Recording Setup
Set Up Recording Type
Adjust how and when your cameras record audio and video on your VCAM NVR.
Playback
View Saved Recordings
Use the built-in playback tool on your VCAM NVR to view saved recordings.
Backup
Back Up Recordings
Use the built-in backup tool on your VCAM NVR to save recordings to an external device.
Remote Access
Set Up P2P
Enable peer-to-peer functionality to allow remote access from a computer or smartphone.
Maintenance
Update Firmware via USB
Use an external USB storage device to update the firmware of your VCAM NVR.
Maintenance
Update Firmware via Network
Use the built-in network updater to update the firmware of your VCAM NVR.
Maintenance
Format HDD
Clear all saved recordings on your VCAM NVR's hard drive(s).
SmartPSS Documentation
Desktop surveillance management and remote access.
Basic Setup
Add Remote Access Device
Set up SmartPSS to access and view your VCAM XVR/NVR remotely.
Playback
Play Back Recordings via SmartPSS
Use SmartPSS to remotely view recordings saved on your VCAM XVR/NVR.
Backup
Back Up Recordings via SmartPSS
Use SmartPSS to remotely export video recordings saved on your VCAM XVR/NVR.
Maintenance
Update XVR/NVR Firmware via SmartPSS
Use SmartPSS to remotely update your VCAM XVR/NVR's firmware.
DMSS Documentation
Mobile device setup and remote monitoring.
Basic Setup
Add Remote Access Device
Set up DMSS to access and view your VCAM XVR/NVR remotely.
Toolbox Apps Documentation
Helpful tools for recordings and storage planning.
ConvertTool
Convert Video Filetype
Convert proprietary recording video files to universally recognized AVI files.
Disk Calculator
Calculate Required Storage
Calculate your required storage based on recording settings.
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