HonestView DocsHD-Analog Wired Security Camera System
Complete setup and operation manual for the OHWOAI HD-Analog wired security camera system, including hardware connections, app/CMS remote access, recording, and troubleshooting.
System Components
- DVR Recorder × 1
- Power supply for Recorder and cameras × 1
- Camera × 4 / 8 / 16 pcs
- Power & Video 2-in-1 Cable × 4 / 8 / 16 pcs
- Ethernet Cable × 1
- USB Mouse × 1
- Hard Drive (pre-installed in DVR box) × 1 (only with hard drive kit)
- Manual × 1
- Sticker × 4 / 8 / 16 pcs
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Customer Service
| Tel | +1 (863) 869-6025 |
| Working hours | Eastern time · Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| [email protected] (reply within 24 hours) | |
| Website | www.ohwoai.net |
Dear Valued Customer
Thank you again for your purchase and trust. Please note:
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Do not attempt to install your cameras until you are able to view camera images on your TV or PC monitor first.
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Please find the video link of connecting the system for your reference: http://www.ohwoai.net/Wired-AHD-Security-System.html
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Cannot get any display on home monitor from the NVR system:
There is NO Picture if an All-in-One Computer or Laptop is Connected to NVR Box Directly. Please DO NOT do that.
The default output resolution of the NVR is 1280×1024, which may not be compatible with some monitor screens. There are a few options you can try to fix it:
a. Connect PC/TV monitor with NVR box by VGA cable first. On the monitor, make sure the "input" is set to VGA. If no VGA cable, try another monitor with HDMI cable until getting video on the monitor screen. Don't forget to change the input to HDMI on a TV.
b. When you see the video on another monitor, right-click the mouse → System setup → General setup & Screen setup, adjust the VGA resolution to 1024×768, click OK. Change to connect the system with the first TV monitor and check if you can see the video.
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To make sure the safety of your system, please change the password on your monitor screen. Right-click the home screen → System setup → System admin → User (left menu) → Set password → Create a password (max 8 characters) → Repeat new password → Click OK. Be sure to remember your password.
Any problems, please feel free to contact us.
Best Regards, OHWOAI Customer Care Team
Product Parameters
DVR Recorder Specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | OHWOAI DVR Recorder |
| Video input | 8ch / 16ch HD 5.0MP / 8.0MP (4K) |
| HDMI Output | 1ch · Resolution: 1024×768, 1280×1024, 1366×768, 1440×900, 1920×1080 |
| VGA Output | 1ch · Resolution: 1024×768, 1280×1024, 1366×768, 1440×900, 1920×1080 |
| Resolution | HD 1080P / 3.0MP / 5.0MP |
| Playback | 4ch |
| Recording | Manual, time, motion detection, alarm |
| Storage | 1 SATA |
| Storage capacity | MAX 6TB per HDD |
| Network interface | 1 × RJ45 10M/100M, 2 × WIFI connector |
| USB interface | 1 × USB 2.0 |
| Power consumption | ≤5W (without hard drive) |
| Working temperature | −4°F to +140°F |
| Working humidity | 10%~90% RH |
| Dimension | 258 × 210 × 42 mm |
| Power | DC 12V 2A |
Camera Technical Parameters
| Parameter | 2.0 MP | 3.0 MP | 5.0 MP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan Sensor |
| Signal System | PAL / NTSC | PAL / NTSC | PAL / NTSC |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 (16:9 HD) | 2048×1536 (4:3 HD) | 2560×1960 (16:9 HD) |
| Minimum illumination | Color: 0.1 Lux · B/W: 0.01 Lux | Color: 0.1 Lux · B/W: 0.01 Lux | Color: 0.1 Lux · B/W: 0.01 Lux |
| Shutter | 1/25s to 1/25,000s | 1/25s to 1/25,000s | 1/25s to 1/25,000s |
| Lens | 3.6mm | 3.6mm | 3.6mm |
| OSD | Date, time & title | Date, time & title | Date, time & title |
| White Balance | Auto | Auto | Auto |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter with auto switch | IR cut filter with auto switch | IR cut filter with auto switch |
| 3D-DNR | Auto | Auto | Auto |
| Mirror / Flip | On / Off | On / Off | On / Off |
| Smart Stream | Dual-stream: 1920×1080@15fps + 640×360@15fps | Dual-stream: 1920×1080@15fps + 640×360@15fps | Dual-stream: 1920×1080@15fps + 640×480@15fps |
| Signal/noise rate | > 39.1 dB | > 39.1 dB | > 39.1 dB |
| Interface | RJ45 / WIFI 802.11b/g/n | RJ45 / WIFI 802.11b/g/n | RJ45 / WIFI 802.11b/g/n |
| Anti-thunder Level | IEC61000-4-5 | IEC61000-4-5 | IEC61000-4-5 |
General Specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Working Temperature / Humidity | −4°F to +140°F / 30%~80% RH |
| Storage Temperature / Humidity | −20°F to +180°F / 20%~90% RH |
| Power Input | DC 12V – 1A |
| Power consumption | ≤6W |
| Size | 66 × 180 mm |
| Weight | 500g |
| Level of Protection | IP66 |
Before setting up the camera system, please visit our website to watch demo videos. You can also scan the QR code below to access customer service for guidance. www.ohwoai.net
Connect Setup
Step ① Connect cameras to DVR
Connect the video cable's BNC port to the DVR's BNC video-in port.
Step ② Connect DVR to router
Connect your DVR's RJ-45 port to the router's LAN port with a network cable.
Step ③ Connect DVR to monitor
Connect your DVR to a HD TV / monitor via a HDMI or VGA cable for live view.
Step ④ Connect power
Connect the video cable's DC port to the 1-to-5 power splitter cable's DC female port. Then connect the splitter's DC male port to the camera's DC power port.
Step ⑤ Full system overview
If you want remote access via your phone / tablet / PC, connect the DVR to a router.
Initial DVR Setup
Connect monitor
Connect DVR to a monitor.
Please do not use a laptop monitor or all-in-one PC as the camera system monitor. A TV or standalone PC monitor is the right choice. Use a HDMI or VGA cable to connect the DVR to the monitor. Switch the TV to HDMI mode or VGA mode.
Connect USB mouse
Connect the mouse to the USB port at the back of the DVR.
Log in to your account
No password is required for first-time login. Please change your password after initial system setup.
Honestview App Setup
Please connect the NVR to your router via Ethernet cable. Internet access is required for remote viewing.
Download Honestview
Download the Honestview app on your smartphone by scanning the QR code shown below, or search "Honestview" in the App Store / Google Play.
Register your account
Register using your cellphone number or email address. You will receive a confirmation code to verify your account.
Add your camera system
Scan the QR code displayed on the monitor screen, or enter the Cloud ID manually.
Scan the QR code at NETWORK SETUP in the DVR menu, or add the Cloud ID found in the bottom-right corner of your live view home page.
a) Scan QR code
b) Add Cloud ID manually
Enter the Cloud ID, device name, username (admin), and password in the Add Device form.
The password is the same as your camera system password. No password is required during first-time system setup.
Complete
After entering or scanning the Cloud ID, tap Complete in the top-right corner and wait a few minutes for the video feeds to update.
CMS / Laptop Setup
Download CMS Client
Download the CMS client for your platform from the Software Download page.
- PC (Windows): PC(Windows) CMS Client English
- Mac: MAC CMS Client English
Install CMS
Install the CMS application on your computer or laptop.
Log in to EseeCloud
Open EseeCloud. Log in with username admin and leave the password blank.
Fill in device details
Enter the Cloud ID, Password, and Number of Channels.
The Cloud ID is shown in the bottom-right corner of your monitor. Keep the Cloud ID online by connecting the NVR to the router with an Ethernet cable.
Playback, record, and screenshot
You can now use PLAYBACK, RECORD, and SCREENSHOT functions. A hard drive is required for these functions.
Email Setup
Go to Channel setup → Motion detection, select the channel as needed, check Email notice, click Apply to go to Network setup → Email.
In the E-mail setup interface, configure the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| a) Enable E-mail function | Turn this on |
| b) SMTP Server | Input format: smtp.live.com, smtp.yahoo.com, or smtp.gmail.com |
| c) Port | 25 |
| d) Username | Your full mailbox address (e.g. if the mailbox is [email protected], enter [email protected]) |
| e) Password | Password for your email account |
| f) Encryption Type | Not required; if the test fails, change to SSL |
| g) Sender | Your email address (e.g. [email protected]) |
| h) Sendee | Email address to receive notifications (e.g. [email protected]) |
| i) Subject | Default is OK; you may customise it |
| j) Interval | Time between notification emails (short interval may fill the inbox if alarms are frequent) |
| k) Enable Health Mail | Detects that the DVR input is running normally |
| l) Health mail interval | Frequency for sending device health status messages |
Yahoo E-Mail Box Setup Demo
Login to your Yahoo account, disable two-step verification, and allow apps that use less secure sign-in.
Generating a Yahoo App Password for the DVR:
- Go to Account Info → Account security → App passwords.
- Select app: Other App, enter
NVR, click Generate. - Copy the generated app password.
- Paste the app password into the DVR's Password field.
Recording Setup
1. Format the hard drive
Click System Setup → General Setup → HDD Setup.
Check items 1 and 2 as shown in the image below. Wait approximately 2 minutes.
After formatting, click CANCEL to exit the page.
You can check Overwrite so that the system will automatically overwrite old recordings when the HDD is full. You can also configure Auto delete old files by number of days.
2. Recording by TIME and Motion Detection
1) Time recording
- Select the camera channel to record during a specific time period.
- Choose TIME.
- Drag with the mouse to select the days and hours for recording.
- Click COPY TO if all cameras share the same schedule.
2) Motion detection recording
- Select the camera channel to record when motion is detected.
- Choose MOTION.
- Drag with the mouse to select the days and hours.
- Click COPY TO if all cameras share the same schedule.
Video Playback
Only systems with a hard drive pre-installed are able to play back video.
Right-click the home video page and click VIDEO PLAYBACK.
Select the date, time, and channels you want to play back.
If necessary, select TIME or MOTION playback mode.
Video Backup
Only systems with a hard drive pre-installed can back up video.
Right-click the home video page and click VIDEO BACKUP.
Select the date, time, and channel. Click SEARCH.
Select the video clips you want to back up and click BACKUP.
The screen will count down for one minute. Insert a USB drive. The system will automatically back up the selected videos to the USB drive.
Motion Detection
There are three ways to receive an alarm when motion is detected.
Buzzer: The system will sound an alarm, and a triangle alert icon will appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click it to see the date, time, and channel where motion was detected.
Email: A notification email with a screenshot of the motion event will be sent to your configured address.
APP: A push notification will be sent to your smartphone.
Right-click the home video page and click System Setup → Channel Setup → Video Detection.
Select the notification method(s) you want to use.
Click APPLY, then OK.
Please enable the Notification function on your smartphone.
Channel Mode
Channel Mode (DVR mode, mixed mode, NVR mode)
Right-click and select Channel Mode.
According to your needs, choose the corresponding channel mode. Use the mouse scroll bar to set the number of analog cameras and digital cameras. Click OK to save.
Tips: The channel mode default is DVR mode. You cannot enter the IP camera (IPC) channel settings until you set the number of IPC channels and restart the DVR.
Analog defaults are set to automatic mode and can auto-detect analog HD AHD and TVI cameras. If you connect a CVI camera, you must set it to CVI mode manually.
IP Camera Video Manage
Right-click and select Video Manage.
Click Refresh — available IP cameras (IPCs) will appear in the list.
Use the mouse to select the IP camera, then double-click or click Add to complete the IPC channel addition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Problems
9. Camera working well in daytime, but night vision shows bright area (Pic A)
The camera is picking up IR reflection from a nearby wall or object.
Solution: Adjust the camera installation angle to avoid pointing toward a wall or reflective surface.
10. Camera working well in daytime, but night vision shows reflection (Pic B)
The camera cannot show a clear picture of what's outside at night when mounted behind glass — the IR LEDs reflect off the window.
Solution: Move the camera to an outdoor location.
Accessories
Junction Box — Optional Product Accessory
The Junction Box is waterproof, moisture-proof, sun-proof, and corrosion-proof. It can be used both indoors and outdoors, with cable entry through the rear or bottom. Ideal for hiding wires and connectors. Using a junction box delays the aging of cables, prolongs camera service life, and protects your installation.
Available at www.ohwoai.net, amazon.com, or Walmart.com.
After-sales service team
Universal Security Camera Sun Rain Cover Shield
Protective Roof for Dome/Bullet Outdoor Camera
Protect your camera
The universal security camera shade cover minimizes exposure to weather factors — rain, sunshine, dust, sand, and snow — keeping the camera dry and clean to extend its service life.
Super Compatibility
Compatible with Nest, Ring, Arlo, Dome, and Bullet cameras, and most other brands of indoor or outdoor cameras.
High Quality and Easy to Install
Made from ABS material: durable, reliable, and lightweight. Very easy to install, even for beginners.
Suitable Size
Suitable for different camera mounts. Protects the camera without blocking the field of view or night vision.