• CSVR126 (included)
• A display with HDMI or VGA input (optional)
• AC power adapter (included)
• An Ethernet/Cat5 cable (included)
• HDMI (included) or VGA cable (optional)
• Ethernet connection to broadband Internet (Cable, DSL or Fiber Optic)
• A computer or mobile device with Internet access
• Dedicated network switch (recommended)
• An Alarm.com customer account with a service package that supports an SVR
• Login and Password for the Alarm.com account to which you will add the CSVR126

For a detailed list of this video device's features, see Commercial Stream Video Recorder (ADC-CSVR126) - Data Sheet.

Overview

LED guide

Power LED

Network (Tx/Rx) LED

Status LED

Adding the Device to an Alarm.com Account

1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the device to the network.
2. If you wish to use a display with your CSVR126, connect it now using either the included HDMI cable or a VGA cable.
3. Connect the device’s AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet.
4. Using the switch on the back of the device, turn on the CSVR126. The power LED on the front of the device will illuminate. Wait 2 minutes for the device to boot up.
5. Add the device to the account using one of the following methods:

Customer Website

1. Using a web browser, enter the following web address: www.alarm.com/addcamera. The customer’s user name and password are required if using the Customer Website.
2. Select the CSVR126 from the video device list or enter its MAC address to begin adding the device. The CSVR126 MAC address is located on the bottom of the device or on the packaging.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the device. For more information about adding a camera to an account, see Enroll the video device to the customer account.

Mobile app installation wizard

1. Log in to the Alarm.com Mobile App. You will need the customer’s username and password to log in.
2. Tap the navigation menu icon .
3. Tap + Add Device.
4. Tap Video Camera.
5. Tap CSVR126.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the CSVR126.

MobileTech installation

1. Log in to MobileTech.
2. Select the customer’s account.
3. Tap Quick Actions.
4. Tap Add Device.
5. Tap Video.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the CSVR126.

You may associate cameras to the device and configure drives and display settings using the Customer Website or MobileTech.

Viewing live and recorded video locally

1. Ensure that you have followed the setup instructions in this guide.
2. Connect a computer mouse (wireless or wired) using one of the USB ports on the CSVR126.
3. When prompted, enter the password you created for the device during the Alarm.com setup process.

For more information about using the local playback interface, see Play back video locally using an ADC-CSVR126.

Main menu options

 Live View

Select different live view camera layout options and rotate camera feeds.

 Playback

Watch recorded video and control play back speeds.

 Settings

Initiate a factory reset of the device.

Exporting recorded video locally

Note: Exporting locally requires a third-party storage device.

1. Plug in the third-party storage device to the USB 3.0 port on the CSVR126.
2. Log in to the local interface (if password protected).
3. Click  .
4. Click Playback.
5. Click .
6. To select the timeframe to export, do either of the following:
   • Click  to select a range from the calendar.
   • Drag the brackets to adjust the clip’s start and end time.
7. Click .
8. Using the Device Name dropdown menu, select the desired storage device.
9. Select the folder on the third-party storage device to export the footage to.
10. Choose the file format. In Video For..., click to select MP4 or AVI.
11. Click Export.
12. Do not remove the third-party storage device until all footage has been exported. Check the progress by clicking .

Powering Down the Device

• Preferred method for devices connected to a display: Log in and navigate to the Power  icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Follow the on-screen prompts. After the screen goes dark, toggle the Power switch on the back of the device to the Off position.
• Alternative method: If the device is not attached to a display (or you cannot select the on-screen Power  icon), toggle the Power switch on the back of the device to the Off position.

You may now unplug the device from AC power.

Troubleshooting

• If you have issues connecting the device to the account, power cycle the device. Check that the Ethernet cable is properly connected, and ensure the network has Internet access.
• If issues persist, reset the device to factory defaults by navigating to the Settings  option on the display.

Caution: Resetting the device to factory defaults may cause a loss of recorded video footage.