Frequently Asked Questions
Search
To view FAQ results, please select the "FAQs and Pages" tab on the search results. If you can not find an answer in the FAQs or the product manual, contact our Pro Team Support.
To export video from a P2A, P2B, Performance Series NVR through a Windows 10 computer, Internet Explorer should be run as administrator and the NVR must be added to the Trusted Sites in the brows
…
How do I focus an autofocus (HD820, HD920) camera on my ProConnect NVR?
If your camera is blurry, it may need to be focused. The HD820, and HD920 cameras are equipped with an autofocus lens, and will focus when you activate the zoom functions.While the HD810, HD820 a
…
Where is the SD Card slot on my HD920 camera?
An SD Card slot on an HD920 camera can by opening the latch panel on the bottom of the camera to gain access to interior components. The maximum storage capacity is 128GB. The slot is foun
…
How do I clean my camera dome?
When a dome camera is mounted outside, it can collect dirt and dust, especially in an uncovered installation location. Dirt and dust on the dome will reflect IR light back into the camera lens, sev
…
How Do I Adjust My Camera’s Picture Settings In Proconnect?
Image adjustment settings can be accessed through the Camera Setup menu in your ProConnect NVR. To access the image controls:
Click on the Setup tab, then the Cameras button.
In the Cameras list
…
What is Pixels Per Foot?
In an open field of view, a security camera can technically see forever. How far away from a camera you can get usable video is another matter. Whether or not a person is readily identifiable or just
…
How do I reset my HD920 Camera to factory defaults?
Your camera is equipped with jumper connectors to return
the camera to factory default settings, if necessary.
To reset your camera:
Power cycle the camera (restart the recorder
…
How do I reset my HD420 and HD820 Camera to factory defaults?
Your camera is equipped with a reset button to return
the camera to factory default settings, if necessary. To reset your camera:
Power cycle the camera (restart the recorder or unplug the
…
How do I get my ProConnect NVR to go directly to live video instead of a login prompt at startup?
Version
1.2 of the ProConnect software will include an option to automatically display
live camera view at start up. If you
enable this option, the view will always return to live view after booti
…
Can my ProConnect NVR display 4k Video on my 4k TV?
The
HDMI output on the ProConnect NVR will not support 4k resolutions. However, the ProConnect NVR will record at 4k
resolutions from 4k cameras at limited frame rates.If you would like to view
vi
…
Can I expand the storage of my ProConnect recorder?
Storage
upgrades can be purchased from avertx.com at the time of purchase or after.At this time, it is not
possible to add another hard drive to your ProConnect NVR at home. To
upgrade th
…
What is the maximum recording frame rate (frames per second) my recorder can support?
ProConnect software allows recording up to the maximum frame rate of the camera. For example, if a camera can record 20 fps, only 1-20 will be displayed in the Frames Per Second dropdown menu. How
…
The picture on my camera will “shimmy” or “shake” occasionally during extreme light conditions.
Note: This has been resolved in firmware version C23.With
the HD420 and HD320 cameras there is a possibility that under certain unique
lighting conditions the camera’s image will visibly shift
…
My camera image is upside down, how can I correct this?
Most AvertX cameras have 3-axis lens adjustment and can be rotated for proper image
orientation. Instructional inserts are included with our cameras which indicate
the proper orientation of the came
…
How to configure external switch for router-supplied DHCP
Note: Please use this FAQ to configure the HD320, HD420, HD820, and HD920 cameras through an EXT-switch. For ONVIF and other AvertX cameras, please use the FAQ titled, How do I add an ONVIF camera
…
How do I activate a dormant or inactive auto-focus function on an HD820 or HD920 Autofocus camera?
To activate a dormant auto-focus, please do the following:
Remotely connect to the ProConnect NVR via a web browser. Go to Setup > Cameras > select the camera that is out of focus > conf
…
How do I configure a ProConnect camera (HD420, HD820 and HD920) to Performance Series NVRs (without a separate external PoE switch)?
Download the AvertX Camera Finder/Network Camera Manager and install it on the computer.From the Performance Series NVR (PS) NVR, determine the port you wish to use for the camera, go the NVR Set
…
How do I upload and view video to AVX connect
Login to the NVR through a web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc) via an account on http://connect.avertx.com Click on the Search tab at the top left side of the screen Using the search o
…
How to determine the MAC address of cameras connected to a ProConnect NVR
Use the FAQ, How to determine the IP address of cameras connected to a ProConnect NVRClick on Setup>Networking (on the right hand side of the menu)>Plug and PlayFind the IP address identified
…
How fast of an Internet Connection do I need for remote viewing?
AvertX recommends an NVR site upload bandwidth speed of 5 Mbps for an optimal experience when remotely viewing video over the WAN (Internet). This will result in a positive user experience when rev
…
How do I control my HDIP recorder with a keyboard and mouse?
Keyboard and mouse use apply to the ProConnect and P2A/P2B Models only. The Performance Series Models can only be controlled with an attached mouse.
How fast does my Internet connection need to be for remote viewing?
AvertX recommends an NVR site upload bandwidth speed of 5 Mbps for an optimal experience when remotely viewing video over the WAN (Internet). This will result in a positive user experience wh
…
How to determine the IP address of cameras connected to a ProConnect NVR
From the NVR main display screen click on Setup in the top left-hand cornerThe Cameras menu is a menu option beneath System Settings at the middle-top right-hand side of the Setup menu.The IP addres
…
How do I upgrade the hard drive (HDD) storage on a Performance Series NVR?
Shutdown the NVR from the unit’s menu. Setup > Configuration Management > Shut Down > Power off.Unplug the NVR unit from the power source.On a static-free surface, remove the top cove
…