Getting Started

Before diving into the full manual, please follow these essential setup steps to avoid common issues and ensure a smooth installation:

  • Use FAT32 media: Only FAT32-formatted SD cards or USB drives up to 128 GB are supported. Format them before use to avoid compatibility issues.
  • Check inputs and storage: Connect a video source (HDMI/SDI), and insert your USB or SD card before powering on the REC200.
  • Network access: To access the Web GUI, set your PC to the same subnet as the default REC200 IP: 192.168.1.100. Default login: admin / admin.
  • Wait for boot: The device takes up to 1 minute to fully boot. Wait before pressing buttons or accessing the GUI.

Once these steps are completed, refer to the table of contents below for specific functions like recording, playback, and uploading.

Table of Contents

REC200 Front Panel

REC200 Front Panel

Front Panel Operation

Access the front panel menu by pressing the MENU button on the REC200.

  • Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the options.
  • Press OK to enter a submenu or save settings. Use MENU to return.

Front Panel Menu Structure:

Menu Navigation

How to Record on the REC200

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Record Settings Overview

  • USB/SD: Displays whether media is inserted
  • Storage Device: Choose between USB or SD
  • Record File Format: *.ts, *.mp4, *.mov
  • Record Name: Set a filename
  • Record Mode: Loop, Size, Time
  • Record Time/Size: Set limit by time or file size
  • Loop: Enable overwrite when full
  • Apply: Save settings
  • Start Recording: Press the green button

Important Notes

  • Safely remove USB/SD before unplugging to prevent file corruption.
  • Only FAT32 drives up to 128GB supported; max file size is 4GB (1–2s gap between files).
  • The green bar shows available storage.

Record Modes

Loop Mode:

Loop

  • Starts new files automatically at 4GB
  • Overwrites old files when storage is full

Size Mode:

Size

  • Set a specific maximum file size (up to 4GB)

Time Mode:

Time

  • Set a specific recording duration (check estimated time table)

Recording Time Table:

Recording Duration Table

How to Play Back on the REC200

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Playlist Management

  • Select or create playlists, add or remove files
  • Red file name: missing; Orange: unreadable

Playlist Interface

Playlist Setup

Output Settings

  • Mode: YouTube or Manual (UDP, RTMP, HLS, RTSP)
  • Authorize device (see REC200 manual)
  • Set Privacy: Public or Private
  • Click Apply, then Start Playback

Output Settings

Playback Status

How to Reset the REC200

Option 1: Using the Front Panel Reset Button

Press the reset button for 10 seconds to reboot to factory settings.

REC200 Reset Button

Option 2: Using the Web GUI

Navigate to System Settings > Factory Settings. Confirm reboot.

System Operation GUI

Factory Reset Pop-Up

Option 3: Front Panel Menu

Go to System > Recovery > Yes

Reset via Menu

How to Upgrade the Firmware of the REC200

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  • Download firmware from the REC200 product page
  • Go to System Settings > System Operation
  • Click Upload and select the .WVupgrade file
  • Click Reboot to apply the firmware

Firmware Upload

How to Upload REC200 Recordings by FTP on FileZilla

Step 1: FileZilla Server Setup

Install FileZilla Server: filezilla-project.org

Create a user with Read/Write access and define root directory:

FileZilla Server User Configuration

Step 2: Upload from REC200

  • Go to Record > FTP Upload Setting in REC200 web GUI
  • Fill in FTP path, username, password
  • Click Apply and then Start Uploading

FTP Upload

FTP Confirmation

How to Reset the REC200

Option 1: Front Panel Reset Button

Press and hold the RESET button (located on the front left side) for 10 seconds. The device will reboot with factory settings.

rec200 reset button

Option 2: Web GUI Reset

Open the REC200 web interface and navigate to System Settings. Click Factory Settings at the bottom.

System operation tab

A reboot confirmation window will appear:

reset popup confirmation

Note: Ethernet configuration is not reset and must be changed manually afterwards.

Option 3: Via Front Panel Menu

Navigate using the front panel: System > Recovery > Yes

reset via panel menu

Important: If you previously assigned another IP, unplug the power for a full reset to default IP (192.168.1.100).

Accessing the Web GUI

  • Open browser and go to 192.168.1.100
  • Login with admin / admin
  • Ensure your computer is on the same subnet
  • Click here for help configuring your PC's IP

How to Upgrade the Firmware of the REC200

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Follow these steps from the ReleaseNotes_REC200.pdf included in the firmware download:

  • Download the latest firmware from the REC200 product page
  • Go to System Settings > System Operation
  • Click Upload and select the .WVupgrade file
  • After upload, click Reboot to apply firmware

firmware upgrade GUI

How to Upload REC200 Recordings by FTP on FileZilla

Step 1: Set up FileZilla Server

Download from filezilla-project.org and install.

  • Use default settings (127.0.0.1 & port 14148)
  • Create a user with read/write permissions
  • Set a root folder, e.g. C:/FTP

Filezilla Server user configuration

Step 2: Upload from REC200

  • Open Record > FTP Upload Settings in REC200 Web GUI
  • Enter your FileZilla IP and FTP credentials
  • Click Apply, then Start Uploading

REC200 FTP settings

If successful, you’ll see:

FTP confirmation popup

Check that the file appears in the destination folder:

Windows folder confirmation

Troubleshooting

  • Error 550: Check write permissions on server
  • Connection error: Check firewall or FTP port (21)
  • If stuck uploading: ensure FileZilla Server is running