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Cobra 63890 8 Channel Security DVR - Intro

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This blog is about the Cobra 63890 8 Channel Security DVR. Specifically to help those who want to make use of its features but were not able to figure out how to set it up - or get a particular feature to work. This is where owners can share their tips and tricks (and even hacks) to get the most out of this device! Please post your tips and I'll update the blog appropriately. I don't intend for this to be a review - you can do that more effectively at the Harbor Freight web site. Harbor Freight's product page for Cobra DVR   I purchased this device in early 2018 from a Harbor Freight store on sale for about $200. I chose it for the following features: HD cameras with night vision (4 included and inputs for a total of 8) Large capacity recording (1 TB hard drive included) Motion detection with masking feature to reduce false detections Remote access and notifications  The Manual I downloaded the manual and read it before purchasing the unit. At first read, i