Samsung 31 user manual Turning on the DVR, Live mode

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Chapter 4: Basic operation

Turning on the DVR 31

Before turning the DVR 31 power on, connect at least one monitor to the main video out or the VGA interface. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the user interface and operate the device. Use the power switch on the back panel to turn on the unit.

Live mode

The DVR 31 automatically enters into live mode once powered on. Live mode refers to the mode in which the DVR 31 displays live video from cameras. The DVR 31 on-screen display presents information such as the camera title, the current operating mode, and the date and time information as shown in Figure 9 below.

Figure 9: On screen display

1.Camera title

2.Mouse toolbar

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Contents 1072981 REV a ISS 06MAR12 Certification Contact information Customer supportContent Advanced setup 51 Managing users 53 Configuring cameras System settingsAppendix a Specifications and Troubleshooting Appendix B Factory defaultsContent SummaryProduct Overview Installation Installation environment Unpacking the DVR 31 and its accessoriesHDD capacity TruVision DVR 31 model types Model Model number DescriptionBack panel overview DVR 31 back panelConnecting devices to the unit Back panel connection diagramConnecting required devices Connecting external devicesOperating instructions Control interfaces Controlling the DVRFront panel overview Front panel Front panel button descriptions Name DescriptionUsing the mouse Status LEDsName Description Status LED descriptionsMouse toolbar icons Mouse toolbarMouse toolbar icons Icon Description Function commands Camera commandsMouse toolbar function commands Icon Name Function Using the IR remote control Icon Name FunctionControlling multiple DVRs with one remote control To place batteries into the IR remote controlTo connect the remote control to the DVR IR remote control descriptions Name DescriptionOperating modes DVR 31 operating modes Mode DescriptionMain menu overview Main menu commands Main menu commands Command DescriptionUsing the main menu Command DescriptionNavigating through dialog screens Saving your changesUsing the virtual keyboard Cameras menu Field entry types Type DescriptionExiting the main menu To enter characters in an edit boxOperating instructions Basic operation Live mode Turning on the DVRRight-click mouse menu Viewing in full screenSpot monitor Viewing in multiscreenControlling the spot monitor To connect the spot monitorLogging on To log on to the DVR 31 user interfaceLogging off Accessing PTZ modeControlling a PTZ camera PTZ control buttons Front panel PTZ control function Front panel key ChannelCalling up a preset PTZ point Exiting the PTZ control modeTo call up a preset PTZ point Playing back videoInstant video playback Searching video for playbackTo search for recorded video using the Calendar Mode To search for recorded video by date and timeTo search for recorded video by events Searching for recorded video by POS textTo search for recorded video by POS text Playback control options Playback controlsOption Description Exiting playback mode Archiving recorded filesUsing Quick Archive in live mode Using the Archive screen in live modeBasic operation Using the DVR player Archiving a video segment in playback modeTo mark and archive a video segment To view archived video using the DVR player DVR playerTurning off the DVR To turn off or restart the unitPage Using the Web browser Overview Windows Vista and 7 users Using the Web browser to configure the device Browser connectionsSearching and playing recorded video Using the mouse to zoom in or outLive dual streaming Bandwidth throttle management Controlling a PTZ camera in the Web browserExporting Video Clips PTZ camera in Web browserTo play the clip Advanced setup Advanced setup Managing users Customizing a userTo customize a user User screenDefining access privileges Enabling passwordFunction or privilege descriptions Privilege Description To assign access levels to privileges Privilege DescriptionConfiguring cameras Cameras screenMotion detection alarm To define a motion detection alarmAssigning PTZ protocol Adjusting video imageTo assign PTZ protocol and ID to a camera To adjust video image Covert CameraConfiguring recording and schedule settings Audio OffAssigning a camera name To assign a camera nameDefining a recording schedule Schedule screenTo configure recording compression Configuring recording compressionTo define schedule ranges Defining recording quality Rec wizardExpert modes To use the Rec Wizard screenAlarm settings To use the Expert Modes screenConfiguring remote alert To configure remote alertEnabling the alarm buzzer Camera alarm settingsPrealarm and post alarm seconds To define camera alarm settingsNetwork settings Ethernet settingsTo define Ethernet settings Ethernet Setting screenMail settings Advanced IP settingsTo define e-mail settings Ddns settings To define the Ddns settingsDisplay settings UPnPVGA Resolution Display formatCamera title display Unit name displayEvent display POS transaction displayAdvanced setup System settings System screen System date and time To configure the system date and timeDaylight Saving Time RS-485 settings Audio and remoteMouse Sensitivity settings RS-232 settingsHard drive settings System log Importing and exporting configuration settingsDrive details and status Below describes the codes used in the system’s system log System log code descriptions Code Value DescriptionCode Value Description GUITo upgrade the firmware using the built-in interface Upgrading the firmwarePage Appendix a Product specifications Model DVRHdmi Compatibility List Hdmi Incompatibility ListBattery removal TroubleshootingTo remove the remote control batteries ScandiskAppendix B Network defaults Menu defaultsFunction Setting Appendix C Warranty and support Warranty information Contacting supportEurope, Middle East and Africa North America AustraliaAppendix D KTD-405 keyboard mapping DVR 31 to KTD-405 keyboard mapping DVR KTD-405Index Index