AVE AVE DR8X, MV DR8X Position the Unit, Selecting Video Format, Connecting Devices to the Unit

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User’s Manual

2.1Position the Unit

Firstly, note to position / mount the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect the unit from overheating. The maximum allowable temperature of operating environment is 40°C.

The unit utilizes heat-conducting techniques to transfer internal heat to the case, especially to the bottom side of the unit.

NOTE: Be sure not to remove the rubber feet, and always leave a space for air ventilation on the unit’s bottom side.

2.2Selecting Video Format

The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit is designed to operate under either NTSC or PAL video formats. The switch is positioned on the rear panel.

2.3Connecting Devices to the Unit

This section lists some notices that should be given before making any connections to the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit.

NOTE: Connect short-term devices, such as USB ThumbDrive®, USB CD-RW, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc., only after the unit is successfully powered up.

Connecting Required Devices

Before power up the unit, you should connect cameras and a main monitor to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.

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Contents Ver User’s Manual User’s Manual Important Information Rack MountingTable of Content Sequence with Main Monitor Sequence with Call Monitor Product Key Features OverviewUser’s Manual Product Application Diagram System SetupPosition the Unit Connecting Devices to the UnitConnecting Required Devices Selecting Video FormatMain Monitor S-Video / BNC Connecting Short-term DeviceRear Panel Connections Call Monitor BNCPower Switch LAN Connector RJ-45Power Jack Camera LoopingVGA Out Alarm I/O & RS485USB Connector RS-232CFront Panel Introduction General System SetupLED Definition Functional Keys Fast Rewind Fast ForwardSEQ Sequence Instant RecordCall/ Copy Install HDD to the Unit Direction KeysPower Off Power Up / Down the UnitTo Power Up the Unit RebootEntering OSD Setup Menu Administrator Password User PasswordSet Date / Time System Date / Time SettingSet Date / Time Date / Time DisplayDaylight Saving Time Record Mode Record Schedule / Quality SettingDST Bias Preset Record Configuration Schedule SetupNormal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size Per Camera Configuration To Record Event Video OnlyViewing Modes Basic OperationViewing Live / Playback Video Viewing in Full ScreenTo Freeze Live Image Digital ZoomViewing Live Cameras Viewing Recorded VideoKey Usage in Playback Pause Playback and Single Step ForwardViewing Live Image in Playback Mode Dual Main Output For Unit with Turbo ModuleSequence with Main Monitor Sequence SetupSequence with Call Monitor Searching Recorded Video Searching by Time Searching by EventExport from OSD Setup Menu Video ExportAvailable Select the External DeviceDevice Name SelectFrom / To Time Select Video for ExportingSelect Channel Select EventsQuick Video Export through Front Panel Digital SignatureErase Disc Export FormatEzBurn Introduction To Export Normal VideoTo Export Event Video Purge All Data Deleting Recorded VideoDome Control Purge All Event DataDome Protocol Setup Dome Connection3 RS485 Setup Dome Controlling Key Zoom Out Setting Preset PointsPan / Tilt Calling Preset Points Appendix a Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without noticeUser’s Manual