VIDEO OSD: Check or Uncheck the information that is displayed for each channel when a DVR is connected.
•Title: When enabled, displays the camera title (i.e. CAM1) in every frame.
•Name: Displays the DVR’s name (as it was entered in the “Name” box under “DVR INFORMATION”) in every frame, when enabled.
•Date: When enabled, displays the date of the video being displayed.
•Time: Displays the time of the video being displayed, when enabled.
•Resolution: When enabled, displays the recording resolution of the camera.
VIDEO OUTPUT: It is recommended to leave the Video Output at the set default of “Video Renderer”. The “Overlay Mixer” and “GDI” options are provided only for backwards compatibility with older PCs.
VIDEO MODE: Like the Sequence mode on the DVR, you can set the amount of time (between 2 and 300 seconds) that each camera will be displayed on screen before switching to the next. Alarm
NOTE: For the Alarm
VIDEO DISPLAY: For clearest footage, leave the ‘Quality Improve’ box checked. This setting makes the camera quality much clearer while in Full Screen mode.
SAVING DIRECTORY: This is the location where AVI files and screen snapshots will be saved on your PC. To change this location, click the and choose a new folder or location.
3. Click OK to save your settings.
CONNECTING TO AND ACCESSING YOUR DVR ONLINE (FROM ANY INTERNET ENABLED PC)
SETTING UP & CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET
If your Internet connection is DSL (a broadband connection that comes through your phone line) you may need to configure PPPoE settings. If you do not know what type of broadband connection you have, contact your internet service provider (ISP). Ask your ISP if your internet connection is cable or DSL.
Port forwarding is a necessary step that opens a path on your home/business network to allow you to view your DVR video feed from outside your network (over the internet).
There are hundreds of makes and brands of routers on the market and these instructions have been made using a
Find your router make and model in the list of links and click on it. You will see a list of various applications. Find a link for any DVR or IP camera and click on it. Follow the instructions but make sure you forward the correct port number (the port number assigned to your DVR. The default port number is 80.)
The steps for your router found on this page will be similar to the following.
These instructions have also been created without a firewall in place. If you have a firewall, please consult a computer technician.
NOTE: Your router may require a user name and password. If you do not know it, ask the person who configured your network. portforward.com will provide you with each router’s default user name and password.
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