Optiview MPEG-4 user manual Selecting Video Format, Connecting Devices to the Unit

User’s Manual

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 MPEG-4 DVR 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 important notices that should be read before making any connections to the MPEG-4 DVR.

NOTE: Connect short-term devices, such as USB ThumbDrive®, USB CD-ROM, 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.

Connecting Short-term Device

If you plan to install any short-term devices to the MPEG-4 DVR and use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-ROM, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc, make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is

powered up. Because MPEG-4 DVR can recognize the external devices

only after the power-up process is done completely.

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