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DVR User’s Manual

4.Basic Operation

The DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit.

4.1View Live / Playback Video

The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections.

4.1.1Viewing Modes

The DVR provides versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video. Following presents these view formats.

Viewing in Full Screen

Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in full screen format.

Viewing in Multi-window

Various multi-window view formats are offered for selection. To switch between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly.

The available view formats are illustrated as the following figure.

NOTE: 3x3 viewing mode is only available in 8-ch and 16-ch models, whereas 4x4 viewing mode is only available in 16-ch models.

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Contents User’s Manual DVR User’s Manual DVR User’s Manual Important Information Rack MountingTable of Contents 1.3 DVR User’s Manual Overview Position the Unit System SetupConnecting Required Devices Select Video FormatRear Panel Connectors Power Switch Alarm I/O & RS485USB Connector Power JackFront Panel Introduction General System SetupPower LED LED DefinitionAlarm LED Functional KeysSEQ Sequence Direction KeysJOG/ Shuttle for specified models Please refer to Appendix F Jog / ShuttleEnter OSD Setup Menu Authority Setup Password ProtectionAccount Setup Load Default SettingPower Off Power On / Shutdown the UnitTo Power On the Unit RebootSet Date / Time System Date / Time SettingSet Date / Time Date / Time DisplayDaylight Saving Time Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Network Time Protocol SetupIP Camera Title IP Camera SettingIP Camera Information Hostname/IPConnection Setup Status Device SetupActivated IP Dome ProtocolRecord Schedule / Quality Setting Schedule SetupPreset Record Configuration Per Camera ConfigurationEzRecord Setup Record Event Video OnlyPre-Alarm Recording Data LifetimePurge Data Circular RecordingAudio Recording Purge All DataText Overlay POS and Text SetupText Function Purge Event BeforeTrigger Exception Text SetupException No Exception StringInput Source Input SetupPort Selection Camera SelectionInput Process Manual Filter SetupText Filter Text Baud Rate, Bit, Stop, ParityViewing Modes Basic OperationView Live / Playback Video Viewing in Full ScreenView Recorded Video Digital ZoomView Live Cameras Freeze Live ImageFreeze Key Usage in PlaybackPause Playback and Single Step Forward PlaySequence with Call Monitor Sequence SetupSequence with Main Monitor 1st and 2nd For 16ch models onlySearch Recorded Video Search by TimeSearch by Event Search by Text By TextVideo Export Export from OSD Setup MenuSelect the External Device Select Video for Exporting Erase Disc Quick Video Export through Front PanelDigital Signature EzBurn IntroductionExport Normal Video Dome Connection Dome ControlExport Event Video Dome Protocol Setup 3 RS485 SetupDome Controlling Key Focus Far Set Preset PointsIris Close Zoom OutCall Preset Points Intercom Function UPnP FunctionEnable the UPnP function in the DVR Setting Up the DVR and the PCUPnP NAT Traversal Function Remote Monitoring Software Remote Monitoring System RequirementsSoftware Installation Change Internet SettingsDVR User’s Manual Install Remote Monitoring Software Log in / Log off Basic Operation for Monitoring Remotely Software UpgradesView Live Video Select Display Mode Operate Cameras with Dome ControlRecord Video Instantly Instant RecordingPlayback Instant Recorded Video Playback Video Playback Remote VideoIcon Name Description Playback Local *.drv FilesPlayback Controls Play / PauseSearch from Event List Verify Digital SignatureTake a Snapshot Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide Appendix a Recommended HDDs Appendix B Remote Controller DVR Control mode Dome Camera Control mode232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 Appendix C USB Mouse Operation SEQAppendix D Keyboard Access Sketch For VGA + digital output models VGA + Digital Output Appendix E Simultaneous Output OptionsDual VGA Appendix F Jog / Shuttle Control