Maxtor 4-Channel DVR (Digital Video Recorder) user manual Overview of this DVR, DVR Front Panel

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Chapter 1: Overview of this DVR

OVERVIEW OF THIS DVR

This DVR is a Digital Security System designed to record/retrieve up to 4 channels of video at the same time. It adopts a digital image compression technology to compress the input channel video streams, and uses a hard disk to record the compressed video stream. Please refer to the following chapters for set up and usage instructions:

•Chapter 5 - HARDWARE INSTALLATION explains how to install the DVR and other accessories in your home.

•Chapter 6 - DVR MENU explains how to operate/manage the DVR.

This DVR models covered in this manual feature the same user interface.

Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your DVR

DVR FRONT PANEL

This chapter briefly describes the button functions on DVR front panel. Buttons are used to operate the DVR’s basic functions, such as recording, playback, fast-forward, reverse, etc. For more details on the set-up and operation of the DVR, refer to Chapter 6 - DVR MENU.

RECORD

Press RECORD button to record. This button is changed red if DVR starts recording.

RX / TX

This light indicates the DVR unit is connecting with network.

POWER

This light indicates the DVR unit is powered up.

MENU

To display the on-screen menu, press the MENU button.

STOP

To stop playback or recording, press the STOP button. When you press the STOP button while the DVR is recording.

SEL (SELECT)

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Contents User’s Manual Page Information to user Table of Contents Controlling Playback, Viewing and Record View AppendixOverview of this DVR DVR Front PanelPlay PauseREW UP / DownDVR Back Panel Video OUTFollowing features are found on this DVR LANLAN Port Remote Controller Panel Overview of SET UP Procedures General Operating AdviceHard Disk Drive Installation Audio Input/Output Connection For TV / monitor speaker Connecting the DVR to Your TV SET or MonitorCamera Installation For cameras that do not have a built-in microphoneFor cameras that have a built-in microphone SENSOR/ Motion Detector Installation General Operating Advice When Using SensorsAlarm Installation LAN-DVR Connection Power Connection Main Menu Camera SelectRecord Mode Record SelectRecord Frame Rate Video Quality Record Schedule1SUB Menu Password Change You can see indication of T, S, -- on viewing screenSUB Menu 2SUB Menu Time SET 3SUB Menu Audio ControlHard Drive Setup 4SUB Menu Video System5SUB Menu Language Select To Install a Hard Disk Drive Hard Drive Format Part aHard Drive Format Part B SENSOR/ Motion Setup Sensor / Motion SetupMotion Setup Network SetupAccept Client YES IP Address About Network Settings Playback Control by Time SearchTo Choose and Playback a Recorded Event from a List To Manually Input a Specific Date and Time for Playback View Control During Playback Reset to Factory Default Settings Record View ControlCan’t turn on the DVR See an HDD error message on the screenWhat kind of camera should I buy for this DVR ? See nothing but a blue screen after I turn on the DVRForgot my password. What should I do? How long is the warranty period?Can I install two hard drives in this DVR? What is the capacity to record?Audio Description Remarks VideoRecording Searching & PlaybackElectrical AlarmConnector EnvironmentalProduct Warranty Technical SupportRemote DVR Client Contents Introduction OverviewSoftware Installation Iii. Remote Network via Internet ConnectionPage Page After Connection DVR Main WindowIi. Changing Color Mode Iv. DVR Control Page Page Page Page Page Page Page DVR Management Page Page Page Statistics Page DVR HDD PC Viewer Document History Table of Contents Installation ExecutionDVR HDD PC Viewer User InterfaceFunctions Vii. Direct Access MYS File Player MYS File Player User InterfaceIi. Positioning Slider Bar Application Setting Saving DirectoryCompany Signature Printing Capture InformationCapturing Time Application Closing