Recording Options:
Recording Times
•This DVR is factory set to record “CIF Best Quality” at 3 frames per second, per camera, at a resolution of 352 x 288 pixels. This will provide approximately 4 weeks of recording time on this setting. Using Video Motion Detection or reducing image quality can achieve much longer record times if required.
•This unit can be set up to record up to a maximum of 6.25 frames per second per camera in “Frame Mode, 720 x 576 pixels, High Resolution” (MJPEG Compressoin) or 25 frames per
second per camera in “CIF Mode (Real Time),(MPEG4 Compression) 352 x 288 pixels” (To alter the recording method please refer to the Advanced set up guide CD)
Recording Modes
The DVR offers three recording modes, MANUAL RECORD, EVENT RECORD and TIMER RECORD.
**This unit is set to “Manual Record” by the factory.
( Please refer to the Advanced set up guide CD for details on how to change the recording mode)
MANUAL RECORDING (continuous recording) :
Recording is initiated by manually pressing the “REC” button, indicated by the sign “
” on the screen.
EVENT RECORDING (triggered by motion and external alarm) :
When this function is activated, the recording is triggered by motion or external alarms, indicated by the
sign " 
" (motion) or " 
" (external alarm) on the screen.
TIMER RECORDING (scheduled time) :
Recording is scheduled by Timer, indicated by the sign “TIMER RECORD”.
IMPORTANT NOTE : If power is switched off accidentally or in the case of a black out, recorded video files will still be still stored in the HDD. The DVR will return to the original recording status after power is turned on again.
Typical Viewing Screen
The image below shows a typical screen shot from an installation
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**Overwriting View
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