About This Document

This document introduces the HRSD Series Digital Recorder (DVR) and describes how to install, configure, and operate the DVR.

This guide covers both the 8- and 16-channel HRSD Series DVRs. They are identical except for the number of cameras and alarms that can be connected, and the number of cameras that can be displayed. For simplicity, the illustrations and descriptions in this guide refer to the 16-camera model.

Overview of Contents

This document contains the following chapters and appendixes:

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the HRSD Series DVRs, lists the features, and gives a functional overview of its components.

Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install the DVR and connect the system components.

Chapter 3, Configuration, provides an overview of the front panel controls and LCD displays, and provides instructions for configuring the DVR.

Chapter 4, Operation, describes live monitoring, recording video and audio, playing recorded video, and searching for video.

Appendix A, USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation, shows how to prepare the USB hard disk drive for computers using Microsoft® Windows 2000/98/SP/Vista operating systems.

Appendix B, Text-In Query Examples, shows how to search for video using text-in queries.

Appendix C, Reviewing Video Clips, describes the ClipPlayer program features.

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