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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES

The DX8100 Series DVR has four primary operating modes: Live, Playback, Search, and Setup. Each operating mode is accessed by clicking its
corresponding button on the toolbar.
The following table describes the DX8100 operating modes.

DISPLAYING VIDEO IN FULL SCREEN VIEW

The DX8100 allows full screen viewing of video data in the live, playback, and index search mode, providing more screen area to display video.

Displaying Live Video in Full Screen View

To display live video in full window view:
1. Select the live video mode. For information about working in the playback mode, refer to Working in Live View Mode.
2. Select a window division.
3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . Live video is displayed in full screen view.
To display the DX8100 main window from the full screen view:
Right click in the DX8100 window.

Displaying Playback Video in Full Screen View

To display playback video in full screen view:
1. Select the playback mode. For information about working in the playback mode, refer to Working in Playback Mode.
2. Select a window division.
3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . Playback video is displayed in full screen view.
To display the DX8100 main window from the full screen view:
Right click in the DX8100 window.

Displaying Index Search Video in Full Screen View

To display index search video in full screen view:
1. Select the index search mode. For information about working in the index search mode, refer to Working in Playback Mode.
2. Click to begin viewing video.
3. On the DX8100 toolbar, click . Index search video is displayed in full screen view.
Table I. Operating Modes
Icon Mode Description
Live Enters the display mode and opens the DX8100 main window, where live and playback video is displayed:
Live mode: Allows all users to view live video.
Playback mode: Allows users with playback access rights to play back recorded video.
Search Enters the search mode and opens the Search window, providing access to search features. Allows users with
playback access rights to search video data using specific criteria.
Setup Enters the setup mode and opens the Setup dialog box to the Camera setup page (default view), and allows
access to the other setup pages. Users with Power User access and higher are allowed to set up the features
and options for the DVR.