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Getting Started
This manual describes how to operate the DVR5100 to view and record live video, search for recorded video and mark it or lock it for future use,
and to operate or adjust cameras. For information about installing and configuring the unit, refer to the installation manual.
The DVR5100 provides access to most of the functionality needed for day-to-day operations alon g with basic monitor setup options. For access to
advanced setup or configuration, use the DVR5100 remote client application. The DVR5100 Series DVR is available in several configurations. For
a description of the available models, refer to the DVR5100 Product Specification.
Starting and Stopping the DVR5100
When you start the DVR5100, a login dialog box automatically appears in the center of the screen (Figure2). The following default user names
and passwords are available for the DVR5100:
The following default user names and passwords are available for the DVR5100:
Each time you start the DVR5100, you should choose the user name that is assigned a role that provides you with access to the features that you
will need. By default each user has access to the following features:
•admin: This user is assigned the Administrator role which provides full access to all of the DVR5100 features. The Administrator has
full access rights and is the only user level with permission to modify every option and value in the Setup page.
•manager: This user is assigned the Manager role which provides access to the same features available to the Operator role, wit h the
addition of being able to export and view all of the Setup windows.
•operator: This user is assigned the Operator role which lets you monitor live video and audio, repositi on PTZ cameras, respond to
alarms, run scripts, activate relays, search for video, play it back, lock clips, and capture snapshots.
•guest: This user is assigned the Guest role which lets you monitor live video and audio, change layouts, and reposition PTZ cameras.
Contact your DVR5100 system administrator to set up additional users and roles and if you forget a password or need to change a password.
To log on to the DVR5100:
TIP: You can use an optional KBD5000 keyboard or a USB PC keyboard and mouse to perform some setup tasks more easily. Refer to
Understanding DVR Controls and Menus on page 13 for a comparison on using any of thes e devices to work with the on-screen menus.
1. Start the DVR5100 by momentarily pressing the power button. The DVR5100 starts, displays the login dialog bo x, and flashes the Control
Pad Menu button.
WARNING: Pressing and holdin g the power button for five seconds shuts down the unit. Do not shut down the unit by pr essing and
holding the power button. To avoid data loss or data corruption, always follow the procedures in Shutting Down the DVR5100 on page 11 to
shut down the unit.
Table A. Default User IDs and Passwords
User ID Password
admin admin or 23646
manager manager or 6262437
operator operator or 67372867
guest guest or 48378