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Understanding DVR Controls and Menus
This section provides an overview of DVR5100 front panel controls and menus. The DVR5100 is a me nu-driven DVR. You can operate the
DVR5100 using any of the following:
DVR5100 Control Pad: The DVR5100 provides front panel controls that allow you to local access to the menu system. You can configure
and operate the DVR5100 using front panel controls. Refer to DVR5100 Control Pad on page14 for a description of each key on the Control
Pad.
Optional KBD5000 keyboard: The DVR5100 supports the KBD5000 keyboard. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with the KBD5000 Key-
board on page16for a description of each key on the KBD5000 keyboard with the DVR5100.
Optional PC USB keyboard and mouse: The DVR5100 provides three USB ports, which can be used to connect an optional PC keyboard
and mouse. Refer to Navigating Through Menus with a PC Keyboard and Mouse on page 18 for a de scription of using a PC keyboard and
mouse with the DVR5100.
DVR5100 Remote Client: The DVR5100 allows you to use the DVR5100 Remote Client application to access the DVR5100 over the net-
work. The DVR5100 Remote Client application allows you access to advanced DVR5100 features and functionality. Refer to the DVR5100
Remote Client Operation Manual for more information.
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS
The following figure shows the DVR5100 front panel.
Figure 7. DVR5100 Front Panel Indicators
The front panel of the DVR5100 contains the following controls and indicators:
Table B. Features of the DVR5100 Front Panel
Pelco badge (power indicator) : The Pelco badge, on the left side of the unit, glows blue when the unit has power.
Behind the front bezel, the power indicator LED is white.
DVD: DVD drive that allows you to import/export video to and from the DVR and load install DVR software updates.
USB port: Version 2.0 USB port.
Control pad: Controls the basic operations of the unit. For information about the Control Pad, refer to DVR5 100 Control Pad on
page14.
Hard disk drive indicator : The hard disk drive (HDD) status indicator flashes yellow when there is HDD activity.
Network activity indicator : The activity indicator flashes green when the unit is sending or receiving network data.
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