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BUILT-IN USER ACCOUNTS
There are two built-in user accounts that come preconfigured on the DX8000, and they cannot be deleted or changed.
Guest: The Guest account provides limited access to the system. The Guest user can view live video but cannot play back recorded video or
access system configuration functions. The Guest account automatically becomes active when the system is first started and each time a
user logs out. The Guest user is not a member of any group; however, Guest retains all of the rights and privileges of the Restricted Users
group with the exception of the ability to view low security cameras.
Admin: The Admin account has full access to the system. The Admin user can view live and play back video, access all configuration
settings, add and modify users, and can perform searches and backups. The Admin user is a member of the Administrat ors group and
cannot be removed.
DEFINITION OF USER ACCESS LEVELS
There are four predefined user access levels or groups. User access levels range from the Administrator group to the Restricted group. By default,
the system starts up with a default Guest account. The Admin can assign automatic login for a specified use r. For information about setting up
auto login, refer to Assigning Automatic Login Permission to a User on page 177.
The Guest account has Restricted user access. The following table describes the user group’s access rights.
Table AY. User Group Access Rights
User Groups
View
Live
Video
View
Recorded
Video
Operate
PTZ
Search
Video
Backup
Video
System
Setup
Shut
Down Sys-
tem
Add/
Remove
Users
Change
User/Group
Properties
Exit to
Windows
Administrators
Power Users
Standard Users
Restricted Users
Guest Users