Appendix A: System Settings Descriptions and Defaults

Table N. Main Menu Summary Table

Detailed User Interface Tables

 

 

DVR5100 Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

Sub-menu Table

Page

 

Reference Sections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

68

 

System Setup on page 37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date & Time

69

 

Date and Time Setup on page 38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network

69

 

Network Setup on page 39

 

System Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDNS

70

 

DDNS Setup on page 40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serial Port

70

 

Serial Port Setup on page 41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display

71

 

Display Setup on page 42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

71

 

Basic Camera Setup on page 43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video

72

 

Video Setup on page 45

 

Cameras

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion Detection

72

 

Motion Detection Setup on page 46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion Alarms

72

 

Motion Alarms Setup on page 47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule

73

 

Recording on page 48

 

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage

73

 

Storage Setup on page 52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarms

N/A

74

 

Alarms Setup on page 54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relays

N/A

75

 

Relays Setup on page 57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sequence Monitor

N/A

75

 

Sequence Monitor Setup on page 58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Users

N/A

76

 

Users Setup on page 59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings

77

 

Log Entry on page 62

 

Logs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Search

77

 

Log Search on page 62

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table O. General System Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting

Description

 

 

 

Default Setting

 

 

 

 

Enter a new DVR name (for example, a user-friendly name). The DVR name can be no longer than

 

DVR name

100 characters, and can include only letters, numbers, or spaces. No special characters are

DVR5100

 

allowed in the site name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first time you start the DVR5100, the system automatically begins a 60-second counter. This

 

 

feature allows the system to automatically log on a designated user each time the DVR is

admin

Autologin

restarted (for example, after a power failure or when the unit is restarted for any purpose). You

60 seconds

 

can enable or disable the autologin feature from the General System setup screen, and then

 

 

 

specify the autologin time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video format

Select a format from the “Video format” list to change the video format (NTSC, PAL)

NTSC

 

 

 

System

The system information dialog box provides information on model, software version, storage

N/A

Information

information, and current user.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update Software

Press this button to update the DVR5100 software to the most current release.

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DVR5100 specifications

The Pelco DVR5100 is a versatile digital video recorder designed for security and surveillance applications. As part of Pelco's robust lineup of video management equipment, the DVR5100 offers a variety of features and technologies that make it an excellent choice for both commercial and residential environments.

One of the main attractions of the Pelco DVR5100 is its ability to capture and store high-quality video from multiple cameras. It supports various resolutions, ensuring that users can achieve optimal image clarity. The device typically accommodates up to 16 camera inputs, making it ideal for large-scale monitoring needs.

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The user interface of the DVR5100 is designed with simplicity in mind, offering intuitive navigation through its menus and settings. This ease of use is complemented by comprehensive search features, enabling quick retrieval of recorded videos based on time, date, or event type.

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