View Menu

Table D describes the DX8100 View menu commands.

			Table D. View Menu Commands

Command	Description

OSD	Opens a submenu with the following choices:
	• Site name: A global setting that, when selected, displays a site’s name in the respective view pane.
	• Camera name: A global setting that, when selected, displays a camera’s name in the respective view pane.
	• Video recording: A global setting that, when selected, displays an icon in the upper right corner of the pane and
		enables video recording for the cameras assigned to a view pane.
	• Audio recording: A global setting that, when selected, enables audio recording for the cameras assigned to a
		view pane. The DX8100 compresses audio data to save space. In this case, recorded audio may not be of the
		same quality as live audio.
	• PTZ: A global setting that, when selected, enables PTZ capability for the cameras assigned to a view pane.
	• Instant recording: A global setting that, when selected, enables instant recording capability for the cameras
		assigned to a view pane.
	• POS: A global setting that, when selected, enables POS video recording for the cameras assigned to a view pane.
	• Select All: Selects all of the OSD options.
	• Background Color: Opens a submenu with the following choices:
		–	Set Color: Opens the Colors palette for selecting or creating a background color.
		–	Disable Background: Disables a background color from being shown.

Resolution	Opens a submenu with the following choices:
	•	1024 x 768
	•	1280 x 1024

Cycle Views Setup	Dwell time: Opens a submenu of dwell times with the following choices:
	•	2 Sec.
	•	5 Sec.
	•	10 Sec.
	•	30 Sec.
	•	60 Sec.

Index View	Opens the Event Index pane.

System Health View	Opens a submenu with the following choices:
	•	Status View
	•	Log View

Display Deinterlaced	Selects the deinterlace mode for enhancing the display of video images.
Image

DirectX Draw	Improves performance by delegating graphics acceleration duties to your computer’s video hardware instead of your
	computer’s main processor.

Language	Opens a submenu with the following choices:
	•	English (default)
	•	French
	•	German
	•	Italian
	•	Polish
	•	Portuguese
	•	Russian
	•	Spanish

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dx8100 specifications

The Pelco DX8100 is a robust digital video recorder (DVR) designed for surveillance and security applications, providing a comprehensive solution for video monitoring and recording. Renowned for its advanced features, the DX8100 appeals to both small and large organizations seeking reliable security solutions.

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The DX8100 employs Pelco’s advanced technology for video compression, specifically H.264, which ensures high-quality video recording while optimizing storage usage. This means users can retain more footage without the need for excessive storage devices. Additionally, the system allows for configurable recording schedules, enabling users to select when to record based on specific operational needs, thereby enhancing storage efficiency.

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Pelco dx8100 manual View Menu

Models: dx8100

View Menu

Command

OSD

Opens a submenu with the following choices:

same quality as live audio.

assigned to a view pane.

Image

DirectX Draw

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dx8100 specifications