3.Repeat step 2 to assign other cameras to the view.

4.To move a camera from one pane to another pane, do the following:

a. To move camera S01 C01, right-click S01 C01 and drag it to the new pane. One of two actions will occur:

Camera S01 C01 is moved to a pane occupied by camera S01 C04. In this case, camera S01 C04 moves to the pane previously occupied by Camera S01 C01.

Camera S01 C01 is moved to an empty pane marked N/A. In this case, the N/A moves to the pane previously occupied by Camera S01 C01.

5.To remove a camera entirely from a view, right-click the camera and drag it outside of the view area.

6.Click Apply to save the channel mapping.

VIEWING VIDEO ON THE EXTENDED MONITOR

To display video on the extended monitor:

1.After setting up the channel mapping, move the cursor to the extended monitor.

2.Click in the top-middle area of the extended monitor’s display. The division toolbar is displayed.

Figure 8. Displaying the Extended Monitor Division Toolbar

3.Click the specific division button for which a view is configured. Video is displayed on the extended monitor.

At the extended monitor, video is only displayed if a view is already configured for the division button you selected. If a view is not configured for a division, the Pelco logo blue screen is displayed.

4.Click a division button to display a different view.

MODIFYING AN EXTENDED MONITOR VIEW

To modify a view while viewing video on the extended monitor:

1.On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Channel Mapping icon .

2.Click the division button for the current view displayed on the extended monitor.

3.Modify the view: add, move, and remove cameras.

4.Click Apply. The change is displayed on the extended monitor.

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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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