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Chapter 3: Operating instructions
You can use your preferred control method for any procedure, but in most cases we describe procedures using mouse terminology. Optional control methods are given only when they differ substantially from mouse control methods.
Front panel overview
The buttons on the front panel control all DVR 31 functions and set the programmable functions. The LED indicators light up or flash to alert you of various conditions.
Figure 3: Front panel
Table 2: Front panel button descriptions
Item | Name | Description |
1 | Numeric buttons | Display the corresponding video in full screen while in |
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| both live and playback mode. The number of the button |
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| corresponds to the camera number. Press and hold a |
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| numeric button for two seconds to display the |
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| corresponding video on the spot monitor. |
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| While in PTZ mode, press the 1 button to access the |
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| Set/Go Preset menu. |
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2 | Menu and Esc controls | Press Esc to exit a screen or cancel a selection. Press |
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| Menu to display the main menu. |
3Directional Controls And Enter button
Use arrow buttons as directional keys in zoom mode.
While in a setup menu, use the Left or Right Arrow keys to navigate through fields. Use the Up or Down Arrow keys to change the value of a selected field. Press Enter to confirm the selection or display additional screens.
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