Turning on the DVR, Live mode | Samsung 31 specs

Chapter 4: Basic operation

Turning on the DVR 31

Before turning the DVR 31 power on, connect at least one monitor to the main video out or the VGA interface. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the user interface and operate the device. Use the power switch on the back panel to turn on the unit.

Live mode

The DVR 31 automatically enters into live mode once powered on. Live mode refers to the mode in which the DVR 31 displays live video from cameras. The DVR 31 on-screen display presents information such as the camera title, the current operating mode, and the date and time information as shown in Figure 9 below.

Figure 9: On screen display

1.Camera title

2.Mouse toolbar

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Samsung 31 user manual Turning on the DVR, Live mode

Contents

1072981 REV a ISS 06MAR12 Certification Contact information Customer support Content Advanced setup 51 Managing users 53 Configuring cameras System settingsAppendix a Specifications and Troubleshooting Appendix B Factory defaults Content Summary Product Overview Installation Installation environment Unpacking the DVR 31 and its accessories HDD capacity TruVision DVR 31 model types Model Model number Description Back panel overview DVR 31 back panel Connecting devices to the unit Back panel connection diagram Connecting required devices Connecting external devices Operating instructions Control interfaces Controlling the DVR Front panel overview Front panel Front panel button descriptions Name Description Using the mouse Status LEDsName Description Status LED descriptions Mouse toolbar icons Mouse toolbarMouse toolbar icons Icon Description Function commands Camera commandsMouse toolbar function commands Icon Name Function Using the IR remote control Icon Name Function Controlling multiple DVRs with one remote control To place batteries into the IR remote controlTo connect the remote control to the DVR IR remote control descriptions Name Description Operating modes DVR 31 operating modes Mode DescriptionMain menu overview Main menu commands Main menu commands Command Description Using the main menu Command DescriptionNavigating through dialog screens Saving your changes Using the virtual keyboard Cameras menu Field entry types Type Description Exiting the main menu To enter characters in an edit box Operating instructions Basic operation Live mode Turning on the DVR Right-click mouse menu Viewing in full screen Spot monitor Viewing in multiscreenControlling the spot monitor To connect the spot monitor Logging on To log on to the DVR 31 user interface Logging off Accessing PTZ modeControlling a PTZ camera PTZ control buttons Front panel PTZ control function Front panel key Channel Calling up a preset PTZ point Exiting the PTZ control modeTo call up a preset PTZ point Playing back video Instant video playback Searching video for playback To search for recorded video using the Calendar Mode To search for recorded video by date and time To search for recorded video by events Searching for recorded video by POS text To search for recorded video by POS text Playback control options Playback controlsOption Description Exiting playback mode Archiving recorded files Using Quick Archive in live mode Using the Archive screen in live mode Basic operation Using the DVR player Archiving a video segment in playback modeTo mark and archive a video segment To view archived video using the DVR player DVR player Turning off the DVR To turn off or restart the unitPage Using the Web browser Overview Windows Vista and 7 users Using the Web browser to configure the device Browser connections Searching and playing recorded video Using the mouse to zoom in or outLive dual streaming Bandwidth throttle management Controlling a PTZ camera in the Web browser Exporting Video Clips PTZ camera in Web browser To play the clip Advanced setup Advanced setup Managing users Customizing a user To customize a user User screen Defining access privileges Enabling passwordFunction or privilege descriptions Privilege Description To assign access levels to privileges Privilege Description Configuring cameras Cameras screen Motion detection alarm To define a motion detection alarm Assigning PTZ protocol Adjusting video imageTo assign PTZ protocol and ID to a camera To adjust video image Covert Camera Configuring recording and schedule settings Audio OffAssigning a camera name To assign a camera name Defining a recording schedule Schedule screen To configure recording compression Configuring recording compressionTo define schedule ranges Defining recording quality Rec wizard Expert modes To use the Rec Wizard screen Alarm settings To use the Expert Modes screen Configuring remote alert To configure remote alert Enabling the alarm buzzer Camera alarm settingsPrealarm and post alarm seconds To define camera alarm settings Network settings Ethernet settings To define Ethernet settings Ethernet Setting screen Mail settings Advanced IP settingsTo define e-mail settings Ddns settings To define the Ddns settings Display settings UPnP VGA Resolution Display formatCamera title display Unit name display Event display POS transaction display Advanced setup System settings System screen System date and time To configure the system date and timeDaylight Saving Time RS-485 settings Audio and remote Mouse Sensitivity settings RS-232 settingsHard drive settings System log Importing and exporting configuration settingsDrive details and status Below describes the codes used in the system’s system log System log code descriptions Code Value Description Code Value Description GUI To upgrade the firmware using the built-in interface Upgrading the firmwarePage Appendix a Product specifications Model DVR Hdmi Compatibility List Hdmi Incompatibility List Battery removal TroubleshootingTo remove the remote control batteries Scandisk Appendix B Network defaults Menu defaultsFunction Setting Appendix C Warranty and support Warranty information Contacting supportEurope, Middle East and Africa North America Australia Appendix D KTD-405 keyboard mapping DVR 31 to KTD-405 keyboard mapping DVR KTD-405 Index Index