truVision DVR 31 User Manual i

Content

Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1
Product Overview 2
Chapter 2 Installation 3
Installation environment 4
Unpacking the DVR 31 and its accessories 4
HDD capacity 5
Back panel overview 6
Connecting devices to the unit 7
Chapter 3 Operating instructions 9
Control interfaces 10
Controlling the DVR 31 10
Front panel overview 11
Using the mouse 12
Using the IR remote control 15
Operating modes 17
Main menu overview 17
Chapter 4 Basic operation 23
Turning on the DVR 31 24
Live mode 24
Spot monitor 26
Logging on 27
Logging off 28
Controlling a PTZ camera 28
Playing back video 30
Archiving recorded files 36
Turning off the DVR 31 41
Chapter 5 Using the Web browser 43
Overview 44
Windows Vista and 7 users 45
Browser connections 46
Using the Web browser to configure the device 46
Searching and playing recorded video 47
Live dual streaming 47
Bandwidth throttle management 48
Controlling a PTZ camera in the Web browser 48