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MyDVR: Interface
Basic Setup
Preview: The default splash
The screen layout emulates the
You can select a single camera or
Playback: Opens the Playback interface, which operates in much the same way as the playback interface on the DVR itself.
Setup (Configuration): Allows access to both the Local Config screen and Remote Configuration menus.
Local Config: Defines how MyDVR will manage and save footage and still images to your local PC.
Remote Config: Allows access to the DVR’s settings. The configurable options are very similar to those you’ll find in the DVR menus.
Main Viewing Area: Where images from your camera will be shown. Select Preview to return to this view from the Playback interface or the Config menus.
Playback / Backup Links: Quick access to playback and backup.
PTZ Controls: For controlling PTZ devices. They operate in the same way as those you’ll find on the DVR itself.
Image Controls: You can alter the brightness, contrast, saturation and hue of your images here. They operate in the same way as those in the DVR’s menu (see “Display: Camera” on page 28 for more information).
Viewing Modes: Choose between single camera viewing, four channels at once (2 x 2) or eight channels at once (3 x 3, 8CH model only).
Volume Control: Alters how loud the audio output from the DVR will be. Remember that the final output volume will also be affected by the master volume control of your operating system, as well as the levels set on speakers or amplifiers connected to your system.
CPU Loading: How hard your computer is working to decode and display images as they arrive from the DVR. If this is consistently high, you can try:
•disabling multiple monitor setups. The MyDVR application doesn’t support hardware acceleration across multiple monitors. Disabling all but your primary monitor will greatly increase performance
•reducing the quality of the video. Select WAN from the login screen instead of LAN
•reduce the number of video feeds being displayed. Select a channel and click Stop to disable the monitoring
•switch to single channel view
Need more details?
The overview of the DVR settings presented over the next few pages is just that - an overview.
The full explanation of the DVR’s menu system and configuration options are listed in detail from page 25 onwards. The DVR’s menu system is functionally very similar to the MyDVR software interface, and you’ll find more detailed information about all menu options and settings there.
The relevant page for additional information is listed next to each menu screen.
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