SECTION 4: DVR1 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING
4.1
Overview of the DVR1 Main Menu
The DVR1 Series Main Menu allows quick and easy programming of vital system data and operating parameters.
The following table provides a summary of user actions that are accessible via the DVR1 Main Menu.
User Action
Set Time/Date
Configure Alarms
Configure Scheduled Recordings
Configure Recording Parameters
Configure On-screen Display Options
Manage Archive Storage
Access the Advanced Menu
View Important Device Information
NOTE: Upon initial power up, the DVR1 will be set to the factory default parameters (see Appendix A for a
complete listing of the Factory Default Settings).
To access the DVR1 Main Menu, press MENU. The menu below will appear on the system's primary monitor.
4.2
Setting the Time/Date
Main Menu ➝ Time/Date
Use this menu to specify the following:
• The time format: 12 or 24 hours.
• The date format: MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD.
• The time: HH/MM/SS.
• The date: MM/DD/YY/DAY.
4.3
Configuring Alarms
Main Menu ➝ Alarms
Use this menu to specify the following:
• Whether the DVR1 will activate an alarm condition when the unit
detects a signal on the Alarm In connection of the Accessories PCB.
(Parameter: HARDWIRE ALARM – ENABLE/DISABLE.)
• Whether the DVR1 will activate an alarm condition corresponding to the
teletext alarm signal of a multiplexer or other device.
(Parameter: TELETEXT ALARM – ENABLE/DISABLE.)
• Whether the DVR1 will sound its internal buzzer during an alarm condition.
(Parameter: ALARM BUZZER – ENABLE/DISABLE.)
Corresponding Menu Item/Sub-menu
TIME/DATE
ALARMS
TIMER SETTINGS
RECORD SETTINGS
DISPLAY SETTINGS
ARCHIVE SETUP
ADVANCED MENU
ABOUT DSR
TIME/DATE
ALARMS
TIMER SETTINGS
RECORD SETTINGS
DISPLAY SETTINGS
ARCHIVE SETUP
ADVANCED MENU
ABOUT DSR
15
SET TIME FORMAT
SET DATE FORMAT
SET TIME
SET DATE
HARDWIRE ALARM ENABLE
TELETEXT ALARM DISABLE
ALARM BUZZER ENABLE
[CANCEL] [OK]