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As the DVR doesn't have a keyboard, when you have to enter text the DVR will
present you an on-screen 'keyboard'. This will automatically appear when you
select a text field which allows you to enter a value.
If you want to change the type of characters
being entered, click the ABC button on the right
of the keyboard - this will cycle through the
modes available. You can enter letters, numbers
or symbols, each with their own mini-keyboard.
If you've just unpacked your DVR and are not sure where to begin setting up your
system, here's a quick rundown of the most important things that need to be set up.
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Test your system.
everything in and make sure it all works. This is particularly true if you're
using additional cameras to any that came with the DVR (this DVR is available
stand-alone or in a kit with cameras). We do our very best to ensure that the
equipment reaching you is of the highest quality and will work out of the box,
but accidents do occur in shipping and sometimes components inevitably fail.
Better to find out now than once everything is screwed in place!
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Then, once the DVR is on and working, the first thing to do is to
password (see page 42 for details on how to do it).
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Set the Date and Time
recording, you are able to index and search the recorded footage easily. Also,
if using the DVR's footage in any legal proceedings, then having an accurate
date and time on your footage becomes quite crucial.
•
Check your hardware
(see pages 30 & 31). This is where all your footage will be stored, so it's quite
important to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
•
Setup your recording modes and/or schedule
sure that the DVR will record what you want it to, and at the right time.
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OPTIONAL (Advanced Users):
23 & 50 - 51).
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Getting Started
Before installing cables into walls, it's a great idea to plug
(page 41 for details) to ensure that, once you start
- specifically, and most importantly, the hard drive
Configure your network settings (pages 22 -
set your
(pages 18 - 21) to make
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