Live View (All Channels); Live View (Single Channel) - Night Owl F SERIES User Manual

Device ID: the value in the field should match the value in the parentheses on the
right. These numbers verify which device you are currently viewing.
User: enter the User name you created in the Startup Wizard or User Menu.
Password: enter the Password you created in the Startup Wizard or User Menu.
If the password is incorrect you will be prompted to try again. Keep in mind the
password is case sensitive and must be 8 characters long.

6.3.2 Live View (All Channels)

Live View is the default screen you will see when viewing all channels on your
DVR. Right-click anywhere on-screen to bring up the icon menu to change viewing
options or access the main menu. Rearrange the channel order by left clicking
and dragging individual channels to other locations in the on-screen layout.
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1. Date and Time: current date and time of the system.
2. Channel Name and Number: channel name and number.
3. Menu: access the main menu to configure or adjust settings.
Be sure to store your user name and password in a safe location.
You will need this information to access the main menu.
4. Lock Screen: manually locks or unlocks screen. Once the screen is locked,
you will need to enter your username and password to gain access.
5. Quad View: 4 channel viewing layout.
6. 9-Channel View: 9 channel viewing layout.
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7. Recording: indicates when a camera is currently recording.
8. Multi-view: various layout options for viewing multiple channels at once.
9. Auto Sequence: start/stop the slideshow sequence of each channel.
10. Volume: mute or adjust the system volume.
11. PTZ: open up the Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) menu. This function will only work
when a PTZ camera is connected to your DVR.
12. Cruise: starts/stops the cruise function of your PTZ camera.
13. Picture-in-Picture 1: view channel 1 with an inset window showing
another channel.
14. Playback: access the recording/playback menu and functions.

6.3.3 Live View (Single Channel)

When in Live View, select a single channel to bring up additional controls and
playback options. By double-clicking on the channel you can also view that
channel in full screen mode.
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1. Record: click to begin live recording of the selected channel.
2. Instant Playback: replay video footage stored on the HDD.
3. Zoom: click and drag an area to zoom in and enhance. Right-click to return to
the normal view.
4. Color Setting: adjust the channel hue, contrast, brightness, and saturation.
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