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Summarization of Contents
Content Verification
Content Verification
Verifies that all included items are present in the box before installing the DVR.
Disclaimer and Liability
Disclaimer and Liability
States terms of use, liability limitations, and acknowledges trademarks for the DVR.
FCC Compliance Notice
FCC Compliance Notice
Details FCC compliance for the APEX Digital Video Recorders and Canadian regulations.
Important First Steps
Important First Steps
Provides recommendations for test sessions, privacy considerations, and warranty limitations.
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Outlines essential safety instructions for operating the DVR and its accessories to prevent injury or damage.
Operational Cautions
Operational Cautions
Highlights cautions regarding environmental factors, temperature, humidity, and strong magnetic fields.
Preventing Malfunctions
Provides guidance on avoiding malfunctions due to magnetic fields and condensation.
Advanced Setup
Advanced Record Setup
Details advanced recording configurations, including scheduling and motion detection.
Event Configuration
Explains motion setup, alarm sources, and alarm actions for event management.
Device Configuration
Covers camera, monitor, audio, and COM port settings for connected devices.
Network Configuration
Details network settings, DDNS, NTP, and notification configurations.
System Configuration
Covers system settings like user accounts, disk utility, system info, and alarms.
DVR Front Panel Layout (AL-400, AL-800, AL-1600)
DVR Front Panel Layout (AL-400, AL-800, AL-1600)
Identifies and describes the buttons and ports on the front panel of the AL-400, AL-800, and AL-1600 models.
DVR Front Panel Layout (AL-3200)
DVR Front Panel Layout (AL-3200)
Identifies and describes the buttons and ports on the front panel of the AL-3200 model.
DVR Rear Panel Layout (AL-400, AL-800, AL-1600)
DVR Rear Panel Layout (AL-400, AL-800, AL-1600)
Details the connectors and ports on the rear panel of the AL-400, AL-800, and AL-1600 models.
DVR Rear Panel Layout (AL-3200)
DVR Rear Panel Layout (AL-3200)
Details the connectors and ports on the rear panel of the AL-3200 model.
IR Remote Controller Overview
IR Remote Controller Overview
Describes the functions of the buttons on the IR remote controller for the DVR.
Installation and Connection
Installation and Connection Diagram
Illustrates the typical installation and connection setup for the DVR and its peripherals.
Alarm Connection Details
Provides a diagram for connecting external alarm sensors and buzzers to the DVR.
Default Admin Login Password
Default Admin Login Password
Specifies the default administrator login credentials for the DVR and basic mouse operation.
Quick Setup Guide
Date and Time Configuration
Instructions for setting the DVR's date, time, time zone, and daylight saving options.
Global Record Settings
Details the default predefined recording settings applied upon initial power-up.
Record Wizard Configuration
Frame Rate Priority Setup
Sets recording priority to maintain the highest possible frame rate, adjusting quality as compensation.
Picture Quality Priority Setup
Sets recording priority to maintain the highest possible picture quality, adjusting frame rate as compensation.
Panic Record Functionality
Panic Record Functionality
Explains how to use the Panic Record setting for emergency recording when the PANIC button is pressed.
Basic DVR Operation
Main Screen Overview
Describes the main screen interface, including status indicators, alerts, and time displays.
Interface Icon List
Lists and explains the standard interface icons for record, PTZ, and mouse controls.
Live View Modes
Live View Switch Sequence
Details the sequence for switching between single, quad, 9, and 16 channel display modes.
Automatic Camera Sequencing
Automatic Camera Sequencing
Describes how to activate automatic camera sequencing and customize view modes.
Digital Zoom Functionality
Digital Zoom Functionality
Explains how to use the digital zoom feature to magnify specific areas of the live video feed.
Playback Controls
Playback Control Functions
Explains the playback controls like reverse, fast forward, pause, and step-by-step viewing.
Audio Playback
Notes that audio is recorded in real-time and can be heard in single-channel viewing mode.
Advanced DVR Operations
Device Lock Functionality
Explains how to lock and unlock the DVR and remote controller buttons using a password.
Data Backup Methods
Built-in CD/DVD Backup
Details how to use the built-in DVD-RW for backing up video data to CD-R or DVD-R media.
USB Flash Memory Drive Backup
Explains the process of backing up data using a USB thumb drive in FAT32 format.
Data Backup Methods
USB Flash Memory Drive Backup (AVI)
Details backing up data to a USB thumb drive in AVI format for playback.
Mini Player Utility
Notes that a Mini Player is automatically copied for viewing backup clips without extra software.
PTZ Camera Control
PTZ Camera Control
Explains how to connect and control PTZ cameras, including COM port and PTZ ID settings.
Advanced Playback Search
GOTO Search Functionality
Allows playback of recorded data by specifying a precise date and time.
Log Search and Event Playback
Enables playback based on event history logs such as motion or alarm triggers.
Calendar Search for Playback
Calendar Search for Playback
Details how to use the calendar interface to select dates and times for video playback.
Advanced Recording Setup
Continuous Recording Setup
Configures continuous recording settings for each camera, including resolution and frame rate.
Motion Recording Setup
Details motion-based recording settings, including pre-record and post-record durations.
Scheduled Recording Modes
Day Schedule Configuration
Sets recording parameters for the daytime period as defined in the schedule.
Night Schedule Configuration
Sets recording parameters for the nighttime period as defined in the schedule.
Weekend Schedule Configuration
Sets recording parameters for weekend days as defined in the schedule.
Specific Motion Recording Schedules
Daytime Motion Recording Schedule
Configures motion detection recording settings specifically for the daytime period.
Nighttime Motion Recording Schedule
Configures motion detection recording settings specifically for the nighttime period.
Weekend Motion Recording Schedule
Configures motion detection recording settings specifically for the weekend period.
Alarm Recording Configuration
Maps channels to sensor inputs and configures recording settings for alarm events.
Event Management Settings
Motion Setup and Grids
Adjusts motion detection sensitivity, areas, and text input for event triggers.
Alarm Source Configuration
Configures alarm inputs, circuit types, and PTZ event presets for triggered actions.
Alarm Action Notifications
Alarm Action Notifications
Defines how the DVR notifies events, including relay, buzzer, and email configurations.
Device Configuration Settings
Camera Settings
Configures camera-specific display settings like name, video type, color mode, AGC, brightness, and contrast.
Monitor Configuration
Details monitor settings, including output types, event pop-up intervals, and sequence tour lists.
Device Configuration Settings
Audio Channel Synchronization
Synchronizes audio channels with video and adjusts audio gain levels.
COM Port Configuration
Configures COM ports for PTZ cameras and keyboard controllers, including baud rate and parity.
Text Input Device Setup
Configures text input devices like POS systems, requiring COM1 to be set to TEXT mode.
Network Connectivity Setup
Network Interface Configuration
Sets up network parameters like IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS servers.
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Setup
Configures DDNS service to allow remote access via a hostname, using NUVICO's server.
NTP Time Synchronization
NTP Time Synchronization
Configures Network Time Protocol (NTP) for synchronizing the DVR's time with an NTP server.
System Notification Settings
Sets up email notifications for system abnormalities like HDD fail, alarms, and password failures.
Router Configuration for LAN Connection
Router Configuration for LAN Connection
Explains how to configure a router to allow multiple devices, including the DVR, to access the internet simultaneously.
Router IP Address and DHCP Setup
Details router IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP server settings for network management.
Port Range Forwarding Configuration
Guides on configuring port forwarding rules in the router for specific applications like DVR access.
Enabling Port Forwarding for DVR
Illustrates enabling port forwarding for the DVR, specifically setting port 7000.
Crossover Cable Connection Setup
Crossover Cable Connection Setup
Explains how to configure a computer to connect directly to the DVR using a crossover cable.
Computer IP Address Configuration
Details configuring the computer's IP address and subnet mask for direct DVR connection.
System Configuration Menu
Local User Account Management
Allows creating and managing up to 5 local user accounts with different privilege levels.
User Account Management
Remote User Account Management
Enables configuration of up to 10 remote user accounts with varying privileges for remote access.
Holiday Schedule Settings
Allows users to define holidays, during which the DVR will record using weekend schedule settings.
Disk Utility and Management
Manages hard disk drives, including formatting, checking for bad blocks, and setting disk full alarms.
Disk Management and Utilities
Disk Manager Operations
Details how to format, reuse, and check hard disk drives for bad blocks.
USB Utility for Firmware and Settings
Allows updating firmware and loading/saving settings using a USB thumb drive.
System Status Information
System Information Display
Shows system information and options, including remote control ID, DVR name, and language settings.
System Log Viewer
Lists all system-related events and alerts in chronological order for review.
System Alarm and Status Overview
System Alarm Configuration
Configures system alerts based on various event sources like HDD failure, login attempts, and video loss.
Current Status Overview
Displays current recording settings, host name, firmware version, and HDD status.
Disk and Performance Specifications
Internal Hard Disk Drive Overview
Shows the status of all internal hard disk drives, including recording and temperature modes.
Max Recording Rate and Resolution Limits
Details the maximum recording rates and resolution limits per channel when using advanced features.
NUVICO EasyNet WebViewer
WebViewer Installation Guide
Provides minimum system requirements and steps for installing the APEX plug-in for web viewing.
WebBrowser Program Management
Instructs to turn off all web browser programs to ensure successful installation of the WebViewer.
Using the NUVICO EasyNet WebViewer
Using the NUVICO EasyNet WebViewer
Details how to connect to the DVR and navigate the main display of the WebViewer interface.
Main Display Interface Overview
Describes the main display layout, including camera feeds, event logs, and control icons.
Configuration Tools Access
Explains how to access the Configuration Tools from the main WebViewer display.
System Configuration via WebViewer
Covers system settings like user accounts, disk utility, system info, and alarms.
WebViewer Playback Functions
WebViewer Playback Functions
Guides on using the playback features within the WebViewer, including calendar search and controls.
Playback Interface Elements
Describes HDD information, calendar, HDD gauge, and control buttons for playback.
Recording Download Options
Details options for downloading recordings in REC (re4) or AVI format, including file naming and passwords.
Playback Control Buttons
Explains the function of playback control buttons like Step Reverse, Fast Rewind, Play, Pause, and Step Forward.
Audio and DirectX Playback Settings
Covers enabling/disabling DirectX, controlling audio volume, and changing split view modes.
WebViewer PTZ Camera Control
WebViewer PTZ Camera Control
Details how to control PTZ cameras remotely using the WebViewer interface, including pan, tilt, and zoom.
Technical Support Information
Technical Support Information
Provides contact information for NUVICO Help Desk, including toll-free number, tel, fax, email, and homepage.
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