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Summarization of Contents
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Details on FCC compliance and conditions for operation of the device.
EU Conformity Statement
Information regarding CE marking and compliance with EU directives.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Front Panels
Description and function of indicators and ports on the front panel.
IR Remote Control Operations
Details on the buttons and operation of the IR remote control.
USB Mouse Operation
Instructions for using a USB mouse for device control.
Input Method Description
Explanation of the soft keyboard icons and their functions.
Rear Panel
Identification and description of the ports and connectors on the rear panel.
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR
Procedures for safely starting, shutting down, and rebooting the DVR.
Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration
Step-by-step guide for initial setup using the configuration wizard.
Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras
Instructions for adding and configuring IP cameras to the system.
Chapter 3 Live View
Introduction of Live View
Overview of the live view function and its display icons.
Operations in Live View Mode
Details on functions available in live view, including screen modes and mouse controls.
Adjusting Live View Settings
How to customize live view settings like output interface and dwell time.
Manual Video Quality Diagnostics
Procedure for manually diagnosing video quality for analog channels.
User Logout
Steps to log out from the system, returning to live view mode.
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls
Configuring PTZ Settings
Setting up parameters for controlling PTZ cameras.
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns
Configuring preset positions, patrols, and movement patterns for PTZ cameras.
PTZ Control Panel
Description of icons and navigation within the PTZ control panel.
Chapter 5 Recording Settings
Configuring Encoding Parameters
Setting up stream types, resolution, frame rate, and other recording parameters.
Configuring Record Schedule
Defining schedules for automatic start/stop of recording.
Configuring Motion Detection Record
Setting up motion detection parameters and alarm response actions.
Manual Record
Instructions for initiating and disabling manual recording.
Configuring Holiday Record
Setting up special recording schedules for holidays.
Configuring Redundant Recording
Enabling redundant recording for enhanced data safety and reliability.
Configuring HDD Group for Recording
Managing HDDs in groups to save recorded files efficiently.
Files Protection
Methods to protect recorded files from being overwritten.
Chapter 6 Playback
Playing Back Record Files
Methods for playing back recorded video files by channel, time, or event.
Auxiliary Functions of Playback
Playback features like frame-by-frame, smart search, digital zoom, and reverse playback.
Chapter 7 Backup
Backing up Record Files
Procedures for exporting record files using quick export or video search.
Managing Backup Devices
Operations for managing backup devices like USB drives and DVD-R/W.
Chapter 8 Alarm Settings
Setting Motion Detection
Configuring motion detection areas, sensitivity, and alarm response actions.
Detecting Video Loss
Setting up detection for video loss and defining alarm response actions.
Detecting Video Tampering
Configuring video tampering detection and alarm response actions.
Setting All-day Video Quality Diagnostics
Configuring video quality diagnostics and linkage actions for continuous monitoring.
Handling Exceptions
Setting up how the system handles various exceptions like HDD full or network disconnect.
Chapter 9 Network Settings
Configuring General Settings
Basic network configuration including IP address, gateway, and DNS server.
Configuring Advanced Settings
Advanced network configurations like PPPoE, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, NAT, and ports.
Checking Network Traffic
Monitoring real-time network traffic information of the DVR.
Configuring Network Detection
Tools for testing network delay, packet loss, and exporting network packets.
Chapter 10 HDD Management
Initializing HDDs
Procedure for initializing newly installed hard disk drives.
Managing Network HDD
Adding and configuring NAS or IP SAN disks as network HDDs.
Managing HDD Group
Grouping multiple HDDs for organized storage and management.
Configuring Quota Mode
Allocating specific storage quotas for each camera.
Checking HDD Status
Monitoring the status and health of installed HDDs.
Checking S.M.A.R.T Information
Accessing S.M.A.R.T. data for HDD reliability monitoring.
Detecting Bad Sector
Procedure for detecting bad sectors on the HDD.
Configuring HDD Error Alarms
Setting up alarms for HDD errors and defining response actions.
Chapter 11 Camera Settings
Configuring OSD Settings
Customizing on-screen display settings like date, time, and camera name.
Configuring Privacy Mask
Setting up privacy mask zones to block specific areas from view.
Configuring Video Parameters
Adjusting image parameters such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness.
Chapter 12 DVR Management and Maintenance
Viewing System Information
Accessing details about the DVR, cameras, recording, alarms, network, and HDD.
Searching and Exporting Log Files
Viewing and exporting system operation, alarm, and exception logs.
Importing/Exporting IP Camera Info
Managing IP camera configuration files for backup and transfer.
Importing/Exporting Configuration Files
Backing up and restoring the DVR's system configuration files.
Upgrading System
Methods for upgrading the DVR firmware via local backup or FTP.
Restoring Default Settings
Procedure to reset the DVR to its factory default settings.
Chapter 13 Others
Configuring General Settings
Setting system parameters like language, time zone, and mouse speed.
Configuring DST Settings
Adjusting Daylight Saving Time (DST) settings for accurate timekeeping.
Configuring More Settings
Configuring device name, CVBS brightness, auto logout, and menu output mode.
Managing User Accounts
Adding, deleting, and editing user accounts with specific permissions.
Logging out/Shutting down/Rebooting Device
Procedures for logging out, shutting down, or rebooting the DVR.
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