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Legal Information
Acknowledgment of Intellectual Property Rights
Details Hikvision's ownership of intellectual property rights for the product and document content.
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Details FCC compliance requirements and user guidance for operating the equipment.
FCC Conditions
Outlines the two conditions under which the device complies with FCC rules.
EU Conformity Statement
States product compliance with relevant European directives and standards.
Chapter 1 Startup
1.1 Activate Your Device
Details the procedure for activating the video recorder, including setting an admin password.
1.2 Login
Explains how to log in to the device using unlock patterns or passwords.
Chapter 2 Live View
2.1 GUI Introduction
Introduces the graphical user interface for the live view screen and its features.
2.2 PTZ Control
Guides on controlling PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras and configuring their parameters.
Chapter 3 Playback
3.1 GUI Introduction
Explains the playback interface, timeline, and control buttons for reviewing recordings.
3.2 Normal Playback
Guides on playing back recorded videos chronologically from selected cameras and dates.
3.3 Event Playback
Explains how to playback videos that contain specific event detection information like motion or intrusion.
3.4 Slice Playback
Details how to divide video recordings into time slices for easier review and playback.
3.5 Back up Clip
Guides on how to clip and export video segments to a backup device.
Chapter 4 Search File
4.1 Search Human by Face Picture
Details how to search for specific individuals using facial recognition and picture comparison.
4.2 Quick Backup
Explains how to perform a quick export of selected videos or files to a backup device.
Chapter 5 Configuration (Easy Mode)
5.1 System Configuration
Details essential system settings like output resolution, time, and user management.
5.2 Network Configuration
Guides on setting up network parameters for device connectivity and remote access.
5.3 Camera
Covers camera management, including signal input configuration and adding network cameras.
5.4 Configure Alarm Linkage Action
Explains how to set up actions (e.g., pop-up window, buzzer) that trigger when an alarm occurs.
5.5 Configure Arming Schedule
Guides on setting up schedules for when the alarm system is active or armed.
5.6 Recording Management
Covers settings related to managing video recording, including schedules and storage devices.
Chapter 6 Configuration (Expert Mode)
6.1 System Configuration
Covers advanced system settings including resolution, device name, and live view parameters.
6.2 Network Configuration
Details advanced network settings such as TCP/IP, DDNS, NAT, and Wi-Fi configuration.
6.3 Camera Management
Covers advanced camera management, including signal input, adding cameras, and display settings.
6.4 Event Configuration
Covers configuration of various event types, including motion detection, video tampering, and video loss.
6.5 Intelligent Search
Provides advanced search capabilities for analyzing video data.
6.7 Recording Management
Covers settings for managing continuous and event recording schedules and parameters.
6.8 Face Picture Library Management
Covers managing face picture libraries for facial recognition and comparison.
Chapter 7 Maintenance
7.1 Restore Default
Guides on restoring device settings to factory defaults or other predefined states.
7.2 Search Log
Explains how to search and export system logs for troubleshooting and auditing.
7.3 System Service
Details configuration of system services like RTSP authentication and HTTP settings.
7.4 Buzzer Switch
Explains how to enable or disable the device's buzzer for alarm notifications.
7.5 Device Maintenance
Covers device maintenance tasks like scheduled reboots and status monitoring.
7.6 Upgrade
Provides instructions for upgrading the device firmware locally or online.
Chapter 8 Alarm
8.1 Set Event Hint
Details how to select specific events to receive hints in the alarm center.
8.2 View Alarm in Alarm Center
Explains how to view detailed alarm information within the device's alarm center.
Chapter 9 Web Operation
9.1 Introduction
Introduces the web browser interface for accessing and controlling the video recorder.
9.2 Login
Details the process of logging into the device's web interface using a browser.
9.3 Live View
Explains how to view live video feeds through the web interface after logging in.
9.4 Playback
Guides on accessing and reviewing recorded footage via the web interface.
9.5 Configuration
Details how to access and modify device settings through the web interface.
9.6 Log
Explains how to access and search system logs through the web interface.
Chapter 10 Appendix
10.1 Glossary
Provides definitions for technical terms and acronyms used in the manual.

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