Avue ADR8708XE User Manual

DVR User Manual

For H.264 8-channel digital video recorder

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DVR User Manual

CAUTION

 Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and

safely.

 There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The

updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice.

 This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using. If the device doesn‟t
work for a long time, pull out the plug from the socket.

 Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or

other device that produce heat.

 Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
 Place the device in a well-ventilated area.
 Do not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut

off DVR is to stop recording firstly, and then to select “shut-down” button at the right of the
menu bar to exit, and finally to cut off the power.

 This machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist

environment. In case any solid or liquid get into the machine‟s case, please cut off the power
supply immediately, and ask for qualified technicians to check the machine before restart

 Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
 When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will

be involved in. The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the
usage of our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties
related to Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.

 This manual is suitable for 8-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures

used in the manual are from 8-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 DVR Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Main Features .................................................................................................................... 1

2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer .................................................................................... 3

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive ............................................................................................................. 3

2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ........................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ..................................................................................................... 4

2.4 Remote Controller ............................................................................................................. 5

2.5 Control with Mouse ........................................................................................................... 7

2.5.1 Connect Mouse ................................................................................................................. 7

2.5.2 Use Mouse ........................................................................................................................ 7

3 BASIC FUNCTION INSTRUCTION ...................................................................................... 8

3.1 Power On/Off ..................................................................................................................... 8

3.1.1 Power On .......................................................................................................................... 8

3.1.2 Power Off ......................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Login ................................................................................................ ................................ ... 8

3.3 Live Preview ....................................................................................................................... 9

3.4 Live Playback ..................................................................................................................... 9

4 MAIN MENU SETUP GUIDE ................................................................................................. 11

4.1 Basic Configuration ................................................................................................ ......... 12

4.1.1 System ............................................................................................................................ 12

4.1.2 Time & Date ................................................................................................................... 13

4.1.3 DST ................................................................................................................................ 13

4.2 Live Configuration .......................................................................................................... 14

4.2.1 Live ................................................................................................................................. 14

4.2.2 Main Monitor .................................................................................................................. 15

4.2.3 Mask ............................................................................................................................... 16

4.3 Record Configuration ...................................................................................................... 16

4.3.1 Enable ............................................................................................................................. 17

4.3.2 Record Bitrate ................................................................................................................. 17

4.3.3 Time ................................................................................................................................ 18

4.3.4 Stamp .............................................................................................................................. 18

4.3.5 Recycle Record ............................................................................................................... 19

4.3.6 Snap ................................................................................................................................ 19

4.4 Schedule Configuration ................................................................................................... 20

4.4.1 Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 20

4.4.2 Motion Schedule ............................................................................................................. 21

4.4.3 Sensor Schedule .............................................................................................................. 21

4.5 Alarm Configuration ....................................................................................................... 21

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4.5.1 Sensor Alarm .................................................................................................................. 21

4.5.2 Motion Alarm ................................................................................................................. 23

4.5.3 Video Loss ...................................................................................................................... 24

4.5.4 Other Alarm .................................................................................................................... 24

4.5.5 Alarm Out ....................................................................................................................... 25

4.6 Network Configuration ................................................................................................... 26

4.6.1 Network .......................................................................................................................... 26

4.6.2 Sub Stream ...................................................................................................................... 27

4.6.3 Email .............................................................................................................................. 27

4.6.4 Server.............................................................................................................................. 28

4.6.5 Other Settings ................................................................................................................. 29

4.7 User Management Configuration ................................................................................... 31

4.8 P.T.Z Configuration ......................................................................................................... 32

4.9 Advanced .......................................................................................................................... 36

4.9.1 Reset ............................................................................................................................... 36

4.9.2 Import/Export ................................................................................................................. 36

4.9.3 Block/Allow List ............................................................................................................ 36

5 SEARCH, PLAYBACK & BACKUP ..................................................................................... 37

5.1 Time Search ...................................................................................................................... 37

5.2 Event Search .................................................................................................................... 38

5.3 File Management ............................................................................................................. 38

5.4 Search by Image ............................................................................................................... 39

5.5 Backup .............................................................................................................................. 39

6 MANAGE DVR............................................................................................................................ 41

6.1 Check System Information ............................................................................................. 41

6.1.1 System Information ........................................................................................................ 41

6.1.2 Event Information ........................................................................................................... 41

6.1.3 Log Information .............................................................................................................. 41

6.1.4 Network Information ...................................................................................................... 41

6.1.5 Online Information ......................................................................................................... 41

6.1.6 Record Information ......................................................................................................... 41

6.2 Manual Alarm .................................................................................................................. 41

6.3 Disk Management ............................................................................................................ 41

6.4 Upgrade ............................................................................................................................ 42

6.5 Logoff ................................................................................................................................ 42

7 REMOTE SURVEILLANCE ................................................................................................... 43

7.1 IE Remote Surveillance ................................................................................................... 43

7.1.1 On LAN .......................................................................................................................... 43

7.1.2 On WAN ......................................................................................................................... 43

7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ........................................................................ 44

7.2.1 On LAN .......................................................................................................................... 44

7.2.2 On WAN ......................................................................................................................... 46

7.3 The Remote Live Preview ............................................................................................... 46

7.4 Remote Playback & Backup ........................................................................................... 49

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7.4.1 Remote Playback ............................................................................................................ 49

7.4.2 Remote Backup............................................................................................................... 52

7.5 Remote System Configuration ........................................................................................ 52

7.6 Tools .................................................................................................................................. 53

7.7 Remote Management ....................................................................................................... 53

APPENDIX A FAQ ......................................................................................................................... 54

APPENDIX B CALCULATE RECORDING CAPACITY .................................................. 58

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE DEVICES ............................................................................... 59

APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................. 60

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1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially for CCTV system. It adopts
high performance video processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes
many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream,
SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control,
mobile view(by phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability. Due to
these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication, transportation,
factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.

1.2 Main Features

COMPRESSION FORMAT

 Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality

LIVE SURVEILLANCE

 Supports HDMI/ VGA/BNC output
 Supports channel security by hiding live display
 Display the local record state and basic information
 Supports USB to make full control

RECORD MEDIA

 Supports two SATA HDDs to record for a longer time without any limitation

BACKUP

 Supports USB 2.0 devices to backup
 Supports built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
 Supports saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through

internet

RECORD & PLAYBACK

 Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
 Supports recycle after HDD full
 Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
 8-ch SDI real time recording
 4 audio channels available
 Three record search modes: time search, event search and image search
 8 screen playback simultaneously
 Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
 Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

ALARM

 1 channel alarm output and 8 channel alarm input available
 Supports schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
 Supports pre-recording and post recording

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 Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
 Supports linked PTZ preset ，auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel

PTZ CONTROL

 Supports various PTZ protocols
 Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
 Supports remote PTZ control through internet

SECURITY

 Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk

management, remote login, live view, manual record, playback, PTZ control and remote live
view

 Supports 1 administrator and 63 users.
 Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited

NETWORK

 Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
 Supports IE browser to do remote view
 Supports setup client connection amount
 Supports dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network

bandwidth and environment.

 Supports picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
 Supports remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
 Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
 Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
 Supports mobile surveillance by smart phones , WinCE, iPhone or Gphone, 3G network

available

 Supports CMS/NVMS to manage multi devices on internet

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2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive

Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR. Please don‟t power up the unit till
the physical installation is complete.

Notice: 1. This series support two SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the
manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field.

2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to
“Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity”.

Step 1: Unscrew and open the top cover.
Step 2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as Fig 2-1.
Step 3: Screw the HDD as Fig 2-2.

Fig 2-1 Connect HDD Fig 2-2 Screw HDD

Note: For convenience installation, please connect the power and data cables first and
then wind the screws to fix the HDD.

2.1.2 Install DVD Writer

Step 1: Unscrew and open the top cover.
Step 2: Connect the power and data cable. Place the DVD writer onto the bottom case as Fig

2-3.

Step 3: Screw the HDD as Fig 2-4.

Fig 2-3 Connect the DVD Writer Fig 2-4 Screw the Writer

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Note: The writer which is for backup only must be the compatible device we recommend.

Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”.

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions

Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as
the standard.

Item

Type

Name

Description

1

Work

state

indicator

Power

The power indicator turns blue when DVR is powered up.

HDD

The light turns blue when HDD is writing and reading.

Net

The light turns blue when it is able to access the network.

Backup

The light turns blue when backing up files and data.

Play

The light turns blue when playing video.

REC

The light turns blue when recording.

2

Function

button

MENU/+

1. Enter menu in live 2. Increase the value in setup

BACKUP/-

1. Decrease the value in setup 2. Enter backup mode in live

RECORD/FOCUS

1. Record manually 2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ

mode.

REW/SPEED

1. Rewind key 2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode

SEARCH/ZOOM

1. Enter search mode 2.ZOOM function enables at PTZ

mode.

PLAY /IRIS

1. Enter play interface 2. IRIS function enables at PTZ mode

FF/ P.T.Z.

1. Fast forward 2. Enter PTZ mode in live.

STOP/ESC

1. Quit play mode 2. Exit the current interface or status.

3

Digital

button

1-9

Input number 1-9 or choose camera.

0/10+

Input number0, 10 and the above number together with other

digital keys .

4

Input

button

Direction button

Change direction to select items.

Multi-screen

Change screen display mode like1/4/8 channel.

Enter button

Confirm selection.

5

IR

receiver

IR

For remote controller

6

USB

USB port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD

for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse.

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions

The rear Panel interface for 8-ch is shown as Fig 2-5:

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Fig 2-5 Rear Panel for 8-ch

Item

Name

Description

1

Alarm Out

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.

2

GND

Grounding

3

Y/Z

Connect to speed dome, Y is TX+; Z is TX-

4

A/B

Connect to keyboard; A is TX +; B is TX-

5

CVBS Port

CVBS video signal output

6

Audio Out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

7

Audio In

4-ch audio inputs

8

Alarm In

Connect to external sensor1-8

9

HDSDI Video In

8-ch SDI video inputs

10

HDMI Port

Connect to high-definition display device

11

Alarm In

Connect to external sensor1-8

12

LAN

Network port

13

USB Port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup

or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse

14

DC 12V

Power input

2.4 Remote Controller

It uses two AAA size batteries.

Step 1: Open the battery cover of the remote controller.
Step 2: Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -).
Step 3: Replace the battery cover.

If it still doesn't work, please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers.
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2-6 Remote Controller.

Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.

1. Check batteries polarity.

2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.

3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking.

4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the DVR.

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Fig 2-6 Remote Controller

Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR

The device ID of the DVR is 0. It‟s not necessary to reset the device ID when a remote is not
be used to control a single DVR. However when controlling multiple DVRs with multiple
remote controllers, you would need to configure the device ID. Please refer to below steps:

Step 1: Activate remote controller to control DVR: Turn the IR sensor of the remote controller

towards the IR receiver on the front panel, press the number key 8 twice, then input device ID
of the DVR to be controlled (Range from: 0-65535; the default device ID is 0) and then
press ENTER button to confirm.

Step 2: Check the device ID of DVR from System Setup  Basic  Device ID. You can also

set multiple DVRs with the same device ID. However, this can cause interference if the DVRs
are kept close to each other.

Button

Function

Power Button

Switch off—to stop DVR. Use it before turning
off the power

Record Button

To record manually

-/-- /0-9 Digital Button

Input number or choose camera

Fn1 Button

Unavailable temporarily

Multi Button

To choose multi screen display mode

Next Button

To switch the live image

SEQ

To enter into auto dwell mode

Audio

To enable audio output in live mode

Switch

To switch the output between BNC and VGA

Direction button

To move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ

Enter Button

To confirm the choice or setup

Menu Button

To enter into menu

Exit Button

To exit the current interface

Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ

To control PTZ camera. Move
camera/zoom/IRIS/Focus

Preset Button

To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode

Cruise Button

To enter into cruise setting in PTZ mode

Track Button

To enter into track setting in PTZ mode

Wiper Button

To enable wiper function in PTZ mode

Light Button

To enable light function in PTZ mode

Clear Button

To return to the previous interface

Fn2 Button

Unavailable temporarily

Info Button

Get information about DVR like firmware
version, HDD information

To control playback. Play/Pause/Stop/Previous
Section/Next Section/Rewind/Fast Forward

Snap Button

To take snapshots manually

Search Button

To enter into search mode

Cut Button

To set the start/end time for backup in playback
mode

Backup Button

To enter into backup mode

Zoom Button

To zoom in the images

PIP Button

To enter into picture in picture setting mode

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2.5 Control with Mouse

2.5.1 Connect Mouse

It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel.
If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:

1. Make sure the mouse is plugged in the USB mouse port.

2. Try with a good know mouse.

2.5.2 Use Mouse

During live:

Double-click on any camera window to see the full screen. Double-click again to return to the
previous screen.
Right click to reveal the control menu on the screen. Right click again to hide the menu.

In Configuration:

Click to enter a particular option. Right click to cancel the option or to return to the previous
menu.
In order to input a value in a particular screen, move cursor to the input box and click. An
input window will appear as Fig 2-7. It supports digits, alphabets and symbols input. Click
Shift button to input Capital letters and symbols; click Shift button again to return.

It supports mouse drag. Take setting up motion detection area for example: Click customized,
hold down the left button and drag to set motion detection area.

Fig 2-7 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window

In Playback:

Click to choose the options. Right click to return to live mode.

In Backup:

Click to choose the options. Right click to return to previous picture.

In PTZ Control:

Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live.

Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception, as indicated.

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3 Basic Function Instruction

3.1 Power On/Off

Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good.

3.1.1 Power On

Step 1: Connect with the source power.
Step 2: The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue.
Step 3: A WIZZARD window will pop up and show some information about time zone, time

setup, network configuration, record configuration and disk management. User can setup here
and refer to the concrete setup steps from the corresponding chapters. If users don‟t want to
setup Wizard, please click Exit button to exit.

Note: This DVR can only display options on either VGA monitor or BNC monitor at
a given point of time, if there is live image display without menu options then please
check if there is display on other device/monitor, or long press ESC key to wait for
login dialog box to appear. Long press ESC key can switch the output between BNC
and VGA.

3.1.2 Power Off

User can power off the device by using remote controller, keyboard and mouse.

By remote controller:
Step 1: Press Power button. This will take you to a Shut down window. The unit will power

off after a while by clicking OK button.

Step 2: Disconnect the power

By keyboard and mouse:
Step 1: Enter into Menu and then select “Shut Down” icon to pop up the Shut down

window.

Step 2: Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.
Step 3: Disconnect the power.

3.2 Login

User can login or log off the DVR system. Once logged off the user cannot do any other
operation except changing the multi-screen display.

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Fig 3-1 Login

Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”.
For complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting users,
please refer to section 4.7 User Management Configuration.

3.3 Live Preview

Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface

3.4 Live Playback

Click Play button to playback the record. Refer to Fig 3-3. User can do complete
operation by clicking the buttons on screen.

Symbol

Meaning

Green

Manual record

Yellow

Motion detection record

Red

Sensor Alarm record

Blue

Schedule record

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Fig 3-3 Live Playback

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4 Main Menu Setup Guide

Click right mouse or press ESC button on the front panel and then the control bar will display
at the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1:

Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar

Screen Mode: Click to select screen mode like 1/4/6/8 channels. Click the icon beside

the screen display mode to select channels. Images can drag to any place to display in the live
interface.

Dwell: Dwell means to display live images from different cameras in a sequence. The images

may be displayed as a single channel or in a grid fashion from different cameras. Dwell mode
is enabled only when the chosen display mode is not able to display all the available cameras.

Color: If this button is enabled, you can adjust the color of live pictures.
E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.
Audio: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ.
Snap: Click this button to snap the live pictures. These pictures will automatically be saved in

the SATA disk.

Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.
Playback: Click this button to playback the record files. Click the icon beside the

playback icon to select playback time. For example, if 2 minutes is selected and then click
playback button, it will start to play from 2 minutes ago.

User can click button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse.

Click Menu button to pop up a window as Fig 4-2. You can also press MENU button
on the front panel or operate with remote controller to display the main menu. Clicking Setup
icon will pop-up the configuration menu:

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Fig 4-2 Setup

4.1 Basic Configuration

Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date & time and DST.

4.1.1 System

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupBasic System interface. Refer to Fig 4-3:

Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-System

Step 2: In this interface you can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max network

users, VGA resolution, language and so on. The definitions for every parameters display as
below:

Device Name: The name of the device. It may display on the client end or CMS that help user

to recognize the device remotely.

Device ID: This ID is used to map the DVR with IR remote controller and speed dome
cameras.
Video Format: Two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format according to

that of camera.

Password Check: If this option is enabled, the user would need to input the user name and the

password for performing corresponding operations.

Show System Time: If selected, the current time will be displayed during live monitoring.

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Max Online Users: To set the max number of concurrent user logins in the DVR.
Video Output: The resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600,

VGA1280*1024 and HDMI.

Note： Switching between VGA and HDMI will change the menu output mode. Please
connect to relevant monitor.

Language: Setup the menu language.

Note: After changing the language and video output, the device needs to login again.

Logout After (Minutes): A user can setup the screen interval time (30s, 60s, 180s, 300s). If

there is no any operation within the setting period, the device will auto logout and return to
login interface.

Show Wizard: If selected, the GUI would launch the startup wizard on every boot, allowing

the user to do basic setup.

No Image When Logout: If selected, there will be no image showing when logging out.

4.1.2 Time & Date

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupBasic Date & Time interface. Refer to Fig 4-4:

Fig 4-4 Basic Configuration-Date & Time

Step 2: Set the date format, time format, time zone in this interface; checkmark “sync time

with NTP server” to refresh NTP server date. You can also adjust system date manually.

Step 3: Click “Apply” button to save the setting.

4.1.3 DST

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupBasic DST interface. Refer to Fig 4-5:
Step 2: In this interface, enable daylight saving time, time offset, mode, start & end

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month/week/date, etc.

Step 3: Click “Apply” button to save the setting.

Fig 4-5 Basic Configuration-DST

4.2 Live Configuration

Live configuration includes three submenus: live, main monitor and mask.

4.2.1 Live

In this interface, you can setup camera name and adjust colors.

To setup camera name:
Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupLive. Refer to Fig 4-6:

Fig 4-6 Live ConfigurationLive

Step 2: A software keyboard will pop up by clicking camera name area. Click the letters and

(or) digital numbers on the keyboard to input the name you want to display in live image.

Step 3: Checkmark the camera name in the show name area.

All channels will show the camera name by checking “All” checkbox.

Step 4: Click “Apply” to save the setting.

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To setup color:
Step 1: Click “Setting” button for a particular camera/channel to see a window as Fig 4-7:
Step 2: In this interface, you can adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast in live. Click

“OK” button to save the setting.

Fig 4-7 Live-Color Adjustment

4.2.2 Main Monitor

The main monitor settings allow you to set camera sequence in live display mode.
Operate the following steps to set main monitor:

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupLive Main Monitor interface. Refer to Fig 4-8:

Fig 4-8 Live Configuration-Main Monitor

Step 2: Select display mode and channel.
Step 3: Select dwell time. Click button to setup the previous channel groups of dwell

picture. Click button to set the latter channel groups of dwell picture.

Step 4: Click “Apply” to save the setting.