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Operating instructions
These instructions explain the purpose of the front panel keys. The functions available can be
limited by setting passwords.
Access to the units functions are determined by the user level of the user logged in.
FunctionAdministrator levelAdvanced User levelNormal User level
View liveYesYesYes
SequenceYesYesYes
QuadYesYesYes
OSDYesYesYes
ZoomYesYesYes
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ)YesYesYes
PlaybackYesYesNo (configurable)
SearchYesYesNo (configurable)
ExportYesYesNo (configurable)
Acknowledge AlarmYesYesNo (configurable)
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Front panel controls
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Keys
The keys on the front panel control all functions. Symbols on the keys show the functions.
Inactive keys emit an audible beep when pressed.
Arrow keys:
Up, Down, Left, Right
–move around through menu items or values when in menu mode
–in PTZ mode, the arrow keys can be used to control the pan or tilt functions of the
selected camera
–moves the visible area of the selected image in digital zoom mode
Enter key
–selects a submenu or menu item, or confirms selections made in menus
–brings up the cameo submenu in full screen or quad modes
Menu key
–opens the system menu
Search key
–press to open the date/time search menu to look for recorded images
Export key
–press to open the export menu
PTZ key
–enables or disables the PTZ mode
Zoom in key
–PTZ zoom in key
–Digital zoom in key on active full-screen display
Zoom out key
–PTZ zoom out key
–Digital zoom out key
Exit key
–p
ress to return to previous level or to exit the menu system
Acknowledge key
–press to acknowledge an alarm event; a red indicator light is located on the key
Camera keys (1-8/16)
–press to see a full-screen display of the video input
–the LED will be illuminated when the camera is recording
–the LED will flash during an alarm on the camera
Quad key
–press to go to quad mode
–in quad mode, press to toggle to full screen
Sequence key
–view cameras in sequence on full-screen or quad displays
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Multi-screen key
–press to go to different multi-screen modes
OSD key
–press to view date/time and camera information, or date/time only
Pause key
–press to freeze the picture
Reverse key
–in live mode, press to start reverse playback of recordings for the displayed cameras
–in playback mode, press to start or speed up reverse playback
–in pause mode, press to step back one frame
Play key
–in live mode, press to resume playback from the last selected playback position
–in pause or fast forward/reverse modes, press to resume playback
Fast forward key
–in live mode, press to start playback from one and a half minutes earlier
–in playback mode, press to speed up the forward playback rate
–in reverse playback mode, press to start forward playback
–in pause mode, press to step forward one frame
Stop key
–while in playback mode, press to return to live mode
Indicators
The indicators on the front panel display light or flash to alert of various operating conditions.
Power - lights green when the unit is powered
Network - lights green to indicate network activity
Alarm - flashes red when an alarm is detected
Record - lights red when the unit is recording video
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Mouse Controls
All functions controlled by the front panel can, alternatively, be accessed using the supplied
USB mouse. All main DVR functions are accessible via the System Control Bar. To display the
panel (on monitor A), move the mouse pointer to the bottom left of the screen or press the
menu key. To close the System Control Bar press the exit key, or the left mouse
button.
Figure 2System Control Bar
The buttons and indicators of the System Control Bar work the same as the keys and
indicators on the front panel.
–The System Control Bar can also be controlled with the Arrow Keys and Enter Key.
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Remote control
All functions controlled by the front panel and USB mouse can, alternatively, be accessed
using the supplied remote control. The IR remote control allows control of up to nine units
without interfering with one another.
An ID number must be set on the remote control and in the system. See Section 6.6.7 System
for setting the system ID for the unit.
To set the ID on the remote control:
1.Press the ID button on the remote control.
2.Press a number between 1 and 9 that corresponds to the unit ID you wish to control.
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Viewing pictures
The unit has two monitor outputs, A and B. The way in which these monitors display pictures
depends on how the system is configured.
Monitor A
Monitor A is the main monitor. It shows full-screen, quad or multiscreen live or playback
camera pictures. Status messages, alarms, motion, and video loss warnings are also displayed
on this monitor. When the menu system is activated, it is displayed on this monitor. Monitor A
is the default monitor for keyboard and mouse commands.
Changing the full-screen display on Monitor A
To control the display on monitor A with mouse control:
1.Bring up the System Control Bar.
2.Click the Monitor A button.
3.From the pop-up menu, select the display for Monitor A
–Select 1-8/16 for the corresponding Camera
–Select the sequence key to sequence channels 1-8/16
Changing the quad display on Monitor A
To control the quad display on monitor A with mouse control:
1.Bring up the System Control Bar.
2.Click the Monitor A button.
3.From the pop-up menu, select the display for
–Select the quad key to select the quad mode
–Select the sequence key to sequence the quad mode
Monitor A
Monitor B
Monitor B displays full-screen, quad or multiscreen (with or without sequence) of live
pictures. When an alarm or motion input is detected, the camera picture with the Alarm/
Motion indicator can be displayed on monitor B. When multiple alarms or motion occur,
camera pictures are sequenced on monitor B.
Changing the full-screen display on Monitor B
To control the display on monitor B with mouse control:
1.Bring up the System Control Bar.
2.Click the Monitor B button.
3.From the pop-up menu, select the display for Monitor B
–Select 1-8/16 for the corresponding Camera
–Select the sequence key to sequence channels 1-8/16
Changing the quad display on Monitor B
To control the quad display on monitor B with mouse control:
1.Bring up the System Control Bar.
2.Click the Monitor B button.
3.From the pop-up menu, select the display for Monitor B
–Select the quad key to select the quad mode
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