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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL
DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE
PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL
ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND
IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA
IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT
THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCECAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. We are not responsible for any
problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions
or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.
The software included in this product contains some Open Sources. You may obtain the complete corresponding source
code from us. See the Open Source Guide on the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\OpenSourceGuide.pdf) or as a printed
document included along with the User's Manual.
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use
liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the
manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or
other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Placing and Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the equipment.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart
combination to overturn.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the equipment to its normal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in
proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should
conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra) for
the equipment must be specified so that the customer and installer may
determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at
the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
Features ................................................................................................................................. 1
Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration ................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................................................................... 3
Front Panel Controls .............................................................................................................. 5
Infrared Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 6
Turning on the Power ............................................................................................................. 8
Quick Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................... 9
Advanced Setup ................................................................................................................... 12
System Setup ....................................................................................................................... 13
Network Setup ..................................................................................................................... 15
Camera Setup ...................................................................................................................... 18
Record Setup ....................................................................................................................... 19
Event Setup ......................................................................................................................... 21
Display Setup ....................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 3 — Operation ............................................................................................................ 25
Live Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 25
Display Menu ....................................................................................................................... 27
Event Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 28
Active Cameo Mode ............................................................................................................. 28
PTZ Mode ............................................................................................................................ 28
Recording Video .................................................................................................................. 29
Playing Recorded Video ...................................................................................................... 30
Searching Video ................................................................................................................... 31
Search .................................................................................................................................. 32
Go To ................................................................................................................................... 35
Export ................................................................................................................................... 35
REVO Remote ..................................................................................................................... 36
Web Monitoring .................................................................................................................... 38
Web Search ......................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 41
Error Code Notices .............................................................................................................. 41
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 41
Map of Screens (Advnaced Setup) ...................................................................................... 42
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 43
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Chapter 1 — Introduction
FEATURES
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for 16 camera inputs. It provides exceptional
picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
8 RJ-12 and 8 BNC Input Connectors
Compatible with Color (NTSC) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
Records up to 480 NTSC Images per Second
Continuous Recording in Disk Recycle Mode
Records while Playing Back and Transmitting to Remote Site
Full Function Infrared Remote Control
User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Motion, Alarm and Panic)
Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Event, Record Table)
Audio Monitoring Capable
8-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
Alarm Connections Include: Input and Output
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Built-in Buzzer
Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
Self-diagnostics with Automatic Notification including Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. Protocol
Typical DVR installation
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Adaptors (DVR, Camera)
Power Cords (DVR, Camera)
USB Mouse
Infrared Remote Control and Batteries
REVO Remote Pro Software CD and User’s Manual (This document)
Digital Video Recorder Power Adaptors
Power Cords USB Mouse
IR Remote Control and Batteries (AAA Type) REVO Remote Pro Software CD and User’s Manual
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Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other components that make
up part of your system. Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding.
Video In
Video Out
Audio Out
Camera Power Connector
Factory Reset Switch
Network Port
Alarm Input/Output
RS-485 Port
DVR Power Connector
Connecting the Video Input
Connect the RJ-12 cables from the observation cameras to the modular RJ-12
connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC connectors.
Connecting the Monitor
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer monitor as your
main monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect it to the DVR. The VGA monitor
is automatically detected when you connect it.
If you prefer to use a standard CCTV monitor, connect it to the Video Out connector using the
RCA jack.
NOTE: The DVR supports simultaneous operation of a CCTV and a VGA monitor.
Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
Connect Audio Out to your amplifier using the RCA jack. Connect the audio sources to the audio input
connector of the observation cameras that are connected to the modular RJ-12 connectors of the DVR.
Refer to the observation camera manual for configuring the Audio In connection. Your DVR can record
audio from up to eight sources.
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Connecting the Observation Camera Power Cord
The CAMERA power connector is provided to supply power to the observation cameras. Connect the
connector of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC power cord to the adaptor and then to the
wall outlet.
Factory Reset
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the Network port on the rear panel. This
switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the
original factory settings.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
Turn the DVR off. Poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole to the left of the Network port, and turn
the DVR on. Hold the switch until the DVR turns on and the live monitoring screen appears. Release the reset
switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.
Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45
jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote monitoring, searching,
configuration and software upgrades. See the Network Setup section in this chapter for configuring the
Ethernet connections.
CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or wire
intended for outdoor use.
Connecting Alarms
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button
and insert the wire in the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently
on the wire to make certain it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold
the button above the wire and pull out the wire.
Alarm In 1 to 16: You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical switches
can be wired to the ALARM IN and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage for NC (Normally Closed) is
above 4.3V and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and it should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to a GND connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
NO (Normally Open): Connect the device to the COM and NO (Normally Open) connector. NO is a relay output
which sinks 1A@30VDC (NO).
Connector Pin Outs:
Alarm In(1 to 16)
Alarm In
p
uts 1 to 16
GND
Chassis Groun
d
COM
Commo
n
NO
Alarm Out
(
Normally Open
)
Connecting to the RS-485 Port
The RS-485 connector can be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect TX+/RX+ or TX-/RXof the control system to the + or – (respectively) of the DVR. See the Camera Setup section in this chapter
of this manual and the PTZ camera manufacture’s manual for configuring the RS-485 connection.
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Connector Pin Outs:
Master Unit Slave Unit
+ → To → TX+/RX+
–
→ To → TX-/RX-
Connecting the DVR Power Cord
Connect the connector of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC power cord to the adaptor and then
to the wall outlet.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD.
MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE.
DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE
A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE
CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.
CAUTION: Make sure that the DVR is not so close to any heating unit that it could become
overheated.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
HDD LED
Power LED
Alarm LED USB Port
NOTE: The infrared sensor on the DVR is just to the left of the HDD LED. Make certain that nothing blocks the
sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
Power LED
The power LED is lit when the unit is On.
Alarm LED
The Alarm LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
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USB Port
Connect the supplied USB mouse to one of the ports. The USB mouse will be used to access many of the DVR’s functions.
A USB flash drive can be connected for backup or system upgrades.
INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
ID Button
If a DVR System ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without any additional entries. (Refer
to the Advanced Setup section in this chapter for further information on setting the System ID.) If the DVR system ID
is 1 to 16, you must to press the ID button on the remote control followed by the number button (1 to 16 (+10 & 6)) in
order to control that DVR. If two or more DVRs have the same ID, those DVRs will react to the infrared remote control
at the same time.
CAMERA Buttons (1 to 16)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. When selecting 11 to 16,
press +10 and then press the 1 to 6. Buttons 1 to 9 are also used to enter passwords.
SEQUENCE Button
When in the Live Monitoring mode, pressing the SEQUENCE button displays live channels sequentially.
FREEZE Button
Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current live screen.
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Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and items displayed in the Live Monitoring or Search screens. They
are also used to navigate through menus and GUI during the system setup. You also can use them to change numbers by
highlighting a number in a menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number’s value.
The arrow buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode.
When in the PIP display format, pressing the Up and Down arrow buttons moves the position of the small screen
counter-clockwise and clockwise.
Pressing the Left and Right buttons moves through screen pages in the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode.
MENU Button
In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu icons at the top of the
screen. Pressing the button also hides the menu icons. During menu setup, pressing the button closes the current menu
or setup dialog box
.
Playback Buttons
Rewind: Pressing the
button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback
speed from
, and .
Play/Pause: Pressing the
button plays back video at regular speed. The screen displays
when the DVR is in
the Pause mode and the screen displays
when the DVR is playing back video.
Fast Forward: Pressing the
button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the
playback speed from
, and .
Stop: Pressing the button stops playback and enters the Live Monitoring mode.
Backward: When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the previous image.
Forward: When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the next image.
In the Live Monitoring mode, pressing any playback button enters to the Search mode.
PANIC Button
Pressing the PANIC button starts panic recoding of all camera channels, and displays on the screen. Pressing the
button again will stop panic recording.
LAYOUT Button
Pressing the LAYOUT button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: 4x4, 3x3, 2x2 and
PIP.
ZOOM Button
Pressing the ZOOM button zooms the current image on the screen. A PIP with a rectangle temporarily displays showing
what area of the screen has been enlarged. You can use the arrow buttons to move the rectangle to another area.
PTZ Button
Pressing the PTZ button enters the PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode which allows you to control properly configured cameras.
Enter Button
The
(Enter) button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system setup. This
button is also used to enter the Cameo mode in the Live Monitoring mode or Search mode.
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ALARM Button
Pressing the ALARM button resets the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an alarm.
PTZ Control Buttons
While in the PTZ mode, the PRESET buttons are used to save Presets and load a Preset View, the ZOOM buttons
are used to Zoom In and Zoom Out, and the FOCUS buttons are used for Near Focus and Far Focus.
BACK UP Button
Pressing the BACK UP button allows you to copy video clips.
CALENDAR Button
In the search mode, pressing the CALENDAR button displays the Calendar Search screen.
TURNING ON THE POWER
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit will take approximately 30 seconds to initialize.
As soon as the DVR’s initialization process completes, you might have the DVR’s internal buzzer sound if not all 16
cameras are installed to the DVR because the DVR is set to use all camera channels by default. To turn the internal
buzzer off, press the ALARM button on the remote control, or move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and click
the (Alarm) icon.
When you turn the system on for the first time, you will be asked to select the
startup language. Select the desired language and then click the OK button.
NOTE: You can change the language during System setup. Refer to the
Advanced Setup section of this chapter.
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. The following describes how
to use the remote control and mouse in the setup screen. Take a minute to review the descriptions.
Remote Control Mouse
To enter the setup
screen…
In Live Monitoring mode, press the MENU
button to display the menu icons at the top
of the screen. Select the
(Setup) icon by
pressing the button.
In the Live Monitoring mode, move the
mouse pointer to the top of the screen to
display hidden menu icons. Click the
(Setup) icon with the left button.
To select items…
Move to the desired item by pressing the
arrow buttons (
) and select it by
pressing the
button.
Click the desired item with the left button.
To change values…
Select the desired item and press the Up and
Down arrow buttons (
) to increase or
decrease the values and then press the
button to complete the entry.
Select the desired item with the left button
and roll the mouse wheel up and down to
increase or decrease the values.
To enter characters…
Select the desired item and press the
button to displays a virtual keyboard. Move
to the desired character by pressing the arrow
buttons, and press the
button.
Select the desired item with the left button
to displays a virtual keyboard. Click the
desired character with the left button.
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NOTE: For simplicity, most of the operation explanations in this manual are based on using the Remote Control.
While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities to enter names and titles. When making these entries, a
Virtual Keyboard will appear.
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the character you want
in the name or title and press the
button. That character appears in the title bar
and the cursor moves to the next position. Selecting
toggles between the upper
and lower case keyboards,
backspaces, and deletes entered characters. You
can use up to 31 characters including spaces in your title.
QUICK SETUP WIZARD
When you turn the system on for the first time, the Quick Setup Wizard will run. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you
to configure the system for basic operation. The wizard also can be accessed by selecting Quick Setup in the Main
Setup screen. Refer to the following Advanced Setup section.
Select the Next button to start the Quick Setup Wizard.
NOTE: Selecting the Cancel button throughout the screens
exits the Quick Setup Wizard without saving your changes and
return to the Live Monitoring mode.
Date/Time Setup
Date: Set the system date and select the date format.
Time: Set the system time and select the time format.
Time Zone: Select your time zone.
Use Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the system
to use daylight saving time.
NOTE: The Date/Time will be set, and the clock will start when
you click the Next button.
Record Method Setup
Select the desired recording mode from:
– Motion Event Record (Recommended)
– Continuous & Motion Event Record
– Continuous Record
NOTE: You should understand each recording mode before
selecting the DVR’s recording method.
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Record Video Quality Setup
Select the desired video quality profile from:
– Higher Video Quality Priority Profile
– Standard Recording Profile
– Longer Recording Time Priority Profile
NOTE: The higher quality setting requires more storage space.
Select the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup Wizard and start
the Network Setup.
Select the Next button to start the Network Setup Wizard.
NOTE: The Network wizard also can be accessed by selecting
Network Setup in the Main Setup screen. Refer to the following
Advanced Setup section.
Internet Connection
Select whether or not your DVR is connected to the Internet.
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LAN Setup
Select the desired network configuration between Auto
Configuration and Manual Configuration, and then select the
Test button to test the network configuration you set.
NOTE: Selecting Auto Configuration allows the DVR to obtain
LAN parameters (IP address, Gateway, Subnet Mask and DNS
Server address) automatically. Selecting Manual Configuration
allows you to set up LAN parameters manually.
NOTE: The network configuration you set should be tested by
selecting Test, otherwise the Next button will not be selected
so that you cannot move to the next step.
Use DSL/PPPoE Setup: Selecting the box allows you to set
up the DSL network. Entering the ID and password for DSL
connection will be required.
REVO Dashboard Setup I
Select the Next button to start the Dashboard Setup.
REVO Dashboard Setup II
Select New account if you want to create a new Dashboard account,
and select Existing account if you want to use your existing
Dashboard account.
REVO Dashboard Setup III
Enter the User ID and Password for your Dashboard account. And
then register the DVR you want to access by entering the DVR
name and selecting the Register/Add a new DVR button.
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Select the Finish button to finish the Setup Wizard.
ADVANCED SETUP
To enter the Main Setup screen, press the MENU button on the remote control. Select the (Setup) icon at the top
of the screen by pressing the
button. The Login screen appears.
Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of Camera number buttons
on the remote control and select the OK button. There is no default password when
logging in for the first time.
NOTE: Setting up a password is strongly recommended to ensure secure management of the system.
NOTE: To enter a password by using the mouse, click the
button, and a virtual keyboard displays. See
instructions above for using the virtual keyboard.
NOTE: Selecting Quick Setup or Network Setup in the Main Setup screen runs the selected setup wizard. Refer
to the previous Quick Setup Wizard section for information regarding the Quick Setup and Network Setup.
Selecting Advanced Setup in the Main Setup screen displays the following Advanced Setup screen, and gives you
to access to all the DVR’s setup screens. Your DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes.
Throughout the screens you will see
. Selecting the and pressing the
button on the remote control gives you
the opportunity to reset that screen to its default settings. You can save your changes by selecting the Save button and
pressing the
button. Selecting the Cancel button exits the screen without saving the changes.
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System Menu
Network Menu
Camera Menu
Record Menu
Event Menu
Display Menu
NOTE: When the installed hard disk drive is not formatted, a message box appears asking you to format the
hard disk drive. If you want to record video, you must format the hard disk drive.
SYSTEM SETUP
System Settings (SYSTEM System Tab)
System ID: Set the system ID. Use the Up and Down
arrow buttons or scroll the mouse wheel to increase or
decrease the number.
NOTE: It is possible to have multiple DVRs with the
same System ID in the same area. In this case, all DVRs
with the same System ID will be controlled at the same
time when using the infrared remote control for that ID
number.
Language: Select the desired language.
Version: Displays the software version of the DVR. To upgrade the
software, connect a USB flash drive containing the upgrade package
file (.rui) to the DVR. Selecting Upgrade… displays the Upgrade
screen. Select the desired upgrade file and press the
button. The
system restarts automatically after completing the upgrade.
Setup: Imports saved DVR settings or exports the current DVR settings.
Import... – To import saved DVR settings, connect a USB flash drive containing the setup file to the DVR and select the
desired setup file. Checking the Include Network Setup box changes the network settings.
Export... – To save the current DVR settings in .dat file format, connect a USB flash drive to the DVR and enter a file name
for the settings.
NOTE: Even after changing the DVR settings by importing saved settings, the time-related settings (Date/Time,
Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time) will NOT be changed.
CAUTION: The USB device must be FAT16 or FAT32 format.
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Show System Log…: Displays the system logs (up to 5,000
from the latest). The
icon will be displayed in the last column
for system activities of remote sites.
Log Message Log Message Log Message
Boot Up Setup Export Cancel Backup End (Local/Remote)
Upgrade (Local) Schedule On Backup Cancel (Local/Remote)
Upgrade Failure (Local) Schedule Off Backup Failure (Local/Remote)
Setup Begin Clear All Data (Local) Time Change (Local)
Setup End Format Disk Time Zone Change (Local)
Setup Imported Auto Deletion DISK FULL
Setup Import Fail Search Begin (Local/Remote) Shutdown
Setup Exported Search End (Local/Remote) Restart
Setup Export Fail Backup Begin (Local/Remote) DISK# BAD
Change Password…: Changes the password.
System Shutdown: Shuts the system down.
Date/Time Settings (SYSTEM Date/Time Tab)
Date: Set the system date, and select the date format.
Time: Set the system time, and select the time format.
Time Zone: Select your time zone.
Use Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the
system to use daylight saving time.
NOTE: The clock will not start running until you have
selecting the Save button.
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Storage Settings (SYSTEM Storage Tab)
Capacity: Displays the capacity of the storage drive.
Disk Bad: Displays the damage status of the storage drive.
Not Formatted – The device is not formatted.
Good (%) – The device is working properly though some
portion (%) of the storage is damaged.
Bad – More than 90% of the storage is damaged.
Temperature: Displays the temperature of the storage drive.
N/A – The DVR cannot read the temperature.
Good – The temperature is normal.
Bad – The temperature is 70oC (158oF) or higher.
S.M.A.R.T.: Displays S.M.A.R.T. information of the storage.
Good – The storage condition is normal.
Bad – Data cannot be written on or read from the storage drive.
N/A – The S.M.A.R.T. monitoring is not working or supported.
NOTE: When the S.M.A.R.T. displays Bad, the screen displays a message box. Once the message box appears,
replacing the hard disk drive is recommended, usually within 24 hours.
Recorded Data: Displays the time information about recorded data on the drive. Selecting Clear All Data… will
clear all video data except the system log. When the hard disk drive has not been formatted, the Clear All Data…
button changes to the Format… button which is used to format the hard disk drive.
NETWORK SETUP
General Settings (NETWORK General Tab)
Transfer Speed: Set the transfer speed, and select the
unit of measure for the transfer speed between bps (bits
per second) and ips (images per second).
Quality: Select the quality of the transferred image.
NOTE: The local recording speed might be affected by
various network bandwidth (Transfer Speed) conditions.
NOTE: The higher Quality settings require higher
Transfer Speed settings. The transfer speed you set
is the maximum speed. Depending on the network
environment, this speed may not be achieved.
Remote Audio Channel: The DVR supports remote audio communication between a PC running REVO Remote Pro
or REVO Remote and a local system. Select the audio channel that sends audio to the remote site. Selecting Select
From REVO Remote will send audio of the channel selected from REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote.
NOTE: Depending on network conditions, audio might be interrupted or out of synchronization during
transmission.
Enable SSL for Transferring Data: Selecting the box turns the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication On.
When it is On, the security of data, except video transmitted for remote monitoring or remote recording can be enhanced
by using the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication. When using the SSL function, the DVR cannot be connected
with a remote program or a network keyboard which does not support the SSL function.
CAUTION: The remote connection will be disconnected temporarilyafter changing the SSL
settings.
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NOTE: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit
(http://www.openssl.org/).
Use REVO Remote Service: Selecting the box turns the REVO Remote service On. Select the port number used
when accessing REVO Remote. See Appendix – REVO Remote for details.
Mac Address: Displays the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the DVR.
Network Settings (NETWORK Network Tab)
Type: Select the type of network configuration from:
Manual, DHCP and ADSL (with PPPoE).
Manual – You can select Manual when using a static IP address
for network connection. Set up LAN parameters manually.
Set the numbers of the IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask.
DHCP – You can select DHCP when the DVR is networked
through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). The
DVR reads the IP address from DHCP network when selecting
the Save button.
ADSL – You can select ADSL (with PPPoE) when the DVR
is networked through ADSL. Enter the ID and password for
ADSL connection, and the DVR receives the IP address when
selecting the Save button.
NOTE: Ask your network provider for your network connection type and connection information.
NOTE: If the DVR is configured for DHCP or ADSL, the IP address of the DVR might change whenever the unit
is turned on. If you want to use the DVRNS function, you will need to get the IP Address of the DNS Server from
the Internet service provider.
DNS Server: Set the DNS server IP address obtained from your network administrator. If you set up the DNS Server,
the domain name of the DVRNS server or SMTP server instead of the IP address can be used during DVRNS Server
or Mail setup. Checking the Auto box allows the DVR to obtain the IP address of the DNS server automatically.
NOTE: Selecting Auto will only be enabled when the DVR is configured for DHCP network.
Port Number Setup…: Set the port number of each remote software related
program.
NOTE: You will need to get the appropriate Port Numbers for each remote
software related program from your network administrator. Do NOT use the
same port number for two different programs, otherwise, the DVR cannot be
connected with the PC running REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote.
CAUTION: When changing the port settings, you must change the port settings on the PC
running REVO Remote Pro.
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Use UPnP: Check the box when using the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) service. When using the UPnP service,
port forwarding from the NAT (Network Address Translation) device to the DVR will be enabled automatically via
UPnP service. This function will be used especially when accessing to a port on a private IP address. Checking the
Status box displays the port numbers forwarded from the NAT device via UPnP service.
NOTE: For the UPnP service to work, the NAT device should support the UPnP Port Forwarding function and
the function should be set to enabled.
NOTE: You cannot change the port settings when Use UPnP is On.
DVRNS Settings (NETWORK DVRNS Tab)
NOTE: The DVRNS (DVR Name Service) allows you to
connect to the DVR, via internet, with the dynamic IP
address or the domain name. To make this feature easy,
you can name your DVR (example: TomStore05) and
connect using the DVR name instead of the IP address.
To use the DVRNS feature, you will need to have your DVR
registered through DVRNS with the settings matched
between your DVR and the DVRNS server. Any changes
to the DVRNS server might cause improper operation.
NOTE: When Network settings have been changed, set up
the DVRNS after saving your Network changes by selecting
the Save button.
Use DVR Name Service: Checking the box when using the DVR Name Service function. You will only be able
to change the settings if Use DVR Name Service is enabled.
DVRNS Server: Enter the IP address or domain name of the DVRNS server.
NOTE: You will need to get the IP address or domain name of the DVRNS server from your network administrator.
You can use the domain name instead of IP address if you set up the DNS server during Network setup.
Port: Set the port number of the DVRNS server.
Use NAT: Check the box when using NAT. When using a NAT (Network Address Translation) device such as a
router, refer to the NAT manufacturer’s instructions for the proper network settings.
DVR Name: Enter the DVR name to be registered on the DVRNS server. Check whether or not the name you
entered is available by selecting the Check button.
NOTE: The DVR name you entered should be checked by selecting the Check button, otherwise the DVRNS
changes will not be saved. When no name is entered or a name is already registered on the DVRNS server,
an error message displays.
Help Desk: Selecting the Save button registers the DVR on the DVRNS server. Proper DVRNS settings will cause
the help desk information of the DVRNS server to display.
RTSP Settings (NETWORK RTSP Tab)
Enable RTSP: Selecting the box enables the RTSP
(Real-Time Streaming Protocol) service. You will be able
to change the settings if Enable RTPS is enabled.
RTSP Port: Set the port number of the RTSP server
obtained from your system administrator.
RTP Port: Set the Start Port and End Port numbers of the
RTP server obtained from your system administrator.
Use Mobile: Selecting the box when using Blackberry or
other mobile devices.
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NOTE: You can access a remote DVR and monitor live video images using the media players like VLC Player
supporting the RTSP service. Start the media player on your local PC and enter “rtsp://ID:Password@IP address:
RTSP port number/trackID=‘channel number’”, or start Internet Explorer on your Blackberry or other mobile
devices and enter “http://IP address:REVO Remote port number/”.
NOTE: The RTSP service might not be supported, depending on the type of media player.
Mail Settings (NETWORK Mail Tab)
Enable: The DVR can be set up to send an e-mail when an
event occurs. Selecting the box enables the Mail function.
You will only be able to change the settings if Mail is enabled.
SMTP Server: Set the SMTP server IP address or domain
name obtained from your system administrator.
NOTE: You will need to get the IP address or domain
name of the SMTP server from your network
administrator. You can use the domain name instead
of IP address if you set up the DNS server during Network
setup.
Port: Set the SMTP server port number obtained from
your system administrator.
Use SSL/TLS: Check the box when sending an e-mail via an SMTP server requiring SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
authentication.
Authentication: Select the button if the SMTP server needs authentication,
and set up the Authentication by selecting the Use box and entering the user
ID and password.
NOTE: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project
for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
Sender/Recipient: Enter the sender’s/recipient’s e-mail address. The e-mail address must include the “@” character
to be a valid address.
CAMERA SETUP
Camera Settings
No.: Selecting the box toggles all or each camera On and
Off.
Title: Change the name of all or each camera.
PTZ Model: Select the PTZ device you wish to configure
from the list.
ID: Set the PTZ ID of each camera.
PTZ Port Setup…: Select the button and set up the PTZ device you are connecting to
the DVR. Check the Enable RS485 box and set the port’s setting according to the PTZ
device manufacturer’s instructions.
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RECORD SETUP
Record Settings (RECORD Settings Tab)
Recycle When Disk Full: Selecting this box records over
the oldest video data once all available storage space has
been used. When the box is not checked, the DVR stops
recording once all available storage has been used.
De-Interlace: Selecting the box toggles between On and
Off. When set to On, the DVR will turn the de-interlace
filter on while recording video with Very High (D1)
resolution.
NOTE: The video signal has a time difference of 1/60 second (1/50 second for PAL) between odd and even
fields because it is composed of 60 interlaced fields per second (50 fields for PAL). When recording video
with Very High (D1) resolution, video is made up of frame units combining two fields – one odd field and one
even field. This can cause horizontal scan lines or flashes in areas with motion because of the time difference
between the two fields. Turning on the de-interlace filter provides clearer video by eliminating these horizontal
scan lines and flashes.
Record Audio: Selecting the box records audio from up to eight inputs when video is recording.
Auto Deletion: Adjust the length of time recorded data will be kept by using the slide bar or Up and Down arrows
buttons. Selecting Never will disable the Auto Deletion function. The DVR automatically deletes video recorded
earlier than the user-defined period under three conditions: at midnight, whenever the system reboots or whenever
the user changes the Auto Deletion settings.
Panic Record Settings (RECORD Panic Record Tab)
Use Panic Recording: Check the box when using the
Panic recoding function.
Panic Recording Duration: Set the duration of panic
recording. Panic recording will stop automatically after the
preset duration as long as the PANIC button on the remote
control is not pressed to stop the panic recording.
Panic Recording ips: Set the images per second for Panic
recording.
Panic Recording Quality: Set the recorded image quality
for Panic recording.
Panic Recording Resolution: Set the recorded image
resolution for Panic recording.
Schedule Settings (RECORD Schedule Tab)
The DVR provides two recording schedule modes: Basic and Advanced. The Basic schedule mode allows you to set
recording settings for all camera channels at one time. The Advanced schedule mode allows you to set recording settings
for each camera channel.
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Setting up the Basic Schedule Mode…
Schedule Type: Select the Basic schedule mode.
Record Schedule: Select the time range that the scheduled
recording will take place.
Mode: Select the desired recording mode. ( : Time (Time-
lapse) recording, yellow
: Pre-Event recording, red :
Post-Event recording,
& red : Time & Post-Event
recording, yellow
& red : Pre-Event recording & Post-
Event recording)
ips: Set the images per second for the selected recoding
mode.
Quality: Set the recorded image quality for the selected
recoding mode.
Resolution: Set the recorded image resolution for the selected recoding mode.
Dwell: Set the length of time you would like to record for the selected recoding mode.
Setting up the Advanced Schedule Mode…
Schedule Type: Select the Advanced schedule mode.
Pre-Event Record: Selecting Setup… allows you to set up the
pre-event recording by setting the ips, Quality, Resolution and
Dwell for each selected camera channel.
Post-Event Record Dwell: Set the length of time you would like to record for the associated event.
Add Schedule…: Adds a schedule item. Up to 20 schedules can be registered.
No. – Indicates a schedule number. The higher the number, the higher its priority.
Day – Select the days that the recording will take place.
Range – Set the time range that the recording will take place.
Mode – Select the recording mode. ( : Time (Time-lapse) recording, : Event recording, : Time & Event recording)
Channels – Select which cameras will be recorded.
Settings – Set the ips, Quality and Dwell of the recording for the selected recording mode in the Mode column. If you do
not set the Settings column, the DVR will follow the default settings. See below for details.
– Deletes the recording settings.
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EVENT SETUP
Motion Event Settings (EVENT Motion Tab)
No.: Your DVR has built-in motion detection. Selecting
the box turns the motion detection On and Off for each
camera.
Sensitivity: Set the DVR’s sensitivity to motion for Daytime and Nighttime independently
from 1 (the least sensitive) to 5 (the most sensitive).
Zone: Define the area of the image where you want to detect motion; e.g., a doorway. The Motion Detection Zone
screen is laid over the video from the selected camera. You can set up motion zones one block at a time in groups
of 16 individual block groups. A block group is positioned within the image area using the arrow buttons on the
remote control, and individual blocks within the block groups are selected or cleared using the camera buttons on
the remote control. Pressing the
button on the remote control or clicking the right mouse button displays the menu
screen. Each item in the menu has the following functions:
Select/Select All – Activates highlighted blocks or all blocks
to detect motion.
Clear/Clear All – Deactivates highlighted blocks so that
they will not detect motion.
Reverse/Reverse All – Activates inactive highlighted blocks
or all inactive blocks and deactivates active highlighted
blocks or all active blocks.
OK – Accepts changes and closes Zone setup.
Cancel – Exits Zone setup without saving changes.
NOTE: You can select the block groups to be selected or cleared by using the mouse. Place the mouse pointer
where you want to start the line. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer to where you want to
end of the line. Release the mouse button and a group of blocks appears along the line you drew. You can
draw lines around shapes by repeating this process.
Min. Blocks: Set the minimum number of detection blocks that must be activated to
trigger a motion alarm for Daytime and Nighttime independently.
Actions: Set the actions the DVR will take whenever motion is detected on the
selected camera. Motion event can sound the external alarm or DVR’s internal
buzzer, notify a number of different devices, and/or move PTZ cameras to preset
positions.
Alarm Out. – Select the alarm-out signals (Alarm-Out and Beep) to be associated
with the camera.
Notify – Select Mail if you want to send an e-mail to the address set during NETWORK – Mail setup.
PTZ – Select the preset position for each PTZ camera, where you want PTZ cameras to move to.
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NOTE: For the Notify action to work, the Mail should be enabled in the NETWORK – Mail setup.
Motion Ignoring Interval: Set the motion ignoring dwell time. You can control excessive event logging and remote
notification of motion detected after the motion dwell time by adjusting the motion ignoring dwell intervals. The
DVR will not log and notify motion events occurred during the preset interval range. The recording for motion events
will not be affected by the Motion Ignoring function.
Daytime Setup…: Select the button and set the Daytime range. The DVR will
consider the remaining time range as the nighttime.
Alarm-In Event Settings (EVENT Alarm-In Tab)
No.: Selecting the box toggles each alarm input On and Off.
Type: Set each alarm input as NO (Normally open) or NC
(Normally closed).
Actions: Set the actions the DVR will take whenever an input is detected on the
selected alarm input. Alarm-In event can sound the external alarm or DVR’s
internal buzzer, notify a number of different devices, and/or move PTZ cameras
to preset positions.
Alarm Out. – Select the alarm-out signals (Alarm-Out and Beep) to be associated with
the alarm input.
Notify – Select Mail if you want to send an e-mail to the address set during NETWORK – Mail setup.
PTZ – Select the preset position for each PTZ camera, where you want PTZ cameras to move to.
NOTE: For the Notify action to work, the Mail should be enabled in the NETWORK – Mail setup.
System Event Settings (EVENT System Tab)
Settings: Set up the DVR to run self-diagnostics.
System – Select the interval that you want the DVR to run
self-diagnostics on the system.
Check Recording – Selecting the column allows you to set
up the check recording schedule by selecting Schedule On.
Selecting
allows you to add a check recording schedule
by setting the day, time range and interval that you want the
DVR to run self-diagnostics on the recorder.
Selecting
allows you to delete a check recording schedule.
Check Alarm-In – Selecting the column allow you to change
interval the DVR to run self-diagnostics on alarm inputs.
Disk Almost Full – Select the percentage level of disk usage
at which you want the DVR to trigger an alert.
Disk Bad – Select percentage level of bad disk sectors at which you want the DVR to trigger an alert.
Disk Temperature – Set the temperature threshold and (ºC (Celsius) or ºF (Fahrenheit)). If the temperature of hard disk
drive exceeds the defined threshold, the system triggers an alert.
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Actions: Set up actions the DVR will take whenever it detects system events. System events can sound the DVR’s
internal buzzer, notify a number of different devices and/or move PTZ cameras to preset positions.
NOTE: The Alarm Out action cannot be set to System and Panic Record events.
NOTE: For the Notify action to work, the Mail should be enabled in the NETWORK – Mail setup.
DISPLAY SETUP
OSD Settings (DISPLAY OSD Tab)
Status/Camera: Check each OSD item box to turn it On
or Off.
Remote Control – The
icon displays when the DVR can be
controlled using the infrared remote control.
Zoom – The
icon displays on the enlarged video.
Network – The
icon displays when the unit is connected to
a network via Ethernet. The icon
displays when audio
communication is available between the DVR and a PC
running REVO Remote Pro
or REVO Remote via Ethernet.
Freeze & Sequence – The
icon displays while in the Freeze
mode, and the
icon displays while in the Sequence mode.
Screen Group – The screen group number displays when the
DVR is in other than the 4x4 display mode.
Free Space – The
icon displays when the DVR is in the Recycle mode. The percentage of available storage space
displays when the DVR is not in the Recycle mode.
Date/Time – The current date and time information displays.
User Name – The name of the current user logged in displays.
Camera No. – The camera number displays in the top-left corner of each camera screen.
Camera Title – The camera title displays in the top-left corner of each camera screen.
Record – The record related icons display on each camera screen.
Audio – The icon displays on the camera screen for which the DVR can play audio.
PTZ – The
icon displays on each PTZ camera screen with PTZ capabilities.
Transparency: Adjust the transparency of the setup screens by using the slide bar.
OSD Margin…: Set the Horizontal and Vertical margins so that text and icons will
display within the edges of the monitor.
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Main Monitor Settings (DISPLAY Main Monitor Tab)
Sequence – Mode: Select the sequence mode between
Full Sequence and Cameo Sequence. Selecting the
Sequence menu icon at the top of the screen or pressing the
SEQUENCE button on the remote control causes the DVR
to sequence cameras. The DVR can sequence cameras in
two modes: “Full” and “Cameo.” In the Full mode, the
DVR sequences through the cameras with predefined screen
layouts. In the Cameo mode, the bottom right window of
a multi-screen format sequences through the cameras. See
Chapter 3 – Operation, Live Monitoring for details.
NOTE: You can define the screen layout in a variety of formats and set the DVR to sequence through the
different screen layouts (pages) so that all the cameras will be displayed. You also can set up the DVR to display
one camera or a group of cameras all the time while cycling through the remaining cameras in a “cameo”
window. This can be done with one camera displayed full screen while displaying the cameo window as a
PIP (picture-in-picture), or displaying the cameras in a grid pattern with the bottom right window as the cameo.
NOTE: Sequence cannot be used in the 4x4 display mode.
Sequence – Interval: Select the display dwell time of sequence monitoring.
Event Monitoring On: Selecting the box turns the Event Monitoring On. When it is On, the DVR will display the
camera associated with the event when an event occurs. See Chapter 3 – Operation, Live Monitoring for details.
VGA Settings (DISPLAY VGA Tab)
Resolution: Set the resolution o the VGA monitor.
Full Screen: Displays the VGA monitor in full screen
mode.
Test: Selecting the button allows you to test how the screen
will be displayed with the resolution you set.
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