RVS Systems RVS-8117 User Manual
MobileMule™
17 Channel Mobile DVR with
GPS Tracking and
Live Video Remote Viewing
Instruction Manual
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USING THE USER INTERFACE (UI)
The MDVR User Interface is designed to be clear, concise, consistent and easy to use for system setup, use
and change. All selections and data entries are thru the use of the IR Remote Control (IRC) and the Virtual
Keyboard. Read the dedicated pages regarding their use and the operational cues within the Screen Features.
User Index
USING THE USER INTERFACE (UI) ................................................................. - 2 -
IR REMOTE CONTROL (IRC) FUNCTION KEYS .................................................. - 5 -
IR REMOTE CONTROL USE FOR DATA ENTRY (IRC) ......................................... - 6 -
TYPICAL UI PAGE LAYOUT ............................................................................. - 7 -
MENU SCREEN LAYOUT ................................................................................. - 8 -
DATA SCREEN LAYOUT .................................................................................. - 9 -
DATA ENTRY AND REPORT FIELDS ............................................................... - 10 -
VIDEO SCREEN LAYOUT .............................................................................. - 11 -
DEVICE START-UP ....................................................................................... - 12 -
1.0 USER LOGIN ......................................................................................... - 13 -
1.1 MASTER MENU ................................................................................... - 14 -
1.1.1.1 TIME (PG 1 OF 2) ........................................................................... - 15 -
1.1.1.2 TIME (PG 2 OF 2) ........................................................................... - 16 -
1.1.2.1 VEHICLE SETUP ............................................................................ - 17 -
1.1.3.1 PASSWORD SETUP (Users)............................................................. - 18 -
1.1.3.1.1 ADD USER ................................................................................. - 19 -
1.1.3.1.2 MODIFY USER ............................................................................ - 20 -
1.1.3.1.3 DELETE USER ............................................................................ - 21 -
1.1.4.1 NETWORK SETUP ............................................................................. - 22 -
1.1.5.1 DISPLAY SETUP (PG 1 OF 2) .......................................................... - 23 -
1.1.5.2 DISPLAY SETUP (PG 2 OF 2) .......................................................... - 24 -
1.1.6.1 CODE OSD ....................................................................................... - 25 -
1.2.1 CAMERA MIX ................................................................................... - 26 -
1.3.1.1 RECORDING SETUP (PG 1 OF 2) ..................................................... - 27 -
1.3.1.2 RECORDING SETUP (PG 2 OF 2) ..................................................... - 28 -
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1.3.2.1 RECORDING SCHEDULE ................................................................. - 29 -
1.3.3.1 CODE SETUP ................................................................................ - 30 -
1.3.4.1 MIRROR ....................................................................................... - 32 -
1.3.5.1 SD CARD RECORDING SETUP ......................................................... - 33 -
1.4.1.1 SENSOR INPUT AND OUTPUT ......................................................... - 34 -
1.4.1.1.1 SENSOR SETUP SUMMARY PAGE .................................................. - 35 -
1.4.2.1 SPEED SETUP .............................................................................. - 36 -
1.4.3.1 G SENSOR SETUP ........................................................................... - 37 -
1.4.4.1 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS .............................................................. - 38 -
1.4.4.1.1 TEMPERATURE SETUP SUMMARY PAGE ........................................... - 39 -
1.4.5.1 ALARM OUT SETUP ....................................................................... - 40 -
1.4.5.1.1 ALARM OUT SUMMARY ............................................................... - 41 -
1.4.6.1 MOTION DETECTION..................................................................... - 42 -
1.4.6.1.1 MOTION DETECTION SETUP GRID ................................................ - 43 -
1.4.7.1 OTHER ALARMS ............................................................................ - 44 -
1.5.1.1 CONFIGURATION ........................................................................... - 45 -
1.5.2.1 FORMAT STORAGE MEDIA ............................................................. - 46 -
1.6.1.1 PTZ CAMERA SETUP ....................................................................... - 47 -
1.6.1.1.1 PTZ CAMERA SUMMARY PAGE ..................................................... - 48 -
1.6.2.1 CELLULAR SETUP .......................................................................... - 49 -
1.6.3.1MDVR WIFI SETUP (Optional module required) .................................... - 50 -
1.6.4.1 FUEL SETUP ................................................................................. - 51 -
1.6.4.1.1 FUEL SUMMARY PAGE ................................................................. - 52 -
1.6.5.1 RS 232 SERIAL DEVICE SETUP .......................................................... - 53 -
1.6.6.1 RS 485 DEVICE SETUP ...................................................................... - 54 -
1.7.1.1 SEARCH SYSTEM and ALARM LOGS ................................................ - 55 -
1.7.1.1.1 SEARCH LOG LIST ..................................................................... - 56 -
1.7.2.1 SEARCH RECORDINGS ................................................................... - 57 -
1.7.2.1.1 SEARCH PLAYBACK LIST ............................................................. - 58 -
1.7.2.1.1 VIEWING FILES .......................................................................... - 59 -
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1.8.1 SYSTEM INFO, PG 1 OF 3 ................................................................. - 60 -
1.8.2 SYSTEM INFO, PG 2 OF 3 ................................................................. - 61 -
1.8.3 SUPPORT INFO, PG 3 OF 3 ............................................................... - 62 -
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IR REMOTE CONTROL (IRC) FUNCTION KEYS
ENTRY
IRC (Above) function key: Black background with white lettering
SAVE
MDVR Onscreen function key: Blue background with white lettering. A dark blue
background appears it is selected by the IRC. Press ENTER to complete the
function.
LOGIN
Press the LOGIN button to enter the 1.0 USER LOGIN Screen.
INFO
Press to display selected Info Screens overlaid on the Video
SPLITSCREEN
Allows switching between four-screen and single screen views onthe LCD
Monitor.Press Screen–Split key to display 5 screens.Press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5or 8to display a
full screen view of the desired camera view
NUMBERS
Press number (0-9) to enter (10=010,11=011…….)
CANCEL
Press to delete last character entered
RETURN
Press to Return to the previous screen
PAUSE/STEP
Press during the Play Back mode to Pause and Single Step thru the Video. Press
Direction (arrow) keys to resume normal playback speed
PLAY
Press during Play Back mode to start video playback after you have searched and
selected the video file to review
FORWARD
Press successively to Fast Forward (2X,4X,8X,16X) the video during the Play Back
mode
REW
Press successively to Reverse (2X,4X,8X,16X) the video during Play Back mode
PTZ FUNCTION
KEYS
Press to control various PTZ functions. Including Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Presets,
etc. Note: PTZ Video Channel view must be selected prior to use
F1, F2, F3
Used for special test functions
LOGIN
NUMBERS
PTZ
CANCEL
PLAYBACK
TEST
PTZ
INFO
DIRECTION
RETURN
ENTER
SPLITSCREEN
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NOTE: Insert two new AAA alkaline batteries (User supplied) prior to the first use of the IRC.
Function Key Color Code used in the User Guide:
Operation and setup of the User Interface involve onscreen selection and key entry using the IRC:
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(DATA FIELD)
The MDVR system will post the data. (No User entry)
USER ENTRY FIELD
The User will enter data using the IRC and/or the Virtual
Keyboard will automatically be displayed when needed.
DROP DOWN MENU
The User will select one of the choices offered in the drop down
Menu.
Lower Case Letters and Numbers
Move to the character and press ENTER
Upper Case Letters
Select on the Virtual Keyboard and press. ENTER Select
the character and press ENTER
Delete Character
Press CANCEL
Switch Languages
Select EN on the Virtual Keyboard. Press ENTER to toggle the
keyboard from English to Chinese and back
Return to Previous Screen
Press RETURN
ENGLISH
SHIFT
BACKSPACE
NUMBER
DELETE
RETURN
ENTER
DIRECTION
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IR REMOTE CONTROL USE FOR DATA ENTRY (IRC)
The IR Remote Control (IRC) is used in conjunction with the MDVR Virtual Keyboard to enter alphanumeric data into the MDVR OS selection and data fields. The Virtual Keyboard will automatically appear
as needed. Use the IRC Number Keys for Fields requiring numbers only.
Types of Data Fields used in the GUI:
To enter/delete characters using the Virtual Keyboard and the IRC:
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TYPICAL UI PAGE LAYOUT
FLOWCHART
(SYSTEM MAP)
YOU ARE HERE
PRIOR
SCREEN
NEXT SCREEN
USAGE
SUMMARY
HOW
TO
ITEM NAME
AND USAGE
DATA ENTRY
FIELDS
ACTION BAR
KEYS
SCREEN ID
And NAME
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MENU SCREEN LAYOUT
TITLE BAR
The top blue bar consists of:
ID Unique number to refer to a particular Screen/Menu for support purposes
TITLE Name of the screen for functional reference
ICON AREA
Each ICON relates to specific Sub Menus and Data Screens for entering data and
the settings of various MDVR functions, features and actions
HIGHLIGHTED
ICON
CONTENT
A list of the specific Sub Menus and Data Screens available through the
highlighted Icon for entering data and the settings of various MDVR functions,
features and actions
ENTER
Press to move to the associated Sub Menu or Data Screens
RETURN
Press to return to previous screen
ICON AREA
SCREEN ID
TITLE
HIGHLIGHTED
ICON
NO ACTION
KEYS
HIGHLIGHTED
ICON
CONTENT
TITLE BAR
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The 1.1 MASTER MENU screen shown above is an example of a typical UI Menu or sub Menu. The Menu
acts as a general gateway to more specific Sub Menus and Data Screens for entering data and the settings of
various MDVR functions, features and actions. In addition, if the User Guide isn’t readily available, the User
may simply move from icon to icon and read the Highlighted Icons Content list to search for access to a
content specific screen.
Use the IR Remote Control (IRC) to move to and highlight the desired icon.
A content description of the highlighted Icon will appear near the bottom of the Menu screen listing the main
topic screens associated with this Icon
There are three major sections:
Use the IRC Direction Keys to highlight the desired ICON, then:
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TITLE BAR
The top blue bar consists of:
ID Unique number to refer to a particular Screen/Menu for support purposes
TITLE Name of the screen for functional reference
PG Page number used only for the INFO Screens overlaid on the video
DATA AREA
The data area consists of the fields necessary to setup MDVR options, features and
functions, generate and report monitored activities, etc. For detailed definitions see
the DATA AND ACTION FIELDS page in this User Guide
ACTION BAR
The bottom blue bar has the Action Keys (CAPITAL White Letters) necessary to
complete the data setup and entry functions associated with that screen. SAVE,
NEXT, UP, DOWN, etc. Select the desired key and press ENTER
FIELD NAME
DATA AREA
ACTION KEYS
ACTION BAR
SCREEN ID
DATA FIELD
PG (Optional)
TITLE
TITLE BAR
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DATA SCREEN LAYOUT
The Data Screen enables a User with appropriate authorization to view, setup and change the MDVR UI
fields, features and functions.
There are three major sections:
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DATA ENTRY AND REPORT FIELDS
SYSTEM FILL
( )
Data is automatically entered by the MDVR OS (GPS,
Month, Measurement Unit, Device Reading, etc.)
DATA ENTRY
Data is to be entered by User using the IRC (Numeric only)
or Virtual Keyboard appearing when alphanumeric data
entry is needed
DATA ALERT
A data field background may change color to indicate a
device status change (Green for Set, Red for Alarm, etc.).
The User Guide will define this feature for each affected
field
DROP DOWN
Indicated by a ‘Down Arrow’ symbol on the right side of
the field. The User may use the IRC to select the from a
preset list appearing onscreen
DROP DOWN
MENU
Appears when the User selects a Drop Down field using the
IRC. Move the blue highlight (as shown) to the appropriate
entry and press ENTER
DATA
ENTRY
Data is to be entered by User using the IRC (Numeric only)
or Virtual Keyboard appearing when alphanumeric data
entry is needed
CHECK BOX
Move the blue highlight to the data next to the Check Box.
Press ENTER to select. Different results may occur
depending on the GUI screen settings. The User Guide will
define this feature as necessary. See examples below:
CHECK
AND GO
Single Selection and Go To:
Select one item (Highlight)
Press ENTER
Relevant screen appears
CHECK
LIST
Multiple Selection and Save:
Select one or more items for list
Press ENTER each time
Select SAVE and save list
Press ENTER
Proceeds to relevant screen
CHECK AND
PLAY
Playback List:
Select one or more items
Press ENTER each time
Select video to view
Press PLAY , List will be displayed
at end of video
There are several different types of Data Fields used within the MDVR GUI:
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TWO VIEWS
THREE VIEWS
FOUR VIEWS
SIXTEEN VIEWS
SPLITSCREEN
Press to enter SPLIT SCREEN Mode
1, 2, 3,4,5or 16
Press to display a full screen view of the desired camera view
TEMPERATURE
GPS
I/O STATUS
RECORDING
SPEED
STORAGE
DATE and TIME
VEHICLE ID
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VIDEO SCREEN LAYOUT
Screen View with Data Overlay
Displays current or recorded camera view(s) and/or information (Previously set in the UI) overlaid on video,
including System Messages, Alerts and Status. Requires a properly connected and setup Display Monitor
(Optional)
View up to sixteen MDVR video screens are for real time or playback on a single channel A/V Monitor:
To Change Views:
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LCD MONITOR
Connected to either the rear I/O Cable Monitor Connector or the A/V Jack on
the Front Panel
SECURITY PANEL
Closed
POWER SOURCE
Connected and MDVR STATUS PANEL PWR indicator (blue) is lit
CHECK POWER
The PWR indicator (blue) will be lit on the front Status Panel to show the
MDVR is receiving power. If the Monitor is powered by the MDVR is may
not display anything until the 0.0 LOADING PAGE appears
INSERT KEY
Insert key into Security Lock located on the front panel
POWER ON
Turn the key counterclockwise 900 from the UNLOCK position
P.O.S.T.
Pre-Operation System Test. It is an automatic and required comprehensive
test of the operational status during startup of the MDVR requiring about 48
seconds to complete.
LOADING SCREEN
The Loading Screen will be displayed during the P.O.S.T. If not, then check
if Monitor is power On and the correct viewing channel set
SAFETY MESSAGE
The LOADING SCREEN will also display a Driver Safety Message
START UP VIEW
The Startup Screen will be displayed. The camera view(s) will be as set in the
last setup of the MDVR
CHECK STATUS
Use the IRC to verify the operational status of the MDVR:
INFO Press to view 1.8.1 SYSTEM INFO PG 1 OF 3
NEXT Select, then:
NEXT Press to view PG 2. Repeat to view PG 3
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DEVICE START-UP
The following assumes the User has confirmed the MDVR is correctly installed according to the
manufacturers installation instructions and is correctly configured for use:
Pre-check before Startup:
Startup Sequence:
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LOGIN
Press
USER NAME
Enter ADMIN
PASSWORD
Enter 888888
Note: If the USER NAME and
PASSWORD do not match, a warning
prompt will appear in red below the
Password field to re-enter the correct
data. If so, press RETURN to return to
the LOGIN screen and enter the correct
data.
Once the correct User Name and
Password have been entered and accepted
the 1.1 MASTER MENU will appear:
USER LOGIN
1.0
MASTER MENU
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1.0 USER LOGIN
The 1.0 USER LOGIN screen is used to provide secure access to the MDVR settings by requiring User
Name and Password entry for access to the MDVR features, functions and settings.
For security purposes change original USER NAME and PASSWORD as soon as possible.
To Login:
To setup the initial User Name and Password go to the 1.1.3.1 PASSWORD SETUP screen:
MASTER MENU 1.1
'BASIC'
BASIC MENU 1.1.1
'USER'
PASSWORD SETUP
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USER LOGIN
1.0
MASTER MENU
1.1
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1.1 MASTER MENU
The 1.1 MASTER MENU allows access to eight sub menus allowing the User, depending on their System
Access Credentials, to access, search, view and change features or functions:
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DATE
Enter the current date in the format requested
TIME
Enter the correct local time in the format shown
(DAY)
Auto filled by SYSTEM (No User entry)
DATE FORMAT
Select to one of three possible date formats (Year-Month-Day, Day-MonthYear, Month-Day-Year).
TIME FORMAT
Select one of two Time Formats:
12 HOUR 0 to 12 hours
24 HOUR 0 to 2400 hours
DST
Daylight Savings Time. Select from two options:
OFF The default system setting. The User will have to manually change the
System Time to compensate for the DST time changes if applicable.
ON Enables the MDVR to automatically change the System Time based on
Daylight Savings Time (DST)
ADJ
Select the amount of time, if necessary, to be added to the GMT set time for local
accuracy
START
Select the Day DST is to start
MONTH
Select the Month DST is to start
END
Select the Day DST is to end
MONTH
Select the Month DST is to end
MASTER MENU 1.1
'BASIC'
BASIC MENU 1.1.1
'TIME'
TIME 1.1.1.1
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1.1.1.1 TIME (PG 1 OF 2)
The 1.1.1.1 TIME screen allows the User to select or enter data to set the System Time and other basic time
related properties of the MDVR.
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TIME ZONE
Enter the GMT Time Zone setting for your location
PLUS
Select the additional time to add to the GMT time to be accurate locally
TIME SOURCE
There are two methods of updating the System Time:
MANUAL The User will have to update the System Time.
GPS The GPS system will automatically update the System Time each
time it accesses the International GPS System.
TIME CHECK
Enter time for the MDVR to use GPS to reset onboard time if necessary
MAINT
Select the operational status of this function:
ON The selected functions are ‘On’
OFF The selected functions are ‘Off’
M. TIME
Enter the time the MDVR is to be turned ‘Off’, then ‘On’
SCREEN OFF
The device has no operation and automatically goes to the monitoring interface.
MASTER MENU 1.1
'BASIC'
BASIC MENU 1.1.1
'TIME'
TIME 1.1.1.1
(NEXT)
TIME 1.1.1.2
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1.1.1.2 TIME (PG 2 OF 2)
The 1.1.1.2 TIME screen allows the User to select or enter data to set the System Time and other basic time
related properties of the MDVR.
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DEVICE SERIAL ID
Unique number assigned by factory.
DEVICE NUMBER
Unique number (Up to 7digits) to display on Video Display, be recorded
with the Video files and ID the Vehicle to CMS
COMPANY NAME
Enter company name (Up to 19 characters)
DRIVER NAME
Drivers name or ID (Up to 19 characters)
SIM NUMBER
Phone number for the MDVR contained SIM Card if installed
ACCRUAL
Select from two ODOMETER options:
ON Odometer will add (accrue) distance traveled based on GPS
OFF Function disabled
ODOMETER
Enter starting mileage or kilometers if ACCRUAL function is ‘ON’
LICENSE PLATE
Enter License Plate characters (Up to 8 characters)
POWER MODE
Select from two options:
TIMER MDVR power will turn ‘Off ‘ and ‘On’ at preselected times.
IGNITION MDVR power will be controlled by the Ignition
Switch (Select the ignition, there is a delay shutdown
function)
POWER ON
Enter time to start MDVR. Note: TIMER Mode must be selected.
POWER OFF
Enter time to end MDVR. Note: TIMER Mode must be selected.
LOW POWER OFF
Enter the voltage level to turn Off the MDVR to prevent further drain on the
vehicle battery when it is low
CHANGE ODOMETER
To enter new distance related numbers into the ODOMETER field
SAVE
To save the new settings 1.1.2.1 VEHICLE SETUP screen will remain
showing
MASTER MENU 1.1
'BASIC'
BASIC MENU 1.1.2
'VEHICLE'
VEHICLE SETUP
1.1.2.1
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1.1.2.1 VEHICLE SETUP
The 1.1.2.1VEHICLE SETUP screen is used to enter data and enable functions related to the company,
vehicle, driver, mobile phone number and power related operation. The DEVICE NUMBER is the only field
required to have data entered.
Action Bar Keys (Select, then press ENTER):
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SYSTEM
Select from two options:
Grants unlimited access and change privileges, including creating User Accounts,
Passwords and restricted access Rights
GENERAL
Provides Password, limited access and change Rights
PASSWORD
Select from two options:
ON Password protection is enabled
OFF Password protection is off
NAME
User Name list
LEVEL
Indicates the System Access Level granted by the ADMIN (No User Entry)
ADD
To Add new User account 1.1.3.1.1 ADD USER screen
MODIFY
To Modify a User settings 1.1.3.1.2 MODIFY USER screen
DELETE
To Delete a User access 1.1.3.1.3 DELETE USER screen
SAVE
To Save the new settings 1.1.3.1 PASSWORD SETUP screen will remain
MASTER MENU 1.1
'BASIC'
BASIC MENU 1.1.3
'USER'
PASSWORD SETUP
1.1.3.1
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1.1.3.1 PASSWORD SETUP (Users)
The 1.1.3.1 PASSWORD SETUP screen allows setup of two levels of Password protected access to the
MDVR UI. The ADMIN User account must have at least its Password changed first. Use the Action Bar
keys to add, modify or delete User Accounts.
After the initial STSTEM (ADMIN) User Account has at least its Password changed and saved it will be
necessary to login again using the new Password. WARNING: Store the ADMIN Password in a secure
location. If it is lost or forgotten you will have to contact the manufacturer to regain access to the MDVR
OS.
NOTE: For security purposes it is strongly recommended the Administrator setup and enable the
Password function. The default Login: ADMIN Password: 888888
The MDVR Operating System is protected and accessed by two levels of password authority:
Action Bar Keys (Select, then press ENTER):
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NAME
Enter Users Name
LEVEL
Select from two options:
SYSTEM Grants unlimited access and change privileges, including creating
User Accounts, Passwords and restricted access Rights
GENERAL Provides Password, limited access and change Rights
PASSWORD
Enter Users 6 digit Password (Numbers only)
CONFIRM
Re-enter the same User Password
RIGHTS
A title for the list of the User screens allowing setup and change of the MDVR
features. Select as necessary
CHECKBOX
Select the User Access (setup and change) Rights by moving the blue highlight to
the desired Rights Check box and pressing ENTER. Repeat process until list is
complete
SAVE
To save and the 1.1.3.1 PASSWORD SETUP screen will appear
MASTER MENU 1.1
'BASIC'
BASIC MENU 1.1.3
'USER'
PASSWORD SETUP 1.1.3.1
'ADD'
ADD USER 1.1.3.1.1
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1.1.3.1.1 ADD USER
The 1.1.3.1.1 ADD USER screen allows SYSTEM level Users to add SYSTEM (total access) or GENERAL
(limited access) level Users for setup and operation of the MDVR User Interface. A total of eight User
accounts are allowed.
After a User Account is entered and saved it will be necessary to login again using the new Password.
To add a User Account:
Confirm the new settings are correct and save the file.
Action Bar Keys (Select, then press ENTER):
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