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Customer Service: TEL : 631. 957. 8700 FAX : 631. 957. 9142
Important: Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your DVR into a wall socket.
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Warning
Electric Safety
To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,
Do not expose this product to rain or any moisture.
Caution
Install the battery correctly to avoid risk of an explosion.
Align the battery properly and use only the same type of batteries
as recommended by manufacturer
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Cautions
Read all of the instructions and safety information before you plug your DVR into a wall socket.
Signs of Caution and Warning
Warning: This sign indicates that the user could die or wounded seriously if not used or installed properly. Caution: This sign indicates that the user could be wounded or could expect property damage if not used
How to handle lithium battery
Warning
1. Change the battery after disconnecting the power plug of the product.
2. Connect the polarity of the lithium properly while changing.
3. Change with the same type of battery recommended by the product manufacturer.
4. Follow the instruction from battery manufacturer to change the battery.
It is important that safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed.※
Important Safeguards
Warning
1. Use the power cord that came with your DVR or recommended by the supplier.
This may cause fire.
2. Do not dismantle or assemble the product.
This may cause malfunction or fire.
3. Do not touch the product with wet hands.
This may become a reason for malfunction or fire.
4. Inquire from the place of purchase if the need for installation in distinct place arises.
Delinquent installation may be the reason for malfunction, electric shock or fire.
5. Ground applies to video products equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug having a third (grounding) pin.
This plug only fits into a grounding-type power outlet.
If grounding is not done, this may cause break down or electric shock.
6. Ground connection must not touch gas pipe, water pipe or telephone line.
If grounding is not done properly, this may cause electric shock.
7. Prevent metallic foreign substance from going inside the product.
This may become a reason for malfunction or electric shock.
8. Prevent water from entering inside electrical parts.
Clean with a dry tower otherwise this may become a reason for malfunction or electric shock.
Caution
1. Do not drop or give shock to the product.
It may become a reason for malfunction.
2. The air inhaler of the front panel and air outlet of the back panel must not be blocked while installing.
The internal temperature of the product would be more than what is allowed and it may become a reason for malfunction
or would generate heat.
or installed properly.
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3. Do not touch the product or the power plug, when there is thunder.
It may become a reason for electric shock.
4. Do not install the product near or on top of heating system.
The internal temperature of the product would be more than what is allowed and it may become a reason for malfunction
or would generate heat.
5. Do not install the product on inclined or unstable location and where vibration could be committed.
It may become a reason for malfunction.
Power Management
Warning
1. Do not connect on the middle of power plug or use extension cord.
It may generate heat or cause fire.
2. Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
It may become a reason for electric shock.
3. Prevent wetting the power plug by humidity.
It may generate heat or cause fire. The power cord is not waterproof.
4. Disconnect the power plug from the socket if you are not using the product for a long time.
It may become a reason for short-circuit or electric shock.
Caution
1. Do not disconnect the power plug by pulling it out.
To turn off the power, click the power button from the front panel.
When the system stop abnormally the power button might not work. In that case, press the power button for at least 4
seconds to turn off your DVR.
2. Do not cut off the power artificially, It may give shock or vibration while the hard disk is activating.
It may become a reason for hard disk failure or loss of data.
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Table of Contents
1. SYSTEM STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 DVR-PC8/16SERIES FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 DVR-PC8SERIES BACK PANEL................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 DVR-PC16SERIES BACK PANEL................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 POWER CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 START PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3 TO START RECORDING................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.4 SEARCH RECORDED IMAGE........................................................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 MAIN SCREEN............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
6.1 CAMERA SETTING....................................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.5 COLOR ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
6.10 DIGITAL DETERRENT.............................................................................................................................................................. 68
7.2 VCRPLAYBACK AND RECORD MODE ....................................................................................................................................... 71
8.1 PIN ASSIGNMENT OF ALARM PORT ............................................................................................................................................ 77
8.2 TCP/IPPORT SETTING METHOD USING THE FIREWALL............................................................................................................. 78
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1. SYSTEM STRUCTURE
Before going any further, be sure that you have received the following items with your DVR. Components may vary
according to your model and local area.
Your DVR-PC8/16 Series DVR includes the following components. Carefully inspect each component to make sure
nothing is missing or damaged. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Keep
packing utilities for moving or storage purposes afterwards.
1.1 DVR-PC8/16 Series
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1 RemoteAgent CD
1 Power Cord
1 Rubber Mount
1 Mouse
2 8CH BNC-to-D-sub Cable (Select by Max Channel Number)
2 Rack Mount Bracket
User Manual
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2. System Configuration
2.1 DVR-PC8/16 Series Front Panel
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No. Functions No.Functions
1 Power Button & Power LED 5 SD/MMC Port
2 HDD LED 6 USB Port
3 Network LED 7 CD-RW / DVD-RW (Option)
4 Instant Playback 8 Eject Button
2.1.1. Power Button
To turn your DVR, press the power button shortly (1 second).
2.1.2. HDD LED
Shows data is either being read or written in HDD.
2.1.3. Network LED
This LED is lit when a network client(RemoteAgent) is connected to the system.
2.1.4. Instant Playback
Quick action tools for playing and recording data through various storage media.
2.1.5. SD/MMC Port
Data can be saved with either a SD or MMC card.
2.1.6. USB Port
This internal USB port is used to connect the USB to the system. USB port is composed in back panel of the system also.
2.1.7. CD-RW / DVD-RW (Option)
It is possible to mount CD-RW / DVD-RW as backup or removable HDD as data storage.
2.1.8. Eject Button
Open and eject CD-RW/DVD-RW
DVR-PC8/16
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2.2 DVR-PC8 Series Back Panel
Note Composition may differ according to system model.
No. Functions No.Functions
1 Power Selection Switch 8 USB Ports
2 Power Connection Circuit 9 LAN Port
3 Mouse Port 10MIC
4 Keyboard Port 11Speaker Output
5 PTZ Controller Port 12Spot Monitor Output (BNC Jack)
6 Printer Port 13
7 PC Monitor Output 14Sensor / Alarm Connection
2.3 DVR-PC16 Series Back Panel
Note Composition differs according to system model.
Image Input/D-Sub
DVR-PC8: 8CH x 1EA
No. Functions No.Functions
1 Power Selection Switch
2 Power Connection Circuit 10Speaker Output
3 Mouse Port 11
4 Keyboard Port 12Spot Monitor Output (RCA Jack)
5 Printer Port
6 PC Monitor Output (VGA)
7 USB Ports
8 LAN Port
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Alarm Input/Output Port/
DVR-PC16: 8CH x 2EA
MIC
PTZ Controller Port
Image Input / D-Sub
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 DVR-PC8 Series Installation
This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to DVR-PC8. Connect the peripheral devices by following
instruction as below.
(The connections might vary according to the components of product model and the chosen specifications of the user)
Install DVR-PC8 on flat surface, and use rubber mount if needed. Install on the rack in case of using 19 inch, and leave
2.5~3U(1U=1.75 inch or 4.45 cm) space for spare room.
Note Install in well-ventilated places for system heat prevention.
3.1.1. Power Connection Circuit
Connect the enclosed power cord into plug.
Note Before connecting the power, convert the power switch, AC110V ~ 120V ->115, AC220V~240V->230,
depending on the power voltage on the power socket.
3.1.2. Mouse Port
Connect PS/2 or USB type mouse to control your DVR
3.1.3. Keyboard Port
User can connect a keyboard if required. (Option)
3.1.4. PTZ Port
Connect RS-485 cables to PTZ port to control using PTZ controllers.
3.1.5. Printer Port
To print the searched image with best quality, high quality color printer and exclusive paper are recommended for use.
To install printer driver, refer to “Viewer->Other Setting->Add Printer”.
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3.1.6. PC Monitor Output
Connect PC monitor to view the image output. DVR-PC8 series supports both PC monitor and Spot monitor. When the
analogue monitor is connected to RCA Jack, the part of analogue image is always outputted except for the various user
interface shown in the PC monitor. The screen mode of the spot monitor output is always full screen, and is controlled
independently with the PC monitor.
3.1.7. USB Ports
Connect exterior CD-RW with USB interface. Only approved USB CD-RW models by manufacturers can be used.
3.1.8. LAN Port
For remote monitoring, connect the network to LAN (Local Area Network), Internet, or exclusive line of TCP/IP basis. IP
address should be fixed, and dynamic IP address allocated from DHCP cannot be used.
3.1.9. MIC
Input voice is synchronized to channel 1. When the voice signal is in line level, connect to line In jack above the MIC Input
jack.
3.1.10. Speaker Output
The output signal is line level. To expand the output signal, there is a need for an amplifier.
3.1.11. Spot Monitor Output
When the analogue monitor is connected to BNC Jack, the part of analogue image is always outputted except for the
OSD. The screen mode of the spot monitor output is always full screen, and is controlled independently with the PC
monitor.
3.1.12. Image Input
Image input has analogue composite signal and can be set to NTSC or PAL, according to the requirement of the user
during product order. Be sure to match the type of camera to be corresponding with the system. To get good quality
image, check the power of the whole system and the safety of the ground construction. Also, adjust the lighting and focus
iris of the camera properly.
3.1.13. Sensor Input / Alarm Output Port
To use sensor input and alarm output, alarm I/O Terminal (Option) would be needed. Connect cable of terminal to alarm
output port, and then each sensor and wire of alarm devices to the corresponding terminal.
Note A sensor alarm is activated by a relay or switch. It can be connected to either N/O (Normal open) or N/C
(Normal Close) type and the user has to set the sensor accordingly. The contact closure time of the switch or
relay must be greater than 0.5 sec.
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3.2 DVR-PC16 Series Installation
USB
Ports
No. Functions No.Functions
1 Power Selection Switch
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MIC Input
2 Power Connection Circuit 10Speaker Output
3 Mouse Port 11Alarm Input/Output Port/PTZ Port
4 Keyboard Port 12Spot Monitor Output (RCA Jack)
5 Printer Port
6 PC Monitor Output (VGA)
7 USB Ports
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Video Input / D-Sub
DVR-PC1: 8CH x 2EA
8 LAN Port
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4. Basic Operation
4.1 Power Connection
Check the connection of the peripheral devices of the system and connect the power. When the power cord is connected,
The system’s program will start.
To end the program, wait until the booting is completed and press the power button on the front panel.
4.2 Start Program
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4.2.1. Login
To use any of the menu, login as a user login. Press the [Tools] button on the main screen and menu will appear. On the
menu, press [Login] button to login as a user.
4.2.2. To see Channel Image
Each number will be corresponding with the connected camera. Press each number to see if the channel image can be
seen properly. When the channel number is pressed, only the image of the camera can be seen.
4.2.3. Split Screen Mode
According to the user environment, the current display screen can be seen in several screens or by only one screen.
When the user presses each button, the screen will change to 1, 4, 6, 9,10,13,16 split screens. Press the [Display
Division
sequence from the Settings. When [Full Screen Mode
Double click on the full screen and it will change back to main screen with the menu.
] button and the screen will automatically alternate from group split mode. Refer to the time setting for screen
] is pressed, the image screen will be shown without the menu.
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4.3 To Start Recording
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4.3.1. Start Recording [
When the power is connected to the system, recording will start automatically after 3secs. But if recording does not start,
press the [Start Recording] button.
4.3.2. Stop Recording [
Click [Stop Recording] button if recording is not required.
4.3.3. Recording Setup [
1) Basically, all the cameras connected will be recorded. Set the image-recording environment according to user environment.
Set the recording camera from [Preference]→[Display].
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2) Set the simple recording time schedule from the [Camera] tap. If the time schedule is not set, the recording will be
24hours.
3) Set the motion detection area and tick off [Cover Entire Area] to record the camera images only when there is
motion on the selected area. When [Cover Entire Area] is selected, the whole image is active
Note 1. Click left mouse button: Creating one area box.
2. Click left mouse button and drag : Creating area box followed by drag movement.
3. Double click left mouse button : Creating all selected box area.
4. Click right mouse button : Deselect one selected box.
5. Double click right mouse button : Deselect all selected area.
4) To set the recording mode per hour of each day and channel, go to [Preference]→[Schedule]. Recording has to be
stopped in the main menu by pressing the [Stop Recording] button to set the recording schedule. Select camera
number, time and recording mode. Each recording mode will be displayed on the left bottom of each channel
screen on the main screen. For more detail explanation of [Schedule], refer to [Preference→Schedule].
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4.4 Search Recorded Image
Press the [Viewer] button on the main screen, enter a password and a confirm password and then a screen layout as
shown below will appear.
Recorded images can be played back easily by date, time and camera.
4.4.1. Search recorded image by Date
1) Select the year/ month/ day/ time from upper right category of the screen layout.
2) Date can be selected from the calendar without selecting each category. The date with recording will be indicated by
a pink color. The present date is in yellow color.
3) When the date is selected, the recorded images of the chosen date will be shown on the screen. If there is no
recording in that date, images from the nearest date will be shown.
4) To see the searched image, press (▶) button. Move speed increase bar to adjust the playback speed.
4.4.2. Search recorded image by Time
1) Image of the searched date can be searched on an hourly basis.
2) The time with recorded images will be indicated in pink color.
Following is the explanations for the graph color shown on the time graph.
Black Color : There is password on the recorded image file. Enter setting password on the DVR. After entering the
password, press the [OK] button to call up the recorded image. Refer to [Preference]→[Display] → [Password Protected Recording] category for password setting. Be careful not to forget the password or
else the image cannot be playback.
Blue Color : Recorded image files with motion detection settings.
Pink Color : Recorded image files with continuous recording settings.
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5. Screen Layout
5.1 Main Screen
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1 Current Recording Screen 10Audio Input Indicator
2 Camera Channel 11Start Recording
3 Split Screen Mode 12Stop Recording
4 Control (Alarm Output) 13Search Recorded Image (Viewer)
5 System Information 14Settings
6 Date / Time 15PTZ Settings
7 Remote Connection / Transmission Indicator 16Tools
8 Sensor Event Indicator 17DVR Location
9 Recording Status Indicator
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5.1.1. Current Recording Screen
Show the images of the connected cameras. Each channel number of the connected camera and channel name set by
the user will be indicated. According to the screen status (security screen mode, watch mode), the image will appear and
a mark (M / C / M, S / C, S / S / F/ P, S) will be on the right bottom of each channel image. Refer to “Preference” for
channel name and recording settings. To enter each channel name, press the [Setup] button from the main screen and
go to [Camera]→[Camera Name] to enter the necessary content. Refer to the explanation for [Preference]→[Camera] tap.
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Following is the OSD indicted on the screen.
1) Camera location: Camera 1
2) Audio connection: <A>
3) Recording Mode: M / C / M, S / C, S / S / F / P, S
4) PTZ Driver Connection: PTZ
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5.1.2. Camera Channel
5.1.3. Split Screen Button
5.1.4. Control (Alarm Output)
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Switch fast and conveniently between several channels to view images from
each camera. When you click Number 2 button, images from camera 2 can
be seen.
Split the current recording screen to display 1, 4, 9, 10, 13, 16 screen mode.
Cameras displayed on 4 or more split-screen modes can be instantly
enlarged for detailed inspection when left button of the mouse is clicked on
the desired camera. Double click the left button of the mouse while in
enlarged screen mode and previous split-screen modes will be displayed
The alarm output connected to the DVR can be forcefully activated. Press
the button and the sensor connected to the number will be activated. When
a sensor is detected, the number with sensor activation will be indicated.
Refer to [Preference]→[Sensor/Control] section for reference.
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5.1.5. System Info
Click the logo on the main screen to view the general information of the system.
Double click the Speco Technologies logo “e” on the main screen to view the
general information of the DVR.
Note The contents may differ depending on the product purchased.
The S/W, H/W versions may differ depending on the product
model and the user settings.
The S/N (Serial Number) of the version information is used when the
administrator’s password is lost. Check the Serial Number when the product is
purchased. Inquire more information from the buyer or dealer if the S/N is not
in the General Info.
5.1.6. Date / Time
5.1.7. Remote Connection / Transmission Status
To change the date and time, click on the figures that show date or time on
the DVR main screen and then enter proper password.
Date / Time Setting window will appear when the password is correctly
entered. Choose “USER EDIT” in “Select Nation” category, and leave,
“Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes” unselected.
Make the changes on the date and time then press [Modify] button. DVR
stops recording automatically when date/time setting has been changed. Click
[Start Recording] button to start recording the images.
Transmission status indicator flashes while connecting with remote
surveillance Agent Series to indicate that it is presently transmitting.
Shows information of the connected user when the corresponding button is
clicked while the Agent Series is connected.
When the system is not connected, double click the indicator to view full
connection history, the Net Log Viewer.
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5.1.8. Sensor Event Indicator
The indicator flashes when the alarm sensor is operating.
Note Double click the sensor indicator with the left mouse button to
start the Log Viewer. The log viewer shows the list of occurred
events by date and type of the event.
This information can be printed or sent in files that can be
displayed in Microsoft excel.
5.1.9. Recording Status Indicator
The tape icon flashes to show the recording status and when it does not flash, it has been deactivated to show that it is not
recording.
Note When all channels are in “Watch Mode,” they are not recording.
5.1.10. Audio Input Indicator
When the audio is being recorded, its status will be shown in graphical display.
5.1.11. Start Recording
Recording of all the cameras installed will be done according to the user settings.
5.1.12. Stop Recording
5.1.13. Search Recorded Image (Viewer)
Stop recording of all the cameras. Click [Stop recording] button and a warning
message will appear. When the recording does not start for more than 5
minutes, the recording will start again automatically.
Start the Viewer to search recorded images.
(Refer to Using Viewer section for detail instructions)
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5.1.14. Preference (Settings)
Selection screen will appear for setting recording section, image quality,
desired recording time, motion sensitivity and etc. Refer to “Setting
Customized Functions” section for detail explanations.
5.1.15. PTZ Setting
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When the camera controller setting is incorrect or if it’s not installed, it will not
activate. The controller enables users to control the Pan/Tilt, Zoom In/Out,
screen adjustment functions of the camera.
Refer to “Settings”
This function can be only used on the channel screen with [PTZ] indicated on
the main screen. When PTZ panel appears on the right side of the main
screen, the “
Press the left of the mouse and it will change to arrows. Move the mouse to
move the PTZ in the desired direction. PTZ Speed becomes faster while
mouse moves far away from the center of the screen and becomes slower if
the mouse comes near by center of the screen. You may control the Zoom
In/Out using scroll button of the mouse.
The following are the explanations for each button of the camera controller.
1) Pan/Tilt
Camera with installed P/T controller will move in each direction while the
button is pressed down (The Pan controls the right left direction of the camera
and Tilt moves the camera pointer). The movement stops when the pointer is
not pressed.
2) Zoom (In/Out)
The size of the image will be enlarged(+) or reduced(-) while the button is
pressed down.
3) Focus (Near/Far)
Objects on the screen will be focused(near and far) while the buttons are
pressed down
4) Iris (Open/Close)
IRIS Open(+)/IRIS Close(-)
5) Speed
Adjust the speed of the P/T/Z
6) Preset
Displays the Preset recall buttons. (Refer to ‘Camera Control’ for the method
of saving the preset settings.
→“PTZ” tap for settings of each function.
virtual joystick” appears on the selected channel screen.
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7) Preset Name
Preset Location Name of the preset number set will be indicated.
8) Auto
Move the camera image automatically. This function is limited according to the
installed PTZ driver.
9) Tour
Move according to the route of the preset location set.
This function is limited according to the PTZ driver set.
10) Wiper
Activate the wiper installed on the camera.
This function is limited according to the PTZ driver set.
11) Menu
It is a function supported on the PTZ driver and this is used when there is
other setting function.
This function is limited according to the PTZ driver set.
12) Aux1-4
The user uses this to set other extra functions that can be installed within the
PTZ driver’s limit. This function is limited according to the PTZ driver set.
13) Close
Return to the main screen after closing the PTZ panel of the main screen.
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5.1.16. Tools
Press the Tools button and a menu to adjust the picture quality of the screen,
remote connection and sensor activating log file and also Log In/Log out will
appear.
Remote login
The remote transmission indicator flashes while it is connected to the Agent
Series, remote surveillance program.
It is the same screen that appears when [Network] button of the main screen
is pressed.
Event Log
Sensor Indicator flashes when sensor is activated on the connected system.
It is the same screen that appears when [Sensor Indicator] of the main screen
is pressed.
Play Audio
On/Off function for Live Audio out put.
Log In / Log Out
To use the program, login user. Press the [Log In] button to login by user.
When [Log In] button is pressed, a window will appear for the user to input
password. The system will not have any password when it is started for the
first time. Press [OK] button and login. The user can set the user name and the
password after doing this.
To prevent other users from using the program, the login user should log out
and log in again when the menu buttons are required to be used again.
→user password
Set the password for Login. Refer to “Setup
Note
setting”.
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5.1.17. DVR Location
Enter the installed DVR location. Will be indicated on the main screen after it
is entered. Press the keyboard button to enter the letters.
5.2 Viewer
NO. Name NO.Name
1 Current Searched Screen 9 Adjust Audio for Playback
2 Bookmark 10Tools
3 Time Position Indication Bar 11Screen Zoom In/Out
4 Indicating Date / Time 12Panorama
5 Search Calendar 13Search Sensor Event
6 Select Split Screen 14Adjust Picture Quality
7 Playback 15Deinterlace Button
8 Adjust Playback Speed
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5.2.1. Searched Screen
Displays the images that match the search criteria. Up to maximum of 16
channels can be displayed simultaneously. Change the screen to 1-channel
and click [Replay] button to see real-time images while quick search you have
seen on TV.
OSD indicated on the screen is as below.
1. Camera Name: Camera 1-16
2. Audio Connection: <A>
3. Recording Time: 00:00:00 (Hr: Min: Sec)
5.2.2. Bookmark
Function to save the images temporarily while the user searches the images.
Drag the desired image for backup and bring it to the empty column to save
the image temporarily. To save more images, press the arrow button below to
move to other screens
To see the saved image, drag the mouse or double click the searched image
to see it in 1 screen mode.
5.2.3. Time Position Indication Bar
5.2.4. Indicating Date / Time
The recorded images will be shown as time graph. The user can search the
time of the image easily from the searched date. Use the mouse to move the
vertical red bar from the graph. The time is indicated for 24hours.
Black Color : The recorded image file has password. Enter the password
set on the DVR. Enter the password and press [OK] button to recall the
recorded images.
Blue Color : Recorded image file with motion detection.
Pink Color : Recorded image file with continuous recording settings.
Click the bar on 0~24 hr from the upper part of the graph and the time can be
searched in more detail.
Indicates the present date and time. The date and time shown here is set from
the DVR. Incase the date and time is incorrect, set the time from the DVR
system’s main screen. Time setting changes cannot be set from the viewer.
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