Cascadia h4 User manual

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User’sGuide(Ver.6.2)
AnalogDVR:H4,H8,H16
HD‐SDIDVR:HD204,HD408
HighDefinitionH.264DigitalVideoRecorder
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AboutThisUser’sGuide
Beforeoperatingtheunit,pleasereadthisuser’sguidethoroughlyandretainitforfuturereference.

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Cautions
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ExplanationofGraphicalSymbols
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WARNING
Toreduceariskoffireorelectricshock,donotexposethisproducttorainormoisture.
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CAUTION
Changesormodificationsnotapprovedbythemanufacturewillvoidthewarrantyoftheproduct.
Usinganincompatiblebatterymayincreasetheriskoffireorexplosion.
Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttypebatteryrecommendedbythemanufacture.
Discardusedbatteriesaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions.
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Thissymbolindicatesthepresenceofimportantoperatingandmaintenance
(servicing)instructionsintheliteratureaccompanyingtheproduct.
Thissymbolindicatesthepresenceof“dangerousvoltage”withintheproduct’s
enclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitudetoconstituteariskofelectric
shock,propertydamage,personalinjury,ordeath.

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Theseprecautionsmustbefollowedforsafetyreasons.
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Donotuseiftheunitemitssmoke.
Donotdisassembletheunit.
Donotplaceanyheavyorsharpobjectsontheunit.
Donotplaceonunevensurface.
Donotexposetoshockorvibration.
Donotmovetheunitwhentheunitispoweredon.
Donotblock,andallowdusttoaccumulateintheairvents.
Donotrestrictairflowoftheunit;doingsocandamagetheunit.
Installationandservicingshouldbeperformedonlybyqualifiedandexperienced
personnel.
TurnoffthepoweroftheDVRwhenconnectingCameras,AudioorSensorCables.
Themanufactureisnotresponsibleforanydamagecausedbyimproperuseofthe
productorfailuretofollowinstructionsfortheproduct.
Themanufactureisnotresponsibleforanyproblemscausedbyorresultingfromthe
userphysicallyopeningtheDVRforexaminationorattemptingtorepairtheunit.
Themanufacturemaynotbeheldliableforanyissueswiththeunitifthewarranty
sealisremoved.
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TableofContents
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Product Components ................................................................................................. 6
Features ..................................................................................................................... 8
Specifications: A1204H, A2408H, A48016H ............................................................ 11
Specifications: HD204D, HD408D ........................................................................... 13
1. Name, Function and Connection ....................................................................... 15
1-1. Front Panel.......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
1-2. Rear Panel .........................................................................................................................15
1-2-1. H4....................................................................................................................................15
1-2-2. H8....................................................................................................................................15
1-2-3. H16..................................................................................................................................16
1-2-4. HD204 .............................................................................................................................16
1-2-5. HD408 .............................................................................................................................17
1-3. Remote Control ..................................................................................................................17
1-4. Storage Estimation .............................................................................................................19
1-5. Booting the DVR and Basic Time Setting ..........................................................................19
1-6. Setting Daylight Saving Time .............................................................................................20
1-7. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol) ................................................................................22
2. Setting up the DVR ............................................................................................ 23
2-1. Setup – Main screen and Menu Tree.................................................................................23
2-2. Setup – Display Mode ........................................................................................................27
2-3. Setup – Record Mode ........................................................................................................29
2-3-1. Recording Schedules......................................................................................................30
2-4. Setup – Device Mode .........................................................................................................32
2-4-1. ALARM-OUT ...................................................................................................................33
2-4-2 SPOT-OUT Setup ............................................................................................................33
2-4-3CONTROLLER & PTZ Setup............................................................................................34
2-4-4. Motion Zone Setup..........................................................................................................35
2-5. Setup – Storage Mode .......................................................................................................36
2-6. Setup – System Mode........................................................................................................37
2-7. Setup – Security Mode .......................................................................................................40
2-8. Setup – Network Mode.......................................................................................................42
2-8-1. DDNS ..............................................................................................................................43
2-8-2. Network Ports..................................................................................................................44
2-8-3. Network Stream...............................................................................................................44
2-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode.......................................................................................................45
2-10. Quick Setup......................................................................................................................47
3. Live, Search and Playback…….. ................................................................……48
3-1. Live Viewing Screen...........................................................................................................48

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3-2. SEARCH Screen ................................................................................................................50
3-2-1. TIME-LINE Search ..........................................................................................................51
3-2-2. Event Search...................................................................................................................52
3-2-3. Go To First Time..............................................................................................................52
3-2-4. Go To Last Time ..............................................................................................................52
3-2-5. Go To Specific Time ........................................................................................................53
3-2-6. Archive Search ................................................................................................................53
3-2-7. Log Search......................................................................................................................54
3-3. Play Mode ..........................................................................................................................55
4. PTZ Control ....................................................................................................... 56
5. Back Up................................................................................................................ 57
5-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive..........................................................................57
5-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive .................................................................................57
5-3. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List ................................................58
5-4. Playback of Backup Video .................................................................................................59
6. Network Access Using the Single Site Network Viewer ...................................... 60
6-1. PC Requirements ...............................................................................................................60
6-2. Installing the Network Viewer.............................................................................................61
6-3. Live Monitoring Mode and Functions. ................................................................................62
6-4. Bi-directional Audio.............................................................................................................64
6-5. Remote Search Mode and Functions ................................................................................64
6-6. PC System Configuration...................................................................................................68
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer....................................... 71
7-1. Overview ............................................................................................................................71
7-2. Minimum PC Requirements ...............................................................................................71
7-3. Installation of the Program .................................................................................................71
7-4. Live Window .......................................................................................................................73
7-4-1. Main User Interface.........................................................................................................73
7-4-2. Control Buttons ...............................................................................................................73
7-5. Search and Playback Window ...........................................................................................75
7-5-1. Main User Interface.........................................................................................................75
7-5-2. Main Control Panel..........................................................................................................75
7-6. Setup of UMS Multi Client ..................................................................................................77
7-6-1. General ...........................................................................................................................77
7-6-2. Event ...............................................................................................................................78
7-6-3. Record.............................................................................................................................79
7-6-4. OSD.................................................................................................................................80
7-6-5. Language ........................................................................................................................81
7-7. Remote Setup ....................................................................................................................82
7-7-1. Setting the Display ..........................................................................................................82
7-7-2. Record.............................................................................................................................82

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7-7-3. Storage............................................................................................................................83
7-7-4. Device .............................................................................................................................83
7-7-5.Upgrade ...........................................................................................................................83
7-7-6. System ............................................................................................................................84
7-7-7.Network ............................................................................................................................84
7-8. Operation............................................................................................................................85
7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites .....................................................................85
7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect.................................................................................................87
7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC during Live ......................................................................89
7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback ...........................................................................91
7-8-6. AVI Backup During Playback ..........................................................................................93
8. Network – By a Web-Browser Viewer.................................................................. 95
9. Network Access Using the Mobile Viewer ....................................................... 98
9-1. Installing the Viewer ...........................................................................................................98
9-2. iUMS for Android Live Monitoring and PTZ Control...........................................................98
9-2-1. Live..................................................................................................................................98
9-2-2.PTZ Control......................................................................................................................99
9-3. iUMS for Apple iPhone .....................................................................................................100
9-3-1. Live................................................................................................................................100
9-3-2.PTZ Control....................................................................................................................100
9-3-3. Playback........................................................................................................................101
APPENDIX: How to Connect the Network............................................................. 103
A. How to set the IP address of the DVR and open TCP port of the router?........................103
B. How to access DVR from a Remote PC?.........................................................................105
LAN Connection – Using a Switching Hub..............................................................................105
Internet Connection Using DDNS............................................................................................108
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Product Components
Pleasemakesurethefollowingcomponentsareincludedasspecifiedbelow.
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DVRUnit
ClientSoftwareCD
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RemoteControl
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Battery1.5V(AAAx2EA)
UserGuide(asPDFonClient
SoftwareCD)
DataPowerCable(x2EA)
MountingBracket&Screws(x2EA) 
HDDMountingScrews 
PowerAdaptor(DC12V5A)&
PowerCable(110Vor220V)
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Mouse
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Features
H.264Videocompression
HDcctv/HD-SDI Compatible (HD204D / HD408D Model only)
HDMI1080PVideoOutput
ReliableFileSystem
4ChannelAudioRecording:Perfectaudiosync.forcourtevidence.
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Bi-directional Audio over network viaNetworkClientSoftware,Web‐Viewer,CMS,andMobileViewer
Individual Channel Operation 
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MotionDetection 
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EasyandSimpleGraphicUserInterface
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SimpleScheduler
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EasySoftwareUpgradeviaUSBflashdriveorNetworksoftware.
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InstantandConvenientBackupviaUSBFlashDrive,NetworkorDVD‐RW

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ExclusiveFileFormatandAVIBackup
TimestampoverAVIbackupdataforcourtevidence
S.M.A.R.T.(Self‐Monitoring,Analysis,andReportingTechnologyforHDD)
AutomaticVideoInputandVideoLossDetection
CovertCameraOperation(ProvidesEnhancedSecurity)
Built‐inPTZCameraControl
VarietyofWaysNetworkAccessviaNetworkClientSoftware,Web‐Viewer,CMS,andMobileViewer
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Specifications: H4, H8, H16
ITEM H4 H8 H16
Video
Input
Channel 4 channels 8 channels 16 channels
Input Level Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
Signal Format NTSC/PAL
Video Loss Check Yes
Output
VGA 1 VGA
HDMI 1 HDMI
BNC 1
Spot 1
Audio Input & Output 4 Line input & 1 Line output
Audio Codec G.711 (ADPCM)
Alarm Sensor Input 4 ch (NC/NO Selectable)
Alarm Output 1 Alarm out
Record
Compression H.264
Multi-operation QuadPlex Live or Playback/Record/Backup/Network
Resolution
D1 120fps 120fps 120fps
Half D1 120fps 240fps 240fps
CIF 120fps 240fps 480fps
Recording quality grade 5 Grades
Recording Mode Continuous/Schedule/Motion/Sensor/Manual
Motion Detection Motion detection setup by Grid
Recording by channel Yes
Pre Recording Min. 15 seconds and Max. 20 minutes
Post Recording Min. 10 seconds and Max. 60 seconds
Display Frame Rate ( /Sec) NTSC: 30fps/ch / PAL: 25fps/ch
Playback
Multi-Decoding 1, 4 1, 4, 8 1, 4, 8, 16
Playback
Speed
Single channel ×1/4, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Multi-channels x1/4 ~ x32 x1/4 ~ x16 x1/4 ~ x8
Search Mode Timeline, Event, Archive, Log
Storage
HDD
Interface Type Serial ATA I
Capacity of 1 HDD Max. 2TB
Internal HDD # 1 EA (2EA without DVD-RW)
ESATA 1
Backup
USB Flash drive Video & Still Image
USB External HDD Video & Still Image
Network Video & Still Image
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USB Port 2 (Front 1, Rear 1)
User I/F Menu Display GUI
Input Method Remote control, Mouse
Serial port
Console -
PTZ control 1 RS-485
Termination 1
Network
Dynamic DNS Yes (Free DDNS)
Network Interface 10/100 base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
Network Streaming CIF 120fps/100fps
Network
Access
Web viewer (1:1) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF, Remote Setup
3G Mobile Viewer (1:1) Live, Search, PTZF
Single Monitoring SW (1:1) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF, Remote Setup
Multi Monitoring SW (1:n) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF, Remote Setup
Features
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes
Internal Beep By Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, HDD error
Multi-Language Yes
S/W Upgrade USB Flash drive, Network
NTP Yes
Watermark Yes
Power Power Supply Voltage DC 12V 5A
Allowable operation temperature 5°C - 40°C, During storage: -10°C - +50°C
Allowable operation humidity 0 - 90 %
Weight Unit Weight (Gross weight) 4.1Kgs (6.2Kgs) / 9Lbs (13.6Lbs)
Dimension Unit Dimension (W x H x D) 380mmx340mmx72mm / 14.9” x 13.3” x 28”
Pleasenotethatspecificationsandunitexteriordesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotification.
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Specifications: HD204D, HD408D
ITEM HD204D / HD408D
Video
Input Channel Input Level 4/8CH HD-SDI (720p25/30/50/60, 1080p25/30, 1080i50/60)
Output
Main Monitor HDMI (Max. 1920x1080)
Sub Monitor VGA (Max. 1920x1080)
HD-SDI Monitor N/A
CVBS N/A
SPOT N/A
Audio
Input 4/8CH Line Input
Output 1CH Line and HDMI Output
Audio Codec G.711
Alarm
Sensor Input 4/8CH, NC/NO Selectable
Alarm Out 1/2CH out by Sensor, Motion and Video Loss
Operation Multi-operation QuadPlex: Live or Playback/Record/Backup/Network
Live
Digital Zoom Zoom-in of specific area
Channel Sequence 3 ~ 60 seconds Auto
Recording
Compression H.264
Resolution & Recording Frame 720p: Max. 48fps/4CH
1080p: Max. 20fps/4CH
720p: Max. 96fps/4CH
1080p: Max. 40fps/4CH
Recoding Quality Grade 5 Levels
Recording Mode Continuous, Schedule, Motion, Sensor, Manual
Motion Detection Setup by Grid
Pre Recording Min. 15 seconds and Max. 20 minutes
Post Recording 10 ~ 60 seconds
Playback
Digital Zoom Zoom-in of specific area
Speed
FF x1/4, x1/2, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64, x128 and x256
FR x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64, x128 and x256
Search Mode Timeline, Event, Archive, Log, Specific Time
Backup
File Format JPEG/Proprietary Format
Media USB/External HDD/DVD/Network
Built-in Viewer Yes
Network
Dual Streaming for Live 640x360 and 320x180
Playback H.264 HD
Streaming RTP/RTSP/RTCP
Protocols HTTP, DDNS, NTP, SMTP
Storage HDD
Interface SATA, e-SATA
Max. Capacity 2TB
Max. Internal HDDs 2EA

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External Storage 1/2 e-SATA for RAID
File system Self-developed, Reliable and Stable File system
S.M.A.R.T HDD Error Check and Reporting
User
Interface
Menu Display Graphic User Interface
Input Method Front Buttons, IR Remote control, Mouse, Keyboard controller
Serial
POS 1 RS-232C
PTZ & Controller 1 RS-485
Network Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100/1000Base-T, Auto MDI/MDIX
Network
Access
Web Viewer Live, Search/Playback, Backup, PTZF, Remote Setup/Upgrade
Single-site monitoring software Live, Search/Playback, Backup, PTZF, Remote Setup/Upgrade
Multi-sites monitoring software Live, Search/Playback, Backup, PTZF, Remote Setup/Upgrade
Features
DST (Daylight Saving Time) Yes
Internal Beep By Video Loss, HDD Error
Multi Language Yes (more than 20 languages)
Software Upgrade By USB, Network Remote Upgrade
NTP Yes
Watermarking Yes
3G Mobile iPhone, Android, Blackberry
General
Operation Condition 5°C - 40°C, During storage: -10°C - +50°C
Power DC 12V 5A
Net Weight (Gross Weight) 4.1Kgs (6.2Kgs) / 9Lbs (13.6Lbs)
Unit Dimension (W x D x H) 380mm x 340mm x 72mm (14.96" x 13.38" x 2.83")
Pleasenotethatspecificationsandunitexteriordesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotification.
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1. Name,FunctionandConnection
1‐2.RearPanel
1‐2‐1.H8
1 Cooling Fan
2
V
ideo Input & Video Output
3 Audio Input
4 HDMI Video Output
5 RS 232 Terminal (For testing purposes)
6
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GA Output
7 eSATA Port
8 Network RS-45 Ethernet Port
9 USB Port
10 RS-485 PTZ Camera control terminal
11 DC12V Power Input
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1‐2‐2.H8
1 Cooling Fan
2
V
ideo Input & Video Output
3 Audio Input
4 HDMI Video Output
5 RS 232 Terminal (For testing purposes)
6
V
GA Output
7 eSATA Port
8 Network RS-45 Ethernet Port
9 USB Port
10 RS-485 PTZ Camera control terminal
11 DC12V Power Input
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1‐2‐3.H16
1 Cooling Fan
2
V
ideo Input & Video Output
3 Audio Input
4 HDMI Video Output
5 RS 232 Terminal (For testing purposes)
6
V
GA Output
7 eSATA Port
8 Network RS-45 Ethernet Port
9 USB Port
10 RS-485 PTZ Camera control terminal
11 DC12V Power Input
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1‐2‐4.HD204
1 Cooling Fan
2 HD-SDI Video Input
3 Audio Input
4 HDMI Video Output
5 RS 232 Terminal (For testing purposes)
6
V
GA Output
7 eSATA Port
8 Network RS-45 Ethernet Port
9 USB Port
10 RS-485 PTZ Camera control terminal
11 DC12V Power Input

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1‐2‐5.HD408
1 HD-SDI Video Input
2 Audio Input
3 RS 232 Terminal (For testing purposes)
4
V
GA Output
5 HDMI Video Output RS 232 Terminal (For testing purposes)
6 USB Port
7 RS-485 PTZ Camera control terminal
8 RS-485 Termination
9 Network RS-45 Ethernet Port
10 eSATA Port RS-485
11 DC12V Power Input
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1‐3.RemoteControl
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①ID:WhenaremotecontrolIDnumberissetintheDVR,inputtheDVRIDnumber.
②REC:Tostartandstopmanualrecording.
③Number:Toselectchannel(1,2,3,&4)ortoenterDVRIDnumber.
④F/REW:Duringplayback‐Tomovetheplaybackposition60secondsbackward.
Duringpause‐Tomovetheplaybackposition1framebackward.
⑤F/ADV:Duringplayback‐Tomovetheplaybackposition60secondsforward.
Duringpause‐Tomovetheplaybackpositionmoves1frameforward.
⑥REW:Torewindthefootageat1x,2x,and4xspeedduringplayback.

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⑦PLAY/PAUSE:Toplayortopausethefootageinplaybackmode.
⑧FF:Tofastforwardthefootageat1x,2x,and4xspeedsduringplayback.
⑨Controlbutton:Presstomovethemenuitemsorselectchannel.
⑩SETUP:TolaunchSETUPmenu.
⑪SEARCH:Togotothesearchmenu.
⑫ESC:Duringsetting‐Toreturntopreviousmenuscreen.
Duringplayback‐Toexitfromplayback
SystemLock–TolockasystemwhenpressingESCbuttonfor5seconds.
SystemUnlock–TounlockasystemwhenpressingESCbuttonfor5seconds.
⑬BACKUP:Tostartoperationsofbackupinliveorplaybackmode.(ThesamefunctionbuttonasCAPTUREonthe
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⑭SEQ:Tostartautosequencingofthescreeninfullscreenmode.(Toggle)
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1‐3.StorageEstimation
AnalogDVR:A1204H,A2408H,A48016H
Recording Condition: 4CH * D1 * 30fps * Continuous
HDD
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Level5(H)Level4Level3Level2Level1(L)
day(s)day(s)day(s)day(s)day(s)
250GB235711
500GB57111522
1TB1115223045
2TB2230456090
HD‐SDIDVR:HD204D,HD408D
4‐Channel,Continuous,1280x720@30fps,AudioOn
HDDLevel5(H)Level4Level3Level2Level1(L)
Capacityday(s)hour(s)day(s)hour(s)day(s)hour(s)day(s)hour(s)day(s)hour(s)
250GB0221311212026
320GB151122029323
500GB12221035320418
1TB423523614721918
1.5TB60712102211211418
2TB8110113715221918
4‐Channel,Continuous,640x360@30fps,AudioOn
HDDLevel5(H)Level4Level3Level2Level1(L)
Capacityday(s)hour(s)day(s)hour(s)day(s)hour(s)day(s)hour(s)day(s)hour(s)
250GB1202731316413
320GB2103040419623
500GB321420610716913
1TB82392213415171913
1.5TB121150192123192913
2TB162202261531203913
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1‐5.BootingtheDVRandBasicTimeSetting
1. Duringthefirststartup,thefollowingmessagewillbedisplayed.
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