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Important Safeguards
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
un-insulated “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
ENERGEY 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.
CAUTION: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 INTERFERENCE-
CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. The
information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions or new editions
to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!

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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. 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. Wall or shelf mounting should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
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).

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Installation
1.1 Connecting the Video Source
1.2 Connecting the Loop Through Video
1.3 Connecting the Monitor
1.4 Connecting the Alarms
1.5 Connecting to the Network Port
1.6 Connecting Audio
1.7 Connecting to the USB Port
1.8 Connecting to a PTZ Camera
Chapter 2 – DVR Layout
2.1 Front Panel
2.2 Remote
2.3 Front Panel and Remote Explained
Chapter 3 – Initial Setup (System Menu)
3.1 Powering up the DVR for the First Time
3.2 Admin Password
3.3 General Setup
3.4 Alarm Type
3.5 HDD Setup
3.6 Monitor Setup
3.7 Password
3.8 Configuration
3.9 Shutdown
Chapter 4 – Camera Menu
4.1 Camera Setup
4.2 Adjustment
4.3 PTZ Setup
4.4 Spot Setup
4.5 Sequence
Chapter 5 – Record
5.1 Schedule Setup
5.2 Time Record Setup
5.3 Event Setup
5.4 Audio Record Setup
Chapter 6 – Network
6.1 Ethernet Setup
6.2 Serial Setup
6.3 DDNS Setup
6.4 Client Setup
6.5 E-Mail Setup
6.6 E-Mail Server Setup
Chapter 7 – Information
7.1 Status
7.2 Version
7.3 System Log
Chapter 8 – Operation
8.1 Login / Logout
8.2 Live Monitoring
8.3 Recording Video and Audio
8.4 Playing Video
8.5 Searching Video
8.6 Playing Video
8.7 Copy Video Clip
8.8 Backup Video Data
8.9 Print Image Frame

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Chapter 1 – Installation
1.1 Connecting the Video Source
Figure 1 — Video input connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
1.2 Connecting the Loop Through Video
Figure 2 — Video Loop Through connectors.
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors.
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC unless it
is connected to another terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
1.3 Connecting the Monitor
Figure 3 — Video Out connectors.
Connect the monitor to Main, VGA, or S-Video connector.
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector if required.
1.4 Connecting Alarms
Figure 4 — Alarm Input connector strips.
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and insert the wire
in the hole above 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 below the wire and pull out the wire.

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1.4 Connecting Alarms (continued)
You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events.
Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold
voltage is 4.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. See 3.4 Alarm Type for configuring
alarm input.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
Figure 6 — Alarm Output connector strips.
The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device to the AO (Alarm Out) and
GND (Ground) connectors. See 3.4 Alarm Type for configuring alarm output.
1.5 Connecting to the Network Port
Figure 5 — Network connector.
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 6.1 Ethernet for configuring the Ethernet connections.
1.6 Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
Figure 6 — Audio In and Out connectors.

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1.6 Connecting Audio (continued)
Your DVR can record audio. Connect the audio source to Audio In. Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.
NOTE: The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier. The
audio input can be from an amplified source or directly from a microphone.
1.7 Connecting to the USB Port
Figure 7 — USB connectors.
A USB port is provided to connect external hard disk drives or USB memory sticks for clip copying video.
1.8 Connecting to a PTZ Camera
Make a connection of PTZ unit to RS485 at the rear panel of DVR. PTZ units currently being supported are
Clinton, Pelco-D/P, NVCC-Z42N, CyberDome (Kalatel), Samung, Samsung Techwin, Sungjin, Dongyang, DRX-
500, Fastrax II, Sensormatic, PIH-7600, Eyeview dome.
Figure 8 — DVR back panel.

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Chapter 2 – DVR Layout
2.1 Front Panel
2.2 Remote

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2.3 Front Panel and Remote Explained
1. CD-RW: Insert CD-RW to backup video.
2. USB Ports: Insert Flash Drive to backup video.
3. IR Remote Sensor: IR sensor for handheld remote
4. LED Indicators: Power, Fan, CD-RW, Record, Network
5. Function Buttons:
DISPLAY: Toggles between different display formats.
REC: When pressing the REC button in the live mode your DVR will start recording.
MENU: Enters setup screen. Pressing the button also closes the current menu or setup dialog box.
ESC: Exits the menu screens or moves to the upper menu.
ROTATE: Displays another screen.
BACKUP: Pressing the BACKUP button 3 times will display the Backup menu. Pressing again will exit
backup menu.
SEARCH: Displays the Search menu. Pressing again will exit Search menu.
PAUSE: Pressing the PAUSE button while in live mode will freeze all live camera images.
Pressing the PAUSE button while in the playback mode will pause the video of selected cameras.
6. Numeric Keypad (0-9, +10): Pressing the individual numbered buttons will cause the corresponding
camera to display full screen. These buttons are also used for entering user passwords. Use the +10
button to select numbers larger than 10. (For example: +10 + 6 = 16)
Log Out: Pressing the LOG OUT button locks all menu screens. You must re-enter the administrator
password to access the setup menus.
7. Fast Rewind: Pressing the FAST REWIND button while in search mode plays video backward at a
high speed. Pressing button again increases speed.
8. Arrow Buttons: These buttons navigate through menus. They are also used to control a PTZ when
in PTZ mode. The arrows can be used to move the position of the active camera selection screen.
These buttons also have the following functions in the Playback mode:
UP: Panorama playback by the hour and frame by frame.
DOWN: Time jump playback (Smart Search).
LEFT: Backward playback at regular speed.
RIGHT: Forward playback at regular speed.
9. Fast Forward: Pressing the FAST FORWARD button while in search mode plays video forward at a
high speed. Pressing button again increases speed.
10. ID Button: Press and hold then enter the DVR ID number you want to select. (For example: To select
DVR ID # 3 – Press and hold ID button then enter 0 + 3, the LED will go to solid to confirm. You must
enter 0 then the number for ID numbers 0-9. (Note you must change each DVR ID - see Unit ID in
section 3.3)

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Chapter 3 – Initial Setup (System Menu)
3.1 Powering up the DVR for the First Time
Complete the steps in Chapter 1- Installation before continuing.
Once the DVR is installed properly: Turn on the DVR by pressing the rocker switch located on the back of the
DVR.
Upon power-up the DVR will begin initialization, which will take approximately 60 seconds. As soon as the DVR
completes its initialization process, it will begin showing live video on the attached monitor and playing live audio
through the attached speaker. The default mode is to display all cameras at once. Pressing any camera button
will cause that camera to display full screen. It displays live video and plays live audio until the user enters
another mode.
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will need to establish the initial settings. Your DVR can be set up
using the System Menu.
3.2 Admin Password
Press the MENU button to enter the setup screens. The Admin Password screen appears.
Figure 9 — Admin password.
Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of number buttons and then the ENTER button. The
factory default password is 1111.
3.3 General Setup
Select the GENERAL SETUP in the main menu – press ENTER.
Scroll through the menu using the UP and DOWN buttons on the DVR or Remote.
To change a menu item highlight the item and press the ENTER button.
Make sure that you select SAVE when done or all changes will be lost.
Figure 10 – General Setup.
3.3 General Setup (continued)

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From the GENERAL SETUP screen you can change the following:
Language: Select your desired language from the list.
Date/Time: Turns Date/Time ON or OFF (When turning off the DATE/TIME display, your DVR will not display the
date and time information on the screen.)
Date Format: Select between: MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY, or YYYY-MM-DD
Date: Set date using either the number or the UP & DOWN buttons on DVR or Remote.
Time: Set time using either the number or the UP & DOWN buttons on DVR or Remote.
Time Zone: If your region recognizes DST (Daylight Savings Time) press ENTER and select your time zone from
the list.
Use DST: If your region does not recognize DST leave DST OFF. If your region does recognize DST turn DST
ON. (You must be connected to LAN to use this function)
Buzzer: Turn ON or OFF “beep” sound.
Unit ID: To use one remote for multiple DVRs first you must change each DVR ID number:
Select Unit ID – press ENTER.
Set a different UNIT ID for each DVR (0-19).
Select ok - press ENTER
Select save - press ENTER.
The DVR is now set for that UNIT ID.
Now you can use the remote to select that particular DVR ID by:
Holding the ID button (#10) down.
Enter the DVR ID number using the remote keypad (#4). (You must enter “0” then the number for IDs 0-9)
Release the ID button.
The remote controller is now set for that DVR.
Menu Style: Choose from BASIC or PLUS. Default menu style is PLUS. You can set up the DVR using the
BASIC menu style however some features will be missing. To set in detail you have to change the menu style to
PLUS again.
3.4 Alarm Type
Select the ALARM TYPE in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The ALARM TYPE screen displays the
alarm inputs and outputs. Change TYPE from the ALARM IN to the ALARM OUT button by highlighting it and
pressing the ENTER button.
Select the proper alarm type between NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Close) by highlighting the box
below TYPE and pressing the ENTER button.
Save changes and return to the main menu by highlighting SAVE and pressing the ENTER button. Selecting
CANCEL exits the screen without saving the changes.

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3.5 HDD Setup
Select the HDD SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The HDD SETUP screen will display
three pages, INSTALL, OVERWRITE, CHECK, and SMART.
NOTE: The INSTALL, CHECK, and SMART setup screens are for factory use. Tampering with these
settings may cause your DVR to not perform correctly.
Select the second page, HDD SETUP – OVERWRITE and the following screen will appear.
Figure 12 – HDD Setup – Overwrite.
You can turn ON or OFF the overwriting option by selecting the box beside HDD OVERWRITE.
NOTE: When turning off the overwriting, your DVR will stop recording when the disk is full.
When turning off the overwriting, the boxes beside REMAIN TIME and USED SPACE will be activated.
You can set up the HDD usage by changing the REMAIN TIME and USED SPACE.
NOTE: When setting up the USED SPACE to 80%, your DVR will stop recording at 80%. Your DVR will
check the settings of REMAIN TIME and USED SPACE automatically and record as long as possible.
Your DVR has 3 different warning methods when the disk is full but the DISK FULL WARNING must be turned on
in the WARNING CONDITION menu.
You can assign an alarm out by selecting the box beside DISK FULL ALARM and turn on the buzzer or OSD
warning message.
3.6 Monitor Setup
Select MONITOR SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button.

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Figure 14 – Monitor Setup.
3.6 Monitor Setup (continued)
Video Format:Select AUTO or choose either NTSC (North American Standard) or PAL (European Standard).
Border Color: Select from Black, White, or Grey as the desired border color.
Alpha Blending: You can adjust the transparency of the menu screen by highlighting the box beside ALPHA
BLENDING and pressing the ENTER button.
Menu Time Out: You can set up the menu time-out duration up to 10 minutes by highlighting the box beside
MENU TIME OUT and pressing the ENTER button. Use the ARROW buttons to adjust the slide bar.
VGA Resolution: Select your VGA monitor’s resolution. (You must enter your password to access this item)
Screen Position: You can change the screen position by highlighting the desired directional arrow and press
ENTER.
VGA Adjustment: Highlight VGA ADJUSTMENT and press the ENTER button.
The ADJUSTMENT screen displays the brightness, contrast, and saturation.
Highlight values beside BRIGHT, CONTRAST or SATURATION and press the ENTER button.
Use the ARROW buttons to slide the bar to the desired setting.
Highlight the SAVE button and press the ENTER button to save your changes in the sub-menu.
OSD Color: You can change the color of the MENU and LIVE OSD.
Select the color you would like to change and enter a new RGB value using the ARROW buttons or enter the
desired value using the NUMBER buttons
3.7 Password
An Administrator password is required to turn the system off, enter the setup screen, load default setups, clear all
data, change system date and time and change the Administrator password. Highlight PASSWORD in the Main
menu and press to enter the Password screen.
3.7 Password (continued)

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Figure 15 — Password Setup.
The PASSWORD SETUP screen displays three different user authorizations, ADMIN, Superuser and User.
Superuser can use all functions but can’t access the Menu to change the settings. The User can use PTZ and
Status only. Highlight the ADD or DEL buttons and press the ENTER button to add or delete each user. When
adding a new user account, you will be asked to enter the new password and to confirm it. When deleting a user
account, you will be asked to confirm.
NOTE: The default Admin password is: 1111.
CAUTION: Don’t delete the default Admin account, root before adding a new account. If deleting the
default Admin, root before adding at least one Admin account, you can’t reach to Menu to set up the
system.
3.8 Configuration (password required)
You can save configurations to DVR system and load from DVR system. Highlight the CONFIG in the main menu
and press the ENTER button. The following screen will appear.
Figure 16 – Config (1). Figure 17 – Config (2).
Select SAVE and press the ENTER button. The virtual keyboard will appear and you can type the title and you
can select the configurations for Camera, Record, System and Network. Press the ENTER button after selecting
the configurations that you want to save. You can also load the saved configurations to the DVR system.
NOTE: The DEFAULT is the factory default.
Upgrade: You can upgrade the DVR software by using USB memory or CD.
•Connect USB memory to DVR or insert CD.
•Highlight UPGRADE and press the ENTER button.
•Upgrade performs automatically.
3.9 Shutdown

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You can shutdown your DVR by highlight the SHUTDOWN in the SYSTEM menu and pressing
the ENTER button.
When you highlight the SHUTDOWN and press the ENTER button. You have to input the Admin Password to
confirm identification.
Highlight OK and press the ENTER button.
NOTE: To turn off the DVR, you have to power down after SHUTDOWN. The DVR power switch is at the
back of the DVR.

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Chapter 4 – Camera Menu
The camera Menu is used for general camera settings, camera image color, location control, or PTZ camera
settings.
4.1 Camera Setup
Highlight CAMERA SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The SETUP screen appears.
Figure 18 – Camera Setup.
The SETUP screen displays the camera label and the camera inputs.
You can turn on or off the camera number and camera name by highlighting the box beside CAMERA LABEL and
pressing the ENTER button. Select one of the ALL, NAME, NUMBER, or OFF.
You can assign names to each camera by highlighting the boxes below NAME and pressing the ENTER button. A
virtual keyboard allows you to enter camera names.
NOTE: When selecting the OFF, the DVR doesn’t display the camera number and name.
You can connect or disconnect the video input by highlighting the boxes below POWER and pressing
the ENTER button.
NOTE: The ENTER button allows you to select ON or OFF.
NOTE: When selecting the OFF, the DVR disconnects the video source so the camera can’t be displayed
and recorded.
You can hide or display the video of the camera by highlighting the boxes below HIDDEN heading and pressing
the ENTER button. Select ON or OFF by pressing the ENTER button.
You can save your changes by highlighting SAVE and pressing the ENTER button. Selecting CANCEL exits the
screen without saving the changes.

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4.2 Adjustment
Highlight ADJUSTMENT in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The ADJUSTMENT screen appears.
Figure 19 – Adjustment.
The ADJUSTMENT screen displays the brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and position.
You can select the channel by highlighting the box right CAMERA and pressing the ENTER button.
You can select the live or recorded video by highlighting the box below LIVE and pressing the ENTER button.
You can adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue by highlighting the headings.
You can change the position of the screen by highlighting the arrow buttons of the POSITION and pressing the
ENTER button.
You can apply your adjustments to all the channels by using the APPLY ALL button.
NOTE: Highlight the SAVE button and press the ENTER button to save your changes in the sub-menu.
4.3 PTZ Setup
Highlight PTZ SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The PTZ SETUP screen appears.
Figure 20 – PTZ Setup (1). Figure 21 – PTZ Setup (2).
You can set up the baud rate, data bit, parity, and stop bit by highlighting the boxes below PORT and pressing the
ENTER button.

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4.3 PTZ Setup (continued)
You can set up IDs for each channel on the ID heading by highlighting the boxes below ID and pressing
the ENTER button.
You can set up PTZ camera type by highlighting the boxes below TYPE and press the ENTER button.
Select your camera from the list and press the ENTER button
You will need to connect the camera to the RS485 terminal on the back of the DVR following the camera
manufacturer’s instructions.
4.4 Spot Setup
Your DVR can set up 3 spot monitors. Highlight the SPOT SETUP in the main menu and press
the ENTER button. The following SPOT SETUP screen will appear.
Figure 22 – Spot Setup.
You can turn on or off the SEQUENCE for cameras for spot. Turn on or off the SEQUENCE by highlighting the
ON or OFF below SEQUENCE and pressing the ENTER button.
You can set up the rotating dwell time by highlighting the box below INTERVAL and pressing the ENTER button.
It can be set up to 256 seconds.
4.5 Sequence
You can set up the dwell time and the sequence for rotation. Select the SEQUENCE in the main menu and press
the ENTER button. The following screen will appear.
Figure 23 – Sequence.

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Chapter 5 – Record Menu
Configuring Recording Settings
Your DVR offers a variety of flexible recording modes. You can set it up to record all the time or to only record
events. It can be set up to continue recording once the hard disk drive is full by recording over the oldest video, or
you can set it up alert you when the hard disk is full and stop recording.
5.1 Schedule Setup
Highlight SCHEDULE SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The SCHEDULE SETUP screen
appears.
Figure 24 – Schedule Setup. Figure 25 – Schedule Setup – Resolution.
You can set up daytime period by highlighting the boxes beside DAY and pressing the ENTER button.
NOTE: The night time period is changed automatically, according to the setting of the daytime.
You can set up weekend and add or delete holidays in the HOLIDAY SETUP menu by highlighting
the ARROW icon in the HOLIDAY heading and pressing the ENTER button.
You can select the resolution between standard resolution and high resolution by highlighting the box beside
RESOLUTION and pressing the ENTER button.
If you want to change the resolution of certain cameras, press the ARROW icon button in the RESOLUTION
heading.
CAUTION: Your changes in the SETUP screens are applied to every channel, days and other items. If you
want to change certain details, enter to the sub-menu by highlighting the ARROW icon button and
pressing the ENTER button.

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5.2 Time Record Setup
Highlight TIME RECORD SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The TIME RECORD SETUP
screen appears.
Figure 26 – Time Record Setup. Figure 27 – Time Record Setup (Speed & Quality).
Highlight the RECORD heading on DAY, NIGHT, or WEEKEND and press the ENTER button to toggle between
ON and OFF.
You can set up the recording speed and select the recording quality between LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, &
HIGHEST.
NOTE: To select the recording speed, use the ENTER button.
You can change the certain details by highlighting the DETAIL button (ARROW icon) and pressing the ENTER
button.
5.3 Event Setup
Highlight EVENT SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The EVENT SETUP screen appears.
The DVR can be set to react to events differently. Each sensor can be assigned to a camera, recording speed,
video quality, and dwell time.
Figure 28 – Event Record Setup.
Highlight the INPUT, MOTION or VIDEO LOSS in the EVENT INPUT menu and press the ENTER button to
toggle between ON and OFF.
NOTE: When turning off the input, you can’t select event inputs, MOTION, ALARM IN or VIDEO LOSS.