Gatekeeper G4-508HD4a Installation and operating instructions

G4-508HD4a
User Manual & Install Guide
Document Ref. No. : DN3007
Version No. : 1.0.1
Document Date : September 17th 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................... 6
1INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 WELCOME TO YOUR NEW G4-508HD4A..........................................................................................................8
1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION.............................................................................................8
2YOUR G4-508HD4A AT A GLANCE ............................................................................................ 10
2.1 TAKE A TOUR..............................................................................................................................................10
2.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED......................................................................................................................................13
3GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE .......................................................................................................................15
3.1.1 Using the IR Remote Control..............................................................................................................16
3.1.2 Using the Finger Mouse......................................................................................................................18
3.1.3 Using the Interactive Control Display (ICD2) ....................................................................................20
3.2 GUIDE TO COMMON NAVIGATION ACTIONS......................................................................................................22
3.3 THE G4-508HD4A STARTUP SCREEN LAYOUT................................................................................................24
3.4 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ....................................................................................................................................26
3.5 QUICK VIEW OF SYSTEM STATUS INFORMATION ...............................................................................................28
3.6 LOGGING INTO THE SYSTEM..........................................................................................................................31
3.7 UNDERSTANDING THE MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................34
4BASIC SYSTEM QUICK START ................................................................................................. 36
4.1 STEP 1: POWERING UP THE G4-508HD4A.....................................................................................................36
4.2 STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR NAVIGATION DEVICE.............................................................................................36
4.3 STEP 3: LOGGING IN AND ACCESSING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .........................................................................37
4.4 STEP 4: SETTING THE DATE AND TIME............................................................................................................39
4.5 STEP 5: SETTING THE VEHICLE IDENTITY INFORMATION ....................................................................................41
4.6 STEP 6: SETTING BASIC PREFERENCES...........................................................................................................42
4.7 STEP 7: SETTING UP AUTHORISED USERS ......................................................................................................43
4.8 STEP 8: SETTING UP RECORDING ..................................................................................................................43
4.9 STEP 9: SETTING UP IP CAMERAS .................................................................................................................46
4.10 STEP 10: FINISH .........................................................................................................................................46
5VIEWING RECORDED DATA..................................................................................................... 48
5.1 USING THE PLAYBACK FEATURE ....................................................................................................................48
5.2 USING REC SEARCH....................................................................................................................................50
5.3 USING LOG SEARCH ....................................................................................................................................60
6CONFIGURING THE G4-508HD4A ............................................................................................ 64
6.1 QUICK REFERENCE TO CONFIGURATION MENU SYSTEM ....................................................................................64
6.2 NAVIGATING THE CONFIGURATION MENUS......................................................................................................65
6.3 BASIC SETTINGS .........................................................................................................................................68
6.3.1 Regist Info...........................................................................................................................................69
6.3.2 Time Setup..........................................................................................................................................71
6.3.3 Startup................................................................................................................................................75
6.3.4 User Setup ..........................................................................................................................................77
6.3.5 Network ..............................................................................................................................................80

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6.3.6 Application..........................................................................................................................................87
6.4 SURVEILLANCE SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................87
6.4.1 Live View .............................................................................................................................................88
6.4.2 Record.................................................................................................................................................93
6.4.3 IPC Setup ..........................................................................................................................................104
6.5 COLLECTION SETTINGS..............................................................................................................................108
6.5.1 General .............................................................................................................................................108
6.5.2 Snap Setting .....................................................................................................................................113
6.6 ALARM SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................116
6.6.1 Base ..................................................................................................................................................117
6.6.2 Video .................................................................................................................................................124
6.6.3 Advanced ..........................................................................................................................................129
6.7 MAINTENANCE SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................................131
6.7.1 Config................................................................................................................................................131
6.7.2 Filedata.............................................................................................................................................132
6.7.3 Upgrade............................................................................................................................................133
6.7.4 Storage .............................................................................................................................................133
6.7.5 Reset .................................................................................................................................................134
7SPECIAL TOPICS ................................................................................................................. 135
7.1 SETTING UP IP CAMERAS ...........................................................................................................................135
7.1.1 Manually Adding an IP Camera.......................................................................................................135
7.1.2 Adding an IP Camera using Fast Setup...........................................................................................137
7.2 BINDING IP CAMERAS TO ANY CHANNEL .......................................................................................................139
7.3 CONFIGURING SUBSTREAM RECORDING QUALITY...........................................................................................141
7.4 USING A NEW SD CARD .............................................................................................................................143
7.5 UPGRADING DEVICE FIRMWARE ...................................................................................................................144
8MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 145
9HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 146
9.1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................146
9.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE SYSTEM.................................................................................................148
9.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ...............................................................................................150
9.4 DETAILED CABLING DIAGRAMS ....................................................................................................................151
9.4.1 Fuse Connections .............................................................................................................................151
9.4.2 Cabling Diagrams ............................................................................................................................151
9.4.3Sensor Connections..........................................................................................................................156
9.5 CAMERA MOUNTING AND CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................157
10 CUSTOMER LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 161
11 CONTACT INFORMATION.................................................................................................. 162

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1 Front View of the G4-508HD4a.............................................................................................................10
Figure 2-2 Close Up View of the G4-508HD4a Status Indicator Lights.................................................................11
Figure 2-3 Rear View of the G4-508HD4a ..............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-1 Front View of the IR Remote Control ...................................................................................................16
Figure 3-2 Connecting the IR Remote Control and LCD Monitor.........................................................................17
Figure 3-3 Side View of the Finger Mouse .............................................................................................................18
Figure 3-4 Connecting the Finger Mouse and LCD Monitor .................................................................................19
Figure 3-5 Front View of the ICD2..........................................................................................................................20
Figure 3-6 Connecting the ICD2.............................................................................................................................21
Figure 3-7 G4-508HD4a Startup Screen ................................................................................................................25
Figure 3-8 Cycling through the Video Channels in Single View ...........................................................................26
Figure 3-9 Cycling through the Video Channels in Quad View.............................................................................27
Figure 3-10 Cycling through the Video Channels in 9-Split View.........................................................................28
Figure 3-11 Example of Video Loss........................................................................................................................28
Figure 3-12 System Information Function on Quick Menu ..................................................................................29
Figure 3-13 Accessing the Main Menu ...................................................................................................................34
Figure 3-14 Options in the Main Menu ..................................................................................................................35
Figure 4-1 Live Camera View Shown on Device Startup ......................................................................................36
Figure 4-2 Setup Menu System for Device Configuration ....................................................................................39
Figure 5-1 Accessing the Playback Feature ..........................................................................................................48
Figure 5-2 Playback On-Screen Controls ..............................................................................................................49
Figure 5-3 REC Search Date Controls ....................................................................................................................51
Figure 5-4 REC Search Camera Channel Controls ................................................................................................53
Figure 5-5 REC Search Time Controls ...................................................................................................................54
Figure 5-6 REC Search Playback Controls.............................................................................................................56
Figure 5-7 Log Search Date Controls.....................................................................................................................61
Figure 5-8 Log Time and Type Selection...............................................................................................................62
Figure 5-9 View and Export Log File ......................................................................................................................63
Figure 6-1 Layout of the Configuration Menu.......................................................................................................65
Figure 6-2 Basic Setup Tab in the Device Configuration Options........................................................................69
Figure 6-3 Surveillance Tab in the Device Configuration Options.......................................................................88
Figure 6-4 4 IP Camera Setup Screen..................................................................................................................104
Figure 6-5 4 IP Camera Search Screen ................................................................................................................105
Figure 6-6 4 IP Camera Settings Configuration Screen ......................................................................................106
Figure 6-7 4 Fast Setup Screen............................................................................................................................107
Figure 6-8 Collection Tab in the Device Configuration Options ........................................................................108
Figure 6-9 Alarm Tab in the Device Configuration Options ...............................................................................117
Figure 6-10 Maintenance Tab in the Device Configuration Options..................................................................131
Figure 7-1 Unused Channels Displayed as Black................................................................................................140
Figure 7-2 Enabling Camera Channels................................................................................................................140
Figure 7-3 Setting Up for Substream Recording.................................................................................................141
Figure 7-4 Substream Recording Settings ..........................................................................................................141
Figure 7-5 Formatting a New Storage Medium...................................................................................................143
Figure 7-6 Upgrading Device Firmware ..............................................................................................................144
Figure 9-1 4 Port Switch (12V POE) .....................................................................................................................150
Figure 9-2 G4-508HD4a Fuse Connections .........................................................................................................151
Figure 9-3 Cabling Diagram with Analog/AHD Cameras Only............................................................................152
Figure 9-4 Cabling Diagram with Analog/AHD and Digital IP Cameras .............................................................153

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Figure 9-5 Cabling Diagram with Analog/AHD and Digital IP Cameras, and Wireless ......................................154
Figure 9-6 Cabling Diagram with Analog/AHD and Digital IP Cameras, Wireless, and AWM Module...............155
Figure 9-7 Wiring the Sensors (CAB000356)........................................................................................................156

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GLOSSARY
Term/Abbreviation
Description
ACC
Accelerometer
CAN
Controller Area Network is a vehicle bus standard designed to allow
microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other in
applications without a host computer.
DVR
Digital Video Recorder – a device which records audio and video input from
the cameras and stores it to a hard disk drive and/or an SD card for
retrieval and viewing.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol is a standard network protocol used to transfer
computer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network,
such as the Internet.
GPS
Global Positioning System – it is a radio navigation system that allows
land, sea, and airborne users to determine their exact location, velocity,
and time 24 hours a day, in all weather conditions, anywhere in the world.
H.264
Also known as MPEG-4 Part 10, Advanced Video Coding (MPEG-4 AVC), this
is a video coding format that is currently one of the most commonly used
formats for the recording, compression, and distribution of video content.
HDD
Hard Disk Drive – a high capacity data storage mechanism used for storing
and retrieving large amounts of digital data. It is one of the primary storage
mediums used by the digital video recorder for storing the recorded audio
and video, the other being SD cards.
ICD / ICD2
Interactive Control Display, purpose built touch screen monitors for
operating Gatekeeper Systems DVRs.
IO
Input/Output
IP Camera
An Internet protocol camera, or IP camera, is a type of digital video camera
commonly employed for surveillance, and which, unlike analog closed
circuit television cameras, can send and receive data via a computer
network and the Internet.
IR Remote
A handheld, wireless controller used to operate the DVR using light signals
in the infrared (IR) range. Infrared light requires line of sight to its
destination.
LAN
Local Area Network – it is a computer network that interconnects
computing devices within a limited area such as a school, work area, or an
office building.
LCD Monitor
Liquid Crystal Display Monitor – it is a display screen that uses
electronically modulated segments controlling a layer of liquid crystals
and arrayed in front of a light source (backlight) or reflector to produce
images and text.

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MAC Address
Media Access Control address – it is a unique identifier assigned to network
interfaces for communications on the physical network segment.
OSD
On Screen Display – an image superimposed on a screen commonly used
to display information such as volume, channel, date/time, device status,
etc. It also forms the basis of the menu system display which is used to
configure the system settings of the digital video recorder.
SD
Secure Digital Card – an ultra-small flash memory card designed to provide
high-capacity memory in a small form factor. It is a commonly used high
performance portable storage standard for video and audio capture
devices.
TCP
TCP is one of the main protocols in TCP/IP networks which enables two
hosts to establish a connection and exchange streams of data. TCP
guarantees delivery of data and also guarantees that packets will be
delivered in the same order in which they were sent.
UDP
UDP is a simple connectionless transmission model with a minimum
overhead of protocol mechanisms.
USB
Universal Serial Bus – it is an industry standard that defines the cables,
connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection,
communication, and power supply between computers and electronic
devices.
UTC
Coordinated Universal Time is a time standard based on International
Atomic Time with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to compensate
for the Earth’s slowing rotation. It is the primary time standard by which
the world regulates clocks and time.

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1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Your New G4-508HD4a
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Gatekeeper Systems G4-508HD4a. This Mobile Digital Video
Recorder offers H.264 compression, the same compression technique as used in Blu-Ray disk players that
produces crystal clear, best in class, video imagery.
The G4-508HD4a records to a removable Hard Disk Drive. Utilizing a state of the art suspension system and
smart thermal management technology, the G4-508HD4a is built to withstand the shocks, vibration and
environmental stresses inherent in vehicle operation. In order to play back the recorded video the G4-
508HD4a utilizes custom video viewing software, “G4 Viewer Plus”, an easy to use application that allows
users to quickly find the video of interest and save a clip. With the press of a button, users can print images
and then send them to authorized staff.
1.2 Important Safety and Handling Information
Before using the product, please ensure that you observe the safety precautions described below. The safety
precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injury to yourself and other persons, or
damage to the equipment. Always ensure that the product is used correctly and in accordance with the listed
instructions. Be sure to also check the manuals included with any other product accessories that you may use.
SAFETY AND INFORMATION SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product.
Failure to heed these warnings or instructions may damage the product or
cause it to operate incorrectly.
This symbol indicates text of importance or special significance in the
accompanying product literature. These may be important operating
instructions or supplemental information.
This symbol draws the user’s attention to time-saving tips and helpful
guidelines for using the product’s features.
This symbol draws the user’s attention to recommended best practices which
should be observed when installing and using the product.

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The battery must be disconnected from the vehicle before working
on the electrical system of the vehicle when installing, servicing or
removing Gatekeeper products.
Preparing to Install
§ Customers shall be responsible for addressing any systems on the bus that require attention
as a result of disconnecting the bus battery. This includes, but is not limited to, entering a
radio theft code, programming radio stations etc.
Installing the product
§ All Gatekeeper Systems employees or contractors who perform electrical work (eg.
installing, servicing or removing a DVR, installing a backup camera system, etc) on a
customer vehicle shall ensure that the battery in the vehicle is disconnected before work
commences.
Operating the product
§ The G4-508HD4a has an operating temperature range of -40°C to +65°C. It is good practice to
ensure that the product is mounted in a suitable location which does not exceed acceptable
temperature ranges during the course of normal operations.
§ Do not remove the cover of the product as this will void the warranty.
§ When a system has shipped with a GPS antenna, please ensure that the GPS antenna is
mounted externally on the roof of the bus with a clear view of the sky, and with the magnetic
side facing down.
§ The HDD is specially formatted for use in your DVR. Please do not format it yourself using
Microsoft Windows.
§ The SD Card is specially formatted for use in your DVR. Please do not format it yourself using
Microsoft Windows.
Updating the product
§ Firmware updates (available from www.gatekeeper-systems.com) are system and product
model specific. These firmware updates must be applied to the G4-508HD4a system only.
Applying this firmware to any other Gatekeeper Systems DVR will void the product warranty.
Repairing the product
§ Your G4-508HD4a doesn’t have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble it, or
attempt to repair it or replace any components.
§ Disassembling the G4-508HD4a may damage it or may cause injury to you. If your product
needs service, is damaged, or malfunctions, contact Gatekeeper Systems for assistance. If
you attempt to open it, you risk damaging your product, and such damage isn’t covered by
the warranty on your G4-508HD4a.
If at any time there is a question about how to proceed, please contact Gatekeeper Systems immediately at
either 1-888-666-4833 or 1-604-864-6187 for assistance. Review all available installation documentation,
including technical bulletins. Additional resources, technical bulletins and product tutorials can be found in
the Support section of www.gatekeeper-systems.com.

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2 Your G4-508HD4a at a Glance
2.1 Take a Tour
This is the front panel of the G4-508HD4a:
Figure 2-1 Front View of the G4-508HD4a
1. Removable Hard Disk Drive Caddy:This is the removable Hard Disk Drive Caddy for the DVR. It utilizes
a state of the art suspension system and smart thermal management technology to withstand the
shocks, vibration and environmental stresses inherent in vehicle operation.
2. SD Card Slot: The SD Card is installed in this slot. The slot is protected by a cover which is only
removed when the SD Card needs to be accessed.
3. AV Out Port. Used to connect an external display screen.
4. USB Port: Supports external USB flash drives which can be used for saving/uploading configuration
files, updating system firmware and downloading of recorded video/event files. When not in use, the
port is covered by a rubberized port cover.
5. LED Status Indicators: Status indicator lights which light up and/or flash to alert the user to the
device’s operational status and/or alarm status.
6. IR Receiver: This IR port receives the control signals from the IR remote control.

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Figure 2-2 Close Up View of the G4-508HD4a Status Indicator Lights
LED
Description
HDD
Illuminated blue indicates HDD is present. Flashing indicates activity.
Do not remove the HDD when the light is flashing as this may result in
data loss.
SD
Illuminated green indicates SD Card is present. Flashing indicates
activity. Do not remove the SD Card when the light is flashing as this
may result in data loss.
GPS
Illuminated green indicates GPS signal is available.
NET
Illuminated green indicates network connection is available.
(Note: The LAN LED status light is currently not supported)
HTR
Illuminated green indicates HDD heater is on. This heater turns on
when the vehicle environment is below the optimal HDD operating
temperature range. The HDD will only start recording after it reaches
the required operating temperature range.
PWR
Illuminated blue indicates the device is powered.
REC
Illuminated green indicates that the device is recording.
VLOSS
Illuminated / flashing red indicates that a video loss has occurred.
ALM
Illuminated / flashing red indicates that a sensor has triggered an alarm.
ERR
Illuminated / flashing red indicates a physical hardware error.

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Figure 2-3 Rear View of the G4-508HD4a
1. GPS 3G Antenna In:This is the connection point for the external GPS and 3G antenna. If there are no
GPS/3G antenna attached, these ports should be covered with a rubberized cap.
2. A/V In: This is the input port for the audio and video signals from all the attached analog cameras.
This port uses the CAB000358 cable for the connection.
3. Ports for connecting Power and the ICD2. The Amplifier port is currently reserved for future
development.
4. LAN Port: This is the network port for the device. This is connected to the network or 4-port switch to
receive input and send commands to one or more IP Cameras. This port is also used for connection
to the wireless equipment in a Gatekeeper Wireless deployment.
5. USB Out:Used to connect the Gatekeeper Systems Firebox. Speak with your sales representative for
more information.
6. Sensor In: This is the input port for the attached sensors. This port uses the CAB000353 cable for the
connection.

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2.2 What’s Included
The following items are included as part of your basic product package.
G4-508HD4a Digital Video Recorder
(G4-508HD4a Assembly)
Your new mobile digital video recorder with a
state of the art hard disk drive suspension
system and smart thermal management
technology.
Power Cable
(CAB000360)
This is the vehicle power ignition cable for
powering the DVR and its connected
accessories.
Sensor Cable
(CAB000356)
This is the SCZ 3370 sensor cable for
connecting the various sensor input to the
DVR.
Dual-Headed USB Cable
(G4-DualUSBA_B)
This is a dual USB A to USB B adapter cable.
Power Line Fuse
Ignition Line Fuse
DB44 to 8 Cam to Molex Adapter Cable
(CAB000373)
This is used to connect up to 8 analog
cameras to the DVR.

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4-Pin Video Out Cable
(CAB000362)
This is a 4-pin aviation video only cable for
video output.
Fastening Screws
Hard Disk Drive Key
There are numerous customisable options and accessories which can tailor the product installation to fit your
unique operating environment and requirements.
Please contact Gatekeeper Systems for information on optional download kits and other accessories for use
with your product.

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3 Getting Started
3.1 Learning How to Navigate
Your G4-508HD4a comes with a simple graphical user interface from which you can access all the features and
functions of the DVR. You can select from a choice of intuitive interface devices with which to navigate the
system. Depending on your product package, your G4-508HD4a will have come bundled with one of the
following accessories for accessing the user interface.
IR Remote Control
(G4-304 RemoteCtrl)
This is an infra-red remote
control which can be used to
access the DVR functions and
menu system.
The DVR screens and menu
options are displayed on the
accompanying LCD monitor.
The IR Remote Control enables
you to move an on-screen cursor
which allows you to select an on-
screen button or option by
highlighting it. Pressing the
buttons on the IR Remote Control
will then allow you to perform the
selected action.
Finger Mouse
(FDM-G51)
This is a trackball mouse which
enables access to the DVR
functions and menu system
through a simple point-and-click
interface.
The DVR menu and navigation
actions are displayed on the
accompanying LCD monitor.
You will be able to move the on-
screen pointer using the Finger
Mouse, and interact with the
system by positioning the pointer
over the various on-screen
buttons or options, and clicking
the buttons on the Finger Mouse
to perform an action.
Interactive Control Display
(G4-ICD2 Assy)
This interactive control display
(ICD2) is a touchscreen LCD
display which allows access to
the DVR functions and menu
system through an intuitive
touch interface.
The DVR screens and menu
options are presented on the
ICD2 screen itself, and you will be
able to interact with the system
and perform actions by touching
or tapping the on-screen buttons
and options.

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3.1.1 Using the IR Remote Control
The infra-red remote control, together with the accompanying LCD monitor, allows you to access the DVR
functions and menu system.
§ Arrow Keys:These buttons can be used to
move the cursor or menu highlight to the left
and right as well as up and down in order to
select a button or menu item.
§ Enter Key:Pressing this button will select the
highlighted menu item.
§ Numeric Keys: These buttons are used for
entering numeric input.
When viewing video streams, pressing
any button (from 1-9) will immediately
jump to the video stream from the
corresponding camera. Pressing the
button zero (0) will cycle through the
camera channels iteratively.
§ Increment Key:This button
provides a quick way to increase the parameter
value by one unit (in configuration screens).
§ Decrement Key:This button provides a
quick way to decrease the parameter value by
one unit (in configuration screens).
Figure 3-1 Front View of the IR Remote Control
§ Main Menu:This two buttons provide a
quick way to return to the main menu.
Access to the main menu requires that the user is logged into the system with correct
username and password.
§ Back Key:Pressing this button will return you to the previous screen. If you are at the live video view
screen, this button will toggle the on-screen quick menu on and off.
§ Playback Control Keys:When you are viewing video playback, these keys will allow you to easily
Pause/Step through the video frame by frame, Play the video at normal speed, play the video at Slow
speed (pressing repeatedly cycles through the available slow motion speed settings), and Stop the
video playback.
How to Connect the IR Remote Control and LCD Monitor

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Figure 3-2 Connecting the IR Remote Control and LCD Monitor

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3.1.2 Using the Finger Mouse
The trackball mouse, together with the accompanying LCD monitor, provides another way to access the DVR
menu and functions using a familiar graphical user interface point-and-click system.
Figure 3-3 Side View of the Finger Mouse
§ Right Button:When viewing video streams, pressing this button will toggle between showing and
hiding the on-screen quick menu.
§ Track Ball:This is a finger-operated mouse ball which moves the on-screen mouse pointer in
response to the movement of the track ball. This is used to move the pointer to the left and right as
well as up and down in order to point to a desired button or menu item.
§ Trigger Button:Pressing this button will select the screen area, button or menu item that the on-
screen pointer is currently pointed at.
Pressing and holding the Trigger Button whilst simultaneously moving the Track Ball will enable
you to perform a click-and-drag action. This allows you to interact with moveable screen options
such as slider bar controls, and to reposition moveable text visually and intuitively.

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How to Connect the Finger Mouse and LCD Monitor
Figure 3-4 Connecting the Finger Mouse and LCD Monitor

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3.1.3 Using the Interactive Control Display (ICD2)
The ICD2 is a full featured touch display that makes navigating the device menu system very intuitive. Besides
the touch function, this accessory also has a number of buttons which act as hotkeys allowing the user to
quickly select and go to different functions.
Figure 3-5 Front View of the ICD2
§ Touch Screen:A single tap anywhere on the screen (when showing video
streams) will bring up the on-screen quick menu. Another single tap anywhere
on the screen will hide the quick menu again. At all times, tapping on an on-
screen field, tab or button in the menu system will select it. Tapping, holding
and dragging will also work for sliders and moveable items – allowing you to
perform click-and-drag actions.
§ Menu Key: When viewing video streams, pressing this button will immediately jump to the main menu
screen.
Access to the main menu requires that the user is logged into the system with correct
username and password.
§ Exit Key:Pressing this button will move the user back to the previous screen. If viewing video streams,
then pressing this button will toggle between showing and hiding the on-screen quick menu (similar
to a single tap on the touch screen).