Honeywell VISTA CADVR-1004C User manual

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Digital Video Recorder
CADVR-1004C/08C/16C
CADVR-1004CK/08CK/16CK
CADVR-4004C/08C/16C
CADVR-4004D/08D/16D
USER MANUAL

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
Thank you for choosing Honeywell VISTA DVRs, for a better understanding of the product, we
recommend you read the instruction and safety information before use.
This user manual is an operation guide only. It has no implied or stated warranty, or guaranty of
the product described herein. The copy right and all right reserved to the company. Please do not
reprint and spread without authority. Please note the latest bulletin of the company for the updated
version.
Please keep in temperature between 0℃and 40℃, Keep away from harsh environment like
humid
Keep out of direct sunlight and devices generating heat
Do not install it in Harsh environment including humid, dust and smoke
Keep horizontal mounting
Keep installing in stable location, prevent it from falling
Do not place other devices onto it, Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not
allowed during transportation, storage and installation.
Install in Well-ventilated locations. Do not block the vents.
Only operated in the rated input and output range
Do not dismantle the product as your wish
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We are
not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
Operation Environment
To display and manage multiple audio and video spontaneously the basic configuration of the
server should be as follows:
CPU: Intel Core i3 550
Memory: 4G
Graphics: Discrete graphics 512M, HDD, client tailed
This product works with Windows XP/ WIN7/ WIN8/ VISTA/ MAC.
For best viewing, resolution should be 1024×768，DirectX should be at least ver. 8.1 or newer.

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Product Features.......................................................................................................................6
1.2 Specification –CADVR-1004C / 08C / 16C..........................................................................6
1.3 Specification –CADVR-4004D / 08D / 16D..........................................................................7
1.4 Specification –CADVR-4004C / 08C / 16C..........................................................................8
2. SYSTEM STARTUP..................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Wizard interface.......................................................................................................................10
2.2 Administrator Login Interface..............................................................................................10
2.3 Basic Setup............................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Network setup .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Network testing........................................................................................................................12
2.6DDNS & Port Setup .................................................................................................................12
2.7 Record Mode & Record Setup..............................................................................................13
2.8 HDD Setup.................................................................................................................................14
2.9 Use of Taskbar (For Mouse operation only).....................................................................14
3. GUI MENU OPERATION..........................................................................................................................17
3.1 BASIC .........................................................................................................................................18
3.1.1 System setup............................................................................................................................18
3.1.2 DATE/TIME.................................................................................................................................19
3.1.3 DISPLAY.....................................................................................................................................20
3.1.4 RECORD.....................................................................................................................................21
3.1.5 USER...........................................................................................................................................23
3.2 ADVANCE ..................................................................................................................................25
3.2.1 ALARM .......................................................................................................................................25
3.2.2 NETWORK.................................................................................................................................32
3.2.3 COMM.........................................................................................................................................35
3.2.4 P.T.Z.............................................................................................................................................37
3.3 SEARCH.....................................................................................................................................37
3.4 DISK MANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................39
3.4.1 HDD.............................................................................................................................................39
3.4.2 USB Storage..............................................................................................................................39
3.5 SYSTEM INFORMATION.........................................................................................................40
3.5.1 DEVICE INFORMATION..........................................................................................................40
3.5.2 NETWORK.................................................................................................................................41
3.5.3 ONLINE.......................................................................................................................................42
3.5.4 RECORD.....................................................................................................................................42
3.6 DEVICE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................42
3.6.1 BASIC .........................................................................................................................................42
3.6.2 SETTINGS..................................................................................................................................44
3.7 LOGOUT.....................................................................................................................................46
4. NETWORK SETTING FOR REMOTE CONTROL...............................................................................47

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4.1 Obtaining Your Network Settings........................................................................................47
4.2 Confirm your DVR Connection ............................................................................................48
4.3 Port Forwarding Your Router ...............................................................................................49
4.4 Confirm your DVR Remote Connection.............................................................................50
5. CMS: CA-DVR-CS10................................................................................................................................51
5.1 Brief introduction ....................................................................................................................51
5.2 CA-DVR-CS10 Function.........................................................................................................52
5.3 System running environment and installation.................................................................52
5.4 Operation Guide.......................................................................................................................53
5.4.1 Firmware Login........................................................................................................................53
5.4.2 Introduction of the window...................................................................................................53
5.4.3 Add a device............................................................................................................................. 53
5.4.4 Live video ..................................................................................................................................55
5.4.5 Snapshot....................................................................................................................................56
5.4.6 Channel Group.........................................................................................................................56
5.4.7 Patrol...........................................................................................................................................56
5.5 ICON Function Explanation ..................................................................................................57
5.6 System Setup ...........................................................................................................................59
5.7 Remote Setup...........................................................................................................................60
5.8 Log...............................................................................................................................................63
6. DDNS REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................................................................64
6.1 DVR COMM Setup....................................................................................................................64
6.2 Domain REELINK.NET setup................................................................................................64
6.2.1 Log in..........................................................................................................................................64
6.2.2 Device Remote View...............................................................................................................66
6.2.3 DEVICE MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................................66
6.2.4 USER MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................67
6.2.5 LOG QUIRES.............................................................................................................................69
6.2.6 PERSONAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................70
6.2.7 EDIT PASSWORD.....................................................................................................................70
6.2.8 SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................................70
6.2.9 EXIT.............................................................................................................................................71
7. CADVRView MOBILEPHONE REMOTE CONTROL ..........................................................................72
7.1 Function Description..............................................................................................................72
7.2 Working Environment & Download ....................................................................................72
7.3 CADVRView Operation...........................................................................................................72
7.3.1 Device Management................................................................................................................73
7.3.2 Live View....................................................................................................................................74
7.3.3 Playback.....................................................................................................................................76
7.3.4 Settings......................................................................................................................................78
7.3.5 More............................................................................................................................................79
7.3.6 About..........................................................................................................................................79

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Product Features
H.264 compression
Two USB interface, USB2.0 for data backup, USB1.1 for mouse operation
2 SATA HDD Slot
Special file system for security.
16 bit color translucent user-friendly GUI, with notes for selected menu items
Optimized four channel simultaneously playback
Double level user management
Support live view, parameter setting and copy playback video via network.
Free DDNS Service
1.2 Specification –CADVR-1004C / 08C / 16C
Model Number
CADVR-1004C/CK
CADVR-1008C/CK
CADVR-1016C/CK
System
User Interface
Graphic User interface(OSD Menu)
Security
User password, administrator different authority
Video
Video input
4 channels
8 channels
16 channels
Video output
CVBS/VGA
Display
1/4 optional
1/4/9 optional
1/4 /9/16 optional
VGA
1024*768,1280*720, 1280*1024, 1366*768, 1440*900
Video standard
PAL 25f/s CCIR625 NTSC 30 f/s CCIR525
Audio
Audio compress
ADPCM
Audio in/out
1 in, 1out
1 in, 1 out
2 in, 1 out
Alarm
Alarm in/out
N/A
4 in, 2 out
Image
&
Storage
Video compress
H.264 VBR/CBR
Image quality
CIF/HD1/D1(optional)
CIF/HD1/D1(optional)
CIF
Resolution
4D1 record& 4ch
playback
8CIF record& 8ch playback,
8HD1 record&1CH playback,
2D1+6CIF record&1CH
playback
16CIF record &
4CH playback
Video Bit Rate
CIF: 384-768 Kbps(optional) HD1: 512-1024 Kbps(optional)
D1: 896-1280Kbps(optional)
Audio Bit Rate
32Kbps
Storage
1 SATA HDD
Setting
Recording
Manual/alarm/motion detection/timing
Network
RJ45 10MB/100MB
Protocol: TCP/IP, PPPOE, SMTP,UPNP,DHCP and DDNS
Control Method
Remote control, USB mouse, panel control
Mobile live view
I phone /Blackberry/Android/Windows Mobile/Symbian OS
Backup
USB2.0, Network
Com
Serial
RS485

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LAN
1 RJ45,10M/100M
1 RJ45,1000M
HDMI & ESATA
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HDMI & ESATA
Working Environment
Working temperature: -10℃~+55℃; Working humid:< 90%
Storage Temperature:-20℃~+70℃;Storage humid:< 95%
Power Supply
A/C 110V -240V / DC 12V/2A
Consumption
7W(without HDD)
15W(without HDD)
Device Dimension
315mm(L)x230mm(W)x45mm(H)
Weight
1.5KG
1.3 Specification –CADVR-4004D / 08D / 16D
Model
CADVR-4004D
CADVR-4008D
CADVR-4016D
[Video]
Composite Input
4CH, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
8CH, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
16CH, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
Signal Format
NTSC/PAL and RGB(VGA)
Main Monitor Output
CVBS/VGA/HDMI/ESATA
VGA Output
1024*768,1280*720, 1280*1024, 1366*768, 1440*900
Rotation Output
Support
Image & storage
Resolution
4CH D1 record & 4CH
playback
8CH D1 record & 8CH
D1 playback
16CH D1 record &16CH
D1 playback
[Audio]
Input & Output
4CH BNC Input / 1CH
BNC Output
8CH BNC Input / 1CH
BNC Output
16CH BNC Input / 1CH
BNC Output
Voice Talk
Support
[Recording]
Compression Format
H.264 VBR / CBR
Compression
Resolution
D1 Real Time
Bite Rate
Video Bite Rate: D1: 896-1280Kbps(optional), Audio Bite Rate: 32Kbps
Recording Mode
Manual/alarm/motion detection/timing
Motion Detection
Each Channel Area Selectable(Sensitivity Adjustable)
[Display]
Multiscreen Display
1 / 4 Windows
1 / 4 / 9 Windows
1 / 4 / 9 / 16 Windows
[Playback]
Playback
4CH
8 CH
16 CH
Playback Mode
Normal Playback, Various playback speed (Forward, Backward, Step)
Search Mode
Date/Time, Event (Alarm)

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1.4 Specification –CADVR-4004C / 08C / 16C
Model
CADVR-4004C
CADVR-4008C
CADVR-4016C
[Video]
Composite Input
4CH, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
8CH, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
16CH, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
Signal Format
NTSC/PAL and RGB(VGA)
Main Monitor Output
CVBS/VGA/HDMI/ESATA
VGA Output
1024*768,1280*720, 1280*1024, 1366*768, 1440*900
Rotation Output
Support
Image & storage
Resolution
2CH D1 & 2CH CIF record
& 4CH playback
1CH D1 & 7CH CIF
record & 8CH D1
playback
2CH D1 & 14CH CIF
record &16CH D1
playback
[Audio]
[Alarm]
Alarm input
4 Alarm inputs
8 Alarm inputs
4 Alarm inputs
Alarm Output
1 Alarm outputs
1 Alarm outputs
2 Alarm outputs
[Language]
Multi-Language
English, Chinese, Korea
[Storage & Back Up]
Internal HDD
4 SATA HDD, Max. HDD Capacity: Support 2TB each (4X2TB=8TB)
Data Backup
ESATA, Internet (Support network download and backup)
USB2.0 (Flash disk, portable disk, USB burner and etc.), support 3G
[Serial Port]
PTZ Camera Control
1 x RS-485, 1 x RS-232
[Operation]
Control Applications
Via Front Panel Control, USB Mouse, Remote Controller, TCP/IP (Network), Cell
Phone Interface
[Network]
Remote Access Tool
ActiveX Base Web Live & Search / VISTA Honeywell CMS Access (Live, Setting,
Search, Recoding, ETC.) / Cell phone Network
Network Service
Protocol: TCP/IP, PPPOE, SMTP,UPNP,DHCP and DDNS
Network Interface
10/100 base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
System Time Sync
Support Network Time Protocol
[Other]
Operating Temp.
-10℃~55℃
Operating Humidity
10%~90% / Non-condensing
Power
DC 12V, 5A(without HDD & other)
Dimensions(WxHxD)
440mm(L)x390mm(W)x70mm(H)
Weight
Approx. 4kg (Without HDD)

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Input & Output
4CH BNC Input / 1CH
BNC Output
8CH BNC Input / 1CH
BNC Output
16CH BNC Input / 1CH
BNC Output
Voice Talk
Support
[Recording]
Compression Format
H.264 VBR / CBR
Resolution
D1 + CIF Real Time
Bite Rate
Video Bite Rate: D1: 896-1280Kbps(optional), Audio Bite Rate: 32Kbps
Recording Mode
Manual/alarm/motion detection/timing
Motion Detection
Each Channel Area Selectable(Sensitivity Adjustable)
[Display]
Multiscreen Display
1 / 4 Windows
1 / 4 / 9 Windows
1 / 4 / 9 / 16 Windows
[Playback]
Playback
4CH
8 CH
16 CH
Playback Mode
Normal Playback, Various playback speed (Forward, Backward, Step)
Search Mode
Date/Time, Event (Alarm)
[Alarm]
Alarm input
4 Alarm inputs
8 Alarm inputs
4 Alarm inputs
Alarm Output
1 Alarm outputs
1 Alarm outputs
2 Alarm outputs
[Language]
Multi-Language
English, Chinese, Korea
[Storage & Back Up]
Internal HDD
4 SATA HDD, Max. HDD Capacity: Support 2TB each (4X2TB=8TB)
Data Backup
ESATA, Internet (Support network download and backup)
USB2.0 (Flash disk, portable disk, USB burner and etc.), support 3G
[Serial Port]
PTZ Camera Control
1 x RS-485, 1 x RS-232
[Operation & Network]
Control Applications
Via Front Panel Control, USB Mouse, Remote Controller, TCP/IP (Network), Cell
Phone Interface
Remote Access Tool
ActiveX Base Web Live & Search / VISTA Honeywell CMS Access (Live, Setting,
Search, Recoding, ETC.) / Cell phone Network
Network Service
Protocol: TCP/IP, PPPOE, SMTP,UPNP,DHCP and DDNS
Network Interface
10/100 base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
System Time Sync
Support Network Time Protocol
[Other]
Operating Temp.
-10℃~55℃
Operating Humidity
10%~90% / Non-condensing
Power
DC 12V, 5A(without HDD & other)
Dimensions(WxHxD)
440mm(L)x390mm(W)x70mm(H)
Weight
Approx. 4kg (Without HDD)

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2. SYSTEM STARTUP
SYSTEM STARTUP
Power on/off
Connect the power plug to the power port on the back of the DVR. The system will
automatically run a status check, and will start after few seconds. You will see a wizard
interface after the system loading.
SETUP WIZARD
Setup Wizard is a quick-set to enter the whole CMS. You can finish the DVR basic settings
according to your requirements. This setup wizard contains all the basic settings, like time
setup, network setup, HDD format reminder, etc. The DVR will achieve basic functions after
the setup wizard has finished. If personalized settings are desired, please login to the main
menu and setup to complete this function.
2.1 Wizard interface
Wizard interface is shown below. We recommend the initial user finish the guide step by step
for the basic settings. Place a check mark '√' in the box in the lower left corner and then click
'Next' to perform the basic settings.
2.2 Administrator Login Interface
Here we recommend you setup a password for administrator and then click "Next" for more
settings; if you click "Cancel”, you will enter directly into the "Main Menu"; if you click "Prev.",
the system goes to the previous page.
Note: By default, the administrator user name is: admin. There is no password, but for better
security, we strongly recommend that you setup a password here.

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2.3 Basic Setup
Date/Time, date format, time format, time zone, camera system, language, should be setup
according to the user‟s needs, as below:
Date/Time Setup: Click calendar and choose the date; Click time, a digital keyboard will
appear, and then set to local time.
Date Format: Three format types: MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, and YYYY/MM/DD.
Time Format: 24-hour/ 12-hour.
Time Zone: Click the down arrow, time zone options will be displayed, please select your time
zone.
Note: Once the DVR connects with the internet, it will automatically adjust the time to
the time zone you have chosen. Please make sure the time zone you chosen is the
desired local time zone.
Camera System: PAL/NTSC optional.
Language: Choose your local language or the language you want.
2.4 Network setup
There are 2 kinds of network setup: obtain an IP automatically or static IP, select the type
according to your network requirements, as displayed below:

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2.5 Network testing
The system will test your network setup automatically. If a network connection is abnormal,
please return to the previous page to correct the settings and then click “Next”. If no testing is
required, just click “Skip” to go to the next page, as displayed below:
2.6 DDNS & Port Setup
DDNS: Enable/Disable, please enable the DDNS to use a domain name server.
Server: Choose your domain name server: REELINK, dyndns, no-ip, changip or dnsexit.
Host Name: Enter the host name you registered on the domain name server.
User Name: Enter the user name you registered on the domain name server.
Password: Enter the password you registered on the domain name server.
As displayed below:

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PORT SETUP
Media Port: one private communication port that between DVR and PC, default: 9000. If this
port was occupied by other server port, please change to an idle port.
Web Port: Http port, default: 85, if change the web port, like to: 8088, when need to access
through browser, need to add the web port after the IP address.
E.g.: http://ip address: 8088
Note: port range: 1-65535, some local ISP’s may block port “85”. We recommend you
change to something such as e.g. 86 See display below:
2.7 Record Mode & Record Setup
Setup recording and audio for each channel; please tick the mark '√ ' to enable recording and
audio.
There are two record modes: Always/Schedule.

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For ease, setup one channel and then copy to the others, as shown below:
2.8 HDD Setup
HDD Information: You can check the HDD capacity and HDD quantity in the HDD setup.
HDD Format: tick '√' under format, and then click “Format”.
Note: The newly installed HDD must be formatted through our DVR before usage.
Overwrite: There are three options to choose from; “by days”, “by capacity” and
“never” .Please selects desired method.
After the setup of disk, save and confirm interface will be shown on screen and click “Save to
log out.
After the completion of setup wizard, DVR can be worked properly. If personalized settings are
needed, you can login to the menu to setup. As shown below:
2.9 Use of Taskbar (For Mouse operation only)
By mouse operation, multi system options can be obtained.
Open task bar: right click any place on the screen, and open the task bar.

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Choose an option below:
i. START: Enter into the menu interface.
ii. Zoom of single channel: click and pop-up tick to show the channel to
be zoomed.
iii. Zoom of quad: click and pop-up choose any four channels to be zoomed.
iv. Recovery of 8 channels: click to recover to 8 channels.
v. Settings of color: Open color setup interface (As shown below).
vi. PIP：Drag mouse to partially enlarge.
vii. Setup of PTZ: Open the control interface of PTZ (As shown below).
Choose the channel
to be setup and BRI,
CON, HUE, SAT can
be adjusted from
"1-63". Click "default"
to recover to default
settings; Click "apply"
to save the settings.

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Choose of relevant channel, "all" refer to all channels, control of the PTZ of relevant
channel.
User can control the PTZ up, up left, down, right down, left, left down, right, right up or
stop turning; turning speed(ranging from "1-39"), zoom, focus, and iris of PTZ can be
adjusted. Select the code of preset point.
Setup of preset point: choose the channel to set the preset point.
Cruise line, click cruise setup to add or delete cruise.
viii. Volume adjusts: open volume adjust control bar.
ix. Manual record settings: open/close manual record.
x. Video query: open video query interface, and view the video.
Right click any position on the screen, and shut off the task bar, and operating system.

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3. GUI MENU OPERATION
Click “START” to enter the login interface, insert the Device ID, the default Device ID is “0”.
The initial user name is: admin with no password, but if you setup a password during the setup
wizard, you now need to input your password here.
Operation of menu
Enter the menu: the icon will be highlighted when the cursor moves onto the icon, click to
enter.
I. BASIC: Open the basic menu, and 5 functions show in interface: system setup,
time/date setup, record setup, display setup and user configuration
II. ADVANCE: Open the advance menu, you can: setup the alarm, network settings,
Internet application settings, and PTZ configuration.
III. SEARCH: Search the video recorded.

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IV. DISK: Display the HDD state and format the HDD.
V. INFORMATION: Display of the current configuration parameter, you can check:
system information, network information, user information and video settings information.
VI. MAINTENANCE: Firmware can be upgraded; the frequency and schedule of
upgrading can be setup.
VII. LOGOUT: Locks the front panel button, and user name and password need to be
input while re-login.
3.1 BASIC
After enter the menu, move the cursor to “BASIC”, and the icon will be highlighted, click to
enter.
3.1.1 System setup
To setup of device name, device ID, video format, VGA resolution, language, logout time and
startup wizard.
Device name: It is for the change of the device name, click the input box and keyboard
will pop-up, and click the keyboard to edit the device name.
Device ID: It is for the change of device ID, click the input box and keyboard will be
pop-up, and click the keyboard to edit the device name.
Select “PAL” or “NTSC” from the drop-down box.
VGA resolution: Adjust according to the VGA used. Select “1024×768” or “1280×1024”
from the drop-down box.
Language: Select the language from the drop-down box.
Logout time: Select between 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes to
Never.
Startup wizard: Select “Off” or “On” from the drop-down box.
Note: After setup is completed, click “Apply” to save the setup, and click “Default” to

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recover to default settings, and click “Exit” to the return.
3.1.2 DATE/TIME
Date/Time setup
Date/time: Click the calendar beside the date setup box, and select the date; Click the
time setup box and click to input.
Date format: Select “MM/DD/YYYY” 、“YYYY-MM-DD” 、“DD/MM/YYYY” from the
drop-down box.
Time format: Select “24-Hour” or “12-Hour” from the drop-down box.
Time zone: Select from the time zone from the drop-down box.
Synchronization: Network proof function. Mark while connecting to the web and select
the proof sever from the drop-down box.
Time sever: Select the proof sever among multi sever address from the drop-down box.
Note: After setting is completed, click “Apply” to finish setting, and click “Default” to
recover to default settings, and click “Exit” to the return.
DST setup

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Enable: Mark enables the use of the DST setup.
Mode: Select “Week” or “Date” from the box.
Offset: time period ahead or delayed, Select “One hour” or “Two hours” from the box.
Start time: It can be set according to the DST
Note: Click “Apply” to save the new setting. Click “Default”, to cancel the new setting.
Click “Exit” to go back to the previous menu.
3.1.3 DISPLAY
Display
CH: Order of the DVR channel
CH Name: Click to modify the CH name.
Mask: Click “setting” and select one CH. Drag the mouse to locate the mark area. 4
Mask areas are Maximum. Double click to cancel the mark. Click “Apply” to save.
Click “Default” to cannel.
Color: Click “Setting “and select one CH. Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation can be
modified. Click “Apply” to save.