Night Owl FS-8320 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC RADIATION NORM:.................................................................................................................................................2
PACKAGE CONTENTS: ..................................................................................................................................................3
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: ............................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTION: .................................................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES........................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT.....................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 FRONT PANEL (PLEASE REFER TO ACTUAL PRODUCT FOR DETAIL) ...............................................................................6
2.2 REAR PANEL (PLEASE SEE ACTUAL PRODUCT FOR DETAIL) ..........................................................................................7
2.3 REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 MOUSE OPERATION...................................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3: DVR/CAMERA INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................10
3.1 CONNECTING THE DVR TO A TV OR MONITOR ..........................................................................................................10
3.2 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY...........................................................................................................................10
3.3 CONNECTING THE CAMERAS ....................................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 4: DVR START UP.......................................................................................................................................11
4.1 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION............................................................................................................................................11
4.2 MAIN INTERFACE .....................................................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 5: DVR MENU AND OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................12
5.1 MAIN MENU PREVIEW..............................................................................................................................................13
5.2 MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................................................................14
5.2.1 Recording Search..........................................................................................................................................14
5.2.2 Backup...........................................................................................................................................................15
5.2.3 Backup File Data ...........................................................................................................................................15
5.2.5 Record Setup.................................................................................................................................................16
5.2.6 Hard Disk Management.................................................................................................................................17
5.2.7 Basic Setup ...................................................................................................................................................17
5.2.7.1 Language ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.7.2 Date and Time Setting............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.2.7.3 Password ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2.7.4 Display Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.7.5 Video / Audio Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 19
5.2.8 Advance Setup ..............................................................................................................................................19
5.2.8.1 Alarm Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.2.8.2 Info. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.2.8.3 Motion Detect .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.8.4 Mobile...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.8.5 System Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 22

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5.2.8.6 PTZ Setup............................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.9 Network Setup – Intranet (Internal Access) ..................................................................................................23
5.2.10 Network Setup – Global Access (Connected Directly to Modem)............................................................... 24
5.2.11 Network Setup – Global Access (Connected through a Router or Firewall)...............................................26
5.2.12 Mobile Phone Access ...............................................................................................................................30
5.3 VIDEO SEARCH .......................................................................................................................................................34
5.4 PTZ CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................................34
5.4.1 Cruise Setup..................................................................................................................................................34
5.5 MANUAL RECORD....................................................................................................................................................34
5.6 STOP RECORDING ...................................................................................................................................................34
CHAPTER 6: WEB APPLICATION MANAGER ............................................................................................................ 35
6.1 LOG-IN TO WEB APPLICATION MANAGER .................................................................................................................35
6.2 MAIN INTERFACE OF NET-VIEWER ............................................................................................................................36
6.2.1 Menu column.................................................................................................................................................36
6.2.1.1 Live ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2.1.2 Replay..................................................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2.1.3. Setup...................................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.2.1.4 Log out .................................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.2.2 PTZ Control ...................................................................................................................................................39
6.2.3 Live Play Control ...........................................................................................................................................39
6.2.4 Remote Backup.............................................................................................................................................40
6.2.5 Multi Player File format..................................................................................................................................40
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATION S ..................................................................................................................................43

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FCC RADIATION NORM:
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
FCC Compliance Statement
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against frequency interference in
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
! Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
! Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected to.
CAUTION!
The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Your new Security Camera and DVR Kit will ship with the following items.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Please be sure the computer that you install the included software with complies with the following
specifications:
- IBM PCs or 100% Compatibles
- Windows® XP, Vista, 7
- Internet Explorer 7 or Newer Web Browser Software
- CD-ROM Drive (for software installation)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION:
1. Use proper power source.
Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than specified voltage
(100-240V AC).
2. Never insert any metal into the DVR or any openings.
Putting metal into the DVR case can cause danger of electric shock.
3. Do not operate in wet or dusty area.
Avoid places like a damp basement or dusty hallway.
4. Do not expose this product to rain or use near water.
If this product accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact technical support immediately.
5. Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
To clean the outside case of the DVR, use a lightly dampened cloth (no solvents). Do not
use any cleaning solutions or cleaner.
6. Provide proper ventilation.
Use in well ventilated area to avoid overheating of the device.
7. Do not attempt to remove the top cover.
If any abnormal operation is observed, unplug it immediately and contact technical support.
8. Do not attempt to remove the top cover.
Warning: You may be subjected to severe electrical shock if you remove the cover of the
DVR.
9. Handle DVR box carefully.
If you accidentally drop your DVR on any hard surface, it may cause a malfunction. If the
DVR doesn’t work properly due to physical damage, contact an authorized dealer for repair
or exchange.
10.Recommended to use with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply)
Connecting your DVR and cameras to a UPS allows continue operation even during power
outages. The duration of power out usage time depends on types of UPS used.
11.Make sure there is good air circulation around the unit.
This DVR system uses a hard drive for video storage, which generates heat during
operation. Do not block air holes/vents (bottom, upper, sides and back) of the DVR that
reduce the generated heat while the system is running. Install or place this product in a well
ventilated area.!
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CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES!
Other Features!
• H.264 compression
• Real time recording on 8 channels
• USB Backup to flash drive
• Security Certified Hard Drive pre-installed
• Easy control with USB mouse
• Instant viewing using Windows® Mobile™, Symbian® S60 Version 3 and iPhone®
• Internet Remote Functions*: View, Search & Playback, Backup and Setup
• Email alerts with JPEG attachment
• Microsoft Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, and 7 compatible

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CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT!
2.1 Front Panel (Please refer to actual product for detail)
Item Buttons /
Indicators Marks Functions
1 Power Button Push and hold to turn power On/Off
2 HDD Indicator HDD When the indicator lights up or flashes, it means the hard drive is
being used.
3 Recording
Indicator REC When the indicator lights up or flashes, it means the DVR is recording.
4 Alarm Indicator ALM When the indicator lights up or flashes, it means the alarm is
triggered.
5 HDD Full
Indicator FULL When the indicator lights up or flashes, it means the HDD is full.
6 Network Speed
Indicator 100M When your network is at 100Mbps, this indicator will light up.
7 Network Link
Indicator LINK When the indicator lights up or flashes, it means your DVR is connected to a working network.
8 Channel Select:
1-5 1-5 When DVR is recording or running regularly, press one of these
buttons to display a specific channel only on screen
9 6, REW 6/!
When DVR is recording or running regularly, press this button to
display only channel 6 on screen. When video is playing, press
this to rewind the video clip.
10 7, STOP, SLOW 7/"/
When DVR is recording or running regularly, this button to display
only channel 7 on screen. When video is playing, press this to
stop the video clip or play video frame by frame.
11 8, PLAY 8/
When DVR is recording or running regularly, press this button to
display only channel 8 on screen. Press this to start playing
video.
12 9, NEXT 9/ When video is playing, press this to play the next clip.
13 0, FWD 0/#
When DVR is recording or running regularly, press one of these
buttons to display all 8 channels on screen. When video is
playing, press this to fast forward the video clip.
14 NAVIGATION $%&' Press to Navigate through menus and make selections
15 OK/PTZ OK/PTZ
Press to open option menu, make selections or open the PTZ
(Pan Tilt Zoom) window if you have purchased and installed a PTZ
capable camera separately.
16 Inferred Sensor Remote Control input sensor.
17 USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port to connect external USB Data Devices such as USB Flash
Drive or USB Hard Disk for backup or system upgrade.
18 USB Mouse Port USB
MOUSE
Port to connect the included USB Mouse for control and
navigation.

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2.2 Rear Panel (Please see actual product for detail)
Item Physical ports Connection method
1 Power Port Connect power supply - DC19V 3A
2 Video outputs Connect monitor output ( BNC interface)
3 Video inputs Connect CH1-8 ( BNC interface)
4 Audio input 8 Channel (RCA interface)
5 Audio output Connect signal output (RCA interface)
6 VGA Port Connect to Monitor to display video
7 Ethernet Port Connect intranet, internet (RJ45 interface)
8 RS-485/Sensor/Alarm RS485/Sensor/Alarm interface (see pin outs below)
RS485/Sensor/Alarm port functions (from right to left):
Pin 1-4: Alarm Outputs
Pin 1: 12V Output
Pin 2: Ground Output
Pin 3: RS-232 Data Transmit Pin
Pin 4: RS-232 Data Receive Pin
Pin 5-6: PTZ Control port
Pin 5: RS-485B
!
Pin 6 RS-485A
Pin 7: Ground Output
Pin 8: No Connection
Pin 9: Communication Port Output
Pin 10: Ground Output
Pin 11-18: Sensor Inputs

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2.3 Remote Control
The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface.
To use the remote control:
STANDBY Put DVR into Standby mode
LoginLOCK
Press to active the system to require password
to open menus. This button will simply open
Main Menu if password is disabled.
1-8 Digital Key 1-8, Channel Select
9 & 0 Digital Key 9 and 0
Display all Channels or 4 channels at a time
Menu Opens Main Menu
PTZ Press to open the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) window
EXIT Press to exit menus / options
$%&' Navigation Buttons for scrolling through menus
OK Press to confirm selection
+ Press to increase value in bar menu options
- Press to decrease value in bar menu options
Rewind
Play
Forward
Next
Pause / Playback
! / Stop / Frame by Frame
Audio Search or Switch the Audio Channels
Mute Turn on/off Audio

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2.4 Mouse Operation
You can use a mouse instead of the front panel buttons or remote control to navigate the
operation of your DVR
The mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus.
To use a mouse with the system:
1. Connect a USB mouse to the Bottom USB MOUSE port on the front panel of the
system.
NOTE: Only the top USB port on the front panel is designed for data backup to a USB
flash drive. Do not connect a USB flash drive to the bottom USB port on the front panel.
2. Use the mouse buttons to perform the following:
a. Left-Button: Click to select a menu option; during live viewing in split-screen,
double-click on a channel to view the selected channel in full-screen; double-click
the channel again to return to split-screen view
b. Right-Button: Click to open the Sub-Menu
3. Scroll-Wheel: No function

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CHAPTER 3: DVR/CAMERA INSTALLATION
3.1 Connecting the DVR to a TV or Monitor
Using the supplied BNC to RCA connector
1. Connect the BNC to RCA connector to the back of the DVR labeled Video Output, or
connect the monitor direct to the port labeled VGA on the back of the DVR (refer to Chapter
2.2, Rear Panel Picture)
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an open RCA VIDEO input on your TV or Monitor.
3. Power on the TV or Monitor
4. Select the appropriate video input on your TV or Monitor to view the DVR
NOTE: Your DVR must be powered on so you can view on your TV or Monitor.
3.2 Connecting the Power Supply
1. Plug the provided power supply into the back of the DVR labeled “DC19V”
2. Plug the other end of the power Adapter into any 110V outlet within your home or business.
NOTE: Connecting your DVR and Cameras power source into a UPS or battery backup system will
provide you recorded coverage after power failures. Time depends on type of UPS used.
NOTE: Ensure the cable is pushed all the way into the power supply. Otherwise the DVR will not
power on!!
3.3 Connecting the Cameras
NOTE: Prior to mounting the cameras to their desired destination, please ensure all 8 cameras are
working. Perform these steps near the DVR. Once all 8 cameras are up and running, then you can
lay the cables and mount the cameras to their desired location.
1. Each camera comes with 60ft. of cable per camera. Using one cable per camera plug each
camera into the 60ft cable. Ensure that you are plugging the cameras in the ends of the
cables that are labeled “To Cameras Side Only”
2. Plug the other end of the cables into the back of the DVR labeled 1-8.
a. Ensure all cables are secured and on snug and you are using the connectors labeled
“To DVR Side Only”
3. Connect the provided power splitters to the jacks labeled “To DVR Side Only” and plug the
power splitters into the Camera Power Adapters.
4. Connect the other end of the Camera Power Adapters to the 110V outlet or UPS.

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CHAPTER 4: DVR START UP
4.1 System Initialization
4.2 Main Interface
USING THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY
Use the system’s graphical onscreen display to navigate menus and configure options and
settings.
1. Date & Time: Displays the date and time on the system; OW—Overwrite will also appear in this
display if the function is enabled.
2. Channel Title: Displays the customizable name for the channel.
3. Record Status: Displays the current recording status of the system: R=recording,
C=continuous (normal recording); M=motion recording; A=alarm recording.
4. Channel number: Displays channel number.
NOTE: By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You do not need to enter a
password when accessing any system menus. However, for security purposes, it is highly
recommended to enable passwords on the system using the Password Menu.
For details, see “Managing Passwords”
After connecting the power adapter and turning on the
power, the system will boot-up and start initializing.
After initialization, the main interface will load. When there are
video inputs, the interface will display live images from the
cameras. In the main interface, if you use the mouse to
double-click the live image of any channel, the image will be
maximized to full screen, by double-clicking again, the display
will return to quad mode displaying all cameras; clicking the
right button of the mouse, will load the Pop-up Menu; by
clicking the left button of the mouse to select options; when
clicking any area outside the menu, you will close the Pop-up
menu.

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CHAPTER 5: DVR MENU AND OPTIONS
Mouse Only
When using the mouse, use the Sub-Menu to access several system options, including the
Main Menu.
To open the Sub-Menu:
Right-click anywhere onscreen to open Sub-Menu.
To close the Sub-Menu, click anywhere onscreen.
Using the Virtual Keyboard – Mouse Only
When using the mouse, you can input certain values using the onscreen virtual keyboard.
You will need to use the Virtual Keyboard when entering your User ID and Password.
To use the Virtual Keyboard:
Select one of the following options:
1. MAIN MENU: Opens the main system menu
2. KEYLOCK: Select to active password when password is
enabled.
3. CHN SWITCH: Select between viewing all 8 channels at
the same time or 4 channels at a time.
4. VIDEO SEARCH: Select to open the Video Search
window when the DVR is not recording
5. PTZ: Select to open the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) window.
6. MUTE OFF: Press enable sound.
7. MANUAL REC: Select to open the manual recording
windows
8. STOP REC: Select to stop recording.
1. Click on an option or field, such as the User ID and
Password fields.
2. Click 0~9 to enter the desired digit.
3. Click to switch between numerals, upper and
lowercase letters, and other characters (only for
certain options)
4. Click to enter/confirm and close the Virtual
Keyboard.
5. Click to Backspace/Delete.
NOTE: The buttons will turn from orange to white
when you select the button with the mouse cursor.

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5.1 Main Menu Preview
BASIC
SEARCH
RECORD
Exit
ADVANCE
HDD
MAIN MENU
Language
Date/Time
Password
Display
Video / Audio
System Info
Motion Detect
Mobile Device Setup
Maintenance
PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Setup
Alarm
Network Setup

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5.2 Main Menu
5.2.1 Recording Search
To access the VIDEO SEARCH menu, select Main Menu " SEARCH to open the VIDEO
SEARCH menu.
To search by file, click the “FILE LIST” button. This option will allow you to view all of the
available files by channel and type (all, normal, or alarm).
You can select a file and push the SEL button to playback the file, or use the FWD button and
down button to select options or backup the recorded file you selected. You can also put a
check mark in the box at the end of multiple files if you want to backup more then one file at
a time.
LAST (Last page): Indicates the last page of recording history you have searched. When you
view other pages, clicking the “Last page” button will take you to the Last page of the
searched files.
ALL (Select All): Allows you to select all of the events on the current page.
OTHER (Select Invert): Allows you to revert the selected and unselected events on the
current page except those you have currently selected.
BACKUP: If you want to backup one recording from the file list, select the file and click
“BACKUP”. When the backup is complete, you will be notified. Please click “SURE”.
Right-click the mouse, a pop-up menu will be displayed on the
screen. Click “MAIN MENU” button on the pop-up menu to
enter into Main Menu. You can also use the Menu button on
the front panel to open the Main Menu. When using the front
panel buttons, use the navigation buttons to move in the menu,
and use the OK button to select the option. Select “Exit” to
return to previous window. In Main Menu, you search for files,
setup recording settings, configure Hard Disk, Setup Camera,
Display, System Time, Motion Detection Settings etc.
To search for a file, enter specific date and click
“SEARCH”, you will find all the recordings of that day. You
can play video Forward at 2x, 4x, and 8x speeds, Slow play
at 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, or normal play, pause and play frame by
frame using the playback control bar, and adjust volume by
clicking or sliding tune control bar. When playback is
finished, system will return to previous menu.
First!Indicates the first page of recording history you have
searched. When you view other pages, clicking [First] button
brings you back to Page one.
PRE (Previous page): When viewing event list, clicking
“Previous page” button will take you back to page before the
one you are currently viewing (except the first page).
NEXT (Next page): When viewing event list, clicking “Next
page” button will take you to the page after the one you are
currently viewing (except the last page).

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5.2.2 Backup
Use the File List sub-menu to find recorded video on your system and copy it to a USB flash drive (not
included).
NOTE: The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from 256 MB to 4
GB.
To backup recorded data:
1. Connect an empty USB flash drive to the bottom USB port on the back panel of the system.
2. Open the Search menu and search for recorded data on the system.
3. Click FILE LIST.
4. Select the files you want to backup and click the "BAK" box next to the file name, select multiple
files if desired. Click ALL to select all files; click OTHER to deselect all files.
NOTE: The size of each file is shown in the File List menu. Use this to help you find a USB flash drive large
enough to hold all the files you wish to backup.
5. Click BACKUP from the side-panel to immediately begin copying the files to the USB flash drive.
NOTE: Backup progress appears in the status window. DO NOT remove the USB flash drive during backup.
6. If backup is successful, click CLOSE in the confirmation window and then remove the USB flash
drive.
NOTE: If there is not enough space on the USB flash drive, the system will display the following: "Space is not
enough."
5.2.3 Backup File Data
The system will create a folder on the USB flash drive named RecordFile. The files are saved as .264
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5.2.5 Record Setup
To setup weekly schedules, click on the box of the corresponding time. Choose between
ALARM, GENERAL, or NO RECORD and then click on each box in the schedule time line
that you want to apply the select record type to. You can also use the “From – To” pull-down
menus and Copy button to copy settings from one day to another. After you have
completed the schedule, click “SAVE” button to save the settings.
You can also click on the Default button to reset all time slot to “GENERAL”.
Note: Under the RECORD SETUP menu and record search menu, original color stands for no
recording, “Red” stands for alarm recording, “Green” stands for normal recording and “Blue”
stands for the channel and date you have selected.
SCHEDULE recording options include ALL, CH-1, CH-2,
CH-3, CH-4, CH-5, CH-6, CH-7, or CH-8 respectively.
Please select the option you need to record according to
the schedule, the channel you have set will be highlighted
in “Green” and channels you have not set will be “Blue”.
The time slot that is set to start recording when alarm is
triggered will be in “Red”.
Select Main Menu " RECORD to open the RECORD
SETUP menu. The adjustable options are as follow:
CHANNEL: Allows you to turn each channel ON/OFF.
QUALITY: Choose between “HIGHEST”, “HIGH”, and
“NORMAL” resolution.
AUDIO: Allows you to Enable/Disable the audio port if
you have audio enabled camera installed.
REC. MODE: Select to start recording audio after
powered on, when alarm is triggered or during scheduled
recording period by setting the configuration window.
REC. TIME: Select the recording time of each recording
file.
MASK FILED SETUP: In case there are some area that
the cameras are pointing that you do not want to be
recorded for privacy reasons, you can use this option to
“black out” certain area of each camera.

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5.2.6 Hard Disk Management
5.2.7 Basic Setup
5.2.7.1 Language
To manage the installed Hard Disk, click “Main
Menu” " “HDD” to enter “HDD MANAGEMENT”. The
HDD Management screen shows the capacity and
available recording time of the installed hard drive and
let you configure whether to overwrite old recordings or
stop when HDD is full.
Select “HDD Format” to format the installed Hard Disk
Drive and erase all recorded files.
Select “USB Format” to format the installed USB Drive
by erasing all recorded files on the drive.
To enable your DVR to overwrite old recording files,
choose “ENABLE” at the OVERWRITE field and then
click Apply.
To open the basic Setup Menu, lick “MAIN MENU” "
“BASIC”. You will see the options to configure
Language, Date/Time, Password, Display, and
Video/Audio.
Click “MAIN MENU” " “BASIC” " “LANGUAGE”
to setup the default system language.

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5.2.7.2 Date and Time Setting
Click “MAIN MENU” " “BASIC” " “DATE/TIME” to enter the TIME SETUP window to
modify system date, time, date/time format and time zone, DST (day saving time).
5.2.7.3 Password
Click “MAIN MENU” " “BASIC” " “PASSWORD”.
This option allows you set the device ID for the
DVR and set the system password if you want to
use one. Click “APPLY” to save the settings.
.
When you have enabled Password by setting the
option to “ON”, you can setup a user password and
administrator password respectively. The password
supports must be 6 characters. Click “APPLY” to
save the settings.
NOTE: Please write down your passwords and
store in a safe location.
• DATE: Enter the day, month, and year
• DATE FORMAT: Select DD/MM/YYYY,
MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD
• TIME: Enter the time
• TIME FORMAT: Use the drop-down menu and
select 12HOURS or 24HOURS
• MODIFY DATE AND TIME: Click to update
system time.
• DST: Use the drop-down menu to select ON/OFF
to enable/disable Daylight Savings Time.