Revo 4 Channel Digital Video Recorder User manual

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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCEWHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED INA COMMERCIAL
ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND
IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCEWITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do
not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval
of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Placement and Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to overturn.
Do not place this equipment on a closed space. Sufficient amount of
ventilation air is necessary to avoid increase of ambient temperature
which can cause improper operation or the risk of fire.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
indicatedonthe markinglabel. If youarenot sureofthetypeofpower,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator orinstallermustremove power and TNV connectionsbefore
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or
when itis left unattended andunusedforlongperiods of time, unplug
itfromthe walloutletand disconnecttheantenna orcable system. This
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line
surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of anykind through openings of this equipment
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the equipment.
12. Servicing
Donot attempt toservice this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A.When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D.If theequipmentdoes not operatenormallybyfollowingthe operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operatinginstructions as animproper adjustment ofother controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualifiedtechnician torestoretheequipmenttoitsnormaloperation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance –
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have
thesamecharacteristics as theoriginalpart. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra)
for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and installer
may determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the
equipment.
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at
the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 —Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
Features................................................................................................................................. 1
Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 —Installation & Configuration................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Connectors.......................................................................................................... 3
Front Panel View.................................................................................................................... 5
Turning on the Power............................................................................................................. 5
Quick Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................... 6
Advanced Setup................................................................................................................... 10
System Setup .................................................................................................................. 11
Network Setup................................................................................................................. 13
Camera Setup.................................................................................................................. 18
Record Setup................................................................................................................... 18
Event Setup..................................................................................................................... 21
Display Setup................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 —Operation............................................................................................................ 24
Live Monitoring..................................................................................................................... 24
Live Monitoring Menu...................................................................................................... 24
Mouse Display Menu....................................................................................................... 25
Recording Video .................................................................................................................. 26
Playing Recorded Video ...................................................................................................... 27
Searching Video................................................................................................................... 27
Search Menu ................................................................................................................... 28
Search ............................................................................................................................. 28
Go To............................................................................................................................... 30
Export .............................................................................................................................. 31
REVO Remote ..................................................................................................................... 32
Web Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 33
Web Search..................................................................................................................... 34
Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 36
Infrared Remote Control (Optional) ..................................................................................... 36
Error Code Notices .............................................................................................................. 37
Map of Screens (Advanced Setup)...................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 38
Specifications....................................................................................................................... 40

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Chapter 1 —Introduction
FEATURES
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four camera inputs. It provides exceptional
picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
4 RJ-12 Input Connectors
Compatible with Color (NTSC) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
All-In-One Digital Video Recorder with 10.1" LCD Display Panel
Records up to 120 NTSC Images per Second
Continuous Recording in Disk Recycle Mode
Records while Playing Back and Transmitting to Remote Site
User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Event)
Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Event, Record Table)
Two-way Audio Communication
4-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
Built-In Speaker
2 USB 2.0 Ports
USB Mouse
Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
Self-diagnostics with Automatic Notification including Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. Protocol
Infrared Remote Control (Optional)
Typical DVR installation
PACKAGE CONTENTS
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Adaptor and Power Cord
REVO Remote Pro Software CD and User’s Manual (This document)
USB Mouse

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Chapter 2 —Installation & Configuration
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other components that make
up part of your system. Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding.
Built-In Speaker
Stand Handle
Factory Reset Switch
USB Port
VESA Mounting Holes
Power Cord Connector
Video Out
Video/Audio In
Network Port
Built-In Speaker
The built-in speaker sounds the DVR’s audio outputs.
Stand Handle
The stand handle will be used to adjust the angle of the stand. Loosen the handle first and then change the angle, and
tighten the handle again.
VESA Mounting Holes
The system is 75x75mm VESA compatible for wall mounting.
CAUTION: Wall mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
Factory Reset Switch
This switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.

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CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
Turn the DVR off. Poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole under of the USB, and turn the DVR
on. Hold the switch until the DVR turns on and the live monitoring screen appears. Release the reset switch.
All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.
USB Port
Connect the USB mouse to one of the ports. The USB mouse will be used to access many of the DVR’s
functions. A USB flash drive can be connected for backup or system upgrades.
Power Cord Connector
Connect the connector of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC power cord to the adaptor and then
to the wall outlet.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD.
MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE.
DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE
A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE
CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.
CAUTION: Ensure the DVR is not near any heat source that could cause overheating.
CAUTION: The DVR does not have an internal fan so leave a clearance of at least 6 inches near
ventilation hole areas on each side panel of the unit for proper ventilation.
Video Out
If you prefer to use a standard CCTV monitor, connect it to the VideoOutconnector using the RCAjack.
NOTE: The DVR supports simultaneous operation of a CCTV and a LCD (Built-in) monitor.
Video/Audio Input
Connect the RJ-12 cables from the observation cameras to the modular RJ-12 connectors.
Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45
jackto the DVR connector. TheDVR can be networked with a computer for remote monitoring,searching,
configuration and software upgrades. See the Network Setup section in this chapter for configuring the
Ethernet connections.
CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directlywith cable or wire
intended for outdoor use.

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FRONT PANEL VIEW
LCD Panel
LED
Infrared Sensor
LCD Panel
The LCD panel displays live or recorded video on the screen.
LED
The red LED is lit when the unit is On.
The orange and red LED flickers alternately when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
The red LED flickers while in the screen saving mode.
Infrared Sensor
The infrared sensor on the DVR receives the remote control’s signal.
NOTE: Make certain that nothing blocks the infrared sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
NOTE: When you use wireless communication devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) near the DVR, the remote
control might not function properly.
TURNING ON THE POWER
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit will take approximately 30 seconds to initialize.
As soon as the DVR’s initialization process completes, the DVR will begin displaying live video on the attached monitor
and playing live audio through the built-in speaker.
When you turn the system on for the first time, you will be asked to select the startup
language. Select the desired language and then click the OK button.
NOTE: You can change the language during System setup. Refer to the
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Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. The following describes how
to use the mouse and remote control in the setup screen. Take a minute to review the descriptions.
Mouse
Remote Control (Optional)
To enter the setup
screen…
In the Live Monitoring mode, move the
mouse pointer to the top of the screen to
display hidden menu icons. Click the
(Setup) icon with the left button.
In Live Monitoring mode, press the Menu
button to display the menu icons at the top
of the screen. Select the (Setup) icon by
pressing the button.
To select items…
Click the desired item with the left button.
Move to the desired item by pressing the
arrow buttons ( ) and select it by
pressing the button.
To change values…
Select the desired item with the left button
and roll the mouse wheel up and down to
increase or decrease the values.
Select the desired item and press the Up and
Down arrow buttons ( ) to increase or
decrease the values and then press the
button to complete the entry.
To enter characters…
Select the desired item with the left button
to displays a virtual keyboard. Click the
desired character with the left button.
Select the desired item and press the
button to displays a virtual keyboard. Move
to the desired character by pressing the arrow
buttons, and press the button.
NOTE: For simplicity, most of the operation explanations in this manual are based on using the Remote Control.
While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities to enter names and titles. When making these entries, a
Virtual Keyboard will appear.
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the character you want in
the name or title and press the button. That character appears in the title bar and
the cursor moves to the next position. Selecting toggles between the upper and
lower case keyboards, backspaces, and deletes entered characters. You can
use up to 31 characters including spaces in your title.
QUICK SETUP WIZARD
When you turn the systemon for the first time, the Quick Setup Wizard will run. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you
through configuring the system for basic operation. The wizard also can be accessed by selecting Quick Setupin the
Main Setup screen. Refer to the following Advanced Setup section.
Select the Next button to start the Quick Setup Wizard.
NOTE: Selecting the Cancel button throughout the screens
exits the Quick Setup Wizard without saving your changes
and return to the Live Monitoring mode.

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Date/Time Setup
Date: Set the system date and select the date format.
Time: Set the system time and select the time format.
Time Zone: Select your time zone.
Use Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the
system to use daylight saving time.
NOTE: The Date/Time will be set, and the clock will start
when you click the Next button.
Record Method Setup
Select the desired recording mode from:
–Motion Event Record (Recommended)
–Continuous & Motion Event Record
–Continuous Record
NOTE: You should understand each recording mode
before setting the DVR‘s recording method.
Record Video Quality Setup
Select the desired video quality profile from:
–Higher Video Quality Priority Profile
–Standard Recording Profile
–Longer Recording Time Priority Profile
NOTE: The higher quality setting requires more storage
space.
NOTE: The recording resolution will be set to Very High
when selecting High Video Quality Priority Profile, High
when selecting Standard Recording Profile, and Standard
when selecting Longer Recording Time Priority Profile.
NOTE: The recording quality and recording speed of each camera channel will be set as shown below according
to the Record Method and Record Video Quality you set.
HVQPP*
SRP*
LRTPP*
Motion Event Record
Very High / 30 ips
High / 5 ips
Standard / 2.5 ips
Continuous &
Motion Event Record
Very High / 30 ips (Time)
Very High / 30 ips (Post-Event)
High / 5 ips (Time)
Very High / 30 ips (Post-Event)
Standard / 2.5 ips (Time)
High / 5 ips (Post-Event)
Continuous Record
Very High / 30 ips
High / 5 ips (Time)
Standard / 2.5 ips
* Record Video Quality: HVQPP (High Video Quality Priority Profile), SRP (High Video Quality Priority Profile), LRTPP (Longer Recording
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Select the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup Wizard and
start the Network Setup.
Select the Next button to start the Network Setup Wizard.
NOTE: The Network wizard also can be accessed by
selecting Network Setup in the Main Setup screen. Refer
to the following Advanced Setup section.
Internet Connection
Select whether or not your DVR is connected to the Internet.
LAN Setup
Select between AutoConfigurationand ManualConfiguration
for network configuration, and then select the Test button to
test the network configuration you selected.
NOTE: Selecting Auto Configuration allows the DVR to
automaticallyobtain LAN parameters (IP address, Gateway,
Subnet Mask and DNS Server address). Selecting Manual
Configuration allows you to setup LAN parameters manually.
NOTE: The network configuration you set should be tested
by selecting Test, otherwise the Next button will cannot
be selected, and you cannot move to the next step.
Use DSL/PPPoE Setup: Selecting the box allows you to
set up the DSL network. Entering the ID and password for
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REVO EZLink Setup I
DVR Name: Enter the DVR name to be registered on the
DVRNS (DVR Name Service) server.
Test: Select the box to check whether or not the name you
entered can beused and test whether or not the REVOEZLink
Service is working properly.
NOTE: The DVR name you entered should be checked by
selecting Test, otherwise the REVO EZLink Service changes
will not be saved.
NOTE: When entering no name or a name alreadyregistered
on the DVRNS server, an error message displays.
REVO Dashboard Setup I
Select the Next button to start the Dashboard Setup.
REVO Dashboard Setup II
Select New account if you want to create a new Dashboard
account, and select Existing account if you want to use your
existing Dashboard account.
REVO Dashboard Setup III
Enter the User ID and Password for your Dashboard account.
And then register the DVR you want to access by entering the
DVR name and selecting the Register/Add a newDVR
button.

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Select the Finish button to finish the Setup Wizard.
ADVANCED SETUP
To enter the Main Setup screen, press the MENU button on the remote control. Select the (Setup) icon at the top
of the screen by pressing the button. The Login screen appears.
Select a User and enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of
Camera number buttons on the remote control and select the OK button. The factory
default password is 1234 for a User and there is no password for an admin user.
If you do not know the password, click the button for guidance.
NOTE: When logged on as the User, live monitoring, searching video and exporting recorded data (clip-copy)
can only be allowed.
NOTE: Setting up a password is strongly recommended to ensure secure management of the system.
NOTE: To enter a password by using the mouse, click the button, and a virtual keyboard displays. See
instructions above for using the virtual keyboard.
NOTE: Selecting Quick Setup or Network Setup in the Main Setup screen runs the selected setup wizard. Refer
to the previous Quick Setup Wizard section for information regarding the Quick Setup and Network Setup.
Selecting Advanced Setup in the Main Setup screen displays the following Advanced Setup screen, and gives you
to access to all the DVR’s setup screens. Your DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes.

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Throughout the screens you will see . Selecting the and pressing the button on the remote control gives you
the opportunity to reset that screen to its default settings. You can save your changes by selecting the Save button and
pressing the button. Selecting the Cancel button exits the screen without saving the changes.
System Menu
Network Menu
Camera Menu
Record Menu
Event Menu
Display Menu
NOTE: When the installed hard disk drive is not formatted, a message box appears asking you to format the
hard disk drive. If you want to record video, you must format the hard disk drive.
SYSTEM SETUP
System Settings (SYSTEM System Tab)
System ID: Set the system ID. Use the Up and Down
arrow buttons or scroll the mouse wheel to increase or
decrease the number.
NOTE: It is possible to have multiple DVRs with the
same System ID in the same area. In this case, all DVRs
with the same System ID will be controlled at the same
time when using the infrared remote control for that ID
number.
Language: Select the desired language.
Version: Displays the software version of the DVR. To upgrade the
software, connect a USB flash drive containing the upgrade package
file (.rui) to the DVR. Selecting Upgrade…displays the Upgrade
screen. Select the desired upgrade file and press the button. The
system restarts automatically after completing the upgrade.
Setup: Imports saved DVR settings or exports the current DVR settings.
Import... –To import saved DVR settings, connect a USB flash drive containing the setup file to the DVR and select the
desired setup file. Checking the Include Network Setup box changes the network settings.
Export... –To save the current DVR settings in .dat file format, connect a USB flash drive to the DVR and enter a file name
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NOTE: Even after changing the DVR settings byimporting saved settings, the time-related settings (Date/Time,
Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time) will NOT be changed.
CAUTION: The USB device must be FAT16 or FAT32 format.
Show System Log…: Displays the system logs (up to 5,000
fromthe latest). The icon willbe displayed in the last column
for system activities of remote sites. To export the system log
information, connect the USB device to the DVR. Select
Export…and press the button, and the System Log Export
screen displays. Select the box beside File name and press the
button. A virtual keyboard allows you to enterthe file name.
Log Message
Log Message
Log Message
Boot Up
Setup Export Cancel
Backup Cancel (Local/Remote)
Upgrade (Local)
Schedule On
Backup Failure (Local/Remote)
Upgrade Failure (Local)
Schedule Off
Time Change (Local)
Setup Begin
Clear All Data (Local)
Time Zone Change (Local)
Setup End
Format Disk
DISK FULL
Setup Imported
Search Begin (Local/Remote)
Shutdown
Setup Import Fail
Search End (Local/Remote)
Restart
Setup Exported
Backup Begin (Local/Remote)
DISK# BAD
Setup Export Fail
Backup End (Local/Remote)
Change Password…: Changes the password.
System Shutdown: Shuts the system down.
Date/Time Settings (SYSTEM Date/Time Tab)
Date:Set the system date, and select the date format.
Time:Set the system time, and select the time format.
Time Zone:Select your time zone.
Use Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the
system to use daylight saving time.
NOTE: The clock will not start running until you have
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Storage Settings (SYSTEM Storage Tab)
Capacity:Displays the capacity of the storage drive.
Disk Bad:Displays the damage status ofthe storage drive.
Not Formatted –The device is not formatted.
Good (%) –Less than user-defined percentage of bad disk
sections is damaged.
Bad –More than user-defined percentage of bad disk sections
is damaged.
Temperature: Displays thetemperatureofthestoragedrive.
N/A –The DVR cannot read the temperature.
Good –The temperature does not exceed the user-defined
temperature threshold.
Bad –The temperature exceeds the user-defined temperature
threshold.
S.M.A.R.T.: Displays S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) information of the storage.
Good –The storage condition is normal.
Bad –Data cannot be written on or read from the storage drive.
N/A –The S.M.A.R.T. monitoring is not working or supported.
NOTE: When the S.M.A.R.T. displays Bad, the screen displays a message box. Once the message box appears,
replacing the hard disk drive is recommended, usually within 24 hours.
Recorded Data:Displays the time information about recorded data on the drive. Selecting Clear All Data… will
clear all video data except the system log. When the hard disk drive has not been formatted, the Clear All Data…
button changes to the Format… button which is used to format the hard disk drive.
NETWORK SETUP
General Settings (NETWORK General Tab)
Transfer Speed: Set the transfer speed, and select the
unit of measure for the transfer speed between bps (bits
per second) and ips (images per second).
Quality: Select the quality of the transferred image.
NOTE: The local recording speed might be affected by
various network bandwidth (Transfer Speed) conditions.
NOTE: The higher QualityandResolution settings require
higher Transfer Speed settings. The transfer speed you
set is the maximum speed. Depending on the network
environment, this speed may not be achieved.
Remote Audio Channel: The DVR supports remote audio communication between a PC running REVO Remote Pro
or REVO Remote and a local system. Select the audio channel that sends audio to the remote site. Selecting Select
From REVO Remote will send audio of the channel selected from REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote.
NOTE: Depending on network conditions, audio might be interrupted or out of synchronization during
transmission.
Network Bandwidth Limit:You can limit the network bandwidth settings so that system does not consume too much
network bandwidth. Set the desired maximum bandwidth from 10Kbps to 100Mbps.
NOTE: When limiting the network bandwidth, the remote watch image on the PC running REVO Remote Pro
or REVO Remote might not be displayed properly.

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Enable SSL for Transferring Data: Selecting the box turns the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication On.
When it is On, the security of data, except video transmitted for remote monitoring or remote recording can be enhanced
by using the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication. When using the SSL function, the DVR cannot be connected
with a remote program or a network keyboard which does not support the SSL function.
CAUTION: The remote connection will be disconnected temporarilyafter changing theSSL
settings.
NOTE: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit
(http://www.openssl.org/).
Use REVO Remote Service: Selecting the box turns the REVO Remote service On. Select the port number used
when accessing REVO Remote. See Appendix –REVO Remote for details.
Mac Address: Displays the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the DVR.
Network Settings (NETWORK Network Tab)
Type: Select the type of network configuration from:
Manual, DHCP and ADSL (with PPPoE).
Manual –YoucanselectManualwhenusingastaticIP address
for network connection. Set up LAN parameters manually.
Set the numbers of the IPAddress, Gateway and Subnet Mask.
DHCP –You can select DHCP when the DVR is networked
through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). The
DVR reads the IP address from DHCP network when selecting
the Save button.
ADSL –You can select ADSL (with PPPoE) when the DVR
is networked through ADSL. Enter the ID and password for
ADSL connection, and the DVR receives the IP address when
selecting the Save button.
NOTE: Ask your network provider for your network connection type and connection information.
NOTE: If the DVR is configured for DHCP or ADSL, the IP address of the DVR might change whenever the unit
is turned on. If you wantto use the DVRNS function, you will need to getthe IP Address of the DNS Server from
the Internet service provider.
DNS Server: SettheDNS serverIP addressobtained from your network administrator. If you set up theDNS Server,
the domain name oftheDVRNS server or SMTP server instead of the IP address can be used during DVRNS Server or
Mailsetup. Checking the Auto(Default) box allows the DVR to obtain theIP addressof the DNS server automatically.
NOTE: Selecting Auto will only be enabled when the DVR is configured for DHCP or an ADSL network.
Port Number Setup…: Set the port number of each remote software related
program.
NOTE: You will need to get the appropriate Port Numbers for each remote
software related program from your network administrator. Do NOT use the
same port number for two different programs, otherwise, the DVR cannot be
connected with the PC running REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote.