Revo R16DVR5 User manual

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About This Document
This document contains instructions for DVR configuration and operation.
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Adaptors and Power Cords (DVR, Camera)
Quick User Guide (This Document)
Software CD (User’s Manual included)
LAN Cable
USB Mouse
Infrared Remote Control
Notice
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The information contained herein is to be considered for reference only.
The software included in this product contains some Open Sources. You may obtain the complete corresponding
source code from us. See the Open Source Guide on the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\OpenSourceGuide.pdf).
Warning
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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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 indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power, please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNV connections before handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
A.When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D.If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance ─this indicates a need for service.

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14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra) for the equipment must be specified
so that the customer and installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the equipment.
Disposal
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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Specifications
Video
Signal Format NTSC
Video Input Composite: 12 RJ-12 and 4 BNC inputs, 1 Vp-p, auto-terminating, 75 Ohms
Monitor Outputs HDMI: 1 HDMI
VGA: 1
Video Resolution HDMI: 1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024
VGA: 1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024
Record Speed 480ips (NTSC), 400ips (PAL) @ D1 (Real-time)
Playback Speed 480ips (NTSC), 400ips (PAL) @ CIF (Full Duplex)
Inputs/Outputs
Alarm Input 16 terminal, programmable as NC or NO, 2.4V (NC) or 0.3V (NO) threshold,
5VDC
Alarm Output 2 relay output, terminal blocks, 1A@30VDC (NO)
Internal Buzzer 80dB at 10cm
Network Connectivity 10/100Mbps, 1Gbps Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio Input RJ-12 Input: 12 Line In
Audio Output RCA Output: 1, Line Out
Text Input POS Interface, ATM Interface
Connectors
Video Input 12 RJ-12 (12V , Max. 310mA) and 4 BNC
Monitor Output HDMI: 1 HDMI
VGA: 1 VGA
Audio In 12 RJ-12 connector
Audio Out 1 RCA connector
Alarm Input/Output Terminal Blocks
Ethernet Port RJ-45
RS485 Serial Port Two-connector terminal block
IR Port 1 Remote Control
USB Port 2 (USB 2.0)
Storage
Primary Storage SATA hard disk drive
Secondary Storage USB flash drive
General
Dimensions 11.8" (W) x 2.4" (H) x 9.1" (D) (300mm x 62mm x 232mm)
Unit Weight 6.83 lbs. (3.1kg)
Shipping Weight 11.46 lbs. (5.2kg)
Shipping Dimensions 15.4" (W) x 4.4" (H) x 14.2" (D) (390mm x 113mm x 360mm)
Operating Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity 0% to 90%
Power DVR: 12V , 1.9A (Adaptor: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 1.5A, 12V , 5A)
Camera: 12V , 2.5A (Adaptor: 100-240 V~, 50/60Hz, 1.5A, 12V , 5A)
Power Consumption DVR: Max. 25W
Camera: Max. 40W
Approvals FCC

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Table of Contents
Installation ........................................................................................................................................7
Video Input....................................................................................................................................7
Audio Out......................................................................................................................................7
Alarm Input/Output........................................................................................................................8
Factory Reset Switch.................................................................................................................... 8
Video Out......................................................................................................................................8
Network Port .................................................................................................................................8
RS485 Port ...................................................................................................................................9
Power Cord Connector .................................................................................................................9
Configuration ....................................................................................................................................9
Front Panel Controls.....................................................................................................................9
IR Remote Control ......................................................................................................................10
Turning on the Power .................................................................................................................11
Shutting down the System ..........................................................................................................11
Initial Unit Setup..........................................................................................................................12
Setup Wizard ..............................................................................................................................13
Operation........................................................................................................................................17
Live Monitoring ...........................................................................................................................17
Searching Video .........................................................................................................................18
Remote Program ............................................................................................................................20
REVO Remote ............................................................................................................................20
REVO Remote Pro .....................................................................................................................21
REVO Mobile ..............................................................................................................................22

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Installation
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make
up part of your system.
< DVR rear panel >
Video Input Audio Out Alarm Input/Output
Factory Reset Switch Video Out Network Port
RS485 Port DVR Power Cord Connector
Camera Power Cord Connector
Video Input
Audio Out
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier. The
DVR does not have a pre-amplifier for audio input, so the audio input should be from an amplified
source, not directly from a microphone.
Connect the RJ-12 cables from the observation cameras to the
modular RJ-12 VIDEO IN connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC VIDEO IN connectors.
Connect Audio Out to your amplifier using the RCA jack. If supported, connect the audio sources
to the audio input connector of the observation cameras that are connected to the modular RJ-12
connectors of the DVR. Refer to the observation camera manual for configuring the Audio In connection.
Your DVR can record audio from up to 12 sources.

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Alarm Input/Output
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm-In): You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm-In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage of electrical
switches for NC (Normally Closed) is above 2.4V and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and should be
stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. The voltage range of alarm input is from 0V to 5V.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
NO (Normally Open): Connect the device to the COM and NO (Normally Open) connector. NO is a relay
output which sinks 1A@30VDC.
Factory Reset Switch
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Turn it on again.
3. While the DVR is initializing, the front panel LEDs will blink. When the front panel LEDs blink, poke
the straightened paperclip into the unlabeled hole to the left of the HDMI connector.
4. Hold the switch until the DVR’s internal buzzer sounds twice.
5. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.
Video Out
An HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector is provided so that you can use an HDMI monitor
as your main monitor.
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer monitor as your main monitor.
Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect it to the DVR.
Network Port
CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or
wire intended for outdoor use.
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press
and hold the button and insert the wire in the hole below the button.
After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain
it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button
above the wire and pull out the wire.
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the HDMI connector on the rear panel.
This switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to
the original factory settings.
NOTE: Connect the monitor before the DVR boots so that video can be displayed
on the monitor with the resolution you have set during system setup. If you want
to use both the HDMI and VGA Monitor connectors, one of the monitors should
be connected before the DVR boots, and the other monitor should be connected
after the DVR boots.
The DVR can be networked using the 10Mb/100Mb/1Gb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5
cable with an RJ-45 jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for
remote monitoring, searching, configuration and software upgrades.

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RS485 Port
Power Cord Connector
The CAMERA power connector is provided to supply power to the observation cameras.
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.
Configuration
Front Panel Controls
< DVR front panel >
HDD LED Power LED Alarm LED USB Connector
NOTE: The infrared sensor on the DVR is just to the top of the Power LED. Make certain that nothing
blocks the sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
When you use wireless communication devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) near the DVR, the
remote control might not function properly.
You can also use a USB mouse to navigate through the screens and menus much like you would
on a computer.
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a suitable
control keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector
can also be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX+/TX+ and RX-/TX- of
the control system to the +and –(respectively) of the DVR.
Connect the connector of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC power cord to the adaptor
and then to the wall outlet.

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HDD LED The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk
drive.
Power LED The power LED is lit when the unit is On.
Alarm LED The Alarm LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
USB Connector Connect the supplied 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.
IR Remote Control
ID Button
Camera Buttons
Sequence Button
Freeze Button
Arrow Buttons
Menu Button
Playback Buttons
Panic Button
Layout Button
Zoom Button
PTZ Button
Enter Button
Alarm Button
PTZ Control Buttons
Back Up Button
Calendar Button
ID Button If a DVR System ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without
any additional operations. If the system ID is 1 to 16, you must to press the ID button
and then press the number button (1 to 16 (+10 & 6)) in order to control that DVR. If
the System ID of two or more DVRs is set to 0, those DVRs will react to the infrared
remote control at the same time.
Camera Buttons Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full
screen. Buttons are also used to enter passwords.
Sequence Button When in the Live Monitoring mode, pressing the SEQUENCE button displays live channels
sequentially.
Freeze Button Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current live screen.
Arrow Buttons These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. You can also use them to
change numbers by highlighting a number in the menu and using the Up and Down arrow
buttons to increase or decrease the number’s value. These buttons are also used to control
Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode.
When in the PIP display format, pressing the Up and Down arrow buttons moves the
position of the small screen counter-clockwise and clockwise.
Pressing the Left and Right buttons moves through screen pages in the Live Monitoring
mode and Search mode.

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Menu Button In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the MENU button displays the
menu icons on the right edge of the screen. Pressing the button again hides the menu
icons. During menu setup, pressing the button closes the current menu or setup dialog box.
Playback Buttons Rewind: Pressing the button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button
again toggles the playback speed from , and .
Play/Pause: Pressing the button plays back video at regular speed and pressing
the button again pauses video.
Fast Forward: Pressing the button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the
button again toggles the playback speed from , and .
Stop: Pressing the button stops playback and enters the Live Monitoring mode.
Backward: When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the previous image.
Forward: When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the next image.
In the Live Monitoring mode, pressing any playback button enters to the Search mode.
Panic Button Pressing the PANIC button starts panic recoding of all camera channels, and displays on
the screen. Pressing the button again will stop panic recording.
Layout Button Pressing the LAYOUT button toggles between different display formats. The available
formats are: PIP, 2x2, 1+5, 1+7, 3x3 and 4x4.
Zoom Button Pressing the ZOOM button zooms the current image on the screen. A PIP with a rectangle
temporarily displays showing what area of the screen has been enlarged. You can use
the arrow buttons to move the rectangle to another area.
PTZ Button Pressing the PTZ button enters the PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode which allows you to control
properly configured cameras.
Enter Button The button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during
system setup. This button is also used to enter the Cameo mode in the Live Monitoring
mode or Search mode.
Alarm Button Pressing the ALARM button resets the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during
an alarm.
PTZ Control
Buttons
While in the PTZ mode, the PRESET buttons are used to save Presets and load a Preset
View, the ZOOM buttons are used to Zoom In and Zoom Out, and the FOCUS buttons
are used for Near Focus and Far Focus.
Back Up Button Pressing the BACK UP button allows you to copy video clips.
Calendar Button In the search mode, pressing the CALENDAR button displays the Calendar Search screen.
Turning on the Power
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit takes approximately 50 seconds to initialize.
Shutting down the System
Select the System menu →General →System Shutdown and press the button on the remote control.
The Shutdown screen displays asking you to confirm whether or not you want to shut the system down. After
selecting Shutdown in the screen and pressing the button, a screen will appear telling you when it is safe
to disconnect power.

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Initial Unit Setup
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. This includes items
such as time and date, display language, camera, remote control, record mode, network and password. Your
DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes.
Press the MENU button on the remote control or move the mouse pointer on the right edge of the screen and
then select (Login) in the Live Monitoring menu to enter the setup screens. The Login screen appears.
Press the MENU button or move the mouse pointer on the right edge of the screen and then select (Setup) in
the Live Monitoring menu.
System Device
Record Network
Event Notification
Camera Display
System Setup Record Setup Event Setup Camera Setup
General General Motion General
Date/Time Schedule Alarm-In PTZ
User Pre-Event Video Loss
Storage Video Blind
System Event Text-In
Device Setup Network Setup Notification Setup Display Setup
Alarm-Out General Callback OSD
LAN Push Main Monitor
Connection Mail
RTSP SNS
REVO Remote Schedule
NOTE: For detailed descriptions of the system setup, refer to the User’s Manual on the software CD.
Select a User and enter the password by pressing the appropriate
combination of Camera number buttons and then the button.
There is no default password when logging in the admin user for
the first time. If you do not know the password, click the button
for guidance.

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Setup Wizard
Select the System menu →General →Wizard and press the button. The Wizard setup screen appears.
The Wizard setup guides you through configuring the system for basic operation.
Select either Quick wizard or Network wizard and
select the Next button to start the selected setup
wizard.
If you selected the Quick wizard, selecting the Next
button starts the Quick Setup Wizard.
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. The Time
Zone can be selected on the map.
Use Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets
the system to use daylight saving time.
Record Method Setup
Select the desired recording mode from:
– Motion Event Record (Recommended)
– Continuous & Motion Event Record
– Continuous Record

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Record Video Quality Setup
Select the desired video quality profile from:
– Higher Video Quality Priority Profile
– Standard Recording Profile
– Longer Recording Time Priority Profile
Select the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup
Wizard and select the Go to Network Setup button to
start the Network Setup.
If you selected the Go to Network Setup, select the
Next button to start the Network Setup Wizard.
Internet Connection
Select whether or not your DVR is connected to the
Internet.

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LAN Setup
Select between Auto Configuration and Manual
Configuration for network configuration, and then
select the Test button to test the network
configuration you selected.
Use DSL/PPPoE Setup: Selecting the box allows
you to set up the DSL network. Entering the ID and
password for DSL connection is required.
EZLink Setup
DVR Name: Enter the DVR name to be registered on
the DVRNS (DVR Name Service) server. The DVR
Name you entered should be checked by selecting
Test, otherwise the EZLink changes will not be saved.
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.

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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 new DVR button.
REVO Mobile
Select the Next button to see the instructions to install
the REVO Mobile app on your Smartphone or tablet.
Select the Finish button to finish the Setup Wizard.

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Operation
Live Monitoring
While in the live monitoring mode, pressing the MENU button displays the following Live Monitoring menu on
the right edge of the screen. Pressing the MENU button again hides the menu. You can navigate through menus
and items by pressing the arrow buttons.
Login/Logout
Display
Previous Group
Next Group
Freeze
Alarm
Panic
Sequence
Camera Menu
Search
Setup
Status
Login/Logout Selecting accesses the Login screen, and you will be asked to select a User and enter
the password to log into the system. Selecting displays the Logout screen asking you
to confirm whether or not you want to log out the current user.
Display Selecting displays the Display Menu.
Full Screen: Selecting and choosing the camera number button displays the selected
camera full screen.
PIP, 2x2, 1+5, 1+7, 3x3, 4x4: Selecting , , , , or displays the
cameras in the selected multiview screen mode.
Camera/Status OSD: Selecting Camera OSD or Status OSD toggles Camera
OSD or Status OSD On and Off.
Previous/Next
Group Selecting or moves to the previous or next page.
Freeze Selecting will freeze the current image on the screen until you select again.
Alarm Selecting resets the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an alarm.
Panic Selecting starts panic recording of all cameras, and selecting again stops panic
recording.
Sequence Selecting causes the cameras to display sequentially, and selecting again exits
the Sequence mode.

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Camera Menu Selecting displays the Camera Menu.
PTZ: Selecting PTZ and choosing the camera number allows you to control the selected
camera as long as it has Pan, Tilt and Zoom capabilities.
Zoom: Selecting Zoom and choosing the camera number zooms the current image
of the selected camera on the screen.
Audio: Selecting Audio toggles audio output On and Off.
Color Control: Selecting Color Control and choosing the camera number allows
you to control brightness, contrast, hue and saturation for each camera for the selected
camera.
Edit Group: Selecting Edit Group enters to the Active Cameo mode.
Search Selecting exits the live monitoring mode and enters the search mode.
Setup Selecting enters the Main Setup screen.
Status Selecting will allow you to check the status of the DVR’s system, inputs and storage.
Searching Video
While in the search mode, pressing the MENU button displays the following Search menu on the right edge of
the screen. Pressing the MENU button again hides the menu. You can navigate through menus and items by
pressing the arrow buttons.
Search
Go To
Bookmark
Display
Previous Group
Next Group
Alarm
Panic
Camera Menu
Export
Status
Data Source
Exit
Search Selecting displays the Search menu.
Event Log Search: Selecting Event Log Search selects video from the event log.
Record Table Search: Selecting Record Table Search selects using a recording table.
Motion Search: Selecting Motion Search selects motion events.
Text-In Search: Selecting Text-In Search selects text input strings.
Go To Selecting displays the Go to menu.
Go to the First: Selecting Go to the First displays the first recorded image.
Go to the Last: Selecting Go to the Last displays the last recorded image.
Go to the Date/Time: Selecting Go to the Date/Time allows you to set the date
and time you want to search for video.
Bookmark Selecting adds the current playback point to the bookmark list.