Revo R4-8-16DVR2 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.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL
DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE
PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL
ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND
IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA
IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT
THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-
CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. We are not responsible for any
problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions
or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.

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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. Ventilation
Place this equipment only in an upright position. This equipment has an
open-frame Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS), which can cause a fire
or electric shock if anything is inserted through the ventilation holes on the
side of the equipment.
7. Placing 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.
8. 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.
9. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
10. 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.
11. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.
12. 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.
13. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should
conform to all local codes.
18. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
19. 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.
20. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
21. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
22. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
23. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
24. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
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...................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration.................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Connectors........................................................................................... 3
Front Panel Controls...............................................................................................6
Infrared Remote Control.......................................................................................... 7
Turning on the Power.............................................................................................. 9
Basic Setup Wizard...............................................................................................10
Main Setup............................................................................................................11
System Setup........................................................................................................ 12
Network Setup.......................................................................................................14
Camera Setup.......................................................................................................17
Record Setup ........................................................................................................ 17
Event Setup...........................................................................................................20
Display Setup........................................................................................................22
Chapter 3 — Operation .............................................................................................25
Live Monitoring......................................................................................................25
Display Menu......................................................................................................... 26
Event Monitoring ...................................................................................................27
Active Cameo Mode.............................................................................................. 28
PTZ Mode.............................................................................................................. 28
Recording Video.................................................................................................... 29
Playing Recorded Video........................................................................................ 29
Searching Video....................................................................................................30
Search Filter.......................................................................................................... 31
Go To ....................................................................................................................34
Clip-Copy............................................................................................................... 35
WebGuard............................................................................................................. 36
Web Monitoring.....................................................................................................37
Web Search...........................................................................................................38
Appendix....................................................................................................................40
Factory Default Settings........................................................................................ 40
Error Code Notices................................................................................................ 42
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 43
Specifications........................................................................................................ 43

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
FEATURES
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four, eight or 16 camera inputs. It provides
exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
4, 8 or 16 Composite Input Connectors
Compatible with Color (NTSC) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
Auto Detection for VGA Monitor
Dual Codec (MPEG4 and H.264)
Records up to 120 NTSC Images per Second
Continuous Recording in Disk Recycle Mode
Records while Playing Back and Transmitting to Remote Site
Full Function Infrared Remote Control
User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Motion and Alarm)
Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Event, Record Table)
Two-way Audio Communication
4-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Built-in Buzzer
Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
Self-diagnostics with Automatic Notification including Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. Protocol
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Cord
USB Mouse
Infrared Remote Control and Batteries
Rack-mount Kit
Netcon Software CD and User’s Manual (This document)
Digital Video Recorder Power Cord
USB Mouse IR Remote Control and Batteries (AAA Type)
Rack-mount Kit Netcon Software CD and User’s Manual

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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.
16-Channel Model
8-Channel Model
4-Channel Model
Video In Video Out Alarm Input/Output Factory Reset Switch
RS-485 Port Network Port Audio Out Power Connector
NOTE: The illustrations and descriptions in the following section refer to the 16-channel model.

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Connecting the Video Input
Connect the RJ-12 cables from the modular cameras to
the modular RJ-12 connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video Inconnectors.
(16-Channel Model Only)
Connecting the 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. The VGA monitor
is automatically detected when you connect it.
NOTE: It is possible that the DVR will not automatically detect a VGA monitor if the monitor does not support
the auto detect function. In this case, press and hold the DISPLAY button on the remote control for 5 seconds or
longer to switch the video output to VGA out. Pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds or longer again returns
to the composite video output mode.
If you prefer to use a standard CCTV monitor, connect it to the Video Out connector.
NOTE: The DVR does not support simultaneous operation of a CCTV and a VGA monitor.
Connecting Alarms
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.
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 for NC (Normally
Closed) is above 4.3V and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and it should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be
detected.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to a GND connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
NC/NO (Normally Closed/Normally Open): Connect the device to the C (Common) and NC (Normally Closed)
connectors or Cand NO (Normally Open) connectors. NC/NO is a relay output which sinks 0.5A@125VAC (NC) and
1A@30VDC (NO).
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and
the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI(Alarm Reset In) and GND(Ground)
connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. Connect the
wires to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors.

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Connector Pin Outs: AI
(
1 to 16
)
Alarm In
p
uts 1 to 16
GND Chassis Groun
d
ARI Alarm Reset I
n
NC Alarm Out
(
Normall
y
Closed
)
C Commo
n
NO Alarm Out
(
Normall
y
O
p
en
)
Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb 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. See the Network Setup section in this chapter for
configuring the Ethernet connections.
CAUTION: The network connecto
r
is not designed to be connected directly with cable or wire
intended for outdoor use.
Factory Reset
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the Alarm Output 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.
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 to the left of the Alarm Output connector,
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.
Connecting to the RS-485 Port
The RS-485 connector can be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect TX+/RX+ or
TX-/RX-of the control system to the RX+/TX+or RX-/TX- (respectively) of the DVR. See the Camera
Setup section in this chapter of this manual and the PTZ camera manufacture’s manual for configuring
the RS-485 connection.
Connector Pin Outs: Master Unit Slave Unit
RX+/TX+ →To →TX+/RX+
RX-/TX-
→To →TX-/RX-
Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
Connect Audio Out to your amplifier using the RCA jack. 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 four sources. When installing more than four observation cameras,
only audio sources from cameras connected to the RJ-12 Video In 1, Video In 2, Video In 3 and
Video In 4 connectors will be recorded.
Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the AC power cord to the DVR and then to a wall outlet.

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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.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Copy LED HDD LED Power LED Alarm LED LAN LED USB Port
Copy LED
The Copy LED is lit when the DVR making a clip copy.
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.
LAN LED
The LAN LED is lit when the unit is connected to a network via Ethernet.
USB Port
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 to make video clip copies or for system upgrades.
NOTE: The infrared sensor on the DVR is just to the right of the LAN LED. Make certain that nothing blocks the
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INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
ID
DISPLAY
SEQUENCE
FREEZE
ALARM
CAMERA
PTZ Control (FOCUS, PRESET, ZOOM)
MENU
PTZ Mode
Arrows
Enter
ZOOM Mode
PLAYBACK
(Stop, Pause, Play, RW, FF, Next, Previous)
ID Button
If a DVR System ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without any additional entries. (Refer
to the Main Setup section in this chapter for further information on setting the System ID.) If the DVR system ID is 1 to 16,
you must to press the ID button on the remote control followed by the number button (1 to 16) in order to control that
DVR. If two or more DVRs have the same ID, those DVRs will react to the infrared remote control at the same time.
DISPLAY Button
Pressing the DISPLAY button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: full, 4x4, 3x3, 2x2
and PIP.
When the DVR does not detect a VGA monitor automatically, pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds or longer
will toggle the video output between the composite video output and VGA out. During clip copy, you cannot switch
the video output mode.
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.

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ALARM Button
Pressing the ALARM button resets the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an alarm.
CAMERA Buttons (1 to 16)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons 1 to 9 are also
used to enter passwords.
PTZ Control Buttons
While in the PTZ mode, the FOCUS buttons are used for Near Focus and Far Focus, the PRESET buttons are used to
save Presets and load a Preset View, and the ZOOM buttons are used to Zoom In and Zoom Out.
MENU Button
In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu icons at the top of the
screen. Pressing the button also hides the menu icons. During menu setup, pressing the button closes the current
menu or setup dialog box.
PTZ Mode Button
Pressing the PTZ button enters the PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode which allows you to control properly configured cameras.
Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and items displayed in the Live Monitoring or Search screens. They
are also used to navigate through menus and GUI during the system setup. You also can use them to change numbers by
highlighting a number in a menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number’s value.
The arrow 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.
Enter Button
The (Enter) 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.
ZOOM Mode 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.
PLAYBACK Buttons
Stop: Stops playback and enters the Live Monitoring mode.
Pause: Pauses the video. displays on the screen when in the Pause mode.
Play: Plays back images at regular speed. The screen displays when the DVR is playing back video.
RW (Rewind): Plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from ,
and . , and displays on the screen respectively.
FF (Fast Forward): Plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from
, and . , and displays on the screen respectively.
Next: Goes to the next image.

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Previous: Goes to the previous image.
In the Live Monitoring mode, pressing any playback button enters to the Search mode.
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, you might have the DVR’s internal buzzer sound if not all cameras
(16, 8 and 4 cameras for 16-, 8- and 4-channel DVR respectively) are installed to the DVR because the DVR is set to
use all camera channels by default. To turn the internal buzzer off, press the ALARMbutton on the remote control, or
move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and click the (Alarm Off) icon.
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 Main
Setup section of this chapter.
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. The following describes how
to use the remote control and mouse in the setup screen. Take a minute to review the descriptions.
Remote Control Mouse
To enter the setup
screen…
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.
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.
To select items… Move to the desired item by pressing the
arrow buttons ( , , , ) and select
it by pressing the button. Click the desired item with the left button.
To change 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.
Select the desired item with the left button
and roll the mouse wheel up and down to
increase or decrease the values.
To enter characters…
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.
Select the desired item with the left button
to displays a virtual keyboard. Click the
desired character with the left 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.
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BASIC SETUP WIZARD
When you turn the system on for the first time, the Basic Setup Wizard will run. The Basic Setup Wizard guides you
to configure the system for basic operation. The wizard also can be accessed by selecting the icon in the Setup screen.
Refer to the following Main Setup section.
Select the Next button to start the Basic Setup Wizard.
NOTE: Selecting the Cancel button throughout the screens
exits the Basic Setup Wizard without saving your changes and
return to the Live Monitoring mode.
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.
Enable 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
selecting 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
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Select the Finish button to finish the Basic Setup Wizard.
NOTE: Selecting the Go to Network Setup button moves to the
Network Setup directly after finishing this wizard.
MAIN SETUP
The Main Setup screen gives you to access to all the DVR’s setup screens. Your DVR can be set up using various screens
and dialog boxes.
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.
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 password screen appears.
Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of Camera number
buttons on the remote control and select the OK button. The following Main Setup
screen appears. There is no default password when logging in for the first time.
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 the icon in the top-right corner allows you to access the Basic Setup wizard.
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.

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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
for the settings.
NOTE: Even after changing the DVR settings by importing 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.