SVAT CLEARVU9 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CLEARVU9
4CH All-In-One 17" LCD-DVR
Ultra Slim System w/ 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res NightVision Security Cameras
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 8
WHAT IS INCLUDED .....................................................................8
FEATURES ..................................................................................8
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY.................................................................9
BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS ........................................................ 10
16" LCD DVR .....................................................................................10
CCD Color Camera .............................................................................10
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION............................... 11
CAMERA INSTALLATION ............................................................ 11
Mounting ........................................................................................11
Wiring .............................................................................................11
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR ........................... 12
Connecting USB Devices....................................................................12
USB Mouse................................................................................................12
USB CD/DVD Writer, External Hard Drive, Or USB Flash Driver ........................13
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL MONITORING DEVICES......................... 13
Audio Equipped Cameras (Not Included)......................................................13
6 PIN DIN Cameras (Not Included) ...............................................................13
A Microphone (Not Included) For 2 Way Communication...............................14
A TV/External Speaker (Not Included) .........................................................14
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR ONSCREEN NAVIGATION............ 15
CONNECTING AND POWERING ON ............................................... 16
Shutting Down.................................................................................17
Power O The DVR (Recording Stops) ..........................................................17
Turn O The LCD Screen (Recording Continues) ............................................17
LIVE DISPLAY ........................................................................... 17
Multi-Screens...................................................................................18
Key Lock Function.............................................................................18
Locking The Screen ....................................................................................19
RECORDING MODES................................................................... 19
To Play Back Footage ........................................................................20
Advanced Search .......................................................................................21

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Accessing The Search Menu ........................................................................21
Searching By Time .....................................................................................21
Searching By Event....................................................................................22
MAIN MENU............................................................................. 23
General Menu ..................................................................................23
Display Menu ............................................................................................24
Onscreen Display Menu..............................................................................24
Monitor Menu ...........................................................................................25
Screen Saver Menu: ...................................................................................26
Camera Menu............................................................................................27
Camera Title Menu: ...................................................................................27
Changing The Camera Title.........................................................................28
Color Setup Menu: .....................................................................................28
PTZ Setup Menu ........................................................................................29
Setting Up The PTZ Camera ........................................................................29
Conguring The PTZ Menu Options .............................................................30
Controlling The PTZ Camera Through The DVR..............................................31
Motion Sensor Menu..................................................................................32
Adjusting Area Setup .................................................................................33
Sound Menu..............................................................................................35
Audio Menu...............................................................................................35
Buzzer Menu .............................................................................................36
System Menu ............................................................................................37
Date/Time Menu:.......................................................................................37
Network Menu ..........................................................................................38
Mail Menu.................................................................................................39
User Management Menu............................................................................39
Adding A New User ....................................................................................40
Editing Existing Users ................................................................................41
Deleting Users...........................................................................................43
Logging On To THe System With A User ID ....................................................43
Updating The System Management Menu...................................................44
Changing The System Name: ......................................................................44
Updating The System’s Firmware ................................................................45
Saving The System Data.............................................................................47
Loading System Data .................................................................................47
Control Device Menu..................................................................................47
Event/Sensor Menu....................................................................................48
Hdd Event Menu ........................................................................................48
Alarm Input Menu .....................................................................................49
Alarm Out Menu ........................................................................................49
Buzzer Out Menu .......................................................................................50
Email Notication Menu ............................................................................51

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Disk Manage Menu ....................................................................................52
Changing To The Disk Manage Menu ...........................................................52
Formatting The DVR’s Hard Drive ................................................................53
RECORD MENU ......................................................................... 55
Recording Operations Menu .......................................................................56
Timer/Motion Setup Menu .........................................................................57
Size/FPS/Quality/Audio Settings.................................................................57
Activation Menu........................................................................................59
Alarm Setup Menu.....................................................................................61
ARCHIVE MENU ........................................................................ 62
Archiving Video Footage To An External USB Device......................................62
DVR NETWORKING GUIDE ......................................................... 64
Preparing Your DVR ..........................................................................64
Connecting The DVR To Your Router ............................................................65
Accessing The DVR’s IP Information.............................................................65
Conguring Settings..................................................................................66
Preparing Your Computer..................................................................67
Installing The Remote Viewer Software On Your PC......................................68
Understanding The Remote DVR Viewer Software ..............................69
Connecting To And Viewing The DVR Remotely (Within Your Network) .........71
Getting Started .........................................................................................71
Creating A Connection Group......................................................................71
Entering The DVR’s Information..................................................................72
Adjusting Your Display On Screen................................................................72
Additional Group Settings..........................................................................73
Additional Conguration ...........................................................................73
Connecting To And Accessing Your DVR Online ....................................74
Setting Up & Connecting To The Internet.....................................................74
Connecting Via A D-Link Router (Example)...................................................75
Finding Your External Ip.............................................................................76
Testing Your External Ip .............................................................................76
If Successful ..............................................................................................77
If You Cannot Connect................................................................................77
Forwarding Outside Your Network ..............................................................79
Setting Up A Dynamic DNS Account .............................................................79
Finalizing Setup ........................................................................................81
Conguring The DVR’s DDNS Information ....................................................82
Setting Up Your DVR To Send Email Alerts....................................................83

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Sending A Test Email..................................................................................84
Understanding The Notication E-Mails ......................................................84
Conguring Mail Settings .................................................................85
DVR Settings Through The Remote Viewer .........................................85
Entering Setup..........................................................................................85
Record Menu.............................................................................................86
Camera Menu............................................................................................87
Sound Menu..............................................................................................88
Event/Sensor Menu....................................................................................89
System Menu ............................................................................................90
Referring To The Event Viewer For Events And Activity..................................91
Using The Remote Software’s Search Mode To Play Back Previously Recorded
Footage ....................................................................................................92
Finding Previously Recorded Footage .........................................................94
Playing Back Previous Footage...................................................................94
Archiving Footage To Your PC......................................................................94
Saving Still Shots (Screen Caps) To Your PC...................................................95
Sending A Still Image To Your Printer ..........................................................96
Searching The Log Viewer For Events...........................................................96
Using The Backup Player To View Archived Footage On Your Pc.............97
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................ 98
Compatible PTZ Protocol ..........................................................................101
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 101
17" LCD DVR ................................................................................... 101
Outdoor Camera (SPARTAN1)........................................................... 102
COMPLETE SPARTAN1 CAMERA MANUAL.................................... 103
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the CLEARVU9! Use this ultra slim, all-in-one security system to monitor your home or
business, and experience the convenience in viewing video on the built-in 19”LCD screen. Correct installation and use of this
system will greatly increase the security in your home or business. Please read through this manual carefully and follow the
instructions to get the most out of your CLEARVU9 DVR system.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED
FEATURES
Record up to 240 Days
This DVR utilizes the advanced Seagate SV35 hard drive.The 160GB hard drive was designed by Seagate for optimization with DVRs to ensure secure
and consistent recording for years.
Stylishly Integrated 17”LCD
The LCD prole is amazingly slim. View crisp clean video on the 17”screen. The CLEARVU9 instantly transforms your viewing space into a vibrant,
clutter-free, security base station.
View Video Online w/ No Service Fees (Supports DDNS)
View live or recorded footage from any computer with Internet Explorer, anywhere in the world (other web browsers are not compatible).This
unit also features auto time syncing, which makes the time on your video footage consistent with the ocial time.The unique design of the DVR
operating system also means you don’t have to sign up for any additional services.
Email Alerts
This system helps keep you notied of events happening in your monitoring location.You can set the unit to automatically send alerts to your email
inbox whenever motion is detected or when cameras lose power. Up to 7 dierent email addresses can receive these alerts.
USB/DVD/CD Backup
You can transfer video footage to a USB ash drive for archiving or osite viewing.You can also transfer your footage using an external DVD/CD
writer.
Auto-Start Recording
The DVR instantly begins recording when you rst power it on. It will resume recording after any power loss, providing you with a stable, worry-free
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Advanced Motion Activated Recording
You can set the DVR to record only when motion is detected and alert you with an audible alarm. You can even set individual cameras to detect
motion, and only video from those cameras will be recorded. Motion Mask allows you to block areas with constant motion, ensuring that only
suspicious activity is recorded.
Covert Mode
This system oers a covert way of recording so you have the option to keep your camera locations discreet. The DVR will record footage, but the
camera channel will display a blue screen. This option is customizable for each camera to meet your needs.
Triplex DVR
This DVR gives you the ability to play, record, and remotely view at the same time. Seamlessly play back your video footage or enter menu screens
while recording and viewing over the Internet.
Pre-Event Recording Time
Never miss the events that cause the DVR to begin recording.When the system is in motion activated recording mode, you can set the DVR to store
up to 5 seconds of video footage before the movement actually happened, ensuring that you don’t miss anything.
Password Protection
Ensure that only authorized users can change DVR settings or halt recording.
2 Way Internet Communication
This system comes equipped with audio support and allows 2 way communication between the DVR and a remote PC when connected via the
Internet.
Mouse/Remote Control
Navigate the onscreen menu with the included USB mouse and remote control.
24/7 Scheduled Recording
Set up a weekly recording schedule, and specify which hours of the day you want to continuously record, motion detect record, or not record at all.
All video is time and date stamped for easy searching and playback.
Search by Date, Time, or Event
Finding your recorded footage is easy. Simply choose the desired date and time range, and the requested video clips will appear. Clips are also
labeled by event, which makes it easy to nd footage that was captured by motion detection.
Electroluminescent DVR Control Panel
The buttons on the DVR are backlit blue, allowing you to easily operate the system in the dark.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
• CVW2(60ft.cameraextensioncable)
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BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS
17" LCD DVR
1. Monitor Speaker
2. Channel Selection Buttons - Select to display individual cameras in live
display and playback. Can also be used to enter numeric passwords
(when prompted)
3. Pause Button
4. Navigation / Reviews / Control Buttons
 • Review/PlaybackButton
 • ChangesthePlaybackSpeed
 • ChangestheReverseSpeed
 • UpButton
 • DownButton
 • ForwardPlaybackButton 
5. Enter Button - Conrms selection in navigating onscreen menus
6. Return Button - Returns to the previous screen when navigating onscreen menus
7. Display Button - Selects various display modes in live display and playback
8. Setup Button - Displays the setup menus
9. PTZ Button - Selects PTZ mode in live display
10. Power Button
11. Zoom Button - Selects digital zoom in live display
12. 6 PIN DIN Video Inputs - Connects 6 PIN DIN cameras to the DVR
13. BNC Video Inputs
14. RCA Audio Inputs - For connecting a microphone/audio supported camera
(not included) to the DVR
15. BNC Spot Video Output - Additional connection to your TV/monitor, only
displays video when motion recording is activated
16. RCA Audio Output -For connection to your TV/monitor
17. VESA Mount - International Standard for safe mounting and cable management.
18. Alarm Sensor Inputs/Outputs
19. Ethernet Port - For connection to your local area network and the Internet
20. Power Input
21. USB Inputs
CCD COLOR CAMERA
22. Adjustable Sun Shield - Helps prevent glare from bright lights
23. Infrared (IR) LEDs - Allows the camera to see in the dark up to 15ft away
24. CDS Sensor - Automatically turns on the infrared LEDs when it gets dark out
25. Camera Housing - Made of anodized aluminum to prevent rust
26. Camera Mount - Allows the camera to be desk or wall mountable
27. Connection to Video/Power Wire - 4 PINDIN

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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION
For best performance, follow these simple guidelines:
• Camera(s)shouldbeinstalledbetween8and13feetabovetheareatobemonitored.
• Tomaximizeviewingarea,ensuretherearenoobstructionsinthecamera’sview.
• Ensurethatthesunshadeispositionedtoavoidglareandpositioncamerasawayfromdirectsunlight.
• Eachcameracomeswith60feetofextensionwire.Pleasemakesureyoumountthecamerasnomorethan60feetfromtheDVR.
• TheDVRshouldbeplacedonaat,stablesurface.Adequateventilationmustbeprovided,sodonotblockanyoftheairventsonthe
back of the DVR.
• Werecommendusingasurgeprotectedpowerbarand/oranUninterruptedPowerSupply(UPS)topowertheDVRandcameras.
CAMERA INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
1. Decide if the camera will be wall-mounted or sit on a desk/tabletop.The camera can be
adjusted for either mounting scenario by rotating the camera to the required position.
2. Screw each mounting bracket into each camera’s mounting hole, turning it clockwise.
3. Mount each camera in the desired location, no more than 60 feet from the DVR (unless you
have purchased additional wiring).
4. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles.
WIRING
Follow these instructions for the installation of each camera:
2. Plug the camera’s power supply into the power jack located on the
60 ft. video/power wire.
3. Plug the camera’s power adapter into an AC outlet. 4. Attach the BNC to RCA connectors to the camera inputs on the
back of the DVR.
1. Plug the 4 PIN DIN female connection on the camera into the
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5. Connect the 60ft. video/power wire’s male RCA plug to one of the
VIDEO IN ports for channel 1-4.
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR
This DVR has other ports which allow you to connect additional SVAT or third party devices to the system. Please note that there are many makes
and brands of compatible devices, and the instructions below may not always be accurate or applicable. Always refer to your item’s instruction
manual for proper setup and operation.
CONNECTING USB DEVICES
CONNECTING A USB MOUSE FOR ONSCREEN NAVIGATION
Plug in the included USB mouse into one of the USB ports on the side of the DVR for convenient onscreen navigation of menus and display settings.
NOTE: This manual is written with the mouse being the main tool for navigation.
NOTE: For detailled instructions and information on the cameras incluced
with this system, please refer to the Camera Manual on pg.103.

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CONNECTING A USB CD/DVD WRITER, EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE, OR USB FLASH DRIVE (NOT INCLUDED) FOR
ARCHIVING RECORDED FOOTAGE
You can connect a plug and play CD/DVD Writer to this CLEARVU9 to back up and archive recorded footage that is on the DVR. Simply plug your
external device into the DVR and follow the instructions on pg. 62 to back up your footage to the drive.
NOTE: Only Plug and Play USB devices are compatible with this DVR
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL MONITORING DEVICES
CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPPED CAMERAS (NOT INCLUDED)
Audio equipped cameras can be connected to the system via the AUDIO IN ports. Through the
RECORD menu (refer to pg.57 for detailed instructions) you can set specic schedules for the
cameras to record audio, or set to have them always record sound. You can also adjust the live
audio settings (pg.35) so you can listen in on a specic camera’s live audio at any time you
choose.
NOTE: Only channels 1-4 can transmit and record audio.
Only one audio device can be equipped per channel. For example, you can not
have an audio equipped camera and a microphone plugged in to channel 1 at
the same time.
CONNECTING 6 PIN DIN CAMERAS (NOT INCLUDED)
Cameras with 6 PIN DIN connections (not included) can be plugged into the system via
the 6 PIN DIN jacks on the back of the DVR.
NOTE: Only use SVAT brand 6 PIN DIN cameras with this product. Any
other brands may not have the same PIN layout or power level. Connecting
a device that requires a dierent PIN layout or any other level of power is
dangerous to the camera, the DVR, and yourself and can run the risk of electric
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CONNECTING A MICROPHONE (NOT INCLUDED) FOR 2 WAY COMMUNICATION
If you connect a microphone to one of the AUDIO IN jacks, you can communicate with computers
that are remotely connected to the DVR. After connecting the microphone, simply enable
live audio and the channel which it is connected to (see pg.35 for more information on audio
settings). Audio will be transmitted to the connected PC until the LIVE AUDIO setting is turned
to OFF, or the microphone is disconnected.
NOTE: Only one audio device can be equipped per channel. For example, you can not have an
audio equipped camera and a microphone plugged in to channel 1 at the same time.
CONNECTING A TV/EXTERNAL SPEAKER (NOT INCLUDED) FOR LISTENING TO LIVE AUDIO OR 2 WAY COMMUNICATION
Connecting a TV or external speaker to the audio out jack allows you to listen to live audio from
one of your audio-equipped cameras (not included). After connecting the TV or speaker, simply
enable live audio and the channel which it is connected to (see pg.35 for more information on
audio settings). Audio will be transmitted to the speaker until the LIVE AUDIO setting is turned
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR ONSCREEN NAVIGATION
1 POWER BUTTON
Turns the LCD screen or DVR system ON or OFF
2 SETUP BUTTON
Enters the setup screen
3 CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTONS
Select to display individual cameras in live display and playback.
Can also be used to enter numeric passwords (when prompted)
4 ENTER BUTTON
Conrms selection in navigating onscreen menus
5 NAVIGATION / REVIEWS / CONTROL BUTTONS
Up Button
Review/ Playback Button
Changes the Playback Speed
Down Button
Changes the Reverse Speed
Reverse Playback Button
Pause Button
6 MENU BUTTONS
Display Button
Search Button
PTZ Button
Key Lock Button
Sequence Button
Zoom Button
Archive Button
7 RETURN BUTTON
Returns to the previous screen when navigating onscreen menus
8 ID BUTTON
Allows you to select and log on as a specic ID. This is for multiple
systems controlled by one remote.
NOTE: The remote control requires 2 AAA batteries (included).

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CONNECTING AND POWERING ON
1. Insert the power supply wire into the rear DC 12V port on the DVR
Insert the power cord into the power supply.
2. Plug the power cord from power supply into the power outlet.
We recommend using a surge protected power bar and/or
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) backup to prevent damage to
your DVR system.
3. The DVR will power on and you will see a startup screen that
detects and checks the status of hard drives.
4. The DVR will begin normal operation and will show the default
display of all 4 channels.
NOTE: When powered on for the rst time, the CLEARVU9 will automatically begin recording if cameras are connected. The DVR will
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SHUTTING DOWN
With this DVR you have the option to shut down the entire unit and stop the DVR from recording, or to turn o the LCD screen but continue
recording. For security reasons, you must enter your password to power o the system and halt recording. In either of these situations, pressing the
button again will turn the DVR or LCD screen back on.
NOTE: Only users with ADMIN permission levels can turn the unit OFF. For more information on permission levels, please refer to MAKING
CHANGES TO THE USER MANAGEMENT MENU, pg.39.
TO POWER OFF THE DVR (RECORDING STOPS)
1. When on the Live Display screen, press and hold the button on the DVR until the password window pops up.
2. You must then log o of the system. Use the Channel Selection buttons (or the number pad on the remote control) to type in your
password and press the ENTER button. (The default password is“1234”)
3. The DVR will turn o, disabling recording and remote viewing of your cameras.
TO TURN OFF THE LCD SCREEN (RECORDING CONTINUES)
1. Press the button on the DVR.
2. The screen will turn o, but recording will still continue and you will still be able to access the DVR remotely.
TIP: You can set up a screen saver so the LCD screen turns o after a certain period of inactivity, but will continue recording. You
can also set the screen saver to activate for a specic period of time (for example, at night when you are asleep). For more
information on screen saver settings, please refer to MAKING CHANGESTOTHE SCREEN SAVER MENU,pg.26.
LIVE DISPLAY
Live Display Mode allows you to view your cameras and gives you options of which cameras you want to view, when you want to view them, and
how you want the footage displayed on the screen. This is the default view when you power on the DVR.
A status bar at the bottom of the screen shows you the current date and time, as well as the percentage of hard drive space used.
A title for each camera will be shown, and next to each camera title shows that the camera is continuously recording. For more information on
changing the title for each camera, please see MAKING CHANGESTOTHE CAMERA TITLE MENU, pg.27. For more information on dierent recording
modes, please see RECORDING MODES, pg.19.

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MULTI-SCREENS
The CLEARVU9 gives you several dierent viewing options for your cameras. You can choose between Sequence Mode, Single camera, and Quad (4
camera).
TO CHANGE YOUR CAMERA DISPLAY
1. To change your camera display, click the right mouse button on the Live Display screen.
2. Click the DISPLAY icon.
3. To choose a dierent Display mode, repeat steps 1 and 2. This time, Single Display mode will be activated.
4. If you do not wish to view in Single Display mode, repeat steps 1 and 2 to view a dierent display option.
5. Continue repeating steps 1 and 2 until you nd a preferred layout.
TIP: To view an individual camera in full screen at any time, simply double click the camera you wish to view. To exit and return
back to your previous viewing mode, double click the screen again.
KEY LOCK FUNCTION
Any user with ADMIN rights can choose to lock the use of the DVR, restricting unauthorized access or system shut down. This function is useful if the
DVR is in a shared room. The DVR can only be locked and unlocked with a password.
For additional information on ADMIN rights and other user settings, see MAKING CHANGES TO THE USER MANAGEMENT MENU, pg.39.
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LOCKING THE SCREEN
1. To lock the screen and disable settings, click the right mouse button on the Live Display screen.
2. Click the Key Lock icon.
3. Enter your password (the default password is‘1234’) and select OK.
4. The status bar at the bottom of the screen will disappear, and the word LOCK will be in the middle of the screen.
5. Key Lock is now activated. All buttons on the DVR’s button panel will be disabled, and all buttons on the remote control (except for the Key Lock
button) will have no function.
6. When you want to deactivate Key Lock, press the Key Lock
button on the remote.
7. Enter the password (the default password is‘1234’) on the
remote or the DVR’s button panel and press ENTER.
8. Key lock is now disabled, and you are able to access menus
and change settings.
RECORDING MODES
The CLEARVU9 oers 3 dierent recording modes.
6. Right Click on the live display screen to bring up the Key lock
screen
7. Enter the password (the default password is‘1234’) on the
remote or the DVR’s button panel and press ENTER.
8. Key lock is now disabled, and you are able to access menus and
change settings.
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Continuous Record Mode is the simplest of recording modes. When you power on the DVR, recording will start automatically and the DVR will
continue recording until you choose to stop it. The beside each camera title indicates that the camera is in continuous recording mode.
Schedule Mode allows you to create a daily or weekly schedule for the system to record. This schedule is customizable for each camera, each day
of the week. The icon will display next to the camera title when the camera is recording, and will disappear during times that the camera
is not scheduled to record.
For information on setting Schedule Mode and its settings, see MAKING CHANGESTOTHE ACTIVATION MENU, pg.59.
Motion Detection Mode allows you to have the cameras wait on standby and only record when motion in the monitoring area(s) is detected.
This mode conserves hard drive space and only records important footage. A icon will display next to the camera title when the camera
detects motion while in this mode. Otherwise, the icon will be a green , meaning that the camera is in Motion Detection mode, but is not
detecting motion or recording (standby mode).
For additional information on setting Motion Detect Mode and its settings, see MAKING CHANGESTOTHE ACTIVATION MENU, pg.59.
PLAYBACK MODE
You can play back recorded footage right from the DVR’s button panel. This allows you to review recorded footage from all active cameras. To search
and playback specic events, see ADVANCED SEARCH, pg.21.
TO PLAY BACK FOOTAGE
1. If you want to enter playback mode, press on the DVR’s button panel.
2. Enter your password (the default password is‘1234’) and select OK.
3. Your cameras will be displayed on screen, with“END VIDEO”in each frame. The date and time will be displayed in the status bar at the bottom
of the screen.
4. To begin reverse playback, click . You will see your present footage begin to play in reverse and the clock count backwards.
5. The and buttons allow you to adjust reverse speeds from real time up to 64x. Clicking, or clicking and holding the buttons allow you
to increase reverse speeds.
6. Any cameras that were scheduled to record will display the footage in reverse.
7. Any cameras that are disconnected or were not scheduled to record will display a blue screen and the words“END VIDEO”in the frame.
8. Cameras which were set to detect motion will have a frozen image and“NO VIDEO”in the frame. Any recorded footage will play in reverse.
9. When you reach footage you want to review, the and buttons can be used to pause and play footage. The button can be used to
fast forward through footage.
10. You can click the button on screen if you want to change your viewing options at any time. You can choose between full screen, sequence,
and quad.
11. When you are nished reviewing footage in playback mode, press to return back to Live Display.

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ADVANCED SEARCH
The advanced search mode displays a calendar, allowing you to easily search by either time or event for specic days or periods of time. Once the
desired footage is found, it can easily be played back and reviewed.
ACCESSING THE SEARCH MENU
1. Access the SEARCH menu by clicking the
right mouse button on the Live Display
screen.
2. Click the SEARCH icon
3. Enter your password (the default
password is 1234) and select OK.
SEARCHING BY TIME
1. If the“SEARCH BY TIME”title is not already
active (the words will be yellow), click the
title to enter the SEARCH BY TIME SCREEN.
2. Use the mouse to click and select the date
of the footage you are searching for. Dates
that have footage available will be yellow
in color. You can use the buttons next
to the month and year to choose a
dierent time frame, if needed.
3. The time lines next to the calendar
(displayed in 15 minute intervals on a 24
hour clock) will change and display the
video status for the date selected. Orange
blocks mean that there is archived video
for the time period, and blue blocks mean
that video was not recorded during the time.

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4. To move to a specic time period, click and drag the arrow along the timeline to the specic time period you are looking for. As you drag the
arrow you will see the time indicator (next to the play button) change accordingly.
5. When you reach the desired time, press PLAY.
NOTE: Pressing PLAY puts the DVR into playback mode. For information and detailed instructions on navigating through Playback
mode, please see PLAYBACK MODE, pg. 20.
SEARCHING BY EVENT
1. Click“SEARCH BY EVENT”at the top of the screen
to enter the SEARCH BY EVENT menu.
2. Use the buttons next to the FROM and TO
titles to choose a date and time range of your
choice.
3. Check and uncheck the event boxes as needed.
For example, if you ONLY want to search for
motion activated recording on cameras 1 and 4,
make sure that the MOTION, CH1, and CH4 boxes
are checked.
4. Click START to activate the search. The event list
will be updated with all events which meet the
criteria selected in the check boxes above.
5. You can press the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll
through longer lists.
6. If you would like to review an event, simply
double click the desired entry.
7. When you have completed searching for and
playing back footage, click in the top right
corner of the window to return to the Live Display
screen.
NOTE: Pressing PLAY puts the DVR into playback mode. For information and detailed instructions on navigating through Playback mode,
please see PLAYBACK MODE pg.20.