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Configuring the Unit
The unit can be configured either on the local monitor or over the network using a PC with Internet
Explorer or similar browser. Both have near identical menu interfaces.
Accessing the menus on a local monitor
1. The Configuration pages can be displayed on a local monitor (connected to �NC
Connector �on � on the rear of the unit). �hen connected, press the ��NU button on
the �R Remote Control.
Note:
If the IR Remote Control does not open the configuration menus, press the DVR button to
make sure it is in DVR mode, then press the MENU button again.
Accessing the menus on a PC web browser
Locating the Unit IP address
The �� address of the unit is required to access the webpages. �t can be identified from the
configuration menu pages using the local monitor, press the ��NU button on the �R Remote Control
and na�igate to the System Settings:-System menu to find the DHC� assigned �� address.
Note:
The unit can be installed in a DHCP network environment where an IP address, subnet
mask and default gateway will automatically be allocated from the network DHCP Server
(DHCP is enabled by default).
Note:
If a DNS �Domain Name Server) address is not to be used, it is strongly advised that a fixed
�Domain Name Server) address is not to be used, it is strongly advised that a fixed
IP address be assigned �a DHCP assigned address can change without notification i.e.
following power failure).
A fixed IP address can be assigned via the Network Settings:-Network menu.
For information on locating the unit’s �� address �ia a �C and serial port connection, refer to
�ppendi� D.
Default DNS Address
It is recommended that a DNS �Domain Name Server) address be configured. Assigning a
recognisable name can help a remote user to locate the unit.
�f no System name is allocated to the D�-�� ��press, the default DNS address will be:
machine serial number.yourdomain.com
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<machine serial number>
is displayed in the System menu
page and also on the underside of
the unit.
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<yourdomain>
is the name assigned to your
DNS network.
The default DNS address can be renamed �ia the Network Settings:-Network menu. Following
renaming, the DNS address will be:
yourname.yourdomain.com
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yourname
‘
is the name assigned via the
Network menu.
Note:
To activate an assigned DNS address, it will be necessary to reboot the unit. The DV-IP
Express can be rebooted via System Settings:Maintain:- Reset.
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IMPORTANT:
To set the time and date on the unit, navigate to System Settings:-Time and Date.
