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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Packing List ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................... 9
2. Installation .................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Hard Disk Installation ................................................................................................... 10
2.1.1
Hard Disk Compatibility List ........................................................................... 18
2.2 Rack Mount .................................................................................................................. 19
2.3 Basic Connection .......................................................................................................... 20
2.3.1
Monitor Connection ....................................................................................... 21
2.3.2
Display Aspect Ratio ....................................................................................... 22
2.3.3
Alarm I / O ...................................................................................................... 23
2.3.4
RS-485 Port ..................................................................................................... 24
2.3.5
RS-232 Port ..................................................................................................... 24
2.4 Turning On / Off the Power .......................................................................................... 24
2.5 Checking the Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................ 25
2.6 Connecting the DVR to the Network ............................................................................ 28
2.6.1
Router or LAN Connection ............................................................................. 28
2.6.2
Direct High-Speed Connection ....................................................................... 31
2.6.3
One-to-One Connection ................................................................................. 32
3. Mouse and Front Panel Button Operation ...................................................................... 36
3.1 USB Mouse Operation .................................................................................................. 36
3.1.1
How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio........................................................ 36
3.1.2
OSD Root Menu .............................................................................................. 36
3.1.3
Field Input Options ......................................................................................... 37
3.2 Front Panel Buttons Operation .................................................................................... 38
3.2.1
Front Panel Review ........................................................................................ 38
3.2.2
How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio........................................................ 38
3.2.3
OSD Root Menu .............................................................................................. 38
3.2.4
Field Input Options ......................................................................................... 39
3.3 General Operation ........................................................................................................ 40
3.3.1
Login ............................................................................................................... 40
3.3.2
Forget Your Password .................................................................................... 41
3.3.3
Camera Selection ........................................................................................... 41