H.264 Pentaplex DVR
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Table of Contents
Safety Warning and Precautions
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Package Contents
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Chapter 1. Understanding Your DVR
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1.1. Basic Security System Configuration
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1.2. Features of Your DVR
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1.3. Front Panel View
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1.4. Rear Panel View
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1.5. Remote Control
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Chapter 2. Installation
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2.1. HDD Installation
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2.2. Network Connection
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2.2.1. Using a Static IP Address ………………..….……………………………………………………………………………..………………………..………… 12
2.2.2. Using a Dynamic IP Address ………….……..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
2.2.3. Router Configuration ……………..............……………………………………………………………………………………….………..………………. 13
STARTING THE SYSTEM
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LIVE MENU DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM INFORMATION
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LIVE MENU NAVIGATING USING THE MOUSE
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LIVE MENU NAVIGATING USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
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Chapter 3. Main Menu Setup
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3.1. Video/Audio Setup
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3.1.1. Camera……..…………………………………………………………………….….……………………….………………………………………..……………… 21
3.1.2. Monitor/SPOT..……………..........................................……………………………….……………………………….….…………………………. 23
3.1.3. Sequence/Event Display…………………………….…………………………………………….………………………………………………..…………. 24
3.1.4. OSD/Display Position…………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………….....….…………. 25
3.1.5. Screen Mode……………………………………………………………….…………………………………..…………………………………..…….…………. 26
3.2. Record Setup
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3.2.1. Record Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 27
3.2.2. Record Quality ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………… 28
3.2.3. Schedule ………….………….…………………..………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….. 28
3.2.4. Holiday …………………..…………….……….………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….. 29
3.2.5. Motion………………………………..……….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… 30
3.2.6. Event Record Duration………….………….……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………… 32
3.2.7. Record Option…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32
3.3. Device Setup
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3.3.1. Storage…………………………………….…….....…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
3.3.2. Sensor/Video Loss Detection…………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………….. 34
3.3.3. Alarm Setup ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….……………….….. 35
3.3.4. PTZF Camera Control Setup …………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………………….. 36
3.3.5. System Controller………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................36
3.3.6. POS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………37
3.3.7. Video Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………38
3.4. System Setup
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3.4.1. Date/Time………......……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….………….. 39
3.4.2. Signal/Language….……………………………………………………………………………..…………………………..………..…………………………… 40
3.4.3. Config…….……………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..…………………... 41
3.4.4. Log…………………..………….…………………………………………………..………………..…………………..…………………………………………….. 42
3.4.5. Authorization Management……………………………………………………………………………..………………..……………….……………….. 43
3.5. Network Setup
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3.5.1. Connection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..…………………………. 49
3.5.2. Port…..….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………… 49
3.5.3 ID & Password…………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………50
3.5.4. DDNS…………………..……………...…………..…...…………………………………………………………..………………………………………….……… 51
3.5.5. Live Transfer……….……….……..………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… 52
3.5.6. Mailing Service…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………53
3.5.6.1. SMTP…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………..……53
3.5.6.2. Event……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………54
3.5.6.3. Recipient…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………54
3.6. Backup
Setup
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