Camera Set Up
STEP 5
Connecting the Cameras
1
. Connect the BNC and power leads on the camera to the matching connectors on the
power and video cable.
NOTE: The male power end fits into the matching power lead on the camera.
2
. Connect the BNC connector on the other end of the cable to any of the Video In ports
on the back of the DVR.
3
. Plug one of the power leads on the power splitter into the power lead on the power and
video cable.
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2
3
You may now mount your
cameras.
Depending on your
package, you may have
more than one camera
power supply and power
splitter.
Repeat the steps until you
have connected all of your
cameras.
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5
6
REPEAT
RÉPÉTEZ
IMPORTANT!
If your bundle came with specialty cameras, such as a PTZ, please consult the instructions for that camera first.
4
. Repeat for each camera included with this package to ensure proper connection and
function.
5
. Connect the single end of the power splitter to the power adapter.
6
. Plug the power adapter into a surge protector. You should now see a live video feed
from each of your cameras.
Operation
STEP 6
Playback and Search
1
. Click on the
Start
button on the left of the
Control Bar
at the bottom of the screen to open the
Main
menu. If you do not see the
Control Bar
, right-click on the screen with the mouse to reveal it.
2
. Once the Main menu is opened, click
on Search to open the
Video Search
window.
3
. Your DVR is configured to record when
-
ever motion is detected. The
Calendar
(a)
will highlight dates with recorded
video in red.
The current date is indicated in blue. A
list of video files recorded that day will
appear in the right portion of the window
(b)
.
To find later recordings, click on the
Next button
(d)
to go to the next “page”
of recorded files.
4
. To view these recordings you may either:
a
. Click on the desired file in the list
(b)
, or;
b
. Click on the
Playback
button below the Calendar to beging playing back the first file recorded that day.
Either method will open the
Playback
window with the
Playback Control Bar
underneath your video.
a
b
d
c
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# Item
Function
1 Calendar
Select the date to search
2 Time Scale
Shows the time videos were recorded on each channel
3 Playback Progress
Fence
Shows location of playback within the records. This may be moved
forward or back.
4 Files
Red areas indicate files triggered by events.
Green areas are files that were recorded when the channel was set
to record regularly.
5 Increase/Decrease
Time Scale
Zooms Time Scale to allow more precise selection of video files
6 Recorded time
Shows when the currently playing file was recorded
7 Minimize/Maximize
Clicking this will hide or reveal the Time Scale and Calendar while
leaving the playback controls on screen.
8 Fast Rewind
Plays video backwards at normal or 2, 4, or 8x speed
# Item
Function
9 Play/Pause
Pauses and restarts playback
10 Frame Advance
Moves playback forward one frame
11 Slow Advance
Plays video forward at 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 speed
12 Fast Advance
Plays video forwards at 2, 4, or 8x speed
13 Digital Zoom
Zoom into a video
14 Volume
Will only affect channels with recorded audio. You must have an
audio-equipped camera or microphone connected to your DVR.
15 Hide Playback
Controls
Hides Playback Controls, Calendar and Time Scale. Right clicking
will reveal them.
16 Minimize/Maximize
Clicking this will hide or reveal the Time Scale and Calendar while
leaving the playback controls on screen.
17 Close Playback
Ends playback and returns to Video Search window.