ALIEN MEGA/MAX USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Preventative and Cautionary Tips ...................................................................................................................... 2
Product Key Features ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………6
Chapter 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.1
Front Panels ............................................................................................................................................ 10
1.1.1
Front Panel of MEGA204……………………………………………………………………10
1.1.2
Front Panel of MEGA208……………………………………………………………………12
1.1.3
Front Panel of MEGA216……………………………………………………………………14
1.1.4
Front Panel of MAX316……………………………………………………………………16
1.1.5
Front Panel of MAX416……………………………………………………………………19
1.2
IR Remote Control Operations ............................................................................................................... 22
1.3
USB Mouse Operation ........................................................................................................................... 24
1.4
Input Method Description ....................................................................................................................... 25
1.5
Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 26
1.5.1 MEGA204/MEGA208/MEGA216…………………………………………………………………26
1.5.2 MAX316…………………………………………………………………………………………..27
1.5.3 MAX416…………………………………………………………………………………………..28
Chapter 2
Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 29
2.1
Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR ............................................................................................... 29
2.2
Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration .............................................................................................. 31
2.3
Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras ................................................................................................. 35
2.3.1
Adding the Online IP Cameras ............................................................................................ 35
2.3.2
Editing the Connected IP Cameras and Configuring Customised Protocols ........................ 38
Chapter 3
Live View ............................................................................................................................ 40
3.1
Introduction to Live View ....................................................................................................................... 40
3.2
Operations in Live View Mode ............................................................................................................... 40
3.2.1
Front Panel Operation .......................................................................................................... 41
3.2.2
Using the Mouse in Live View ............................................................................................ 41
3.2.3
Main/Aux Output Switching ................................................................................................ 42
3.2.4
Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode .......................................................................... 43
3.3
Channel-zero Encoding .......................................................................................................................... 45
3.4
Adjusting Live View Settings ................................................................................................................. 46
3.5
Manual Video Quality Diagnostics ......................................................................................................... 48
3.6
User Logout ............................................................................................................................................ 49
Chapter 4
PTZ Controls ...................................................................................................................... 50
4.1
Configuring PTZ Settings ....................................................................................................................... 50
4.2
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns .................................................................................................. 51
4.2.1
Customising Presets ............................................................................................................. 51
4.2.2
Calling Presets ..................................................................................................................... 52
4.2.3
Customising Patrols ............................................................................................................. 52
4.2.4
Calling Patrols ..................................................................................................................... 53
