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CHAPTER 2
Chapter 2
Using the DVR Software
2.1
The Way to Operate DVR
There are three ways can be managed the DVR unit:
1.
Using mouse and keyboard
Connecting the mouse and keyboard through USB interface, user can manage the DVR unit easily. For
the first time using DVR unit, mouse and keyboard is the best way to set up all DVR relevant
configurations.
2.
Using Remote Controller(Optional accessory)
After DVR unit has been setup, user can use remote controller to preview, playback, backup, reset alarm,
output video and so on functions.
3.
Using Front Panel button
It
’s an optional way to operate DVR unit. Front panel button function acts as same as remote control.
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For the first time using DVR unit, using mouse and keyboard to setup all configurations
.
2.1.1
First Time Using the DVR Unit
1. Connect the mouse and keyboard to DVR unit (through USB interface).
2. Power on the DVR unit.
3. For security purpose, the DVR system would require you to enter User ID and Password before it can be
accessed. (If this is the first time, enter the default ID [
admin
] and password [
admin
]).
4. The hard disk must be formatted before user can use it with DVR unit. Following the below steps to format
the hard disk.
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Before formatting hard disk, please stop all operations on DVR system.
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While formatting hard disk, the CPU usage will be near to 100% and might slow down the DVR
system response.
a.
Click
Setup
and enter the password
b.
Click
System
→
Add
