BASIC OPERATION
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4. BASIC OPERATION
4.1 Recording
This device offers three recording modes: manual record, event record and timer record. If the power is off
accidentally, the recorded video data will not be lost and is safely stored in the HDD. The device will return to the original
recording status after the power is on again.
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MANUAL RECORD (continuous recording)
Recording is initiated by manually pressing “REC” button on the front panel.
This mode is indicated by the sign “
” on the screen.
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EVENT RECORD (triggered by motion and external alarm)
When this function is activated, the recording is triggered by motion or external alarms.
This mode is indicated by the sign " " (motion) or " " (external alarm) on the screen.
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TIMER RECORD (scheduled time)
Recording is scheduled by TIMER function.
Indicated by the wording “
TIMER RECORD
” on the monitor.
When the recording function is activated, please
DO NOT
change the date or time on your DVR. The recorded data
will be disordered and you will not be able to find the recorded data to backup by time search.
Note:
If users change the date or time accidentally when the recording function is activated, it’s
recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording again.
Overwriting Mode
If the overwriting mode is enabled, you will see “-OW-” (1) under the recording mode except the system time (2),
available HDD capacity (3), recording icon (4) and channel title (5).
When the HDD is full under “-OW-” recording mode, the previous recorded data will be overwritten without notice.
Under “-OW-" mode, this device will clear
8GB
data from the oldest for continuous recording once the HDD is full.
To turn on/off this mode, please refer to the section “6.4.6 System” at page 33.
