Chapter 1:
Read Me First
Digital Video Security System Start Up Guide
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1 Read
Me
First
Digital Video Security System enables you to monitor and protect your business, home or
office from across the hall or around the world. The video grabber software provided with
Digital Video Security System, allows you to set up a PC based security system in minutes
that can:
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Stream Live Full-Motion Video
– Watch what is going on in the next room, or around
the world via the internet or dial up option
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Detect Motion
– When the alarm feature is activated, the system will automatically
dial a telephone or pager number that you have selected and play an emergency
message. You can also have the system send an email.
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Record Digital Video
– Manage digital recording sessions or save the video as a
streaming file that can be replayed.. Review the video using still frame, forward, fast
forward and other video management capabilities.
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Control Home Automation
– Use any X10 Home Automation and Wireless devices
to control lighting and other features available with X10-compatible systems
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Schedule Events
– Schedule video recording, e-mail notification, X10 Home
Automation
and more based on a user-defined schedule
1.1
Steps to Get Going
Listed below are the recommended steps for installing Digital Video Security System:
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Check your package using the list on the next few pages to make sure you received
the complete system.
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Confirm that your computer meets the system requirements for Digital Video Security
System.
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Install Digital Video Security System
1.2 How to Use This Manual
This user’s manual describes the contents of Digital Video Security System and system
requirements. It also provides installation instructions and tells you where to go for more
information.
1.2.1 User’s Manual Layout
This manual is designed to get you started quickly, while providing you with a full reference.
Each chapter is self-contained so that the manual does not have to be read in sequence.
The manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter Title
Description
2
Installation
Describes installation and setup of hardware and
software
3
Tutorial
Overview of the main software features
