Chapter 1: Read Me First
Digital Video Security System Start Up Guide
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4 Specifications
Describes
specifications for computer and camera
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Glossary
Definitions of common terms used in this manual
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Support
Outlines available support to Digital Video Security
system users
Screen shots in this manual have been taken on a system running Windows 2000.
There will be small differences to the external appearance of the application
windows and dialogs running on Windows XP. The layout of the windows and
dialogs and their content are identical for all Windows systems supported.
1.2.2 Symbols Used in This Manual
Throughout this manual a set of comments are employed to provide emphasis to certain
points. A left-hand icon indicates the type of comment as follows:
This type of comment represents a feature or aspect of the Digital Video
Security System that is particularly beneficial to the user. Text in this
note is italicized and bold.
This type of comment represents information that you will find useful,
such as a shortcut or a “how-to” to avoid common mistakes. Text in
this note is bold.
THIS TYPE OF COMMENT REPRESENTS SOMETHING TO BE AWARE
OF OR BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT. TEXT IS BOLD AND UPPERCASE.
1.3 System
Contents
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Video Grabber with USB cable
– A PC interface that allows you to connect
a video device, such as a security camera, to your PC.
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Software
– The Digital Video Security System software application enables
you to monitor and protect your business, home or office from across the
hall or around the world.
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Color Video Security Camera (included with the DVM2101-A &
DVM2051-A system)
– A high-quality color video security camera with
cable and 9 V DC power supply. Note: if you purchased DVM2100 or
DVM2050, you will need to purchase a video security camera.
