8/16 Channel Digital Video Recorder
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A.
Any PC compatible IDE, ATA hard disk drive will work.
Q. Does this DVR kit come with sensors, cameras, or hard disk drive?
A.
No. You have to buy each accessory separately.
Q. What is the maximum capacity to record?
A.
Up to a year with two 120 GB HDDs at the lowest quality setting when set at 1 frame per second.
Q. Does this DVR come with a remote control either hardwire or wireless?
A.
Yes, there is a wireless remote control that comes with the DVR.
Q. Why am I not able to access the Time/Date Set, HDD Format Set and Record Set setup menus?
A.
You need to stop record or play before you can access these menus.
Q.
Why can’t I access Network Set menu?
A.
You need to stop the connection of the Netviewer software from the internet or network before you
access Network Set menu.
Q.
I press the Record button, but the DVR does not start recording, why?
A.
Press the Display button to see if there is a hard disk detected, also check to see if the DVR is in
Schedule mode (there is a “S” on the screen in yellow in this mode). One cannot start recording by
pressing the Record button in Schedule mode. Press the Schedule button again to cancel Schedule mode.
If the hard disk is not detected, check its installation.
Q.
I press the Record button while recording, but the DVR does not stop recording, why?
A.
If the DVR is recording in Schedule mode (there is an “S” on screen), you cannot stop recording
unless you quit the Schedule mode first. Press the Schedule button to cancel Schedule mode.
Q.
There is movement that should have been detected, but the DVR does not start recording.
A.
Make sure that Motion Enable for that channel is on, the Area Set is setup properly, the Alarm/Motion
Rec Time is not set to off, and the DVR is in Schedule mode. Otherwise, set the motion level sensitivity
to HIGH or VERY HIGH.
Q
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When the network connection between DVR and client computer is cut off, why does the DVR
and the clock stop?
A:
In case the network is disconnected inadvertently, the DVR will temporarily stop for 20 seconds
without response to any pressing of the front panel buttons. 20 seconds later, it will restore itself to
normal, but the icon that shows network status will not disappear for 10 minutes. During this period the
client computer cannot connect to the DVR or enter the network menus.
Q
.
I press the Menu button, but it does not display the password menu to enter the main Menu,
why?