Honeywell 4 Channel Manual

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ARI (Alarm Reset In)
An external signal to the Alarm Reset In (ARI) can be used to reset both the Alarm Out 
signal and the DVR internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to 
the ARI (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V 
and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. Connect the wires to the ARI 
(Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors.
Alarm Out
Figure 2-12 Alarm Output Connector...

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Connecting to the USB Port
Figure 2-14 USB Connector
Use the USB port to connect external hard disk drives, CD-RW drives, or flash drives for 
archiving video. 
1. Position the external hard disk drive close enough to the DVR so that you can 
make the cable connections, usually less than 6 feet (1.83 m). 
2. Use the USB cable provided with the hard disk drive or CD-RW to connect it to the 
DVR. 
See Chapter 4, Operation for archiving video to an external...

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WARNING!Route power cords so they are not a tripping hazard. 
Make certain the power cord will not be pinched or 
abraded by furniture. Do not install power cords under 
rugs or carpet.
The power cord has a grounding pin. If your power outlet 
does not have a grounding pin receptacle, do not modify 
the plug.
Do not overload the circuit by plugging too many devices 
into one circuit.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. See Chapter 3, Configuration and...

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Configuration
This chapter covers the following topics:
 Front panel controls and LEDs
 Initial unit setup
 Configuring input devices
 Configuring recording settings
 Configuring event action
 Configuring on-screen display
 Configuring network setup
 Configuring password setup
NoteEnsure that your DVR is completely installed before 
proceeding. See Chapter 2, Installation.
Front Panel Controls
Figure 3-1 DVR Front Panel (4-Channel DVR Shown)
Internal...

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Many of the buttons have multiple functions. Table 3-1 describes each button and 
control. Take a few minutes to review the descriptions. You will use these to initially set 
up your DVR and for daily operations.
NoteThere is no separate Alarm button. Pressing any key on the front 
panel resets alarm output, including the internal buzzer when the 
alarm is activated. However, when you are in the menu or PTZ 
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PTZ buttons Opens a Pan/Tilt/Zoom screen that allows you to control properly configured 
PTZ cameras. 
 In PTZ mode, pressing PTZ enters the Digital Zoom mode. Press PTZ again in 
Digital Zoom mode to return to Live Monitoring mode. When a PTZ device is 
not installed, press PTZ to enter the Digital Zoom mode directly.
 Press PTZ in Playback mode to enter the Digital Zoom Playback mode. 
NoteWhen the DVR is in the PTZ mode, a white line displays around...

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Turning on the Power
Connect the power cord to the DVR to turn on the DVR. The DVR takes approximately 
60 seconds to initialize. 
Initial Unit Setup
Before using your DVR for the first time, you should establish the initial settings. This 
includes items such as time and date, display language, camera, audio, remote control, 
record mode, network and password. Your DVR can be set up using various screens 
and dialog boxes.
1. Press MENU to enter the...

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Figure 3-2  Admin Password Screen
2. Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of Camera buttons 
and then ENTER (  ). The factory default password is 4321. There are two Setup 
screens: Quick Setup and Normal Setup. The factory default is the Quick Setup 
screen.
Quick Setup Screen
Figure 3-3 Quick Setup Screen
Use the Quick Setup screen to set up the most commonly used features of your DVR. 
Use the Arrow buttons to move through the...

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NoteIt is your responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations 
permit recording audio.
5. Highlight the box beside Sequence Dwell Time and select from 3 to 60 seconds 
for the camera sequence dwell time.
6. Selecting System Information… enters a screen that allows you to set the site 
name, set the language and view various system operational parameters.
7. Selecting Storage… enters a screen where you can check the storage status.
8. Selecting...