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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 Strips
The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Mechanical or 
electrical switches can be wired to the NC (Normally Closed) and C (Common) 
connectors or NO (Normally Open) and C (Common) connectors. Permitted current is 
up to 0.5 A for 125 VAC and 1 A for 30 VDC. See Chapter 3, Configuration for configuring 
alarm output.
Connecting to the RS485 Port
Figure 2-13 RS485 Connector
You an control the DVR remotely by an external device or control system, such as a 
control keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 
connector can also be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX-/TX- 
and RX+/TX+ of the control system to the TX-/RX- and TX+/RX+ (respectively) of the 
DVR. See Chapter 3, Configuration and the PTZ camera or remote controller 
manufacturers manual for configuring the RS485 connection.
NC C NO NC C NO
RX+ RX-
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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 USB-IDE hard disk drive, 
USB CD-RW drive or USB flash drive. 
You can also upgrade the software through the USB port.
Connecting the Power Cord
Figure 2-15 Power Cord Connector
Connect the power cord of the adapter to the DVR and the other end to the wall outlet.
USB
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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 Chapter 4, 
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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)
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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 
mode, you must exit the menu or PTZ mode first to reset the 
alarm output.
Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs and Controls 
Front panel Function 
LEDs
POWERThe POWER LED is lit when the DVR is On.
ALARMThe ALARM LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
RECThe REC LED is lit when the DVR is recording. When the DVR is in Panic recording 
mode, the REC LED flickers.
NETWORKThe NETWORK LED is lit when the unit is networked, either via Ethernet or modem.
COPYThe COPY LED is lit when data is being copied using the internal CD-RW or the 
USB port.
BUTTONS Press the button to …
Camera 
buttons (1-4) Cause the selected camera to display full screen. 
 Enter passwords. 
 Function in PTZ mode: 
Press CAMERA 1 to zoom in in PTZ mode. 
Press CAMERA 2 to zoom out in PTZ mode.
Press CAMERA 3 to control near focus of the PTZ camera in PTZ mode.
Press CAMERA 4 to control far focus of the PTZ camera in PTZ mode.
MENU Enter the Main Menu. You must enter the administrator password to access 
the Main Menu. Pressing MENU also closes the current menu or setup dialog 
box.
 Displays the Search menu in Playback mode.
 Loads the PTZ menu in PTZ mode.
QUAD/SEQ Toggle between quad (2x2) display mode and sequence mode. 
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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 the image.
NoteIn Digital Zoom mode and Digital Zoom Playback mode, a bright small box 
is laid over the image. The box indicates the spot to be enlarged.
PANICStart panic recording so that the DVR records video regardless of time-lapse or 
event recording schedules. Press PANIC again to stop the panic recording. 
NoteWhen the DVR is recording video, a red dot appears on the screen. When 
the DVR is in panic recording mode, a white  displays in the red dot and 
the REC LED on the front panel flickers. 
ENTER/PAUSE Select a highlighted item or complete an entry that you have made during 
system setup.
 Press ENTER/PAUSE in Live Monitoring mode to freeze the current live 
screen. The screen displays *. Press ENTER/PAUSE again to return to Live 
Monitoring mode.
 Press ENTER/PAUSE in Playback mode to pause the video. The screen 
displays . Press ENTER/PAUSE again in pause mode to go to Live 
Monitoring mode.
 In Digital Zoom mode, press ENTER/PAUSE to enlarge a specific area of the 
screen. The enlarged screen displays  .
Up, Down, Left, 
Right ArrowsUse to:
 Navigate through menus and GUI
 Control Pan and Tilt when in PTZ mode
In playback mode, the Up Arrow button selects the next image and the Down 
Arrow button selects the previous image.
Press the Left Arrow to play video backwards at high speed. Press the button 
again to toggle the playback speed from WW, WWW, and WWWW. The screen 
displays WW, WWW, and WWWW respectively. 
Press the Right Arrow button to play video forward at high speed. Press the button 
again to toggle the playback speed from XX, XXX, and XXXX. The screen 
displays XX, XXX, and XXXX
 respectively. 
Entering Playback mode from Live Monitoring mode can be user password 
protected.Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs and Controls (cont’d)
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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 setup screens. The Admin Password screen displays. Shuttle RingThe Shuttle Ring only functions in Playback mode. The Shuttle Ring is spring 
loaded. When released, the video pauses and the ring returns to the center 
position. Turn the ring clockwise to play video forward. Turn the ring 
counterclockwise to play video backward. 
Playback speed varies with the amount the ring is turned. The playback speeds are 
Wx0.5, WW, WWW, WWWW,  Xx0.5, X, XX, XXX, and XXXX.
Jog DialThe Jog Dial only functions when playback video has been paused. Turn the jog 
dial clockwise to play video forward image-by-image. Turn the jog dial 
counterclockwise to play video backward image-by-image.
You can also use the Jog Dial to change numerical values such as IP addresses, 
date/time, and page during the system setup.Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs and Controls (cont’d)
Front panel Function 
Shuttle Ring
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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 options. Pressing   lets you make your 
selections.
1. Highlight the box beside Quick Setup and then press   to toggle between On 
and Off. If you select Off, you will use the Normal Setup screen to change the DVR 
settings.
2. Highlight the Recording Speed/Quality box and select recording speeds from as 
few as 0.5 ips to as fast as 30 ips (25 for PAL). 
3. Highlight the second box beside Recording Speed/Quality and select recording 
speeds from as few as 0.5 ips to as fast as 30 ips (25 ips for PAL).
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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 Camera… enters a screen where you can set up camera operation.
9. Selecting Network Setup… enters a screen where you can set up network 
operational settings.
10. Selecting Password… enters a screen where you will be able to change 
passwords.
11. Selecting Date/Time… enters a screen where you will be able to set the DVR time 
and date.
12. Selecting System Shutdown… shuts the DVR down. When shutting down the 
DVR, you need to confirm that you want to shut down the unit and you will be 
asked for an administrator password.
NoteThe Quick Setup mode releases automatically when a user 
changes the DVR settings remotely using the RAS (Remote 
Administration System) program.