NUVICO EV LITE EVL-800 (01) PDF MANUAL

NUVICO EV LITE EVL-800 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

Before installing the DVR, what should I make sure is included in the box?

Before installing the DVR, please make sure that the following items are included in the box:

1. Digital Video Recorder
2. Remote Controller
3. DVR Client Software CD
4. Power Adapter
5. Two AAA Batteries
6. Instruction Manual

If any of these materials are missing, please contact your vendor or NUVICO Customer Service immediately at (866) 523 – 1700.

Why is it highly recommended to make several test recording and playback sessions?

It is highly recommended to make several test recording and playback sessions to ensure that the Digital Video Recorder is operating and being operated correctly.

What is the intended purpose of Digital Video Recorders?

Please note that Digital Video Recorders are intended for recording of surveillance use.

What are some of the safety precautions I should be aware of?

1. Before using the Digital Video Recorder, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the Digital Video Recorder is operated correctly.
2. The safety precautions noted are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the DVR and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to the self, other persons and equipment.
3. In this Instruction Manual, the term “DVR”, “equipment” and “device” refers primarily to the Digital Video Recorder and its accessories such as power supply and its remote controller.

What are some warnings I should be aware of?

1. Do not cover the ventilation opening or slots on the outer casing. To prevent the DVR from overheating, provide at least two inches of air space around the vent and the slots.
2. Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the Digital Video Recorder. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Contact a qualified service personnel authorized by the equipment distributor.
3. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by the equipment distributor.
4. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off, remove the power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke and fume emissions have ceased. Please consult the DVR distributor.
5. Stop operating the equipment if a heavy object is dropped or the casing is damaged. Do not strike or shake. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult the DVR distributor.
6. Do not allow the equipment come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The DVR has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that the water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the DVR’s Power off or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult the DVR distributor.
7. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. Use a dry cloth on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the device. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the ventilation or the slots on the outer casing over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
8. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
9. Do not handle the device or power cord if the hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
10. Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
11. Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the battery and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.
12. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of the battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance from a medical professional.
13. Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.
14. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.
15. The supplied power supply and power cord are designed for exclusive use with the Digital Video Recorder. Do not use it with other products or battery. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

What is the caution regarding battery replacement?

CAUTION "Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.

Where should the equipment not be used, placed or stored?

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the greenhouse or trunk of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the battery to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the equipment.

Where should the equipment not be stored?

Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

What are the specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings of the DVR?

Do not operate the DVR beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings. Do not use the DVR in an extreme environment such as in high temperature or high humidity. Use the device at temperatures within 41°F – 104°F and humidity below 90 %. The normal operating power source for this device is 110V-220V AC 50/60Hz.

How do I prevent malfunctions with strong magnetic fields?

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields. Never place the DVR in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposures to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

How do I avoid condensation-related problems?

Avoid Condensation Related Problems. Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resalable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

What should I do if condensation forms inside the digital video recorder?

If Condensation forms inside the Digital Video Recorder. Stop using the equipment immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the power cord from the power outlet and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

What are the functions of the numeric buttons (1~10/0)?

These numeric buttons above serve numerous functions.

• They can be used to enter numerical data when prompted by the DVR.
• They can be used to select specific channels/cameras.
• They can also be used to input specific days during schedule option.
• They can also be used to enter alphabetical letters during channel ID function.

What is the function of the ‘ENTER’ button?

This button selects and enables the configuration changes made on the menu and sub-menu screens. It is also used to enter numbers greater than 10 when entering numeric entries.

What is the function of the ‘DISPLAY / +’ button?

This button is used to switch between multi-view mode or single view mode. It is also used to select options from various menus.

What is the function of the ‘BACKUP’ button?

This button allows backup of video clips onto USB flash drive.

What is the function of the ‘SEARCH / -’ button?

This button is used to access the Time Search menu. It is also used to select options from various menus.

What is the function of the ‘STATUS INDICATOR’?

Two LEDs display the status of the DVR. (REC during Recording, and HDD for active hard drive)

What is the function of the ‘STEP FORWARD / UP / CLR’ button?

This button is used to step forward (picture-by-picture) during playback operation.

• It is also used to navigate up in the menu.
• It can clear or remove any of the alert icons on the screen.
• It can cancel any selection changes in sub-menu.
• It can turn off the alarm buzzer.

What is the function of the ‘FAST REWIND / LEFT / RECORDING’ button?

• This button is used to fast rewind during playback.
• It is also used to navigate to the left in the menu.
• It can start/stop normal recording.

What is the function of the ‘FAST FORWARD / RIGHT / SCHEDULE’ button?

• This button is used to fast forward during playback.
• It is also used to navigate to the right in menu.
• It can start or stop schedule recording.

What is the function of the ‘LOG / DOWN / STOP’ button?

• This button is used to access the log screen.
• It is also used to navigate down in menu.
• It can stop the recording.

How do I use the Quick Setup Guide?

1. Password
2. Setup Screen
3. Date & Time
4. Record
5. Network Setup
6. USB Backup

What is the initial password for the DVR?

The initial password for the DVR is 0000 (four zeros). You can change this to your own password in this menu.

What are the main menu options on the setup screen?

There are 8 main menus that are accessible by using the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶) on the remote controller or mouse.

• Display: To configure the display options for the live and playback mode
• Camera: To configure the individual camera option
• Motion: To configure the motion detection zone and sensitivity
• Record: To configure the normal recording options
• Alarm: To configure alarm input and recording
• Schedule: To configure the recording schedule
• Network: To configure the IP address and other network settings
• System: To configure the system level options

How do I set the date and time?

To set the current date and time:

1. Select the Date format.
2. Use the directional button (▲▼◀▶) and the numeric buttons (0~9) to adjust each digit in the fields.
3. Select ENTER to confirm the changes.

What are the different recording options?

You can configure the following recording options:

• Use: Enable or disable recording
• Quality: Select the recording quality. Higher quality will require more hard disk space
• Rate: Select the recording frame rate per second
• Audio: Enable or disable audio recording
• Motion: Enable or disable motion recording

What is the recommended way to connect the DVR to a broadband router?

We recommend using a crossover cable to connect directly from the LAN port on the DVR to an available port on the Broadband Router, or use a standard straight through Ethernet cable to connect the DVR to a switch/hub and from the switch/hub to the router.

How do I back up video recordings to a USB Flash Drive?

1. Insert the USB Flash Drive into the USB port in the front of the DVR.
2. Select MENU on the remote controller to access the Main Menu.
3. Using the directional buttons, select the BACKUP option, then select ENTER.
4. The backup screen will appear. Select START to begin the backup process.
5. You can select STOP at any time to halt the backup process. Once the process is complete, the DVR will indicate the result. You may remove the USB Flash Drive.

What are the main features of the main screen?

1. Title Bar: Displays the current date and time.
2. Channel Title: Displays the title or ID of each channel
3. Recording Status: Displays the current recording status (Continuous, Motion, Sensor, Stop) for each channel
4. HDD Status: Displays the remaining recording time in days.
5. Menu/Icon Bar: Displays icons for various function buttons
6. Alarm Status: Displays alarm status.
7. Live View Window: Displays the video feed from the cameras

What does automatic sequence do?

This function enables the screen to automatically cycle through different camera views. You can configure the Dwell time in the Display Setup menu.

How do I use the digital zoom function?

1. During Live View, select the camera/channel you wish to zoom in on by entering the corresponding number on the front panel or remote controller.
2. Select the ZOOM + button on the remote controller or mouse to zoom in. The screen will display “2x” when zoomed in by two times.
3. Select ZOOM – button on the remote controller or mouse to zoom out.
4. Use the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶) to pan the viewing area.

How do I use the spot out function?

To temporarily mask a certain area of the video:

1. Select SPOT on the remote controller to enable the Spot Out feature.
2. Use the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶) to move the spot.
3. Use the numeric buttons (1~8) to adjust the size of the spot.
4. Select ENTER to confirm.
5. Select SPOT again to disable the Spot Out feature.

What does the Log screen display?

The Log screen displays the list of events that have occurred in the system. You can view the details of the selected event by selecting ENTER.

What does the All tab on the Log screen display?

This tab displays all events that have occurred in the system.

What does the System tab on the Log screen display?

This tab displays the log of all System level events.

What does the Network tab on the Log screen display?

This tab displays the log of all network events.

What does the Alarm tab on the Log screen display?

This tab displays the log of all alarm events.

What does the Motion tab on the Log screen display?

This tab displays the log of all motion events.

What does the Video Loss tab on the Log screen display?

This tab displays the log of all Video Loss events.

What is basic recording?

This is the default recording method, and the DVR begins recording as soon as it is powered on. You can start and stop normal recording by selecting the RECORD button on the front panel. You can also start and stop recording by selecting the camera number on the front panel, then selecting RECORD.

What is the Time Search function used for?

This function allows the user to easily search for recorded video segments by date and time.

How do I use the Time Search function?

1. Select SEARCH on the front panel.
2. Use the numeric buttons (0~9) and directional buttons (▲▼◀▶) to select the desired date and time.
3. Select ENTER to start the search.
4. The DVR will start playing back video segments that were recorded during the selected date and time.

How do I use the Play (▶) button?

Select this button to start playback.

How do I use the Pause (⏸️) button?

Select this button to temporarily pause playback. Select the Play (▶) button to resume playback.

How do I use the Stop (⏹️) button?

Select this button to stop the playback.

How do I use the Step Forward button (▶️l)?

Select this button to advance the playback one frame at a time.

How do I use the Fast Rewind button (⏪)?

Select this button to rewind the playback at 2x, 4x, 8x speed.

How do I use the Fast Forward button (⏩)?

Select this button to fast forward the playback at 2x, 4x, 8x speed.

How do I use the Previous button (l◀)?

Select this button to jump to the previous recording segment.

How do I use the Next button (▶l)?

Select this button to jump to the next recording segment.

How do I use the Slow button?

Select this button to play back the video in slow motion. You can adjust the playback speed by selecting the button repeatedly (1/2, 1/4, 1/8).

How do I use the Volume Up button?

Select this button to increase the volume of the audio playback.

How do I use the Volume Down button?

Select this button to decrease the volume of the audio playback.

How do I use the Mute button?

Select this button to mute the audio playback.

How do I control the audio playback?

The audio playback can only be controlled during the single view mode. In the multi-view mode, the audio is muted.

How do I use the Log Search function?

1. From the Playback screen, select LOG button.
2. The Search Log screen will appear.
3. Using the directional buttons, select an option from the Log Type:
   • All
   • System
   • Network
   • Alarm
   • Motion
   • Video Loss
4. After selecting the Log type, select SEARCH to display the log events. The screen will display the list of all logged events for the selected type.
5. Use the directional buttons to select the event from the list.
6. Select ENTER to start the playback from the selected event.

What is the function of the general tab under the advanced operation menu?

The following features are accessible in the General menu:

• USB Backup
• MCD Player

How do I back up video recordings from a hard drive to a USB flash drive?

1. Insert the USB Flash Drive into the USB port in the front of the DVR.
2. Select MENU on the remote controller to access the Main Menu.
3. Using the directional buttons, select the ADVANCED option, then select ENTER.
4. Select the General tab.
5. Using the directional buttons, select the USB Backup option, then select ENTER.
6. The backup screen will appear.
7. Adjust the Start Time and End Time if necessary.
8. Select START to begin the backup process.
9. You can select STOP at any time to halt the backup process. Once the process is complete, the DVR will indicate the result. You may remove the USB Flash Drive.

How do I use the multi-camera display function?

1. Connect a monitor to the BNC connector of the DVR.
2. Insert a DVD into the MCD Player.
3. Select MENU on the remote controller.
4. Using the directional buttons, select the ADVANCED option, then select ENTER.
5. Select the General tab.
6. Using the directional buttons, select the MCD Player option, then select ENTER.
7. Select the desired channel to view the DVD Player on the multi-view.
8. Use the directional buttons on the DVR’s remote controller to control the DVD Player’s basic functions such as Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward, etc. Note that some functions may not be available on certain players.

How do I control the pan/tilt/zoom functions of a PTZ camera?

The PTZ controls allow the user to remotely control the Pan, Tilt, and Zoom functions of a PTZ camera that is connected to the DVR. To access PTZ controls:

1. During the live view, select the camera/channel number of the PTZ camera. The PTZ control menu will appear on the screen.
2. Use the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶) to move the camera up, down, left and right.
3. Select ZOOM+ or ZOOM- to zoom in and out.

How do I use the Focus control?

Use the FOCUS+ and FOCUS- buttons to adjust the focus of the camera. Some cameras may not be equipped with Auto Focus feature, and will require manual focus adjustment.

How do I use the Iris control?

Use the IRIS+ and IRIS- buttons to adjust the iris of the camera.

How do I use the Preset & Tour function?

1. Select the PRESET button. The screen will prompt you to enter the Preset number.
2. Enter a number from 1 to 255 for the Preset number, then select ENTER. The camera will store the current Pan/Tilt/Zoom position as a Preset.
3. Select TOUR to start the automatic tour. The camera will cycle through the preset positions in the numerical order.
4. Select TOUR again to stop the automatic tour.

How do I use the Custom Functions?

You can program the camera to execute the programmed sequence of Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions for customized operation. There are 8 Custom Function buttons (CF1 through CF8). Refer to the PTZ camera’s manual for specific information on how to program the custom functions.

How do I use the Auto Pan / Auto Tilt / Pattern / Power functions?

• Auto Pan: Select this button to enable or disable the Auto Pan feature of the PTZ camera.
• Auto Tilt: Select this button to enable or disable the Auto Tilt feature of the PTZ camera.
• Pattern: Select this button to execute the programmed pattern feature.
• Power: Select this button to turn the PTZ camera on or off remotely. Note that this feature may not be available on all PTZ cameras.

How do I use the Menu / Exit / Movement Speed Slow & Fast functions?

• Menu: Select this button to display the camera’s menu on the monitor screen.
• Exit: Select this button to exit from the camera menu.
• Movement Speed Slow: Select this button to slow down the Pan/Tilt speed of the camera.
• Movement Speed Fast: Select this button to speed up the Pan/Tilt speed of the camera.

How do I control the movement speed of a PTZ camera?

You can control the speed by selecting the SPEED button on the remote controller. The speed of the PTZ movement will be determined by how many times you select the SPEED button.

• Speed 1: Slowest speed
• Speed 2
• Speed 3
• Speed 4: Fastest speed

What is alarm recording?

When using the alarm recording method, the DVR will only record when an alarm has been triggered. To enable this feature, the DVR must be connected to external sensors.

How do I set up alarm recording?

1. Select MENU to access the Main Menu.
2. Use the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶) to select the ALARM menu. Select ENTER.
3. Select Record Setup, then select ENTER.
4. Configure the recording options. For details on each configuration option, refer to “RECORD” on page 49.

What is motion recording?

In the Motion recording method, the DVR will only record when motion is detected in a specified area of the screen. You can specify the area of the screen to detect motion, and the sensitivity of the detection in the MOTION menu.

How do I set up motion recording?

1. Select MENU to access the Main Menu.
2. Using the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶), select the MOTION menu. Select ENTER.
3. Select Record Time, then select ENTER.
4. Use the numeric buttons to specify the duration of recording after the motion is detected.
5. Select ENTER to confirm and return to the Motion menu.
6. Select Camera Selection, then select ENTER to select the cameras you want to enable the motion recording on.
7. Select ENTER to confirm and return to the Motion menu.
8. Select Sensitivity, then select ENTER.
9. Select the sensitivity of motion detection (Low, Medium, High) for each channel, then select ENTER to confirm and return to the Motion menu.
10. Select Motion Grid, then select ENTER. The live view of the camera will appear, with a grid over the video.
11. Using the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶), move the cursor to the area you want to activate. Select ENTER to activate or deactivate a block.
12. Select PENCIL to enable the pencil tool. You can draw a specific area in the Motion Grid by using this tool.
13. Select ERASER to enable the eraser tool. You can remove the specified area from the Motion Grid by using this tool.

What is schedule recording?

In this recording method, the DVR will only record during a specified time of day. You can specify the schedule of the recording in the SCHEDULE menu.

How do I set up schedule recording?

1. Select MENU to access the Main Menu.
2. Using the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶), select the SCHEDULE menu. Select ENTER.
3. The Schedule setup screen will appear.

How do I use the chart?

Each row in the chart represents one camera/channel. Each column represents a 30-minute interval of a day. The colored blocks on the chart indicate the type of recording that will be activated during that time.

Color	Recording Mode
Green	Continuous Recording
Yellow	Motion Recording
Blue	Alarm Recording
Red	Combination Recording
No Color	Recording is not activated

How do I set up the schedule mode?

The recording schedule can be set up in one of four modes. Mode 1 offers the simplest method, and Mode 4 offers the most complex. Select the desired mode by using the directional buttons (◀▶) to toggle through the modes.

• Mode 1: Apply the same schedule to all days of the week (Monday~Sunday).
• Mode 2: Apply separate schedule to weekdays (Monday~Friday) and the weekends (Saturday~Sunday).
• Mode 3: Apply separate schedule to Monday~Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Mode 4: Apply separate schedule to all 7 days of the week.

How do I set up an example schedule?

For example, to set up a recording schedule to activate Continuous recording for camera #1 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM on Monday~Friday, and Motion recording from 5:00PM to 9:00AM on all days:

1. Select Mode 2. This will allow us to apply different schedule to weekdays and the weekends.
2. Using the directional buttons (▲▼), select Camera 1.
3. Using the directional buttons (◀▶), move the cursor to 9:00AM on the Weekday chart.
4. Select ENTER. The “REC” window will appear.
5. Select CONTINUOUS, then select ENTER.
6. The color of the block on the chart will change to Green, indicating that Continuous recording will be activated during this time.
7. Use the directional buttons (◀▶) to move the cursor to 5:00PM and select ENTER. This will activate Continuous recording for 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
8. Use the directional buttons (◀▶) to move the cursor to 5:00PM on the All Days chart.
9. Select ENTER. The “REC” window will appear.
10. Select MOTION, then select ENTER.
11. The color of the block on the chart will change to Yellow, indicating that Motion recording will be activated during this time.
12. Use the directional buttons (◀▶) to move the cursor to 9:00AM and select ENTER. This will activate Motion recording for 5:00PM to 9:00AM.
13. Select ENTER to confirm the changes and return to the Main Menu.

What does the Network setup menu allow me to do?

The network setup menu allows you to configure the DVR to communicate through a network. You can view the live video from the cameras, playback the recorded video and control various functions of the DVR by connecting to it from a remote location through a network.

What is the function of the IP Setup option under the Network setup menu?

The IP Setup menu allows you to configure the basic network settings of the DVR.

• Config: Enable or disable DHCP. If DHCP is enabled, the network address of the DVR will be assigned automatically by the DHCP server. When disabled, you must manually configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
• IP Setup: Displays the current IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway address.
• Port: Displays the HTTP and Server port numbers.

What is the function of the Email tab under the Network setup menu?

The Email menu allows you to configure the Email notification feature. When an Alarm event occurs, the DVR can send an email notification with attached snapshot to the specified email address.

• Use: Enable or disable the Email notification feature.
• SMTP Server Option: Select the option for SMTP Server. When selecting the ‘Public’ option, enter the address of the public SMTP server such as “smtp.gmail.com” or “smtp.mail.yahoo.com”. When selecting ‘Private’ option, enter the address of your private SMTP Server.
• Email Address: Enter the Email address of the recipient for the notification.

What is the function of the DDNS tab under the Network setup menu?

The DDNS menu allows you to register and use a Dynamic DNS service to connect to the DVR through a domain name.

• Use: Enable or disable the DDNS feature.

What is the function of the Misc. tab under the Network setup menu?

The Misc. menu allows you to configure miscellaneous network settings.

• Bandwidth: Configure the maximum bandwidth that can be used by the DVR for network communication.

How do I configure the DVR with a router into a LAN?

Before you begin:

• You must know the IP address range of your network.
• You must know the subnet mask of your network.
• You must know the default gateway IP address of your network.

To configure the DVR:

1. Connect the DVR to one of the LAN ports of the router using a standard straight through Ethernet cable.
2. Select MENU on the remote controller to access the Main Menu.
3. Using the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶), select the NETWORK menu. Select ENTER.
4. Select IP Setup, then select ENTER. The IP Setup screen will appear.
5. Set Config to Disable.
6. Enter the IP address of the DVR. It is recommended to assign an IP address that is outside of the DHCP range of the router.
7. Enter the Subnet Mask of your network.
8. Enter the Default Gateway IP address of the router.
9. Select ENTER to save the changes.

To configure the Router:

1. Access the router’s web-based configuration page. (Refer to your router’s instruction manual for details on how to access the configuration page).
2. Open the port forwarding option. The exact term for this option may vary depending on the router’s manufacturer. (Refer to your router’s instruction manual for details).
3. Create a new port forwarding rule:
   • For Service Name, you can enter a descriptive name for this rule such as “DVR” or “Web”
   • For the Port Range, enter 80. This is the HTTP port used to access the DVR through the web browser.
   • For the Local IP Address, enter the IP address of the DVR that you assigned in step 6 above.
4. Save the port forwarding rule.
5. Open the port forwarding option again, and create another port forwarding rule:
   • For Service Name, you can enter a descriptive name for this rule such as “DVR Server” or “CMS”.
   • For the Port Range, enter 9000. This is the Server port used to access the DVR through the CMS software.
   • For the Local IP Address, enter the IP address of the DVR that you assigned in step 6 above.
6. Save the port forwarding rule.

How do I identify the network address of the DVR?

If the DVR has been configured with DHCP enabled, you must identify the IP address that has been assigned to the DVR by the DHCP server.

1. On the DVR’s front panel, select MENU.
2. Use the directional buttons (▲▼◀▶) to select the NETWORK menu. Select ENTER.
3. Select IP Setup, then select ENTER.
4. The IP address of the DVR will be displayed on the IP Setup screen.

What is the function of the System setup menu?

This menu allows you to configure the System level options for the DVR.

What is the function of the General tab under the System setup menu?

• Auto Lock: Enable or disable the auto lock feature. The live view screen and all menus will be automatically locked after a predetermined period of inactivity.
• Key Tone: Enable or disable the key tone. A tone will sound each time you select a button.
• Record Mode: Select between “Recycle” or “Stop” mode for the recording method. When “Recycle” is selected, the oldest recording will be automatically overwritten when the hard disk becomes full. When “Stop” is selected, the recording will stop when the hard disk becomes full.
• PB Deinterlace: Enable or disable the playback de-interlace function.
• Run on Boot: Enable or disable the Run on Boot option. This will automatically launch the Live WebViewer when the DVR boots up.
• Password: Allows you to change the password for the DVR.
• Factory Default: Reset the DVR’s configuration to factory default settings.
• Key Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity of the front panel buttons.
• System ID: Allows you to configure the System ID for the DVR. This ID will be used to identify the DVR when connecting to it through CMS software or Internet Explorer.

What is the function of the Time tab under the System setup menu?

• Date & Time: Allows you to set the date and time for the DVR. Select the Date format. Use the directional button (▲▼◀▶) and the numeric buttons (0~9) to adjust each digit in the fields. Select ENTER to confirm the changes.

What is the function of the Account tab under the System setup menu?

The Account menu allows you to create and configure user accounts for accessing the DVR. Each account can be granted different levels of access and control.

• User: Allows you to create and delete user accounts. You can create up to 10 user accounts.
• Activate: Enable or disable the selected user account.
• Authorization: Set the authorization level for the selected user account.
• Password: Set the password for the selected user account.

What is the function of the MENU button?

This button is used to access the main menu.

What is the function of the USB PORT?

USB compliant allows use of USB flash drive to upgrade the DVR’s firmware, backup the video clips, and connect the mouse.

What is the function of the POWER button?

This button is used to turn the unit on or off.

What are CAMERA INPUTS?

BNC connectors for composite video inputs.

What is VIDEO OUT?

BNC connector for composite main/video output.

What is SPOT OUT?

BNC connector for spot monitor output.

What is AUDIO INPUT / OUTPUT?

RCA connector for audio input / output.

What is VGA OUTPUT?

RGB Connector for main VGA output.

What is NETWORK PORT?

10/100 Base RJ54 Ethernet port for network connection.

What is MOUSE PORT?

Not applicable.

What is ALARM INPUT?

Dry contact alarm connections (N/O or N/C) for input.

What is ALARM OUTPUT?

Dry contact alarm connections for relay output.

What is RS-422/485?

RS-422/485 input to control PTZs and Controller Keyboards.

What is RS-232?

Not Applicable

What is POWER INPUT?

12V DC power input.

What is FIELD GND?

Ground.

How is the DVR controlled using the mouse?

The DVR can be controlled using the mouse. Connect the mouse to the USB port located at the front panel of the DVR before use.

What is the function of the Left Button on the mouse?

Double click on any thumbnail to enlarge to full screen during Live mode, or used to select the menu option while navigating though various menu options.

What is the function of the Right Button on the mouse?

Right click anywhere on the screen to open the Mouse OSD.

What is the function of the Scroll Wheel on the mouse?

Move the scroll wheel up or down to increase/decrease the value of the selected menu option.

How can the DVR be controlled using the Mouse OSD?

This DVR can be controlled using the mouse. Connect the mouse to the USB port located at the front panel of the DVR before use. Clicking the right mouse button during Live mode or Playback mode will display the following virtual remote controller and virtual keypad. Using the mouse OSD, you may enter the PASSWORD or Camera Name.

What is the Factory Default password for the DVR?

The Factory Default password is “000000” (6 zeros).

What is the CMS Lite default password?

Enter the factory default password: 000000. (6 zeros)

Where can the HOSTNAME be found?

Note: HOSTNAME can be found under the “INFO” tab in the “SYSTEM” menu.

How do I sign in with Internet Explorer?

You can either sign in as admin or user.

What is the factory default password for the Internet Explorer?

Enter the factory default password of 000000. (6 zeros)

What is displayed after the password has been correctly entered?

Once the password has been correctly entered, SETUP Menu will be displayed. The User will have access to various setup options.

How do I set the DATE & TIME?

SETUP  SYSTEM Menu Set the “DATE” & “TIME” to the appropriate date and time. Once correctly entered, press ENTER to save and exit. (24 hour format)

What should be done before setting up the DATE & TIME?

NOTE: Please STOP recording before setting up the DATE & TIME.

What does the Record menu allow for?

SETUP  RECORD Record menu allows customization of continuous record setting. Use the [+] or [-] button on the DVR or remote controller to change these settings. By factory default, all options except “Motion” & “Audio” are set to ON.

How do I enable or disable recording per camera?

USE Toggle ON / OFF to enable or disable recording per camera.

How do I select the recording quality?

QUALITY Select from five available quality levels. (Low, Middle, High, Super, & Ultra)

How do I adjust the recording rate?

RATE Adjust the recording rate of each camera

What is the Max. Global Record Rate?

NOTE: Max. Global Record Rate: 120pps@360×240 (CIF), 60pps@720×240 (Field), 30pps@720×480 (Frame).

How do I enable or disable audio?

AUDIO Select audio ON / OFF.

What channel is Audio Input available on?

NOTE: Audio Input is only available with channel 1.

How do I enable motion based recording?

MOTION To enable motion based recording, toggle ON / OFF per camera.

What does the network menu allow for?

SETUP  NETWOK The network menu allows for adjustment to TCP/IP settings for viewing video across a local area network or the Internet.

How do I set the CONFIG setting?

CONFIG If the DVR is connected to a static IP network line, set the CONFIG to STATIC IP. However, if the DVR is connected to a DHCP server (router) or dynamic IP service internet modem (cable modem), set the CONFIG to DHCP.

What do I input for IP ADDRESS, NETMASK, & GATEWAY?

IP ADDRESS, NETMASK, & GATEWAY Input the appropriate IP ADDRESS, NETMASK, & Default GATEWAY value.

What is the default value for PORT?

PORT Input the port number for the network connection, the default value is “7000”.

Where is the hostname found?

Note: If you are using a dynamic IP internet service, hostname can be used to connect to the DVR. Hostname can be found under the “INFO” tab in the “SYSTEM” menu.

What are examples of INTERNET EXPLORER and NUVICO CMS Lite S/W hostname inputs?

i.e., INTERNET EXPLORER: http:// hostname.dvrhost.com:port# NUVICO CMS Lite S/W: hostname.dvrhost.com

How do I perform a video USB backup?

To perform a video USB backup, press the [BACKUP] button on the DVR or remote controller. The backup menu allows for video archival to USB memory stick. Use [-] or [+] button to select or de-select these options.

How do I select the backup DEVICE?

DEVICE Select “USB – MEMORY STICK” for USB memory stick Backup.

How do I select what to backup?

SELECT To backup all video channels on the DVR, set the “CHANNELS” field to “ALL”, or backup footage from a specific channel, select the appropriate channel(s).

How do I set the video backup range?

RANGE Set the video backup range by entering the date and time.

How do I start the backup process?

ACTION Scroll down to “ACTION” and press [+] button to start the backup process.

How to activate the sequence mode?

Press and hold the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to activate the sequence mode. Pressing the display mode will change the display mode to the single channel display initially, and continue to sequence through all the channels in full screen mode.

How to zoom in to a section of the screen?

1. Press the ZOOM button to bring up the zoom window.
2. Press the directional buttons to move the zoom window to the desired location.
3. Press the ENTER button to zoom in to the selected area on the screen. Use the directional buttons to move the zoomed window around the screen.
4. Press the [+] button once more for 4x zoom mode, or press the [-] button to zoom out to 2x mode.

How to return to the normal view?

Press the CANCEL button to return to the normal view.

How to monitor specific channels independently from the main monitor?

Attaching a spot monitor enables the user to monitor specific channels independently from the main monitor.

How to call up a specific channel in full screen on a spot monitor?

Press the SPOT button on the remote controller, followed by the channel number.

How to start sequencing all channels in full screen on a spot monitor?

Press the SPOT button twice. The sequence interval can be set from Sequential Setup.

What happens on the spot monitor when an alarm is triggered?

The specific channel will go into full screen mode.

What does the log chart keep a record of?

The log chart keeps a record of all the events and alerts, 8 logs per page. The DVR keeps a log from the initial power-on of the DVR.

How many categories of logs are there?

Five.

What is listed under “ALL” in the logs?

All events related to the operation and alerts of the DVR are listed and sorted under ALL, in chronological order, starting with the most recent.

What is listed under “SYSTEM” in the logs?

Any event related to the operation of the system is listed and sorted under SYSTEM in the same chronological order. SYSTEM logs consist of, but not limited to the following logs:

• SYSTEM STARTUP
• SYSTEM STOP
• RECORDING
• LOGIN
• UPGRADE
• SYSTEM POWER FAIL
• WARNING
• ERROR
• SYSTEM CHECK
• HDD FAIL
• PLAYBACK

What is listed under “NETWORK” in the logs?

Any network activity is listed and sorted under NETWORK in the same chronological order.

What is listed under “ALARM” in the logs?

Any alarm activity is listed and sorted under ALARM in the same chronological order.

What is listed under “MOTION” in the logs?

Any motion activity is listed and sorted under MOTION in the same chronological order.

What is listed under “VIDEO LOSS” in the logs?

Any video signal losses or interruptions are listed and sorted under VIDEO LOSS in the same chronological order.

When is immediate recording possible?

The DVR comes with certain preset settings from the factory. Therefore, once the DVR is installed, immediate recording is possible after pressing the record button.

What types of recording does the DVR differentiate?

Normal recording, alarm recording, and schedule recording.

When are normal recording settings used?

Normal recording settings are used when the record button is pressed.

What is the factory default normal record setting?

CHANNELS	RESOLUTION	USE	QUALITY	RATE	AUDIO	MOTION
4 CH	360 x 240	ON	Ultra	30 F/S	OFF	OFF
8 CH	360 x 240	ON	Ultra	15 F/S	OFF	OFF

Note: The default recording resolution is 360 x 240. The recording rate will change automatically and will change accordingly if the recording resolution is changed to 720 x 240 or 720 x 480.

How to start recording?

Press the RECORD button to start recording. The REC icon will appear on the upper left corner.

How to access the time search calendar?

Press the SEARCH or TIME SEARCH button to access the time search calendar.

How to access a specific date in the time search calendar?

Use the directional buttons to navigate to the desired date, and then press the ENTER button to access the selected date.

How to review all 4 channels in the time search calendar?

Use the directional buttons to navigate to the desired hour and minute slot. To review all 4 channels, select a slot from the MINUTE bar and press the ENTER button to start the playback.

What happens when the ENTER button is pressed in the time search calendar?

The DVR will start the playback mode, displaying all channels. Any channel number or the DISPLAY button may be pressed to change the display mode.

How to play back the DVR in reverse?

Press the PLAY button once more and it will change its playback direction to reverse.

How to pause the playback?

Press the STILL button to pause the playback (STEP button on the remote controller).

How to return to the previous screen?

Press the STOP button once to return to the previous screen. If the DVR is not recording, it will return to the live screen. If the DVR is recording, then the DVR will return to the live screen, but it will display the REC icon on the upper left corner.

How to view recorded data picture by picture?

1. During the playback mode, pause the playback by pressing the RIGHT STEP button.
2. Keep pressing the RIGHT STEP button to enter the picture-by-picture mode and to advance and view recorded data one picture at a time.

How to play in reverse and view recorded data one picture at a time?

Press the LEFT STEP button to play in reverse and view recorded data one picture at a time.

How to fast forward to the desired location?

During the playback or still mode, press the FAST FORWARD button to fast forward to the desired location. Starting with normal playback speed (1X speed), each increment represents twice the previous speed, with the maximum playback speed of 16X.

How to rewind to the desired location?

Press the FAST REVERSE button to rewind to the desired location. The same speed increment and icon concept is applied as it is for the fast reverse.

How many channels of audio output does the DVR offer?

One.

How is audio data recorded?

The audio data is recorded in real time, unlike the video data that can be recorded at various recording speeds.

When is audio played back?

The audio, if recorded, is played back automatically when in single channel view mode.

What can the logs be used for?

The logs can be used to search and review directly to a point in time of the recorded data. Alarm, motion, video loss, and system-related logs can be searched and played back directly from the time of the incident.

How to access the log submenu?

Press the LOG button to access the log submenu.

How to navigate through the log submenu?

• Use the directional buttons to navigate to the desired log.
• UP and DOWN buttons are used to navigate through the list of the logs.
• LEFT and RIGHT buttons are used to navigate through different pages.

How to start playback from the log submenu?

Pressing the ENTER button at the desired log will start the playback.

How are system-related logs and video loss logs played back?

System-related logs and video loss logs will be played back in multi-channel view mode. The playback view may be changed to any configuration after the playback has started.

How are video loss logs played back?

Video Loss related logs will start the playback in single channel view mode.

What is displayed during alarm or motion-related playback?

Alarm or motion-related playback will display according icons during the playback. For example, the motion icon will be displayed, showing that channel 2 was recorded based on the motion trigger.

How do I back up the DVR using a USB memory stick?

Insert a USB memory stick at the front USB port of the DVR. Press the [BACKUP] button on the DVR or remote controller. Select “USB – MEMORY STICK” for USB memory stick Backup. Set the video backup range by entering the date and time. Scroll down to “ACTION” and press the [+] button to start the backup process.

Note: For best performance, STOP the Recording before performing the USB BACKUP Function.

Is there separate software needed to view the clips from the backup?

Upon Backup, MCD Player gets copied into the DVD or USB flash drive automatically. There is no need to install separate software to view the clips.

What should I do for advanced playback options?

For advanced playback options, please use the CMS Lite Software.

What should I do before connecting and controlling the PTZ camera through the DVR?

The DVR comes with an extensive list of PTZ cameras. Please read the PTZ manufacturer’s instruction manual and understand its settings fully prior to proceeding to any attempts to connect and control the PTZ camera through the DVR. Please refer to the PTZ Channel and PTZ Model Select under DISPLAY setup.

What happens when the P/T/Z/FOCUS button is pressed?

When the P/T/Z/FOCUS button is pressed, the display automatically changes to the single-channel view mode.

How do I control the PTZ camera?

Press the appropriate channel number to control the PTZ camera.

Note: Some PTZ control functions can only be accessed using the remote controller, so please have the remote controller handy when using the PTZ control interface.

What is the layout of the PTZ interface?

The layout of the PTZ interface conforms to the layout of the front of the DVR or the remote controller. Menu button is the guide anchor position for all other buttons. When in PTZ interface mode, all buttons used for the PTZ-related operation.

What happens when the HELP button (ENTER on remote controller) is pressed?

When the HELP button (ENTER on the remote controller) is pressed, the HELP GUI (Graphic User Interface) will be displayed as above: Note: Some buttons and functions only work with NUVICO PTZ models in the NUVICO protocol.

What is the function of the Focus Out button?

Focus Out; F1 on the remote controller

What is the function of the Focus In button?

Focus In; F2 on the remote controller

What is the function of the Auto Focus button?

Auto Focus; F3 on the remote controller

What is the function of the Iris Close button?

Iris Close; TIME SEARCH on the remote controller

What is the function of the Iris Open button?

Iris Open; EXT. SEARCH on the remote controller

What is the function of the Auto Iris button?

Auto Iris; LOG on the remote controller

What is the function of the Set Preset Position button?

Set preset position; SPOT OUT on the remote controller

How do I set a preset position using the Set Preset Position button?

1. Move the PTZ into the desired location.
2. Press the Preset button.
3. User 1 will illuminate.
4. Set the # for the Preset location.
5. Press Enter to save and exit.

What is the function of the Go To Preset Position button?

Go to preset position; INFO on the remote controller

How do I go to a preset position?

1. Press the Go To button.
2. Enter the desired Preset # and press Enter.

What is the function of the Start Auto Tour button?

Start Auto Tour; BACKUP on the remote controller

How do I start an Auto Tour?

1. Press the Auto Tour Button.
2. Press the + button and enter the range of Preset and press Enter.
3. For Example, Auto Tour Button, +5 will start the tour of 1 ~ 5 presets of the PTZ Camera

What is the function of the PTZ Custom Function 1 button?

PTZ custom function 1; DISPLAY on the remote controller

What is the function of the PTZ Custom Function 2 button?

PTZ custom function 2; ZOOM on the remote controller

What is the function of the PTZ Custom Function 3 button?

PTZ custom function 3; P/T/Z on the remote controller

What is the function of the Auto Pan button?

Auto Pan; STOP on the remote controller (Supported on certain European PTZ Camera)

What is the function of the Auto Tilt button?

Auto Tilt; REW on the remote controller (Supported on certain European PTZ Camera)

What is the function of the Run Pattern button?

Run Pattern

What is the function of the Power On/Off button?

Power On/Off; FF on the remote controller (Supported on certain European PTZ Camera)

What is the function of the Enter Menu button?

Enter Menu; REC on the remote controller

What is the function of the Exit Menu button?

Exit Menu; SCHEDULE on the remote controller

What is the function of the Decrease Pan/Tilt Speed button?

Decrease Pan / Tilt speed; LEFT step button on the remote controller

What is the function of the Increase Pan/Tilt Speed button?

Increase Pan / Tilt speed; RIGHT step button on the remote controller

What is the function of the Movement Speed button?

Display the PTZ movement speed for the Remote Control and CMS Lite. 1 (Slow) ~ 8 (Fast): Speed

What does advanced recording comprise of?

Advanced recording comprises of alarm, motion, and schedule recording. Unlike the continuous recording mode, which records 24 hours a day and seven days a week based on the same settings, these three recording options provide the user the flexibility of customizing the record settings, thus making the most of the hard disk drive usage. Moreover, using these features would shorten search time when the needs arise, as the recorded can be directly accessed from the system logs.

What should I do before starting alarm recording?

Please verify the alarm record settings prior to starting alarm recording. The settings can be adjusted from the ALARM setup. Please note that alarm recording is independent of any recording modes.

How do I start alarm recording?

Press the RECORD button and the record icon will appear as shown on the left. The DVR will be in standby mode until an alarm is triggered.

What will happen once the alarm is triggered?

The alarm record icon will appear on the channel the alarm was triggered. The channel number will turn yellow as it starts to record. The illustration on the left shows channel 3 in alarm recording mode. The duration of the recording will be based on the RECORD TIME setting under ALARM SETUP.

What happens if the alarm inputs are selected and the alarm buzzer is set to ON?

If the alarm buzzer is set to ON and if the alarm inputs are selected, then the alarm buzzer will sound for the duration of the RECORD TIME. Pressing the CANCEL button will turn off the buzzer and the alarm circuit.

What should I verify before starting motion recording?

Please verify that the motion option has been enabled under the RECORD SETUP menu. Also, verify that the settings for motion grids, motion sensitivity level, and record time have been configured under the MOTION SETUP menu. The motion grids are all activated by default, thus, unless it has been deactivated, the motion grid setting may be ignored.

How do I start motion recording?

Press the record button and the record icon will appear as shown on the left. The DVR will be on record standby mode until motion is triggered. The DVR does not record as long as there is no motion.

What happens when motion is detected?

The motion recording icon will appear on the channel motion was detected. The channel number will turn yellow as it starts to record. The illustration to the left shows channel 1 in motion recording mode. The duration of the recording will be based on the RECORD TIME setting under MOTION setup.

What does the Schedule recording process?

Schedule recording processes the recording schedule configured from the SCHEDULE menu. Please note that if there are no schedules configured, then the DVR will not record. Please refer to Section SETUP for setting up schedule recording.

How do I start recording based on the preconfigured schedule?

Press the SCHEDULE button to start recording based on the preconfigured schedule. If there is nothing to be run at the time when the SCHEDULE button is pressed, the DVR will not record until the designated time.

What happens at the scheduled time?

At the scheduled time, the DVR will execute the schedule recording. Instead of the normal REC icon, the DVR will display the SCHEDULE icon.

What should I do if I need to record a combination of motion, alarm and scheduled recording?

If a need arises to record a combination of motion, alarm, and scheduled recording, then the DVR can be configured so that all three features are used in conjunction with one another. Please make sure that the Normal Record is set to ON from the RECORD ENABLE tab.

When would I need to use continuous recording & alarm recording?

For instances where a location needs to be recorded 24 hours a day seven days a week at a minimal recording speed, but the requirement is to record at higher recording speed in case of alarm triggers. Both normal recording and alarm recording can be used together to satisfy the needs.

How should I configure the normal recording settings?

Normal recording settings have been configured to 7 pictures per second. Please verify that USE for the camera is necessary and has been set to ON.

How should I configure the ALARM recording settings?

ALARM recording has been configured to record at 15 pictures per second. Please verify that the USE for the camera is necessary and has been set to ON.

What will the combination of normal recording and alarm recording allow the DVR to do?

The combination of both settings will meet the requirement of recording 24 hours a day and seven days a week at 7 pictures per second for all channels until an alarm trigger occurs. When an alarm triggers, then the DVR will record 15 pictures per second for the duration of RECORD TIME, then resume the normal recording of 7 pictures per second.

When would I need to use motion recording & alarm recording?

For instances where a location needs to be recorded whenever motion detection occurs and also needs to be recorded in case of an alarm triggers. Both motion and alarm recording can be used to satisfy the requirement.

How should I configure the motion recording settings?

Motion recording has been activated under the RECORD menu. The recording rate for motion is at 7 pictures per second.

How should I configure the ALARM recording settings?

ALARM recording has been configured to record at 15 pictures per second. Please verify that the USE for the camera necessary has been set to ON.

What will the combination of motion recording and alarm recording allow the DVR to do?

The combination of both settings will allow the DVR to record only when there is motion detection or an alarm trigger.

When would I need to use the schedule & alarm recording?

For instances where a location needs to be recorded at a predetermined schedule, but also needs to record in case of alarm triggers. Both schedule and alarm recording can be used in conjunction to meet the requirement.

How should I configure the schedule recording settings?

Any of the MODES within the schedule can be configured to be run during the scheduled recording time period. The illustration to the left has modified MODE1 to record at 15 pictures per second. Please verify that the USE for the camera necessary has been set to ON.

How should I configure the ALARM recording settings?

ALARM recording has been configured to record at 15 pictures per second. Please verify that the USE for the camera necessary has been set to ON.

What will the combination of schedule recording and alarm recording allow the DVR to do?

The combination of both settings will allow the DVR to record continuously during the scheduled time period but will record whenever in case of an alarm trigger. At both instances, the DVR will record at 15 pictures per second for all channels.

What is the summary of possible combinations of recording modes?

RECORD MODE MENU	RECORD CAMERA USE	ALARM CAMERA USE	SCHEDULE CAMERA USE	MOTION
Normal RECORD	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF
Motion RECORD	ON	OFF	OFF	ON
Alarm ALARM	OFF	ON	OFF	OFF
Schedule SCHEDULE	OFF	OFF	ON	OFF
Schedule Motion	SCHEDULE	OFF	ON	ON
Normal and Alarm	RECORD & ALARM	ON	OFF	OFF
Motion and Alarm	RECORD & ALARM	ON	OFF	ON
Schedule and Alarm	ALARM & SCHEDULE	ON	ON	OFF
Schedule Motion and Alarm	ALARM & SCHEDULE	ON	ON	ON

How do you access the main menu for the advanced settings of the DVR?

Press the MENU button to access the main menu for the advanced settings of the DVR. The Factory Default password is “000000” (6 zeros). The menu will display the following categories:

What are the directional buttons used for?

Directional buttons are used to navigate through all the main categories and their submenus.

What is the ENTER button used for?

ENTER button is used to access and save the settings and exit out of the submenus.

What are the [–] and [+] buttons used for?

The [–] and [+] buttons are used to select available options.

What is the CANCEL button used for?

CANCEL button is used to revert back to previous settings and exiting the submenus without saving any changes.

What are the LEFT or RIGHT buttons used for?

LEFT or RIGHT buttons are used to move on the tab menu, and the selected tab is in orange color.

What does the DISPLAY menu allow the user to customize?

DISPLAY menu allows the user to customize a variety of options related to the main display of the DVR. It allows the display of the STATUS BAR, the channel number and the camera title, selection of border line and background colors, output device, and the sequential display of display modes.

What does the STATUS BAR contain?

Select the display of the status bar containing various USB, client connection, date & time, remaining hard disk drive size and remaining recording time.

What happens if the STATUS BAR is set to HIDE?

If set to HIDE, then the bar at the bottom of the screen will be hidden from the main display. The default is SHOW.

What happens if the CAMERA is set to ON?

Select the display of channel numbers and the title of each camera. The default is ON for both settings.

What are the available border line colors?

Select the border line color from the following available colors:

• Black
• Dark Gray
• Gray
• White

The default border line color is Black.

What are the available background colors?

Select the background color from the following available colors:

• Black
• Dark Gray
• Gray
• Blue
• White

The default background color is Gray.

What does the SPLIT MODE allow you to do?

Select the split-screen display modes.

What does the QUICK SETUP allow you to do?

Select the ON / OFF to enable / disable the quick setup menu.

What does the DWELL TIME allow you to do?

Select the sequence delay time. Available delay time is from 1 second to 30 seconds per display.

What does the SEQ. MODE allow you to do?

Select what display modes to include in sequenced display. Single, quad, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 16 channel view modes can be included in the sequential display mode.

How are selected view modes displayed in sequence?

Selected view modes will be displayed in sequence, from the smallest number of windows to the largest number of windows.

What must be done to enable Auto Sequence mode?

Must select one of these display modes to enable Auto Sequence mode, unless Auto Sequence will not begin. SEQ. MODE options depending on the model.

What does the FULL SCREEN allow you to do?

Select which channel to include when in full-screen sequential display mode.

What does the CAMERA menu allow the user to customize?

CAMERA menu allows the user to customize the display parameters of each channel, such as the covert mode, brightness, contrast, color, channel title and the PTZ camera associated.

How do you select the camera that needs to be modified or adjusted?

Select the camera that needs to be modified or adjusted.

What is covert mode?

Select between covert mode (YES) and normal mode (NO). If covert mode is activated, the activated camera’s display will be hidden on the monitor. However, the video is still being recorded. When Admin is connected using the CMS software, Admin will be able to view the images but not the User.

How do you adjust the brightness?

Adjust the brightness using – or + button. The default value is 50%.

How do you adjust the contrast?

Adjust the contrast using – or + button. The default value is 50%.

How do you adjust the color?

Adjust the color using – or + button. The default value is 50%.

How do you customize the channel title?

Customize the channel title with up to a combination of 12 alphanumeric digits. As entering the alphanumeric values on cellular phones or keypad-driven input systems, press the appropriate numeric buttons on the remote controller or on the DVR to enter the desired letters and numbers. Refer to the following illustration for the sequence of values.

1	A B	9	Q R
2	C D	10	S T
3	E F	11	U V
4	G H	12	W X
5	I J	13	Y Z
6	K L	14	. @
7	M N	15	– _
8	O P	16	SPACE

How do you select the PTZ camera to be controlled from the DVR?

Select the PTZ camera to be controlled from the DVR. List of compatible PTZ cameras, in the order of appearance:

Manufacturer	Model Name
1 NUVICO	NV PROTOCOL 9600bps
2 Merit Lilin Ent	PIH-7000/7600: 9600bps
3 VCL	Orbiter Microsphere : 9600bps
4 SAMSUNG	SCC641: 9600bps
5 NEC	NC-21D: 9600bps
6 SUNKWANG	SK2107: 9600bps
7	Reserved
8 D-MAX	PTZ Protocol: 9600bps
9 LG	LPT-A100L P/T/Z: 9600bps
10 HONEYWELL	GC-655N: 9600bps
11 WonWoo	PT-101: 9600bps
12 PELCO	D-PROTOCAL: 2400 bps
13 PELCO	D-PROTOCAL: 4800 bps
14 PELCO	D-PROTOCAL: 9600 bps
15 CNB	AN200 : : 9600bps
16 CANON	VC-C4: 9600bps
17 PELCO	P-PROTOCOL :2400bps
18 PELCO	P-PROTOCOL :4800bps
19 PELCO	P-PROTOCOL :9600bps
20 PELCO	Expanded:2400bps
21 PELCO	Expanded:4800bps
22 PELCO	Expanded :9600bps
23 Panasonic	WV-CS/W85x, WV-CS86x: 9600bps
24 HONEYWELL	HSDN-251N/P: 9600bps
25 GE/ Kalatel	Cyber Dome Series: 9600bps
26 Dong-yang Elec	Smart Dome
27 Bosch/Phillips	TC8560/TC700 Series
28 Sysmania	ORX1000 : 2400bps
29 AD	Delta Dome : 4800 bps
30 HUNT	HTZ-2300:9600bps
31 HAZEM	Resreved
32 RVT	EZ PROTOCOL
33 LG	Dome Protocol:9600 bps
34 ELMO	PTC-200C/400C:9600 bps
35 NICECAM	MP-1xxx: 9600 bps
36 C&B TECH	CNB-PTZ102
37 IKEGAMI	PCS I-LAN PROTOCOL
38 IKEGAMI	ICD I-LAN PROTOCOL

How do you select the P/T/Z Camera ID to be controlled from the DVR?

Select the P/T/Z Camera ID to be controlled from the DVR.

What does the MOTION menu allow?

MOTION menu allows customization of motion-related options. It includes post-motion recording time settings, motion sensitivity level per camera, and motion grid selection.

What does RECORD TIME determine?

RECORD TIME determines the amount of the time the DVR records after the initial motion detection. The user may choose from 10 to 300 seconds in 10-second intervals. If additional motion is detected during the post-record duration, then the counter is reset, and will record for an additional set time of the RECORD TIME.

How do you select the camera that needs to be modified or adjusted?

Select the camera that needs to be modified or adjusted.

How do you adjust the motion sensitivity level?

Use [–] or [+] button to adjust the motion sensitivity level. The necessary sensitivity can be immediately determined by observing the green tracking of the movement inside the motion grids as pictured below. Sensitivity level 1 is the lowest setting and level 20 is the highest setting. The default sensitivity level is 10.

How do you activate or deactivate each grid?

Activate or deactivate each grid by pressing the appropriate numeric button. All active areas have a smaller grid background and all inactive areas have a plain background as shown below.

How do you activate all grids at once?

Press the – or + button after highlighting the PENCIL icon to activate all grids at once.

How do you deactivate all grids at once?

Press – or + button after highlighting the ERASER icon to deactivate all grids at once.

What does the RECORD menu allow?

RECORD menu allows customization of continuous record settings. The usage of the camera, record quality as well as record rate, audio record and motion record options are available.

What happens if the camera is set to ON?

Select the usage of the camera. If the camera is set to ON, then that specific camera will be used to record. If USE option set to OFF, then that specific camera will not be used to record. The default value is ON.

What are the five available record qualities?

Select from five available record qualities, Low, Middle, High, Super and Ultra. The default value is ULTRA.

How do you adjust the record rate for each camera?

Adjust the record rate for each camera. Note that the maximum global record rate is 120 pictures per second at the resolution of 320 x 240 (CIF), 60 pictures per second at the resolution of 720 x 240 (Field), and 30 pictures per second at the resolution of 720 x 480 (Frame).

How do you select audio record ON or OFF?

Select audio record ON or OFF. The default value is OFF. Note: Audio Input is only available with channel 1.

How do you select motion record ON or OFF for each camera?

Select motion record ON or OFF for each camera. The default value is OFF.

What does the ALARM menu allow?

ALARM menu allows customization of alarm-related options. It includes alarm record settings, post-alarm recording time setting, alarm response record option, alarm buzzer, and alarm output related options. Note: STOP recording before setting up the ALARM menu.

What happens if the camera is set to ON?

Select the usage of the camera. If the camera is set to ON, then that specific camera will be used to record. If the camera set to OFF, then the particular camera will not be used to record. The default value is ON.

What are the five available record qualities?

Select from five available record qualities, Low, Middle, High, Super and Ultra. The default value is HIGH.

How do you adjust the record rate for each camera?

Adjust the record rate for each camera. Note that the maximum global record rate is 120 pictures per second at the resolution of 320 x 240 (CIF), 60 pictures per second at the resolution of 720 x 240 (Field), and 30 pictures per second at the resolution of 720 x 480 (Frame).

How do you select audio record ON or OFF?

Select audio record ON or OFF. The default value is OFF. Note: Audio Input is only available with channel 1.

What are the options to choose from when selecting the alarm input circuit type?

Select the alarm input circuit type. Choose from the two options:

• N.O: Normally Open Circuit
• N.C: Normally Closed Circuit

The default circuit is N.O.

What does RECORD TIME determine?

RECORD TIME determines the amount of the time the DVR records after the initial alarm trigger. The user may choose from 10 to 300 seconds in 10-second intervals. If an additional alarm is triggered during the post-record duration, then the counter is reset, and will record for an additional set time of the RECORD TIME.

What are the two distinct recording modes when an alarm trigger occurs?

Record camera provides the option of two distinct recording modes when an alarm trigger occurs:

• ALL: Any alarm trigger will force all channels to record.
• 1:1: The channel from which an alarm trigger occurred will record.

What does the DVR emit when the alarm is triggered and starts to record?

The DVR emits a high-pitched, continuous buzzer when the alarm is triggered and starts to record. The buzzer will sound for the duration of the RECORD TIME. The default setting is off.

What happens when the SYSTEM is selected?

Configure relay to trigger in conjunction with any of the alarm inputs. If SYSTEM is selected, the relays will be triggered in case of system abnormalities, such as HDD FAIL, FAN LOCK and so on.

How do you enable or disable the alarm relays?

Enable or disable the alarm relays. The default value is OFF.

What does the Schedule setup configure?

Schedule setup configures a variety of timed recording settings to provide a fully automated recording option. Four additional recording groups are available in addition to NORMAL and ALARM recording. Note: Remember to activate the schedule by pressing the Schedule button on the front panel after all the values have been entered. If no schedule is entered, the unit will prompt the user to set the schedule function.

What does the CHART display?

The CHART displays the recording schedules configured on the DVR. It breaks down the days of the week in eight different categories: ALL, SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI and SAT. Sunday through Saturday is the daily schedule of the schedule whereas ALL is for every day of the week.

What does the Schedule recording allow?

MODE 1 ~ 4 Schedule recording allows up to four different recording settings to be configured and be used in combination. The options are the same as the RECORD menu. In order to facilitate the concept of the SCHEDULE recording, the following example is provided as references to schedule recording in real-life situations.

Provide an example of how the schedule recording can be used in real-life situations.

A store owner needs to record from 10 am through 8 pm every day of the week using continuous recording. Additionally, the owner needs to record during his non-business hours using motion detection to conserve the space on his hard disk drive. The owner wants to record at 30 pictures per second during his business hours and 10 pictures per second during his non-business hours. Select ALL from the chart, then press the ENTER button to access the ALL-time entry menu. Enter the time for the regular business hours, 10 am through 8 pm, and then select MODE 1. Please note that the END time is entered as 19:59. The time must be entered in 24-hour format and must end one minute before the actual end time as the DVR will record for one full minute starting at 19:59. Enter the first part of the non-business hours, 8 pm through 11:59 pm, and then select MODE 2. The DVR does not recognize beyond the actual 24 hour (00:00 ~ 23:59) cycle. Hence the overnight schedule must be divided into two parts. Enter the second part of the non-business hours, midnight through 9:59 am, and then select the same mode. Press the ENTER button to save and exit to the CHART screen. The CHART will display the schedule for all days of the week, MODE 1 recording from 10 am through 8 pm and MODE 2 recording from 8 pm through 10 am.

How do you select Mode 1 or Mode 2 and adjust the settings?

Select MODE 1 and adjust the settings accordingly. Select MODE 2 and adjust the settings accordingly. Press ENTER button to save and exit to the main menu.

What are the two types of available IP address types?

• STATIC IP: an IP address that remains constant for the duration of the contract of the Internet service.
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a service where the IP address is issued automatically.

If STATIC IP is selected, what information is entered?

If STATIC IP is selected, the IP address, Gateway, Netmask, and DNS information are entered as provided by the Internet Service Provider or the in-house network administrator.

What does the connection port for the client program do?

Enter the connection port for the client program, the Central Management Software (CMS Lite). The default value is 7000.

What are the options for e-mail notification?

• Off: DVR does not send e-mail notification.
• Default: DVR sends e-mail notification through dvrhost.com.
• SMTP: DVR sends e-mail notification through private or user’s e-mail server.

What should you do if the SMTP SERVER option is selected?

Enter the SMTP SERVER address, port, authorization, user ID, or password, if the SMTP SERVER option is selected.

How many different e-mail addresses can the DVR send e-mail notification to?

The DVR can send e-mail notification to 5 different e-mail addresses.

How do you use dvrhost.com for DDNS server?

Select the DEFAULT to use the dvrhost.com for DDNS server.

What options are available when you choose the DYNDNS option?

Note: Domain name, User ID, Password, and DDNS Test options are available when you choose the DYNDNS option.

How do you select the amount of network bandwidth that the DVR can utilize?

Select the amount of network bandwidth that the DVR can utilize.

What is the purpose of a router?

The purpose of a router is to enable multiple personal computers and any other devices that require an internet connection to access the internet simultaneously. Most routers by default enable (open) commonly used ports so that mainstream applications such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP, Port 80), File Transfer Protocol (FTP, Port 21), Telnet (Port 23) and Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3, Port 110) are used.

How do you access the router?

Open Internet Explorer then type in http://192.168.1.1 to access the router. Enter the User Name and Password to access the router. You will then be taken to the main menu. The factory user name is blank and the password is admin.

How do you access port forwarding configuration page?

Click on Application & Gaming tab to access the port forwarding configuration page.

How do you enable port forwarding?

Enter the three designated ports: 7000 for the DVR. Point each port to the DVR. Illustration shows that the DVR’s IP address being 192.168.1.251. In the following examples, DVR7000 was used. Make sure you enable the port forwarding. Port 7000 is added as shown.

How do you identify the Network Address of the DVR?

Go into:

1. SETUP
2. SYSTEM

On the INFO Tab: Notice the HOSTNAME & NETWORK Section. For this DVR, they are as follows: HOSTNAME.: X52578F Therefore, the Network Address of this DVR is as follows: X52578F.DVRHOST.COM:7000 7000 << this port number is a reflection of the Network Port of this DVR. You can also find the port information from the NETWORK above. You can use the X52578F.DVRHOST.COM:7000 or Network IP Address in two ways: i.e., INTERNET EXPLORER: http:// hostname.dvrhost.com:port# NUVICO CMS Lite S/W: hostname.dvrhost.com

What does System Setup allow you to do?

System Setup allows modification of various system features such as System ID, Automatic Key Lock, Key Tone, HDD rewrite policy, overall system record resolution, Time and date-related settings, Password for different levels of users, formatting various hard disk drives, and system information.

What does the AUTO LOCK feature do?

The DVR locks all the buttons after three minutes of inactivity. The buttons can be unlocked with the user password. The default is OFF.

What does the KEY TONE feature do?

The DVR emits a beep every time a button is pressed. The default is ON.

How do you select the global record resolution?

Select the global record resolution. Values are 360 x 240 (CIF), 720 x 240 (Field), and 720 x 480 (Frame). The default is 360 x 240.

What is the maximum global record rate?

Note: Maximum global record rate is 120 pictures per second at the resolution of 320 x 240 (CIF), 60 pictures per second at the resolution of 720 x 240 (Field), and 30 pictures per second at the resolution of 720 x 480 (Frame).

What does the option “FRAME + CIF” do?

Note: The option “FRAME + CIF” is recorded at Frame resolution for ch1, and CIF resolution for others.

What does the PB DEINTERLACE feature do?

De-interlace the picture to eliminate white interlace lines during Playback.

What does the RUN ON BOOT feature do?

The DVR starts recording itself when the DVR is booting up.

What does the PASSWORD feature do?

To disable the password prompt window when entering the menu.

How do you restore factory default settings?

To restore factory default settings, stop recording and select the START option.

What does the KEY SENSITIVITY option do?

Select the sensitivity of the touch panel on the front panel.

How do you select the DVR’s SYSTEM ID?

Select the DVR’s SYSTEM ID. Up to 99 DVRs can be controlled using one remote controller. To select the DVR to be controlled with the remote controller, press and hold the DVR ID button. While holding the DVR ID button, press the appropriate DVR ID number. For example, enter 05 for DVR ID 05, enter 43 for DVR ID 43, and such. The default value is 0.

How do you enter the current date and time?

Enter the current date in MM/DD/YYYY format, and time in HH/MM/SS format.

How do you save the current date and time?

Note: Set the “DATE” & “TIME” to the appropriate date and time. Once finished, press ENTER to save and exit. (24-hour format)

What should you do before setting up the Date & Time?

Note: STOP recording before setting up the Date & Time.

How does the DVR manage different user rights?

The DVR can differentiate and recognize different rights to different users. Highlight the appropriate user and configure their privilege.

How do you activate User 1~5?

Activate the User 1~5.

How do you authorize a user?

Check or uncheck the authorization for the user.

How do you set the password for users?

Set the password for the users.

How do you format the Internal HDD?

Select Internal HDD to Format.

How do you begin formatting?

After selecting which device to format, highlight START and then press + to begin formatting. Formatting will begin, and the progress will be displayed at the bottom of the window. When formatting is finished, it will display COMPLETE, and also SUCCESS at the bottom of the window.

How do you select the record policy of the internal hard disk drive?

Select the record policy of the internal hard disk drive. By default, the hard disk drive will overwrite from the beginning when it becomes full.

How do you turn off the HDD malfunction and failure monitor function?

By factory default, the DVR is consistently monitoring the HDD for any malfunction and failures. You can manually turn this function off.

What is the procedure for updating?

[Update Procedure]

1. To obtain the latest firmware file, visit the http://nuvico.com go-to the download section, then download the firmware file.
2. Copy and unzip the file *********.img to your USB flash drive. Make sure that the files are placed on the root of the drive and not inside of a folder.
3. Stop any recording on the DVR and insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the DVR.
4. Press the menu buttons, go to the “UPDATE” tab in the SYSTEM menu.
5. Use the down arrow to highlight “Update” then press the “+” button. The unit will update and automatically restart.
6. Once the DVR has restarted, return to the “GENERAL” tab in the SYSTEM menu.
7. Under the general tab, select “Factory Reset” then press the “+” key followed by the Enter button. The DVR will power off automatically.
8. Access System Info by going to Menu->System->Info and confirm that the Application Version has been updated.
9. It is strongly recommended to format the HDD after updating.

What should you do if the HDD contains critical information?

Note: Once updating is completed, the recorded data from the old version no longer is accessible. Please backup the data prior to updating if the HDD contains critical information.

What does the information screen display?

The information screen displays the basic information about the DVR.

How do you access the main setup window?

Press MENU to access the main setup window, and then select SYSTEM to access system setup.

When will a prompt for the password appear?

When the MENU button is pressed, a prompt for the password will appear.

How can you access the INFO?

You can also access the INFO by pressing the INFO button from the Remote Control.

What is displayed on the INFO tab?

Select the INFO tab, where the DVR setup summary is displayed along with the description of the peripherals.

What information is displayed in the MODEL field?

MODEL Displays the number of channels and the compression engine the DVR utilizes.

What information is displayed in the HOSTNAME NO. field?

HOSTNAME NO. Displays the hostname of the DVR.

What information is displayed in the MAC ADDRESS field?

MAC ADDRESS Displays the DVR’s MAC Address.

What information is displayed in the LANGUAGE field?

LANGUAGE Displays the current user interface language.

What information is displayed in the NETWORK field?

NETWORK Displays the current IP address and the port of the DVR.

What information is displayed in the INTERNAL HDD field?

INTERNAL HDD Displays the number of internal hard disk drives and their sizes.

What information is displayed in the USB PORT field?

USB PORT Displays information about the USB device that is attached to the front panel of the DVR.

What information is displayed in the MOUSE PORT field?

MOUSE PORT N/A

What information is displayed in the IDE BUS field?

IDE BUS Display the status of the devices that are connected to HDD Cable.

What are the minimum and recommended system specifications to operate the CMS properly?

The following chart displays the minimum and the recommended system specification to operate the CMS properly:

Recommended OS: Windows XP CPU: Pentium IV 2.8 GHz RAM: 512MB RAM Video Card: 16MB Free Space: 2 GB Resolution: 1024×768 DirectX: DirectX 8.0 or higher Video Overlay: Overlay YUY2 Surface Network: Ethernet 10/100B-TX Port Forwarding Port: 7000 TCP

How do you install the CMS Lite?

1. Insert the program CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive of the computer and locate the NUVICO CMS Lite Installer_X_X_X_XX.exe file. The Xs represent the version number of the program.
2. Double-click on the file, which opens the setup dialog.

What does the setup dialog display?

The setup dialog displays the installation options: the CMS Lite, Start Menu Shortcuts and Desktop Shortcuts. The Start Menu Shortcuts and Desktop Shortcuts may be unchecked if desired.

What happens when you click on Next in the setup dialog?

You will be prompted to select the folder in which the program will be installed. By default, it is installed in “C:\Program Files\CMS LITE.”

How do you start the installation process?

Click on Install and the installation will begin.

How do you finish the installation process?

Click on Close to finish the installation.

How do you execute CMS Lite?

Double-click on the CMS Lite icon and the initial log-in screen will appear.

What are the steps to log in to CMS Lite?

1. Enter the IP Address of the DVR or the hostname.
2. Enter the Port Number of the DVR. Port 7000 is the Default.
3. Enter either the Admin or User Password of the DVR.
4. Select the Video mode either NTSC or PAL. NTSC is the Default.
5. Click on the Connect button after all the information has been entered
6. Click on the File Playback button to go directly into file playback.

How do you locate the CMS Lite icon?

Locate the CMS Lite icon from the desktop and double-click on it, or locate the CMS Lite icon in Start – Programs – CMS Lite.

What is displayed in the main camera display window?

Live or playback video is displayed up to 16 cameras in the main window. When the actual video is displayed, it will display the channel number and title as well as the frame rate.

What camera display selections are there from the top?

Single, 4 channel, 6 channel, 7 channel, 8 channel, 9 channel, 10 channel, 16 channel, channel view modes.

Are all the display modes accessible?

All display modes are accessible no matter how many DVRs are connected or how many cameras are being displayed.

What does the mode display show?

It displays whether the program is in live or playback mode.

What does the file open button do?

It opens any downloaded or saved images from CD/DVD for playback.

What is the capture and print feature?

This feature takes a snapshot of the live or playback video. These images can be saved in JPEG or BMP file format. In addition, you can print the image from your local printer.

What does the camera selector do?

It selects a specific camera to go into full screen.

How do you control a PTZ camera?

If one or more Pan / Tilt / Zoom cameras are installed on the DVR, they can be individually selected and controlled using the PTZ control box. To control a channel-specific PTZ camera, simply click on the channel where the PTZ camera is connected.

What are the functions of the Pan & Tilt Directional Pad?

• Pan & Tilt
• Zoom In
• Zoom Out

What are the Focus functions?

• Focus Near
• Focus Far
• Auto Focus

What are the Iris functions?

• Iris Close
• Iris Open
• Auto Iris

What are the Preset & Tour functions?

• Save Preset
• Goto Preset
• Run Presets Sequentially

What are the Special functions?

• Custom Functions depending on the PTZ Camera

What are the Auto Pan and Auto Tilt functions?

• Run Auto Pan
• Run Auto Tilt

What is the Pattern function?

• Run Pattern

What are the Menu and ESC functions?

• Go into Menu
• Escape Menu

What are the Set Pan Speed functions?

• Set Pan Speed

What is the Power function?

• Power

What is displayed in the live DVR monitoring section?

1. Camera Title
2. Local Time of the DVR
3. DVR Status:
   • REC: Normal Recording
   • Wait: Initial Connection
   • Loss: Video Loss
   • Close: Disconnected from the DVR.
   • Alarm: Alarm Recording
   • Motion: Motion Recording
   • PB: Playback for selected channel.
   • Live: Live Viewing
   • Limit: Max Network Connection is limited to 3 users.
4. Frames Per Second

How do you switch to Playback Mode?

Click on the Mode Selector button to switch to Playback Mode.

How do you select a channel during remote or local playback?

Any camera can be accessed and viewed in single channel view mode by clicking on any camera number. The same can be done by double-clicking on any channels.

How do you control the playback speed?

During playback, the images can be paused, fast forward, fast reverse. It can also be in a frame by framed mode.

What is the function of the hour slot?

Click on the desired hour slot.

What is the function of the minute slot?

Click on the desired minute slot.

What is the function of the slide?

The slide can be dragged left or right so that the user can pin-point to the exact time within the 5 minute slot.

What is displayed in the search section?

1. Year and Month
2. Days
3. Hour
4. Minute
5. Recorded Video Category. Displays different types of recording for each hour and minute slot:
   • Yellow: Normal Recording
   • Green: Motion Recording
   • Red: Alarm Recording.
6. Play and Download
   • Play: Start live playback.
   • Download the videos into the Hard Drive. By default, the files are saved in “C:\Program Files\CMS Lite\Download”.

How do you perform a remote search?

Click on the Remote Search Icon.

How do you perform a remote playback?

1. Select the date and the time.
2. Click on PLAY to begin the remote playback.

How can you move backward or forward in time during remote playback?

The Hour, Minute and the Clip can be clicked at any time to move backward or forward in time. You can also change the speed of the playback.

How do you download a file?

The file selection process is just as selecting a slot for remote playback. To download the file, click on Download instead of Play.

What will appear after you click download?

The Download Dialog will appear displaying the Start time, End time and currently downloading section.

How do I search for recordings locally?

Click on Local Search Icon.

How do I play back recordings locally?

Select the date and the time. The Hour, Minute and the Clip can be clicked at any time to move backward or forward in time. You can also change the speed of the playback.

What is DVR Setup?

The DVR Setup allows modification of all system settings through CMS Lite as it would be done accessing the DVR menu screen.

Where can I find an explanation of the Setup?

Please refer to Section IV SETUP for explanation of the Setup.

What is Web CMS?

Web CMS is a CMS software that run over Internet Explorer. It is extremely convenient since the user does not need to install dedicated CMS software in the PC. The function is exactly same as CMS except that WEB CMS does not support Download. It is to view live images and playback only.

How do I connect to the unit via Internet Explorer?

Enter the IP address of the unit in the address pane of the Internet Explorer. For example, type in http://192.168.0.85:7000 Above illustrates example of a unit when it is utilizing port 7000.

How do I log in?

You can either sign in with: admin or user. Next enter the password for the unit. Click on View Live Image (Use overlay) to connect to the DVR.

What is Use Overlay?

Uses Video Hardware Acceleration for better picture quality.

What is Not use Overlay?

Does not use Video Hardware Acceleration for older PCs.

What do I do if I am connecting to the unit for the first time?

Click on Install ActiveX Control so that the plug-in are loaded. Click on Install. When the Image Loading is done, the images should appear.