9 Using the On-Screen Display
Use the system’s on–screen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings.
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Note
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To access the on-screen display, you must connect the included mouse and a monitor (not included) to the recorder. See
4 Basic System Setup
for full instructions.
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9.1 Navigation Bar
The Navigation Bar along the bottom of the recorder’s Live View display allows you to access the Main Menu and control basic functions of the
recorder.
To show the Navigation Bar:
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Hover the mouse pointer near the bottom of the Live View screen.
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Main Menu: See
22 Using the Main Menu
for full instructions on using the Main Menu.
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Help Menu: Offers additional information and support on using the system.
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Viewing Modes: Select how many channels are shown on screen during live viewing.
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Previous / Next Channel(s): Display previous / next channel(s) in single or quad channel viewing mode.
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Sequence Mode: Start or stop Sequence Mode. In Sequence Mode, the system display will automatically cycle through connected channels every
few seconds.
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Playback: Opens the Playback Menu. This allows you to search for video recordings saved on the recorder’s hard disk drive. For details
on using the Playback menu, see
11 Playback
.
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Smart Search: Filter through recorded video when searching.
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Camera Registration: Search the network for wired cameras and Wi-Fi devices to add to the recorder.
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Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Control and configure settings for Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras. For full instructions on connecting and using PTZ cameras,
see
25 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
.
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Camera Setting: Click to open camera image settings. For full details, see
9.5 Camera Image Settings
.
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Alarm Status: View alarms in progress. See
22.7.5 Alarm
for details.
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Channel Info: Click to access status information about connected cameras.
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Network: View and configure network options, including setting a dynamic or static IP address. For full instructions on configuring
network options, see
22.6.4 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP)
.
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Hard Drive Manager: Configure hard disk drive read/write options (see
22.6.11 Configuring Hard Disk Drive Type
for details) or format drives (see
22.6.10 Formatting the Hard Disk Drive
for details).
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USB Manager: Click to access options for connected USB thumb drives (not included). You can backup video, logs, or system configurations
and install firmware upgrades.
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System Upgrade: Check for firmware upgrades. The system must be connected to the Internet to check for or receive updates.
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Warning Light & Siren — Deterrence Cameras Only: Click to activate warning lights and sirens for all connected deterrence cameras. Click again to deactivate.
9.2 Quick Menu
The Quick Menu gives you quick access to functions which can also be accessed using the Navigation Bar.
To open the Quick Menu:
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Right-click anywhere on the Live View screen.
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Main Menu: Select for full access to the Main Menu. For details on using the Main Menu, see
22 Using the Main Menu
.
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Playback: Opens the Playback Menu. This allows you to search for video recordings saved on the recorder’s hard disk drive. For details
on using the Playback menu, see
11 Playback
.
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Smart Search: Filter through recorded video when searching.
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Viewing Modes: Select how many channels are shown on screen during live viewing.
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Sequence: Start or stop Sequence Mode. In Sequence Mode, the system display will automatically cycle through connected channels every
few seconds.
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Camera Registration: Check the camera’s that you want added to the NVR.
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Camera Setting: Configure image settings for cameras. For full details, see
9.5 Camera Image Settings
.
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Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Control and configure settings for Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras. For full instructions on connecting and using PTZ cameras,
see
25 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
.
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AutoFocus: Access zoom/focus controls for auto-focus cameras (not included).
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Manual: Select manual recording and snapshot options. For details, see
10.4 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
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Face Preview:
Enable or Disable face events to show on the right side of the screen (compatible with face detection cameras only).
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Disable Beep: Temporarily disable the current audible warning.
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Info: Displays system information, such as model number, device ID, IP address, etc.
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Help Menu: Offers additional information and support on using the system.
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Note
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Audible warnings can be given for a wide range of events, such as hard disk drive issues, network connectivity, motion detection
events and more. Disabling the current audible alarm using the Quick Menu will silence the recorder only for a short time,
then audible warnings will continue.
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9.3 Camera Toolbar
The Camera Toolbar lets you perform quick functions for a specific channel on the recorder.
To use the Camera Toolbar:
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Hover the mouse near the top of a channel with a connected camera.
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Instant Playback: Plays back recent video from the selected channel. By default, instant playback is set to play the last 5 minutes of recorded
video. See
22.6.1 Configuring General System Settings
to set a custom playback length.
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Digital Zoom: Click to enable digital zoom. Click-and-drag over the camera image to zoom in on the selected area. Right-click to return
to the full camera image. You can then repeat to zoom in on a different area, or click the icon again to disable zoom.
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Real-time Backup: Click to start recording the current channel manually. Click again to stop recording and save the video file to a USB flash
drive (not included).
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Snapshot: Save a snapshot of the current camera image to a USB flash drive (not included).
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Two-way Audio:
(Two—way audio cameras only) Click to enable two-way talk on compatible cameras. To be able to listen-in to sounds occurring around your camera an external
speaker (not included) must be plugged into the recorder.
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Warning Light:
(Deterrence cameras only) Click to manually turn on the camera’s warning light for 10 seconds.
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Siren:
(Deterrence cameras only) Click to manually turn on the camera’s siren for 10 seconds.
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Smart Security Lighting: (Deterrence cameras only) Click to manually turn on the camera’s smart security lighting. Click again to manually turn it off.
9.4 On-Screen Keyboards
The Full Keyboard is used to input alphanumeric characters, such as in user name or password fields. The Number Keyboard is used to input numeric characters only, such as in the time or date fields.
To use the Full Keyboard:
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Using the mouse, click on a field where alphanumeric characters are entered, such as the user name and password fields.
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The Full Keyboard opens:
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Click Shift to switch between uppercase and lowercase characters.
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Right-click to close the Full Keyboard.
To use the Number Keyboard:
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Using the mouse, click on a field where numeric characters are entered, such as the date or time fields.
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The Number Keyboard opens:
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Right-click to close the Number Keyboard.
9.5 Camera Image Settings
Use the Camera Setting menu to adjust image settings for your cameras.
To adjust image settings:
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Right-click on the channel you would like to configure and select Camera Setting.
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Configure the following settings as needed:
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Note
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The settings listed below are only shown if they are supported on the selected camera. Some camera models do not support all
settings.
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Configuration: Select from image setting presets.
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Brightness: Adjust the image brightness.
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Contrast: Adjust the image contrast.
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Saturation: Adjust the vibrancy of colors in the image.
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Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness of the image.
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Gamma: Adjust the light-to-dark balance of the image.
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Mirror: Select On to flip the image horizontally.
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Flip: Select 180° to flip the image vertically, or select 0° for the default orientation. You can also select 90° or 270°.
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Corridor Mode: Not supported.
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BLC Mode: Select one of the following backlight compensation modes:
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BLC
(Back Light Compensation): Adjusts the lighting levels in the picture so you can see objects in the foreground if there is a strong light source behind
them.
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WDR / HDR
(Wide / High Dynamic Range):
(Compatible camera required) The camera compensates for changes in brightness across the image to enhance the picture quality of both light and dark areas.
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HLC
(High Light Compensation): The camera dims the brightest areas of the image to make them clearer.
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Off: Disable this function.
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Day&Night Mode: This setting sets the camera’s day/night mode. Select Auto for the camera to automatically determine whether to use color or black and white mode. Select Black&White for the camera to use black and white mode at all times. Select Color for the camera to use color mode at all times.
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Note
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It is recommended for most installations to select Auto mode. Using Color mode will keep the camera in color even as light levels drop, which will impact image quality on cameras without low-light
image sensors.
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3D NR: Select On to turn on the camera’s noise reduction feature. Noise reduction will ensure a cleaner image, especially at night, and may
reduce the amount of disk space required to store video.
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WB Mode: This mode allows you to adjust white balance levels for the camera. Choose from the list of preset modes, or select Auto to have the system automatically set the optimal white balance mode.
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Click Apply to save changes.
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Note
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You must save changes to apply settings changes. It is recommended to adjust one setting at a time so you can see the results
of each change. Click Default to reset the camera to default image settings.
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