8 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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8.1 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
21 Using the Main Menu
for full instructions on using the Main Menu.
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Collapse Navigation Bar
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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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Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Control and configure settings for Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras. For full instructions on connecting and using PTZ cameras,
see
23 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
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Camera: Click to open camera image settings. For full details, see
21.4.4 Camera Image Settings
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Playback: Opens the Playback Menu. This allows you to search for video recordings saved on the recorder’s hard drive. For details on
using the Playback menu, see
10 Playback
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Alarm Status: View alarms in progress. See
21.8.7 Event Information
for details.
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Channel Info: Click to access status information about connected cameras.
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Remote Device Search: Manage IP cameras over the network.
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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
21.5.1 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP)
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Hard Drive Manager: Configure hard drive read/write options (see
21.7.4 Configuring Hard Drive Type
for details) or format drives (see
21.7.3 Formatting the Hard 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.
8.2 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: See
21 Using the Main Menu
for full instructions on 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 drive. For details on
using the Playback menu, see
10 Playback
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Smart Search: Search and filter through smart motion detection events from compatible cameras.
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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
23 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
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Viewing Modes: Select how many channels are shown on screen during live viewing.
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Add Camera: Search the network for wired cameras to add to the recorder.
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Fisheye: Currently not supported.
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Manual Control: Select manual recording and snapshot options. For details, see
9.4 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
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Face Preview:
(Face Detection compatible cameras only)
Enable or Disable face events to show on the right side of the screen.
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AutoFocus: Access zoom/focus controls for auto-focus cameras (not included).
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Camera Setting: Configure image settings for cameras. For full details, see
21.4.4 Camera Image Settings
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Info: Displays system information, such as model number, device ID, IP address, etc.
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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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Disable Beep: Temporarily disable the current audible warning.
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Note
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Audible warnings can be given for a wide range of events, such as hard 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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8.3 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
21.6.1 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.
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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.
8.4 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.