User Manual

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1.2 Features
The Amcrest has the following features:
• Real-time Monitoring
The has an analog output port, VGA port, and an HDMI port. You can use a variety of monitors to display the DVR’s
interface, and the DVR can support VGA and HDMI output at the same time.
• Storage Functionality
The DVR can record multiple video and audio streams to the built-in hard drive to allow for playback of any
recorded media.
• Compression Format
By utilizing advanced compression, the DVR can support multiple channels of audio and video, decoding audio and
video from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
• Backup Function
The DVR supports backup of recorded media and settings via the USB port. A variety of DVRs can be used for
backup purposes, such as a flash drive, and internal HDDs.
• Advanced Playback Function
This DVR supports independent real-time recording for each channel and can support search, fast forwarded
playback, recorded searches, and downloading of videos and screenshots. The DVR can also playback in slow
motion, backwards, and frame by frame as needed. When recording, the DVR shows a date/time overlay to ensure
accurate viewing of events when they occurred. Lastly, the DVR can support video enlargement of certain zones
within a stream.
• Network Operation
The DVR has built-in tools to allow for remote network real-time monitoring, remote recording of searches, and
remote PTZ control.
• Alarm Activation Function
On the back of the DVR there are ports for installation and connection of alarm outputs to enable alarm or light
activation based on activity within the video stream. The alarm input and output circuits are protected to ensure
DVR safety.
• Advanced Network Protocol Support
The DVR is UPnP compatible, and includes functionality for use with PPPoE, and DDNS protocols to allow remote
and local connection with a large variety of network hardware.
Note: There may be slight differences in functionality due to the existence of different product series.