User Manual

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Front Panel
Applicable for Amcrest AI DVRs
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Icon
Name
Function(s)
1
Alarm
Alarm Status
When an alarm event occurs, this LED turns blue.
2
REC
Recording Status
When recording to the hard drive, this LED will turn blue.
3
HDD
HDD Status
HDD error or the HDD is at capacity.
4
NET
Network Status
Network error or disconnection has occurred.
5
ACT
Enter
Activates once an operation is confirmed.
6
Power
Power Status
When the DVR is powered on, this LED will remain blue.
7
Power Button
Press and hold for 3 seconds to boot or shut down the device.
8
IR
Infrared Sensor
Infrared sensor
9
ESC
Escape
Go to the previous menu or cancel the current operation. When
in playback, push ESC to restore real-time monitoring.
10
FN
Assist
When is single monitoring mode, push this button to display
additional functions such as PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeric/text control, press Fn for 1.5
seconds to delete the character before the cursor. In motion
detection setup, use the Fn button and directional keys to adjust
the settings. In text mode, push Fn to switch between numeric
and English characters (small/capitalized), etc. Activates other
special functions.
11
🔺 / 🔻
Enter
Up/Down/Enter
Activates current controls, modifies settings, and allows
navigating up and down through options. Increases/Decreases
numerals. Goes to the default button. Assists in functions such
as PTZ menu.
12
USB 2.0 port
USB 2.0 port: connect a mouse, USB storage device, etc.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the DVR may differ model to model. Below is a representation of the rear panel for the
Amcrest AI DVR.