User Guide

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numeric and English characters (small/capitalized), etc.
Activates other special functions.
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🔺 / 🔻
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.
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USB 2.0 port
USB 2.0 port: connect a mouse, USB storage device, etc.
Rear Panel
Please note, the rear panel image below is used for reference purposes only. Video input ports may
vary model to model.
Please refer to the following chart for detailed information on the rear panel ports:
Port Name
Function
Video input port
Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
Audio input port
Receives audio signal output from an RCA microphone DVR.
Audio output port
Outputs audio signal to an external RCA speaker.
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. The port
outputs an uncompressed high-definition feed as well as
multichannel audio data to a connected HDMI compatible display.
USB port
Connects to an external DVR such as, a mouse, or external USB
storage DVR.
Network port
Connects to Ethernet port.
A/B Port
Connects to an external DVR such as, a mouse, keyboard, or
external USB storage DVR. Used to connect external alarm wiring
(A/B) to the DVR.
Power input port
Inputs DC 12V power.
VGA port
Outputs analog video data to a connected display with a
compatible VGA port.
Power Switch
Turn the DVR on or off.
Hard drive installation
A hard drive allows you to store recordings and events from the DVR, this includes playing back
previously recorded footage and AI events.
Note: This section only applies to DVRs purchased without a hard drive already preinstalled. Most
‘kits’ or ‘bundles will come with a pre-installed hard drive.