Operation Manual

Hikvision Europe, Inc. – DS-8100-S User Manual
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Connecting Your DVR
You may follow the diagram below (Figure 2) in connecting your DVR to its peripherals.
Operating Your DVR
There are numerous ways to navigate and operate your DVR. You may use the Front Panel Controls, the
included IR (Infra-Red) Remote, a Mouse and the Soft-Keyboard.
Using the Front Panel Controls
Your DVR comes with built-in front panel controls, as shown in Figure 3.
The controls on the front panel include:
1. Power Button: Powers DVR on/off.
2. IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote.
3. USB Ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk
Drive (HDD).
4. Status Indicators: Status indicators for different features of the DVR.
• Alarm: Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
Figure 3. DS-8100-S DVR Front Panel Control
Figure 2. DVR Connection Diagram