User's Manual

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Welcome
The DVR5100 remote client software provides access to all DVR5100 Series hybrid video recorder operation and configuration features in one
unified, user-friendly interface. Up to three DVR5100 remote client applications can access one DVR5100 server simultaneously. Each DVR5100
remote client connection sets its own bandwidth throttle, up to the bandwidth limit set at the server. Thus, users with a higher available
bandwidth are not impacted by users with a lower available bandwidth. Designed to deliver optimum security for internet connections, the
DVR5100 remote client leverages a built-in virtual private network (VPN) server for connections made across a public network connection. The
interface uses drag-and-drop operations, shortcut menus, and ToolTips to enable the most direct, intuitive interactions. Sound, graphics, color,
and on-screen messages provide helpful, ongoing feedback about user activity and system status. You can view live video and audio, control
cameras, record, search, play back, and export video. The DVR5100 remote client also allows the admin-level user to perform administrative
functions, such as configuring devices, managing user accounts, and creating recording schedules. Permission to access these functions and all
other system services can be configured to a fine level of detail. You see only those devices and features to which you have been granted
permission.
The DVR5100 remote client offers a powerful scripting interface. With scripts, you can easily automate many system functions in almost any
combination. Two search mechanisms make it easy to search for recorded footage. The Quick Search provides an efficient interface for searches
based on camera, date, and time. The Enhanced Search allows searches based on motion, alarm or event, and across multiple cameras,
simultaneously. System logs can also be searched, printed, and exported.
The DVR5100 remote client provides additional features that allow you to perform functions not available on the DVR5100. Table A summarizes
these various features.
In addition to this operation manual, the DVR5100 remote client includes a HTML Help Viewer, which is accessible from the interface Help menu.
The viewer allows you to locate the necessary topics without referring to a printed manual.
Table A. Remote Client Feature Comparison
Function DVR5100 Remote Client DVR5100
Operation Operate the DVR5100 remotely from a PC.
Use the supplied USB PC keyboard and mouse or the front
panel control pad.
Configuration Configure the DVR5100 remotely.
Use local controls to configure most of the DVR5100
features.
NOTE: Time, date, and network settings can only be
configured with the DVR5100.
Scripts Create, modify, and run scripts.
Run scripts.
NOTE: Scripts cannot be created or modified with the
DVR5100.
Relays Create, modify, and run relays.
Create, modify, and run relays.
NOTE: Relays cannot be created or modified with the
DVR5100.
Synchronous Mode Play back four time-synchronized clips concurrently. No local access to the synchronous mode.
System Logs View system logs. View system logs.
Alarm Manager
View active alarms, acknowledge or snooze alarms,
enter free-form text associated with alarms.
View, acknowledge, or snooze alarms.
Recording Schedules
Modify existing schedule times and create new custom
schedules.
Modify existing schedule times and create new custom
schedules.
Roles Add and modify users and roles.
Add and modify users.
NOTE: Roles cannot be added or modified with the
DVR5100.