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Glossary
Saturation: This alters how much color is displayed in the image. The higher
the saturation, the more bright and vivid colors will appear.
Server Port: Is a logical connection place and specifically, using the internet
protocol TCP/IP, the way a client program specifies a particular server pro-
gram on a computer in a network.
SEQ: Puts the DVR or NVR in sequence mode. This will repeatedly cycle
through each video channel for a predetermined time in Live View mode.
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Technology): This is an
automatic system on modern HDDs and SSDs to detect potential drive errors
before they occur.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): This is used to send an outbound
email (e.g. from you DVR or NVR to an email address).
SMTP Port: Is the port number used by a SMTP server to listen for email
send requests. This is specified by your email provider.
SMTP Server: This is the address of the server used for SMTP. Usually in the
form of a web address (e.g. smtp.gmail.com).
Software: A set of instructions that runs on a computing device.
SSID: Is the technical term for a wireless network name. When you setup a
wireless network, you give it a name to distinguish it from other networks in
your neighbourhood.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer): A secure method for connecting to servers. In
the context of the DVR or NVR, primarily used for email server connections.
Static: When referring to IP addresses, this is where a device’s IP address
has been manually entered. Sometimes used on older devices without UIDs
to prepare for internet access.
Static DNS: In some circumstances, your internet service provider may re-
quire you to use a static DNS instead of an auto DNS on your router.
Substream: Is the video stream that your DVR or NVR will send to remote
devices via the network or internet. Video quality is reduced to make it easier
to send.
Subnet Mask: Used to define which part of the IP address refers to the net-
work location.
Time Server: Is a server that reads the actual time from a reference clock
and distributes the information to its clients on the network.
Time Zone: Is a region that observes a uniform standard time for legal, com-
mercial, and social purposes. It is convenient for areas in close communica-
tion to keep the same time.
Timestamp: Is a sequence of characters or encoded information identifying
when a certain event occurred, usually giving date and time of day, some-
times accurate to a small fraction of a second.
TVI: Is a digital signal processing and transport technology for video used in
HD security cameras. TVI cameras currently support 1080p video resolution
using the same coaxial cabling techniques used by traditional analogue CCTV
cameras.
UID (Unique Identifier): Is an alphanumeric string that is associated with a
single entity within a given system. By entering your UID into the mobile app
or computer software, this allows you to communicate with your DVR or NVR
without having to remember IP addresses or port numbers.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play): A network protocol designed to allow net-
work connected devices to automatically configure the router for the purpos-
es of remote access. Not required to be enabled when using UID.