Chapter 3 ─ Configuration
NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 ─ Installation.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
POWER LED
NETWORK LED
Display/Spot Button
Clip Copy Button
Arrow Buttons
Menu/Cameo Button
The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. Many of the buttons
have multiple functions. The following describes each button and control. Take a few minutes to review
the descriptions. You will use these to initially set up your DVR and for daily operations.
NOTE: You can also use a USB mouse (not supplied) to navigate through the screens and menus
much like you would on a computer.
POWER LED
The POWER LED is lit when the unit is On.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
ALARM LED
The ALARM LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
Figure 3 ─ 16-Channel DVR front panel.
HDD LED
COPY LED
Group/Sequence Button
Alarm Button
Play/Pause Button
USB Connectors
Digital Video Recorder
ALARM LED
Camera Buttons
PTZ/Zoom Button
Playback Button
Panic Button
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