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Overview of the NVR's front panel buttons and indicators.
Instructions for operating the NVR using the included remote control.
Guide on using a USB mouse for NVR control and navigation.
Explanation of the on-screen keyboard input methods for the NVR.
Details of the NVR's rear panel connections and ports.
Procedures for powering the NVR on, off, and rebooting the system.
Step-by-step guide for initial NVR configuration using the setup wizard.
Instructions for adding and connecting IP cameras to the NVR.
Overview of the live view interface and its features, showing real-time camera feeds.
Details on performing various operations within the live view interface, including mouse control.
Configuration options for customizing the live view display and output settings.
Steps for logging out of the NVR system, returning to live view mode.
How to configure parameters for controlling PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras.
Guide on setting up PTZ presets, patrol paths, and movement patterns.
Interface for manual control of PTZ cameras, including zoom, focus, and iris.
Setting image quality, stream type, and resolution for recording.
Setting up a schedule for automatic camera recording based on time.
Configuring recording triggered by motion detection events.
Setting up recording triggered by alarm inputs from external sensors.
Configuring recording triggered by VCA (Video Content Analysis) events.
How to start and stop recording manually, overriding scheduled recordings.
Setting up specific recording schedules for holidays.
Grouping HDDs for managing storage and recording distribution.
Methods to protect recorded files from being overwritten, such as locking files.
How to search and play back recorded video files using various methods.
Features like frame-by-frame playback, digital zoom, and multi-channel reverse playback.
Options for exporting recorded video files using quick export, normal search, or event search.
Procedures for managing connected backup storage devices like USB drives.
Configuring motion detection parameters and alarm response actions.
Setting up handling actions for external sensor alarms.
Configuring alarms and responses for video loss from a camera.
Setting up alarms and responses for video tampering detection.
Configuring alarms and responses for VCA (Video Content Analysis) events.
Configuring responses for various system exceptions like HDD full or network errors.
Defining actions to take when alarms or exceptions occur (e.g., hints, full screen).
Manually triggering or clearing alarm outputs for testing or control.
Basic network configuration parameters for NVR connectivity.
Advanced network setup including PPPoE, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, and more.
Monitoring and analyzing real-time network performance and traffic.
Network testing tools for delay, packet loss, status, and statistics.
Process for initializing new Hard Disk Drives before they can be used by the NVR.
Adding and managing network storage devices like NAS or IP SAN disks.
Organizing HDDs into groups and setting their properties like R/W or redundancy.
Setting storage quotas for individual cameras to manage disk space.
Verifying the operational status and health of installed HDDs.
Using S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection for HDD health monitoring.
Setting up alarms for HDD errors or status changes.
Customizing on-screen display settings for cameras, including date, time, and names.
Setting up privacy mask zones to block specific areas in camera views.
Adjusting video parameters like brightness, contrast, and saturation for cameras.
Accessing NVR system details including device, camera, record, alarm, network, and HDD info.
Searching, viewing, and exporting system log files.
Managing IP camera configuration data via Excel files for backup or transfer.
Exporting and importing NVR configuration files for backup or deployment.
Methods for updating NVR firmware via local backup device or FTP server.
Resetting the NVR to its factory default configuration settings.
Setting up and using the RS-232 serial port for parameter configuration or transparent channel.
Configuring general NVR settings like output resolution, language, and mouse speed.
Configuring Daylight Saving Time (DST) adjustment settings.
Adjusting additional device parameters like NVR name, auto-logout, and menu output mode.
Creating, editing, deleting, and managing permissions for user accounts on the NVR.
Definitions of technical terms and acronyms used in the manual.
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