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About This Document 
This document introduces the Honeywell Performance Series Network Video Recorder. It 
explains how to install and operate the Performance Series Network Video Recorder. 
This document is intended for installers and users. 
Overview of Contents 
This document contains the following chapters and appendixes: 
•  Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the front and rear panel layout of the NVR, and mouse 
and remote control functions. 
•  Chapter 2, Getting Started, describes how to connect the NVR and log on to its user 
interface. 
•  Chapter 3, Viewing Live Video, describes the NVR’s real-time monitoring mode and 
associated NVR operations, including controlling a PTZ camera (if connected). 
•  Chapter 4, Recording Video, describes how to manually record a video clip and how to set 
up automatic recording. 
•  Chapter 5, Playing Back Video, describes how to search for and play back recorded video 
and snapshots, and how to save recorded files to an external storage device. 
•  Chapter 6, Configuring Camera Settings, describes how to configure camera image 
settings, encoder settings, snapshot settings, privacy mask settings, camera name 
settings, and channel type settings. 
•  Chapter 7, Configuring Network Settings, describes how to configure the NVR’s network 
settings, including connection settings, email settings, FTP settings, registration settings, 
and alarm center settings. 
•  Chapter 8, Configuring Event Settings, describes how to configure the NVR’s alarm 
settings, including settings for motion detection, video loss, camera tampering, and 
system events. 
•  Chapter 9, Configuring Storage Settings, describes how to configure the NVR’s storage 
settings, including recording settings and HDD management settings. 
•  Chapter 10, Configuring System Settings, describes how to configure NVR system settings, 
display settings, and user accounts; export and import configuration settings to and from 
other NVRs; restore default settings; and upgrade the system firmware. 
•  Chapter 11, Viewing Information, describes how to view system, event, network, and log 
information. 
•  Chapter 12, Troubleshooting, lists troubleshooting steps for resolving errors that you may 
encounter when operating the NVR. 
•  Appendix A, Connecting Alarm Input/Outputs, provides guidelines for connecting alarm 
inputs and outputs.