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Overview of Contents
This document contains the following chapters and appendixes:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the front and rear panel layout of the DVR, and mouse
and remote control functions.
• Chapter 2, Getting Started, describes how to connect the DVR and log on to its user
interface.
• Chapter 3, Viewing Live Video, describes the DVR’s real-time monitoring mode and
associated DVR operations, including controlling a PTZ camera (if connected).
• Chapter 4, Recording Video, describes how to record a video clip manually 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 Face Search, describes how to configure Face Search
function.
• Chapter 7, Configuring Backup Settings, describes how to configure the Backup
function.
• Chapter 8, 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 9, Configuring Network Settings, describes how to configure the DVR’s network
settings, including connection settings, email settings, FTP settings, registration
settings, and alarm center settings.
• Chapter 10, Configuring Event Settings, describes how to configure the DVR’s
alarm settings, including settings for motion detection, video loss, camera
tampering, and system events.
• Chapter 11, Configuring Storage Settings, describes how to configure the DVR’s
storage settings, including recording settings and HDD management settings.
• Chapter 12, Configuring System Settings, describes how to configure DVR system
settings, display settings, and user accounts; export and import configuration settings
to and from other DVRs; restore default settings; and upgrade the system firmware.
• Chapter 13, Viewing Information, describes how to view system, event, network, and log
information.
• Chapter 14, Troubleshooting, lists troubleshooting steps for resolving errors that you
may encounter when operating the DVR.
• Appendix A, Installing Hard Drives, lists the manufacturers and models of compatible
HDDs, including SATA HDDs and portable HDDs, and provides instructions for
installing an additional HDD.
• Appendix B
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MAXPRO® Cloud, describes how to configure the MAXPRO® Cloud.