System Settings
Q: Can the system display a 12-hour clock?
A: The unit only displays time in the 24-hour clock format.
Q: Can the system adjust to daylight savings time?
A: There is no daylight savings time (DST) setting on the system. DST must be set manually if
necessary.
Video Playback
Q: Why can‘t I access the saved video files on my memory card?
A: All recording must be stopped on the system before playing back saved video files. This also
applies to Quad or screensaver viewing mode.
Q: When using Manual or Scheduled Recording, why does the system generate so
many video files?
A: The system records video files in 10 minute sessions (i.e. 1 hour recording will be divided into
6 separate files.)
The reasons for this are as follows:
• It makes finding events easier/faster in case you know the approximate timing of the event.
• The system needs time to record the video file to the memory card. Every time a new 10
minute session starts, the previous 10 minute session is stored onto the memory card.
Q: How can I view videos on my computer?
A: Remove the memory card from the monitor and insert it into a compatible SD card reader.
If you are using a PC:
• A window will pop-up asking you whether you would like to browse files on the memory
card or launch Windows Media Player™. If the pop-up window does not appear, open My
Computer (Vista: Computer) and find the memory card in the list of drives.
• Find the video file you want to view by looking for the date the event occurred. The file
name convention indicates the date ("090825" means the file was recorded on August 25,
2009). Double-click the file to begin playback in Windows Media Player™ .
• The XviD, DivX, or FFDShow codec may be required if attempting to view the video files in
• Windows Media Player™. You can also view AVI files natively in other media players such
as VLC and DivX Player.
If you are using a Mac:
• The memory card folder will appear on the desktop. Double-click the folder to open.
• Find the video file you want to view by looking for the date the event occurred. The file
name convention indicates the date: "090825" (year (09), month (08), date (25)) means
the file was recorded on August 25, 2009. Double-click the file to begin playback in
Quicktime™ .
• Additional codecs may be required if attempting to view AVI files in QuickTime. VLC
Player is recommended for viewing AVI files on a Mac. VLC is an open-source freeware
application available at www.videolan.org
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