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Microdigital MDR-AH Series User Manual

Microdigital MDR-AH Series
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL (MDR-AHxxxx Series _Ver. 1.0)
H.264 Video Compression
Analog HD Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
About this user guide
Before installing and using this unit, please read this user guide carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

Table of Contents

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Microdigital MDR-AH Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMicrodigital
ModelMDR-AH Series
CategoryDVR
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions and Product Overview

Safety Warnings and Graphical Symbols

Essential safety guidelines, warnings, and explanations of graphical symbols for safe operation.

General Safety Warnings

Critical precautions for safe operation, prohibiting disassembly and wet conditions.

Installation and Servicing Safety

Guidelines for safe installation and servicing by qualified personnel only.

Product Components and HDD Compatibility

Component List and Images

Lists and illustrates all items included in the DVR package for user verification.

HDD Mounting Instructions

Step-by-step instructions for installing the hard disk drive into the DVR.

Compatible HDD Models List

Lists compatible hard drive models with specifications like capacity and SATA type.

DVR Specifications and Features

Detailed Technical Specifications

Comprehensive specs for video, audio, recording, network, and system features.

Key Features Overview

Highlights the main functionalities and capabilities of the DVR system.

DVR Hardware Interface and Control

Front and Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and describes the function of each port on the DVR's front and rear panels.

Remote Control Operations Guide

Explains the purpose of each button on the remote controller for DVR operation.

Setting up the DVR

Initial DVR Setup and Menu Navigation

Guides through initial setup, main screen, and menu tree navigation.

Display Mode Configuration

Settings for on-screen display (OSD), brightness, contrast, and resolution.

Recording Mode Configuration

Options for setting resolution, frame rate, quality, and recording modes.

Device and PTZ Configuration

Settings for alarm, PTZ controllers, motion detection, and sensors.

Storage and System Configuration

Configuration for disk overwrite, formatting, system ID, date, and time.

Security and Network Configuration

User authentication, password management, network settings, and DDNS.

Configuration Mode Options

Settings for saving/loading configurations, defaults, and software upgrades.

Live Viewing and Search Operations

Live Viewing Screen Interface

Explains the live view screen layout and status indicator icons.

Search Screen Overview and Methods

Details various search methods like timeline, event, and log search.

Playback Mode Operations Guide

Guides on how to play back recorded video and control playback functions.

PTZ Control and Data Backup

PTZ Control Functions

Instructions for controlling PTZ cameras connected to the DVR.

Data Backup Procedures

Steps for backing up still images and video to USB drives.

Firmware Upgrade Procedures

Firmware Upgrade via USB

Instructions on how to upgrade the DVR firmware using a USB drive.

Remote Firmware Upgrade via Network

Instructions for upgrading firmware remotely via the network.

Network Access with UMS Single Client

UMS Single Client PC Requirements and Installation

PC requirements and steps to install the UMS Single Client software.

Live Monitoring Mode Functions

Describes the functions available during live monitoring with the UMS client.

Bi-directional Audio and Remote Search

Setup for audio communication and remote search features.

PC System Configuration for Software

Guides on setting up the PC for optimal DVR software performance.

Network Access with UMS Multi Client

UMS Multi Client Overview and PC Requirements

Introduction to UMS Multi Client and minimum PC specifications.

Installing and Configuring UMS Multi Client

Steps for installing and setting up the UMS Multi Client software.

Live Window Interface and Controls

Details the live window layout and control buttons in UMS Multi Client.

Search and Playback Window Interface

Explains how to use the search and playback interface in UMS Multi Client.

UMS Multi Client General Setup

Configuration of security, save paths, and display settings for UMS Multi Client.

UMS Multi Client Remote Setup Guide

How to configure DVR settings remotely using the UMS Multi Client.

DVR Site Management Operations

Adding, Deleting, and Modifying DVR Sites

Steps to manage DVR sites within the UMS Multi Client.

Connecting and Disconnecting DVR Sites

Steps to establish and terminate connections to DVR sites.

Video Operations and Backup

Still-Image Capture During Live View

How to capture and save still images from live video streams.

Recording Live Video to Local PC

Setting up and performing local PC recording of live DVR feeds.

Local PC Video Playback

How to search and play back recorded videos stored on the local PC.

Remote DVR Video Playback

How to search and play back recorded videos from a remote DVR.

AVI Video Backup During Playback

Steps to back up recorded videos in AVI format during playback.

Network Access via Web Browser Viewer

Web Browser Viewer Setup Guide

Guide to accessing the DVR using a web browser, typically Internet Explorer.

Appendix: Network Connection Guide

Router Configuration for IP and Port Forwarding

Steps to configure router IP settings and forward TCP ports for DVR access.

Remote PC Connection and DDNS Setup

Methods for connecting to the DVR remotely using PC and DDNS.

Accessing DVR with iPhone

Instructions for using the mobile app to access the DVR on an iPhone.

Accessing DVR with Android

Instructions for using the mobile app to access the DVR on an Android phone.

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