American Dynamics edvr Operating Guide
EDVR Installation and Operation Guide
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EDVR
Basic Operations
This section describes how to operate and manage the EDVR.
To enter and navigate the EDVR configuration menus, use the MENU, ENTER, and Up and Down buttons. You
can also use the jog dial and the shuttle ring for menu item navigation and selection. Refer to the section,
can also use the jog dial and the shuttle ring for menu item navigation and selection. Refer to the section,
“
Description of the Front and Rear Panels,
”
page 3, for further information about the EDVR front panel controls.
Recording Operations
This section details the way to record video onto hard disk drives. Before commencing recording, configure the
recording settings properly according to your needs.
recording settings properly according to your needs.
Manual Recording
When the EDVR is in live display mode, complete the following steps to start recording:
1. In live display, press the REC (record) button to record video onto a hard disk drive with the corresponding
programmed recording settings. The device will immediately emit a beeping sound and the REC (record)
button will light up, indicating the EDVR is in recording mode. The Hard Disk Busy indicator light will also be
illuminated (blinking), indicating recording is taking place.
button will light up, indicating the EDVR is in recording mode. The Hard Disk Busy indicator light will also be
illuminated (blinking), indicating recording is taking place.
2. Press and hold the REC (record) button for at least 3 seconds to stop recording at any time.
3. To access previously recorded video only, refer to section
“
Playback Operations
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(page 23) for more details.
Timer Recording
Timer recording provides options to set up to eight periods of time each day in a weekly table to program the
EDVR to turn on and off at specified times. Complete the following steps to set up a program of scheduled
recording.
EDVR to turn on and off at specified times. Complete the following steps to set up a program of scheduled
recording.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu.
2. Select Advanced Settings and press the ENTER button to enter the Advanced Settings page.
3. Select one of the eight "Schedules" and use the shuttle to choose "Enable" to activate it or "Disable" to
deactivate it. If you choose "Enable", then select "Enter" and press the ENTER button to get into its Schedule
Settings page.
Settings page.
4. Choose a schedule and enable it by turning the shuttle ring clockwise.
Use the jog dial to make your selection and then press ENTER to enter the schedule's settings.
Select the options to record for a single day, the standard business week (MON-FRI), or everyday.
Set the time to begin a recording. Set the time to end a recording.
Note
The time format displayed is determined by the time mode selected under menu Display Options.
5. On this "Schedule Settings" page, set "Start Record" to "Yes" or "No". If you select "Yes", your EDVR will
record from your desired "Start Time" to "End Time" on the day picked by you.
6. If you want to set the "Alarm Settings", "Record Settings" and / or "Motion Settings", then change the
corresponding default settings of "Disable" to "Enable" and select "Enter" and press the "Enter" button to get
into the corresponding "Settings" page. Please refer to page 60 for more details.
into the corresponding "Settings" page. Please refer to page 60 for more details.
7. After the scheduling is completed, leave the page and save the settings. This device will operate
automatically during the specific time period you have scheduled, set, and saved.