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Chapter 5 Main and Spot Monitor Output
5.1 Main and Spot Monitor Output
The DVR has one main video output and one spot output. The main video output
provides access to the DVR menu. The spot output does not. It is intended for normal
operation, not system setup. The spot output is an additional composite monitor used
for viewing live video, playback video and for local PTZ control.
Accessing the Main and Spot monitor
outputs:
1. Front Panel: Press the [Main/Aux] key to
toggle between the “Main” output and
the “Spot” output control mode.
2. IR Remote: Press the [VOIP/MON] key to
toggle between the “Main” output and
the “Spot” output control mode.
Note: Several functions are not available in
the “Spot” mode. If you can’t perform a
function, ensure that you are in the “Main” monitor mode.
5.2 Main and Spot Monitor Output Live View
The “Main” output is typically used for
control of all DVR functions. It provides all
the same functionality as the VGA monitor
output. The [Main/Aux] key toggles between
the “Main” and “Spot” monitor output
control modes. Select the “Main” mode and
then press the [Menu] key to enter the DVR
menu. The main video output
will display the following DVR menu:
Enter the “Preview” menu:
Screen Setup Options:
1. Select Out: Use “Select Out” to select the
main or Spot monitor outputs:
2. Preview Mode (Live view mode): Use the
[] [] keys to select the desired
screen configuration for edit. The menu allows
you to select screen formats and
insert camera numbers as desired. The number
of available formats depends on
the number of camera inputs available (1, 4, 9,