Instruction Manual

Useful Utilities
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Installing TwinDVR
The TwinDVR is included in the Surveillance System Software CD. This application should be installed
in a separate PC within the same Local Area Network as the TwinServer. Before installation, make
sure your PC meets the following minimum system requirements:
OS Windows 2000, XP, Server2003, Vista
CPU Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz
Memory 256 MB RAM
Hard Disk 40 GB
VGA NVIDIA GeForce II 32 MB
Network TCP/IP
1. Insert the Surveillance System Software CD to the PC where TwinDVR will be installed. It runs
automatically, and a window appears.
2. Click Install V 8.3.0.0 System.
3. Click TwinDVR System, and follow the on-screen instructions.
During the installation, you may be prompted to install GeoMPEG4 codec; simply click Yes.
Starting TwinDVR
1. Run TwinDVR.exe. The TwinDVR dialog box appears.
Figure 11-8 TwinDVR Setup
2. Type the IP address of TwinServer in the Server IP field.
3. Keep the server port in default, or it should match the TwinServer port. See Figure 11-6.
4. Click the Connect button to establish the connection between TwinDVR and TwinServer. A valid
user ID and password are required.