Operating instructions

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DV-IP Server
Conguring the Unit
The unit can be congured either on the local monitor or over the network using a PC with Internet
Explorer or similar browser. Both have near identical menu interfaces.
Accessing the menus on a local monitor
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Note: If the IR Remote Control does not open the conguration menus, press the DVR button to
make sure it is in DVR mode, then press the MENU button again.
Accessing the menus on a PC web browser
Locating the Unit IP address
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
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Note: The unit can be installed in a DHCP network environment where an IP address, subnet
mask and default gateway will automatically be allocated from the network DHCP Server
(DHCP is enabled by default).
Note: If a DNS �Domain Name Server address is not to be used, it is strongly advised that a xed�Domain Name Server address is not to be used, it is strongly advised that a xed
IP address be assigned �a DHCP assigned address can change without notication i.e.
following power failure).
A xed IP address can be assigned via the Network Settings:-Network menu.
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Default DNS Address
It is recommended that a DNS �Domain Name Server address be congured. Assigning a
recognisable name can help a remote user to locate the unit.
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machine serial number.yourdomain.com
• <machine serial number> is displayed in the System menu page
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• <yourdomain> is the name assigned to your
    
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yourname.yourdomain.com
 yourname
Note: To activate an assigned DNS address, it will be necessary to reboot the unit. The DV-IP
Server can be rebooted via System Settings:Maintain:- Reset.
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IMPORTANT: To set the time and date on the unit, navigate to System Settings:-Time and Date.