User manual

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Preface 1
About this User Guide
This manual contains instructions for installing, configuring and using the DVTel 7700 Series of video servers.
The series contains an encoder (7701EA) and a decoder (7701DA). Throughout this manual, these units may
also be referred to, respectively, as transmitters and receivers, or, generically, as 7700 Series units.
Symbols and Notation
The following symbols and notations are used throughout this document:
Warning!
This symbol indicates that failure to follow the safety instructions described may endanger users and
cause damage to the unit or to other equipment.
Note
This symbol indicates tips and information for easier, more convenient use of the unit.
Intended use
The 7700 Series is used to transmit and receive digitized video, audio, and data. Its units may be used with
the Latitude NVMS software or for creating point-to-point connections between analog video cameras and
monitors. Since the units contain an internal web server, the encoder may also be used as a simple stand-
alone video monitoring application. The units can be integrated with external alarm devices.
Support
If you encounter any problems after reading this manual, contact your local distributor or DVTel representative.
You can also browse the Technical Support Knowledge Base, located in the Support section of our website,
for solutions to many of the most common problems.
DVTel technical support personnel is available for help with all DVTel hardware and software products.
To reach technical support
On the Web: Support tab on www.dvtel.com
By phone: (888) DVTel 77, Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 6 PM EST
By email: [e-mail]