Use and Care Manual

activate a security video recorder. Activation devices or switches are sold as “Normally

Open” (N.O.) or “Normally Closed” (N.C.). A Normally Open switch is similar to a typical

light switch in your house. When the switch is OFF (or OPEN) no electricity flows to the

connected light fixture. When the switch is turned ON (CLOSED) the circuit is completed.

Please note the type of switch you are using as it will make a difference in the menu

settings.

Item Description

Alarm Duration(Seconds)

Alarm duration time (1~60 seconds). Sets the length of a recording

after a trigger is detected.

Sensor Popup Check the box to Enable/Disable the popup screen function for all

channels. When a sensor is activated during LIVE view mode, the

detected channel’s image will be shown in full screen display.

Sensor Polarity Click or press ▼ to select between Off, Low, and High voltage polarity for

each channel

Low Polarity：For connecting Normally Open devices. DVR will trigger

when the circuit is closed.

High Polarity： For connecting Normally Closed devices. DVR will trigger

when the circuit is opened.

Off

：

Alarm Input is deactivated.

All Off

Sets all alarm inputs to OFF.

All Low

All alarm inputs set to operate with Normally Open devices.

All High

All alarm inputs set to operate with Normally Closed devices.

3.4 Schedule Setup

Schedule Setup allows you to control when your DVR records including: normal, motion