User guide

Operation
700-0075 R002 3–3
3.2. Removing and Replacing the DVR Drive
The DVR has a removable drive that is contained in a drive tray. A drive lock secures
the cartridge during operation. Use the drive key to lock and unlock the drive.
To remove the drive:
1. Insert the drive key.
2. Press STOP/TEMP PWR button.
3. Turn the drive key counter clockwise by ¼ turn until the drive lock is in the
unlocked position.
4. After ten seconds, gently pull out the drive.
To install the drive:
1. Slide in a drive until the cartridge seats inside the front panel.
2. Insert the drive key, turn clockwise by ¼ turn until the drive lock is in the locked
position.
3.3. Search, Playback, and Archive Video
To search, playback, and archive recorded video, use one of three methods:
vMax View and DVR Drive Interface
Remove the DVR drive from the DVR, and use the TL/MX drive interface and vMax
View software. See “vMax View and DVR Drive Interface” on page 3–4.
On Screen Display Menus
For local video access, connect an LCD monitor to the TL DVR. Use the trackball
mouse or remote control to navigate the OSD menus. See “For local video access,
connect an LCD monitor to the VIDEO OUT RCA jack on the front of the MX4 DVR.
Use the trackball mouse or remote control to navigate the OSD menus.” on page 3–5.
vMax Web Menus
For remote video access, use a laptop and the vMax Web browser user interface with
Ethernet connectivity. See “vMax Web Display Menus” on page 3–12.
Access the playback controls via vMax Web. See “vMax Web Access” on page 1–12
for access instructions.
Important: While the drive is hot swappable (the drive can be removed when the DVR is powered
up), do not remove the drive while the DVR is recording, as the video segment may not be recorded.
Press the STOP/TEMP PWR
button before unlocking and removing the drive.
CAUTION: Data Loss
Do not remove the drive until 10 seconds after power to the DVR is turned off and the red
HDD activity indicator is OFF. Failure to do so may result in lost data.