Setup guide

Explorer MX-HD Install and Setup Guide
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Alarms and Signals Menu
Use the Alarms and Signals menu to set the options and actions that occur when an external alarm is
received by the DVR. Usually, a driver-activated switch or other external device causes the alarm.
Alarm Settings Menus
Select an alarm (1-4) from the menu and configure it as required.
Figure 64 Alarms and Signals Menu
Figure 65 Alarm Settings Menus
Table 8 Alarm Settings Configuration Items
Menu Item Description Value [Default]
Alarm ALM 1 to ALM 4 are available. [ALM 1], ALM 2, ALM 3,
ALM4
Alarm Duration The alarm duration is the length of time after an alarm has been
received that the video is recorded at the alarm speed and quality.
0, [5], 10, 30 sec,
1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45
min
Alarm Input Available only for Alarm 1. Set the alarm input to normally open or
normally closed.
[N.O.], N.C.
Pre-Alarm Record Set the DVR to record alarm data (trigger, time, duration, and pre-alarm
time) with the alarm event.
[Off], 5 sec, 10 sec
Per channel 1–4: Displays the Channel number, Speed, Quality, and Resolution for each
channel.
Set at Record setting
defaults.