Setup guide

Explorer MX-HD Install and Setup Guide
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Speed Set the recording speed, in frames per second, to the desired setting. A
DVR usually records in a mode that conserves hard drive space, but
increases video speed and quality for a short duration to record an
alarm event.
Off, 1, 5, 7.5, 10, [15], 30
FPS
Quality The DVR offers a range of quality settings from 1 low to 4 high. See
Recording Capacity for DVR Hard Drive Storage, on page 4.
1, 2, [3], 4
Resolution Set the recording resolution, in pixels, to one of three different levels.
The higher the recording resolution, the better the picture looks, but the
shorter the recording time on a hard drive.
[720 × 480]
720 × 240
360 × 240
E-mail This feature requires network connectivity. Sends alarm information to
a designated e-mail receiver. Set e-mail address in E-mail Settings
Menu, on page 65.
[Off], On
Wake When enabled, this feature causes the system to power up and start
recording when Alarm 1 is triggered. The system takes about one
minute to power up and start recording, depending on environment
conditions.
Configure Alarm 1 as follows:
• In “Alarm Input”, set Alarm 1 to N.C.
• In “Alarm Duration” select one minute or greater.
Wire Alarm 1 as follows:
• Connect the DVR’s back panel alarm connection (2 pin) so that pin
1 (red wire) is toggled to a 12V to 24V source to trigger power.
• The black wire of the alarm harness can be connected to Ground, or
removed.
IMPORTANT: If you are using the alarm button and cable, and wish
to use the Wake feature, the alarm button cable must be rewired as
follows:
• On the alarm button cable, cut the green wire just before it enters
the socket.
• Extend and connect the green wire from the alarm button cable to
an input wire on the signal input harness.
[Off], On
Table 8 Alarm Settings Configuration Items
Menu Item Description Value [Default]