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10.1.4 – USB FORMAT
Clicking this button will execute the USB drive format process. Formatting the
USB drive must be completed before recorded files can be backed up.
The same warning prompt for the HDD will be displayed (Figure 10.35).
If an error message appears stating no USB device is found, perform the
following procedure:
1. Power off DVR.
2. Reinsert USB device into USB port other than mouse port.
3. Power on DVR.
10.2 – ALARM SETUP
The 9104V does not support external alarm sensor
inputs.
10.2.1 – Buzzer Notification Options
HDD Loss
When HDD LOSS is set to ON, the system alarm will be triggered, sounding the
buzzer (if enabled). Hard Drive loss occurs when the hard drive is taken offline,
either by drive failure or disconnection from the DVR..
Whether the alarm is set to On or Off, a red square with a white H will be displayed
on the main video screen if hard drive loss occurs. The H icon will also appear if
there is no hard drive installed or if it has not been formatted.
HDD Space
When this trigger is set to ON, the audio buzzer will be activated when the
remaining space on the hard drive is too low to continue recording.
If the buzzer is set to off, no audio alarm will occur.
Video Loss
Video Loss occurs when the video input from the camera is interrupted from the
DVR, either by physical disconnection or camera failure.
“VIDEO LOSS” will be displayed on the main video screen for the affected
channel(s).
Video Loss is normal when powering on the DVR for the first time before
connecting cameras.
10.2.2 – ALARM MANAGE
Output
Sets the duration for the external alarm. Options are OFF and 10, 20, 40 or 60
Figure 10-37: Alarm Setup menu
seconds.
Buzzer
Sets the duration of the audio buzzer when an alarm condition is met. Options
are OFF and 10, 20, 40 or 60 seconds.
Duration
This field sets the amount of time the camera will record after the alarm has been
triggered. Options are 30 seconds, 1, 2, and 5 minutes.
10.2.3 – E-MAIL SETUP
This menu is used to configure the DVR to send an
e-mail message to a designated address when an
alarm condition is met.
To begin the e-mail configuration, select ON from
the EMAIL drop-down menu. Doing so will revea
l the configuration fields.
Figure 10-38: Email Setup Menu
SSL
SSL, or Secure Socket Layer, is a security protocol used by some e-mail
providers to protect communication over the Internet.
Some e-mail services require the use of SSL, such as Hotmail and Gmail. Check
with your e-mail provider.
If it used, enable the SSL feature by clicking the ON radio button.
SMTP PORT
SMTP, or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is used by many user-based e-mail
services for outgoing messages.
Enter the SMTP port that the e-mail service provider uses. In most cases, the port
is 25 or 465. Check with your e-mail provider.
SMTP
This field is for the SMTP server address used by your e-mail provider. Check
with your e-mail provider.
The format of the address would be similar to smtp.emailprovider.com.
SEND EMAIL
Enter an e-mail address to identify that the DVR is sending the alarm notification
(e.g., dvr@emailprovider.com). The e-mail address must be set up as an account
with the provider.
SEND PW
The password of the account sending the e-mail message. Some e-mail service
providers require password authentication in order to process an outgoing
message.