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3.4 Alarm Setup Menu
Diagram 3.7
Diagram 3.7 is a screen shot of the ALARM SETUP MENU. An alarm is defined as an electronic
or mechanical device that sends a warning signal under specific circumstances. In this case the
signal triggers the recorder to start recording the alarmed event. This menu contains all the alarm
operations and options needed to successfully complete an alarm recording. In the ALARM
SETUP MENU the following fields are defined:
1. ALARM
This field is to turn alarm detection on or off. The default value is ENABLE. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.
ENABLE: Enable alarm detection.
DISABLE: Disable alarm detection.
2. ALARM TYPE
This field is to change the type of alarm recording. The default value is N.O. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.
N. O.: Normal Open alarm.
N. C.: Normal Close alarm.
N.O. Trans.: When the alarm is triggered, buzzer, alarm output and alarm recording remain
active until alarm is set back to N.O.
N.C. Trans.: When the alarm is triggered, buzzer, alarm output and alarm recording remain
active until alarm is set back to N.C.