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DIGITAL RECORDER FRONT PANEL OPERATION
The DVR features an illuminated keypad for easy operation in
dark environments. Below is a description of the functions of the
Digital Recorder front panel buttons. Some buttons will have
different functions depending upon if the recorder is recording,
stopped, or playing back video.
Figure 2: Front Panel Controls
Power Button:
The unit is typically powered on by the Ignition trigger,
but may alternately be powered on by pressing the Power
Button. If manually powered on, the unit will remain powered on
until the Power Button is pressed again.
Holding the Power Button in for 10 seconds will perform a
hardware reset of the entire MDVR unit.
Search / Menu Button:
The Search / Menu Button accesses the recorded video
search menu. Pressing this button once brings up the search
menu. Holding this Search / Menu Button for greater than 3
seconds brings up the main system configuration menu where all
DVR functions can be changed and titles can be entered.