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Getting Started with DX8100 HVR Software
This section provides information to help you get started using the DX8100 HVR server software. You must install your DX8100 Series HVR before
using this guide. In order for your system to operate properly, you must also perform the following tasks:
• Read the Important Security Information for System Administrators manual and configure the DX8100 to ensure maximum DX8100 server
operation security.
• Change the default language (if other than English). For more information, refer to Selecting the Language on page 224.
• Set the system clock. For more information, refer to Setting the System Time on page 224.
• Identify network parameters. For more information, refer to Setting Up Network Properties on page 168.
• Add a printer (if you want to print still video images). For more information, refer to Printing Images on page 68.
If the above steps have not been completed, refer to the installation manual supplied with the unit for instructions on installing and configuring
your DX8100.
NOTE: System administrators are recommended to read the Important Security Information for System Administrators manual and configure the
DX8100 to ensure maximum DX8100 server operation security.
This section includes the following topics:
• Upgrade Policy
• Starting and Shutting Down the DX8100 on page 16
UPGRADE POLICY
Pelco’s representations regarding product features and performance are limited to those made in the specification sheet and installation/
operation manual at the time the product was manufactured. Pelco does not represent or warrant that any upgrades to product hardware or
software will be made available in the future. When possible, Pelco will offer product upgrades to purchasers of its products.
The upgrade policy is described in the following sections:
• Software Upgrades
• Hardware Upgrades
SOFTWARE UPGRADES
1. All upgrades for Pelco software shall be free to the customer for the duration of the warranty period. This offer does not apply to software
that may be installed in a Pelco product that is licensed from another supplier. All other software, such as operating systems, drivers for
accessory devices, and so forth, shall be governed by the software manufacturer’s upgrade policy, even when said upgrades are necessary
to implement an upgraded version of Pelco software.
2. Whenever possible, software upgrades with detailed instructions shall be provided to the customer through Web site download. Pelco will
not be responsible for loss of data, losses due to down time, or damage to product as a result of a customer attempting to perform an
upgrade.
3. Hard copies on appropriate medium (CD/DVD, ZIP, or floppy disk) shall be sent to the customer at no charge upon request.
4. It shall be the customer’s responsibility to procure necessary hardware to perform upgrades if required (necessary drives, such as CD-R,
DVD-R, or ZIP).
5. Pelco cannot guarantee that all future software versions will be backward compatible with earlier hardware platforms.