System Menu - Information

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System Menu - Information

The Information screen is a great reference tool when you need to quickly check some of the recorder's key information from model and serial number to firmware version and P2P ID.

 

 

Viewing The Information Screen In The System Menu On A Zip DVR Or NVR

 

 

Device ID

The recorder's Device ID is handy when you are using he IR remote control as it allows you to target a specific recorder rather than controlling all recorders in range.

 

The Device ID can be set in the System Menu - General. For information on choosing which ID to control see the IR Remote Control section.

 

Device Name

The recorder's Device Name is how it will appear in the device list on the PC client software and mobile apps. You can change the device name in the System Menu - General section.

 

Serial ID

This is the recorder's unique serial number. This is included in the DNS address and P2P ID as they are specific to your recorder. You will also need this for support purposes.

 

Hardware Version

The Hardware Version shows the recorder's exact model. This will only ever be required for support purposes.

 

Software Version

This is where you can see the recorder's current firmware version. The recorder's firmware can be updated as explained in the Maintenance - Upgrade section.

 

IE Client Version

This is the Internet Explorer client version the recorder runs when connected to remotely via the web browser

 

Video Format

This shows the format of the recorder's video output. You can set this in the System Menu - General.

 

HDD Volume

The HDD Volume shows total storage capacity of all the recorder's hard drives combined.

 

Network Settings

The network settings shows the recorder's IP address and ports. These a important when connecting to the recorder remotely. For more information on the recorder's IP address see the Network Menu - General section. To set the ports used see the Port Configuration section.

 

P2P ID

The P2P ID and the QR code are a really quick and easy way of networking your recorder. For more information on how this works see the Smart Setup - P2P section.