22System SettingsThe System Settings Panel is the main window for naming and settingbasic configurations for the DVR. These very important settings make surethat the DVR system may be correctly viewed both locally and remotely.Incorrect system configuration may be result in the system, which couldmake tech support more complex and time consuming. Follow these stepsto set up your DVR machine(s).. Click the "Setup" icon on the main screen2. Click the "System" tab.Pic5-1: System setup3. Type in a name for the DVR host (up to 32 digits) for the purpose of machineidentification when sending an email alarm.4. Enter the DVR's IP address, subnet mask, DNS server and SMTP of Internetfield. Connecting the Internet via LAN, please check "LAN" and key in the"Default Router" that your Administrator has assigned to you.Note: When the system is run in a local LAN, ask your Administrator for an IP address,Subnet Mask and preset Gateway address. The DVR does not support DHCP so youmust have a fixed IP address.5. Setup system time: The system time is adjusted by BIOS. Please make surethe system is correct, or it would cause the wrong recording file time.6. Click "Apply" and "OK" to configure the settings.Chapter 5