WatchGuard Technologies DV-1 User Manual
Dv-1 quick reference guide, Basic operation for version 5.0 dvd disc media, Blank disc detected
 
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DV-1 Quick Reference Guide
Basic Operation for Version 5.0
DVD Disc Media
Insert DVD disc label side UP.
USE ONLY:
WatchGuard Evidence™, Sony®, or
Maxell® brand DVD+RW discs
Blank Disc Detected
Choose YES to format the disc 
to begin recording.
Ejecting DVD’s
Eject DVD discs by holding 
down the STOP/QUIT key.
Used Disc Detected
Choose Reuse to confirm you 
wish to overwrite a used disc.
(Supervisor permission may be required)
Do not use the Manual 
Eject Button to eject discs 
because the system may not 
be done writing to the disc.
Start Recording
Activate the emergency lights, 
wireless microphone, or press 
the RECORD key.
Stop Recording
Press the STOP/QUIT key. 
Each recorded EVENT creates a 
CHAPTER on the DVD.
DVD Status Icons
No Disc
Formatting
Detecting
Ejecting
Valid Disc
Overflow Discs
Writing
Invalid Disc
Busy/Waiting
Out of Temp
Disc Usage Meter
Video space committed to DVD disc
Video written (burned) to DVD disc
Camera Features
Video Playback
NIGHT VIEW
Optimizes the camera settings for 
nighttime operation.
•	AUTO	FOCUS	turned	Off
•	Focus	point	set	to	about	50’
NIGHT VIEW is automatically
activated in dark conditions!
If desired, the NIGHT VIEW Mode can be
toggled on or off manually by pressing
the NIGHT VIEW key on the camera.
System reverts to AUTO on startup/reboot.
BACK LIGHT
•	Brightens	the	overall	picture
•	Compensates	for	back-lighted	
conditions like dusk or dawn
(subject is darker than background)
AUTO ZOOM 
•	Zooms	to	a	preset	level	and	holds	
zoom to a preset time
• To set:
MENU> SYSTEM SETTINGS>
RECORDING CRITERIA>
SET CAMERA ZOOM
To review recorded video, press
MENU > VIDEO REVIEW
SKIP-
REW
FF
SKIP+
Backup	1	Chapter
Backup	2	Minutes
Forward	2	Minutes
Advance	1	Chapter
View By Event
Select	video	chapter	to	review
Front Panel Controls
Select Camera
Activate	or	Deactivate	cameras	by	pressing	
their	corresponding	keys.		When	two	are	
selected,	both	cameras	will	be	displayed	and	
recorded	in	a	split	screen	view.
Adjust Display
Dark Mode	-	turns	OFF	Screen	&	Indicators
(press	any	key	or	record	trigger	to	reverse)
Display LCD	-	adjusts	screen	brightness
Panel LED	-	adjusts	indicator	brightness
Microphones
Both	microphones	are	automatically	activated	
upon	RECORD,	and	automatically	turned	OFF	
after STOP. Press MICROPHONE	to	manually	
control	the	microphones.
Volume Control
“LIVE”	controls	feedback	level	of	the	wireless	
microphone	audio	through	the	speakers.
Playback	levels	adjust	audio	playback	volume	
for	the	DV-1	only	(not	recorded	levels).
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