845.5. VOICE INTERCOM5.5.1. SUMMARYThe Voice Intercom function enables the DVR bidirectional communication: The User can talk andlisten using the provided remote client software or over the Web via the DVR’s audio input andoutput ports.There are two types of bidirectional communication, sharing and standalone. These vary by model.Please refer to your DVR specifications to determine which is supported for your model.5.5.2. CONFIGURATIONLocal ConfigurationConnect a microphone to the MIC input port and connect a pair of speakers to the audio output port.If there is no standalone MIC input port, please connect a microphone to the Number 1 audio inputport.Note: The audio needs to be connected to a powered audio output device.Remote PC ConfigurationConnect a microphone and powered speakers to the computer.Enable bidirectional communication in the client software or the Web interface.5.6. HARD DISK REDUNDANCYThe hard disk drive (HDD) redundancy function can backup recorded files. The User can thenretrieve files from a redundant HDD if a single HDD is damaged. This enhanced system data safety.The HDD redundancy function performs a double backup of data from the designated channel tothe HDD, so the DVR needs a standalone hard disk for the redundancy function to be effective.Hard Disk Redundancy ConfigurationOpen the Main Menu and then the Storage menu to access storage configuration. Select an HDDas the redundant drive, and then click on Setting.The Redundancy HDD must be an independent drive. The User can set several hard disks as aredundancy HDD group. Once an HDD is assigned as a redundant HDD, recorded data can besaved to both the main HDD and the redundant HDD.The data on the redundant HDD should be automatically cycled; the cycle period depends on therecording data and the capacity of the redundant HDD.Note: Make sure there are two HDDs, with at least one in the DVR. One is for read and writeand the other for redundancy.Channel Redundancy Configuration