IR receiver and LED indicators: IR receiver for the remote control. Keep the IR receiver clear from obstructions.

Channel Indicators: Glow when camera is connected to the corresponding channel.
NET: Glows when network is in normal state. Turns off for network error.
HDD: Glows to indicate hard drive is in normal state. Turns off when there is a hard drive error.
PWR: Glows to indicate the recorder is on.

Playback buttons:

SHIFT: During text input, press to switch input types.

REC: Press to open manual recording controls.

FN: Performs special functions in some menus.

ESC: In menus, press to go back / exit menus. In playback, press to return to live view.

Navigational buttons:

: From live view, press once to open the System Information screen. In menus, press to confirm menu options.
Directional buttons: Press to move cursor in menus. In live view, press up to change split screen layout; press left / right to select channels when single-channel mode is selected.

USB port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or connect a USB thumb drive (not included) for data backup or firmware upgrades.

Power button: Press and hold to power off the system (system password required). Press to power the system back on.

	Note
To activate deterrence features manually (Recorders that support deterrence cameras only): Press and hold the ESC button for 5 seconds. Warning lights and sirens will be activated for all connected deterrence cameras. The camera warning light and siren will automatically switch off after 10 seconds.

3 Front Panel (NR900X Series‎)