User`s guide

Getting Started
Sting II User Guide 8
Getting Started
The STING II Digital Video Recorder allows you to record and view MPEG-2
videos. However, before you can begin working with the STING II you
should:
• Charge the battery for the first time
• Connect and configure the STING II
• Set the current date and time
• Set the configuration options in the Media Center
Charging the Battery
Before using the STING II for the first time, it is highly recommended that
you charge the battery over night. Once this initial charge has been
accomplished, you will only need to charge STING II for 4 hours each time
the battery gets low to ensure maximum battery power during operation.
The unit comes with a universal auto-switching AC/DC power supply with
an input range of 110 – 240 volts AC and an output voltage of 9 volts DC
To charge the battery:
1. Connect the power supply to the unit.
2. Plug the power supply into the electricity and charge the unit for
several hours (at least 8 hours during the initial charge).
Make sure the switch is on the Off position on the STING II.
Connecting and Configuring the STING II
STING II comes with a number of cable and connection options. Initially,
you must charge the unit (as specified above) and then set the time and
date to be used during record mode. This is done in the Setup software
application (see
Time Date Stamp on page 20).
You can configure the unit’s encryption password via the STING II Media
Center (see
Creating an Encryption Password).
Other settings are configured using the Setup software. The STING II
remembers the configuration settings and applies them automatically to all
recording sessions. To change the configuration settings, connect the
STING II to the Setup application.