Instructions

Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide
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Chapter 3 Menu Operation
3.1 Startup
Proper startup is crucial to expanding the life of the DVR/NVR.
Step 1 Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet.
It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with
the device. The Power button on the front panel should be red, indicating the device is receiving the
power.
Step 2 Press the POWER button on the front panel.
The Power LED should turn blue. The unit will begin to start.
3.2 Activating Your Device
Purpose
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is allowed
before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or client software.
Step 1 Enter the same password in the text fields of
Create New Password and Confirm New
Password.
Step 2 Click OK to save the password and activate the
device.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly
recommend you create a strong password of your own
choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at
least three of the following categories: upper case letters,
lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in
order to increase the security of your product. And we
recommend you reset your password regularly, especially
in the high security system, resetting the password
monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Figure 3-1 Set Admin Password
Clear-text password is supported. Click and
you can see the clear text of the password.
Click the icon again and the content of the
password restores invisible (the same below).