User manual
5Mini Security Recorder User Manual
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION AND SETUP
4. Attach the power source to the DVR:
If you are powering the recorder with the DC power adapter:
a. Plug the DC power adapter into the DC 5V IN connector on the side of the recorder, then plug
the adapter into a 120 V AC outlet.
b. Set the DC/BATT switch to DC.
If powering the recorder with batteries:
a. Open the battery compartment on the side of the DVR and install 2 AA batteries in the
orientation indicated. Close the battery cover.
b. Set the POWER switch to BATT.
5. Power on the camera and the A/V monitor.
5. After the recorder initializes, it enters live monitoring mode. If the recorder was congured to record
at that time, it enters recording mode.
NOTE
During power-on, the system auto-detects its peripherals and tests the SD card for le
errors. During SD card testing, the Rec LED ashes. When an image le error is detected,
the system automatically attempts to repair the problem.
NOTE
If the SD card is not inserted during power up, or the card has a serious problem, the Play,
Menu, and Rec indicators will ash. If a card was installed, try reformatting the card to
resolve the problem.
CAUTION
Do not remove the SD card while the recorder is booting. It may destroy the data stored
on the card.
2.4 Conguration menus
NOTE
Depending on the rmware version loaded into your DVR, the screens may appear different from
those shown below.