User manual
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4 GENERAL SETTINGS
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of your DVR.
4.1 SWITCH-ON
To startup your DVR:
1. Ensure 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 unit.
2. Turn on the switch on rear panel
3. After startup, the Status indicator LED will remain green.
4.2 HOW TO SWITCH THE DEVICE OFF
There are two proper ways to shut down DVR:
4.2.1 SHUTDOWN IN MENU
1. Enter the Shutdown menu, shown in Figure 1 by clicking on Menu > Shutdown.
Figure 1. Shutdown Menu
2. Select the Shutdown button.
3. Turn off switch on rear panel.
4.2.2 MANUAL SHUTDOWN
1. Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds.
2. Enter the administrator’s username and password in the dialog box for authentication.
3. Click the Yes button.
4. Message “Are you sure to turn off DVR?” will popup.
5. Click “Yes” then message “Shutting down” will pop up.
6. Turn off switch on rear panel.
4.3 REMOTE CONTROL ENABLE
Aim the remote control at the IR receiver located at the front of the unit to test operation. If there is no response:
2. Using the front control panel or the mouse, go into Menu > Settings > General > More Settings.
3. Check and remember DVR ID#. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all IR controls.
4. Press the DEV button on the remote.
5. Enter the DVR ID# from step 2.
6. Press the ENTER button on the remote.
If the Status indicator on the front panel turns blue, the remote control is operating properly. If the Status indicator does
not turn blue and there is still no response from the remote, please check the following:
1. Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.
2. Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.
3. IR receiver is not obstructed.