Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information
System Startup / Shutdown
System Loading Sequence•Press the POWER button located on the front panel of the System to start the unit, or press the Power Button on the Remote Control.
•The System will perform a Hard Drive check
The unit will initially load to a split screen view, displaying all channels (if available). Empty channels will be displayed in Blue.
NOTE: If a new HARD DRIVE is detected, the system will prompt you to FORMAT the drive. If you do not choose to format the HARD DRIVE, the drive will not be detected by the system.
If you choose to FORMAT a drive in this way, the drive will no longer be readable by a regular PC without using the HARD DRIVE VIEWER software included on the CD provided with this unit. Please see the Appendices for details on Hard Drive format.
Monitor Display Shutoff•Press the Power Button on the front panel or remote control for one second to turn off the monitor only.
•The System will continue to record while the monitor is off.
•The LED indicators on the front of the System will remain ON.
•The monitor shutoff can be automatically set using the Screen Saver settings in the System Menu.
| System Shutdown |
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• Press and hold the Power Button on the front |
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panel or remote control for three seconds |
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to turn off the System, or select Shutdown |
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from the Mouse Menu. Enter the Admin |
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Password (1234 by default). |
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• Only the ADMIN can turn the unit ON/OFF. |
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• The System will NOT continue to record |
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while the unit is off. |
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• The LED indicators on the front of the |
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System will be OFF. | System Shutdown Prompt |
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