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Start the recorder
Plug in the power line; switch on the power button at the back of t he recorder; power indica tor light on; DVR
on; default single window for the video output displays; press Enter the Log-in screen appears on Monitor; If
the starting time is within the programmed recording time, the system will start reco rding function automatically.
Channel indicator lights will indicate the cameras in record mode. The system will work in a normal manner.
Note: if the system stops during HD D Boot detection, the HDD may not be installed right and please c heck the
HDD connections (Ribbon and Power Connectio ns). *Please unplug the 120VAC power supply during HDD
installation*
1.2 Enter the setting menu
Before you enter the menu, you must input the password. T here are two levels of passw ord—User password and
Administrator password.
Administrator password (Press the Jump to Next Section key 6 times)
General user password ((Press the Fast Forwarder key 6 times)
If input the user password, you have to input again at the next login; you are also not allowed to enter
system setting and admin setting.
Note:
For the consideration of security, please change the Administrator password in
admin settings.
Refer to Chapter 3 Front Panel Menu Operation for details.
1.3 Turning off the DVR
Press the POWER key on the front panel for 4 seconds to sto p the current operations. Then switch off the power
button at the DVR rear to turn off the power
.
1.4 Power off recovery
When the power is cut off abnormally, the recorder will recall it\s la st state and continue where it left off. The
state indicator light is the same as it was before the power off
.