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CONNECT POWER
NOTE: The DX3100 is set at the factory to operate on 115 VAC. For 230 VAC operation, move the voltage selection slide switch (located
below the power input cord connector) to the 230 VAC position. After attaching your equipment to the rear panel connectors, connect the
power cable to the unit. The unit powers up automatically.
NOTE: The unit defaults to LIVE VIEW mode immediately after power-up.
POWER CYCLING AND SCAN MODE OPERATION
The DX3100 enters SCAN mode when it is powered up. In this mode, it performs housekeeping functions and guards the integrity of
recorded video files and their file structure. Users cannot control this process; it is automatic.
SCAN mode time can be affected by the following three issues:
1. Number of recorded files: The more files there are, the longer the scan takes. When a system is powered up for the first time, there
is no scan operation because there are few recorded files.
2. Disk drive size in GB: The larger the system hard drive, the greater the number of files that can be recorded.
3. Type of power-up: SCAN mode is faster after a normal power cycle than after an abnormal power loss.
The word “SCAN” appears on the monitor during power-up at about the same time that “REC” appears (refer to Figure 6). During the scan,
the user cannot enter either SETUP or PLAYBACK modes. Only LIVE VIEW and PTZ modes are available. As soon as the unit finishes the
scan, normal operation can resume.
Figure 6. Scan Mode Engaged
If you try to access either the SETUP or PLAYBACK modes, the DX3100 displays the following message:
“WAIT UNTIL FILE SCAN IS COMPLETED”