Chapter 4: Basic operation
24 truVision DVR 31 User Manual
Turning on the DVR 31
Before turning the DVR 31 power on, connect at least one monitor to the main
video out or the VGA interface. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the user
interface and operate the device. Use the power switch on the back panel to turn
on the unit.
Live mode
The DVR 31 automatically enters into live mode once powered on. Live mode
refers to the mode in which the DVR 31 displays live video from cameras. The
DVR 31 on-screen display presents information such as the camera title, the
current operating mode, and the date and time information as shown in Figure 9
below.
Figure 9: On screen display
1. Camera title
2. Mouse toolbar