1.Startthe DVR8Net - Plus
2.Turnoff the DVR8Net - Plus
SystemSetup.
Record Stop
SystemSetup
3.NormalRecording
Display
Overwrite
Record
Record
Record Stop
4.AlarmRecording
Schedule
ScheduleMode A RecordSchedule .
AlarmSetup
ON . MotionAlarm ON
Afterstarting the DVR, please ensurethe DVR's input video (NTSC/PAL) and your TV/Monitor
(NTSC/PAL)are both set to the same standard. NTSC for USA & Canada, PAL for Australia, UK and
mostof Europe.
Fitthe hard drive to the removable caddy and insert the removable caddy into the housing, then
lockit up (turn the hard disk lock to the right) and connect the power which will then boot the DVR
andit will start to work.
Onlyturn off the DVR when the system is inactive. Do not to turn off the DVR while playing or
doingthe Turningoff the DVR while recording may cause the recording to corrupt,
andcan cause the HDD to be unreadable in some cases.
Pushthe buttonto stop recording or push button to stop playing or exit from
menu,then turn off the power.
Ifdo not wish use the DVR for a long time, you should remove the power cord from the electrical
outletand store the unit where it will not be damaged.
Connectthe power to all related equipment; ensure that there is video input using direct connection
toyour TV or VCR.
Pushthe button to check spare space of the hard disk, if there is not much space,
pleaseconsider changing your hard disk first or select mode.
Checkrecording parameter setup before recording; select video quality, frame rate.
Notethat you cannot change record setting during the process of recording.
Manualrecordings are the normal recording condition. Under the manual mode
(non-schedulestatus), pushing the button will record all channel’s video.
Pushthe buttonto begin recording, four channels will start simultaneous recording.
Whilein normal recording mode, push the or button,and enter the right password, to
stoprecording.
Duringthe process of recording if the hard disk is full and the system is set to automatic
overwrite,the recording will not be interrupted but the DVR will automatically begin to overwrite
recordedvideo from the earliest (oldest) recorded area. If the system is set to overwrite disabled, it
willstop recording once the HDD is full.
Alarmrecording is not started by manually pushing the Record button, it is automatically activated
once modeis enabled.
Alarmrecording can be activated by alarm input signal or motion, if the connection of alarm input
equipmentis correct, stable and reliable, and the alarm settings are correct.
Forrecording to be activated by exterior input signal or motion detection the system must be set to
activeand that period is set to “ ” in setup You must also set the
menuof forexterior input alarm, and the alarm enable setting of that channel must be
setto “ ” For ,the motion enable setting of that channel must set “ ”,and set
thearea for motion detection must be set.
Pleasenote: For instructions on how to jumper your hard disk drive (HDD) to “master ”, please
referto the information found on the label on top of the hard drive or visit the hard disk drive
manufacturerswebsite.
Alsonote that the key must be in the locked position for the hard disk drive to work. If the key is
leftin the unlocked position the power to the hard drive is switched off.
Openthe cover of the hard disk enclosure and
unlockit using the supplied key. When unlocked
thekey will be vertical as shown.
Carefullylift the handle on the front of the caddy
andremove it from the housing.
Connectthe power connector to the power
socketon your hard drive. The connector fits
withthe cut off corners at the top.
Replacethe caddy into the housing pushing on
bothsides to ensure a solid connection, then turn
thekey to the horizontal position to lock it.
Placeyour hard drive in the caddy and then
connectthe data cable to the socket on your hard
drive.
Slidethe top cover of the caddy towards the end
withthe handle to replace it.
Slidethe top cover of the caddy towards the back
(theend with the connector) and remove it.
Prepareyour hard drive by setting the jumper to
Master.Check the label of the hard drive for
informationon how to do this.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive Basic Operation
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