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Step 3 ... system start up
Power On/Off
To power the system On/Off, connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear
panel. Flip the toggle switch on in the back of the DVR. At startup, the system performs
a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the
system loads a live display view.
Default Video Output
The default video output for the DVR system is VGA. If you connect a BNC
(CVBS) monitor on initial setup, you will need to use the mouse "Scroll Wheel"
to switch to the BNC output to be able to use the mouse. Roll the mouse "Scroll
Wheel" backward to go to BNC and forward to go to VGA. The REMARK screen
is shown on startup.
Password
ATTENTION: By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You do not need
to enter a password when accessing any system menus. However, for security
purposes, it is highly recommended to enable passwords on the system using
the Password Menu. See "Password" section for details on setting up passwords.
Click APPLY to access the menus or click EXIT to cancel password setup and
return to the LIVE VIEW screen.
Standby Mode
The system can also be put into Standby Mode. Power will remain to the system
but will not be recording. To start/stop Standby Mode:
1.
Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel or remote control until the
prompt closes. The system enters standby mode. You can also enter Standby
mode through the Quick Access Menu. See below.
2.
To exit standby mode, press and hold the POWER button on the front panel
or remote control until the system beeps. The system will begin powering up.
Main Menu Access
To open the Main Menu: Right-click anywhere on-screen to open the Quick Access
Menu and select MAIN MENU (mouse only), or press the MENU button on the remote
control or front panel of the system.
Quick Access Menu
NOTE: If passwords are enabled on the system, you need to select your Device ID and
enter the 6-digit numerical password to open the Main Menu.
Main Menu
1.
RECORD SEARCH: Search for recorded video on the system.
2.
RECORD: Configure recording parameters (quality, resolution), set record
modes, and enable/disable audio recording. Note: Audio capable cameras (not
included) are required for audio recording on the system.
3.
HDD: Display hard drive status and format the internal hard drive of the system.
4.
BASIC: Open the Basic Setup Menu, which lets you set the system language,
date and time, device IDs and passwords, and configure display, audio and
video settings.
5.
ADVANCED: Opens the Advanced Setup Menu. You can view system info, con-
figure alarm, PTZ, motion detect, maintenance, mobile, and network settings.
6.
EXIT: Closes the Main Menu.
7.
Displays information about the contents of the selected Main Menu icon.
Quick Access Menu
When using the mouse, use the Quick Access Menu to access
several system options, including the Main Menu. Select one of the
following options:
• MAIN MENU: Opens the main system menu
• KEYLOCK: Logs current user off the system. Re-login required.
• CHN SWITCH: Select type of split-screen display
• VIDEO SEARCH: Open the Search Menu to view recorded video
• PTZ : Opens the PTZ control menu
• MUTE: Mute listen-in audio on the system
• MANUAL REC: Start manual recording
• STOP REC: Stop manual recording
• ROTATION: Video rotation
• START CRUISE: Click to start preset PTZ Camera motion
• STOP CRUISE: Click to stop preset PTZ Camera motion
To close the Sub-Menu, click anywhere on-screen.
initial setup
system operation
Switch between VGA to BNC Output
it will display a red【H】in the video
preview interface. You must format the
HDD in the DVR before first use. See:
Menu > HDD management > Format.
After formatting, the system will restart.
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User Login Menu
No HDD installed
NOTE: If there is no HDD
installed, or the HDD is
not recognized, or the
HDD is not formatted
Main Viewing Screen
Showing No HDD in DVR
Main Menu
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