Chapter 4 - Operation; Turning On The Power; Turning Off The Power - Apollo MRH Series User Manual And Instruction Manual

Chapter 4 — Operation
NOTE: This chapter assumes your DVR has been installed and configured. If it has not, please refer to Chapters
2 and 3.
The main functions of DVR are recording and playing back video. However, you have much greater control over recording
and playing back video. You can establish recording schedules based on time of day and day of the week. The DVR
allows you to search through the recorded video using sophisticated tools. It also supports remote control and viewing,
and recording video at the same time you are watching previously recorded video.
A USB mouse (not supplied) will be used to control the operation. You can use a USB mouse to navigate through the
menus much like you would on a computer.

Turning on the Power

The DVR can be turned on by inserting the key in the On/Off switch and rotating it clockwise. The switch can be left
in the On position and the key removed. This way the DVR will power up when the ignition is turned. The DVR is
operational in approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned on. The DVR will be operational in 30 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned on if the 30 minutes when the Use 30 seconds Delayed Start feature is turned on
and the accessory power is applied while the On/Off switch is left in the On position. The Power LED on the front
panel will illuminate, and this action signifies the DVR has been turned on properly.
NOTE: Check the heater power connector is connected to the DVR. If the temperature is on 32°F (0°C) or lower,
the DVR does not boot and the heater will operate to increase the temperature until the temperature
goes up to 32°F (0°C) and the DVR boots. Refer to Chapter 2 — Installation for details.
NOTE: The DVR will not power up in the following conditions:

The battery power voltage is out of the range set during System menu > Power Management.

There is 2.5V or more of voltage difference between the accessory and battery power.

When the DVR turns on after the emergency shutdown or shutoff, the battery power voltage does
not keep the range from 11.5V or higher to lower than 32V for longer than the time set during System
menu > Power Management. In this case, you can turn on the DVR by inserting the key in the power
switch and rotating it counter-clockwise to the Off position and then rotating it clockwise to the On
position. Refer to Turning off the Power for details about the emergency shutdown or shutoff.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM OR TOP OF THE REMOVABLE HARD DISK DRIVE WHEN
REMOVING IT AFTER THE BUILT-IN HEATER OPERATES IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE
CONDITION. WHEN THE HEATER OPERATES, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HARD DISK
DRIVE INCREASES HIGH AND TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OR TOP OF IT MAY CAUSE
INJURY.

Turning off the Power

The DVR can be turned off by rotating the key counter-clockwise to the Off position. The DVR will be turned off
after the ignition off timeout if the ignition off timeout feature is set to On (Path: System menu > Power Management).
You also can shutdown the unit by selecting Shutdown in the System menu. When you turn the key to the Off position
or the engine is turned off, it takes maximum 20 seconds to turn down the unit after the shut down message appears.
When you turn the unit off by selecting Shutdown in the System menu, the unit turns down in 6 seconds after the
shutdown message appears.
NOTE: The DVR will automatically turn off to prevent the system from being damaged in the following conditions:

The battery power voltage is lower or higher than the voltage set during System menu > Power
Management and it lasts for 10 seconds. The DVR will shut down.

The battery power voltage is lower than 7V for one second, or it is 36V or higher. The DVR will shut off.

There is 2.5V or more of voltage difference between the accessory and battery power. The DVR will
shut down.
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