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SECTION 3
Startup, Shutdown, Reboot
After the DVR and cameras are installed, the DVR system must be configured to function in the surveillance mode(s) that best serve
your needs. This chapter includes the essential steps to get your system running, including configuring the DVR date and time, and
setting up the LAN interface, cameras and recording modes. Advanced features, including remote access, video export, adding user
names and setting user permissions, etc. are described in later sections of this manual.
3.1 Starting Up, Shutting Down and Rebooting the DVR
3.1.1 Startup
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are essential for getting the most out of your DVR. To startup:
1. Check the power cable is plugged into a standard electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device.
2. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the back of the DVR. The Power indicator LED on the top of the DVR will
light red indicating that the unit is powered on.
3. After startup, the Power indicator LED remains red. A splash screen will appear on the monitor.
3.1.2 Shutdown
To shut down the DVR:
1. Right click anywhere on the desktop to open the pop-up window, then select
Menu
.
2. If a
Login
window opens, select a User Name with administrative privileges, enter the appropriate Password, then click
OK
.
SECTION 3: STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, REBOOT
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