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2. Getting
Started
2.1
Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial for extending the life of your DVR.
To startup your DVR:
1.
Ensure the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY
recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction
with the unit.
2.
Turn on the switch on rear panel
3.
After startup, the Status indicator LED will remain green.
There are two proper ways to shutdown the DVR:
OPTION 1: Shutdown in Menu
1.
Enter the Shutdown menu, shown below by clicking on Menu > Shutdown.
2.
Select the Shutdown button.
3.
Turn off switch on rear panel.
OPTION 2: Manual Shutdown
1.
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds.
2.
Enter the administrator’s username and password in the authentication
dialogue box.
3.
Click the Yes button.
4.
Message “Are you sure to turn off DVR?” will be displayed.
5.
Click “Yes” then message “Shutting down” will display.
6.
Turn off switch on rear panel.
2.2 Rebooting and Locking Your DVR
While in the Shutdown menu shown above, you may also reboot or lock your DVR. Locking your
DVR will return you to the Live Preview mode, which will require a user name and password to
exit out of it. The Reboot button will reboot your DVR.
To reboot or lock your DVR:
1.
Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking Menu > Shutdown.
2.
Select the Lock button to lock the DVR or the Reboot button to reboot the
DVR.
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